Hamburg’s power metal pioneers Iron Savior return with their brand-new single "Relax", a crushing metal reinterpretation of the legendary 80s hit by Frankie Goes to Hollywood.Originally built on provocation and groove, “Relax” is reborn as a driving, riff-heavy anthem that turns restraint into raw energy. "Relax is one of my all time favorite non-metal song," Iron Savior... Continue Reading →
Review J.B.O. “Haus of the Rising Fun”
It's impressive that the German fun metal band J.B.O. has been around since 1989. It's also a fact that their albums regularly enter the German charts, and that's not something that can be denied. So, there must be a very solid and established fanbase while J.B.O. belong to the bands you either love or ignore,... Continue Reading →
IRON SAVIOR cover “Forever Young”
Following the previously-released cover version of Irene Cara's 80s anthem "Fame", Hamburg’s power metal torchbearers Iron Savior unveil their brand-new single "Forever Young", a powerful take on the Alphaville classic! The track is the latest preview of the band’s upcoming album “Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy”, set for release in March 2026 via Perception -... Continue Reading →
CLAWFINGER launched next new song – “Big brother”
Swedish-Norwegian rap-metal trailblazers Clawfinger are back with another explosive taste of their long-awaited comeback album “Before We All Die”, their first studio offering in 18 long years! The new single “Big Brother” arrives with a razor-edged video clip and all the pent-up fury you’d expect from a band that helped define the crossover sound of... Continue Reading →
Review DANKO JONES “Leo Rising”
Danko Jones made their debut in 2002 with the album “Born a Lion” and it was clear from that moment on that we were listening to a musician who embodies the spirit of rock. The Canadian singer and guitarist found a long-term collaborator in John Calabrese, and with Rich Knox on drums since 2011, the... Continue Reading →
DANKO JONES tour will start next week
To celebrate the release, Danko Jones will hit the road this winter for the “Danko Jones Is What You Need” European Tour 2025, with Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts supporting on most dates: 19.11.2025 FI Helsinki – Tavastia21.11.2025 SE Stockholm – Münchenbryggeriet22.11.2025 NO Oslo - Vulkan Arena25.11.2025 DE Hamburg - Markthalle26.11.2025 DE Osnabrück –... Continue Reading →
Review IRON SAVIOR “Reforged – Machine World”
New but not new — that's the best way to describe the "Reforged" series from Iron Savior. The band launched the first album of this re-release collection, “Reforged – Riding the Fire,” in 2017. The second chapter of this endeavor was “Reforged – Ironbound.” To make the band's earlier material available to fans again, Piet... Continue Reading →
SIENA ROOT present new live single “Outlander”
Stockholm’s pioneering “dynamic root rock” outfit Siena Root proudly present their second single and video, "Outlander (live)", from their monumental double live album Made in KuBa, releasing October 3, 2025 on Perception – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music. The audio was recorded during the band’s legendary March 2024 performances at Germany’s Kulturbahnhof in Jena—with every... Continue Reading →
CLAWFINGER – first studio album in 18 years
"Before We All Die”, Clawfingers first studio album in 18 years, arrives February 20, 2026 on Perception. Loud, furious, darkly humorous and brutally honest, it's everything you forgot you needed — and exactly what you'd expect from a band that never cared much for subtlety. “This isn’t about finding peace,” singer Zak Tell says. “It’s about telling... Continue Reading →
CLAWFINGER are back with ‘Scum’
Clawfinger are back. Not to save the world, but to shout unapologetically while it burns. Their new single ‘Scum’ is a blistering punch of punk-rap fury - loud, raw, and seething with intent. It marks the return of the pioneering crossover band at their most direct, furious, and unfiltered in years. “‘Scum’ is a raw,... Continue Reading →
J.B.O. shares “Bussi”
Summer, the season of love, has finally arrived! Comedy metal band J.B.O. doesn’t need to be asked twice to show their affection. Still riding high on the success of their beer-fuelled single "Ka-Fump!" and inspired by the start of the warm season, the quartet is back today, leaving plenty of... ahem... musical love bites with... Continue Reading →
SIENA ROOT announced anticipated live album
The ‘Dynamic Root Rock Experience’ remains the most fitting description of Siena Root’s sound - and that’s exactly what the Swedish quartet’s new double live album, Made in KuBa, delivers. Out worldwide on October 3, 2025 via Perception - A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music, the album is available to pre-order now. Recorded over three intimate nights... Continue Reading →
Review SCORCHED OAK ‘Perception’
Linda, Ben and Freed are back. The three joined forces in 2016 and have been on the go as Scorched Oak ever since. The debut album 'Withering Earth' followed a few years down the line, in 2020 to be precise. For well-known reasons, this was a difficult time for the entire industry, but Scorched Oak... Continue Reading →









