Devin Townsend has been hard to miss lately. Not long ago, he released The Moth, his latest studio album, and he was on the road for a solo tour that brought him to Hamburg’s Markthalle, among other stops. Now The Moth (The War) adds another chapter, documenting an ambitious live performance from one of Canada’s... Continue Reading →
RUSH will play five shows at SPHERE Las Vegas
After Rush successfully returned to the stage this summer with the North and Central American leg of their “Fifty Something” tour, the next chapter in the band’s remarkable career is now set to begin. From May 21 to 30, 2027, Rush will play five concerts at SPHERE Las Vegas, joining an exclusive circle of artists... Continue Reading →
Review GÍSLI GUNNARSSON “Úr Öskunni – Live in Grindavík”
Does this album belong on MHMB? Somehow, yes. Even if riff enthusiasts might not find much here to sink their teeth into, Gísli Gunnarsson offers something that deserves attention. The Icelandic composer and multi-instrumentalist brings together modern classical music, post-rock and ambient, turning these elements into an intense musical journey. In 2025, Gunnarsson released Úr... Continue Reading →
VALLEY’s “Sky Burial” – an acoustic oasis
Sweden's Valley have released a new EP titled Sky Burial, which is available as of today. The band, featuring Joakim Stefanides on guitars, Erik Sirelius on bass, Daniel Pettersson on drums, and Erik Svallingson on synthesizers and percussion, have composed and recorded four tracks for this release. On Sky Burial, Valley blend post-rock elements with... Continue Reading →
Review SHAKHTYOR “Simulacron”
Christian Müller, Nils Langbehn, and Christian Herzog. That’s Shakhtyor, a three-piece from Hamburg in northern Germany. But who exactly are these guys, and what do they bring to the table? The band has been around since 2009, releasing their self-titled debut in 2012. Shakhtyor have never been the type to flood the market with new... Continue Reading →
Review PRONG “Prong”
One of the key hardcore and groove metal bands to emerge from New York City, Prong made quite an impact throughout the '90s. By the end of the decade, however, the band had called it quits, only for Tommy Victor to bring Prong back to life in 2002. The second chapter of Prong's career has... Continue Reading →
THE POWER OF 3 (Orianthi, Cindy Blackman Santana, Rhonda Smith) launched the new single „Taxi“
The Power of 3, the powerhouse trio featuring acclaimed singer-guitarist Orianthi, drummer Cindy Blackman Santana, and bassist Rhonda Smith, are pleased to release their new single “Taxi,” featuring a previously unreleased guitar riff from Jimi Hendrix. The single is taken from their highly anticipated self-titled debut album released Friday January 29, 2027 and you can... Continue Reading →
Review KONVENT “Firesky”
Since 2015, Konvent have been devoted to doom metal, delivering it with plenty of weight and conviction while folding in death-metal growls and atmospheric black-metal elements. Right from their debut, the four-piece made it clear that extreme metal was more than just a passing interest. That commitment remains intact today. With Firesky, the Danish band... Continue Reading →
CHARLOTTE WESSELS reveals lead single for “Mute Swan Empire”
Following the recent announcement that her new album, Mute Swan Empire, will be released on February 5, 2027, Dutch artist Charotte Wessels is sharing the album’s first track today: “Incubus.” Together with her band The Obsession, Charlotte has created a character-driven concept album in which each of the 15 tracks embodies a specific human pattern... Continue Reading →
Live report CLAWFINGER & SICKRET, Grosse Freiheit 36, Hamburg – November 3rd, 2026
Crossover pioneers Clawfinger have just released a strong new album and are now hitting the road to bring the new material, along with some old classics, to the stage. Joining them on the tour are Sickret, a Swiss metal band with a stronger focus on nu metal. Tonight, the tour rolls into Hamburg’s Grosse Freiheit... Continue Reading →
Review BLIND CHANNEL “Painstream”
Finland has a history of sending rock acts to the Eurovision Song Contest, and Blind Channel are among the more successful examples. In 2021, the band took a respectable sixth place with “Dark Side,” earning plenty of support from the public. It would be easy to dismiss them as a commercially minded modern rock/metal act,... Continue Reading →
Review HATEBREED “Fatal Paradox”
Hatebreed are back with a new album. Six years after Weight of the False Self, Jamey Jasta and his bandmates return with Fatal Paradox, an eleven-track statement that makes one thing clear from the start: Hatebreed have not softened their attack. The band once again delivers that familiar collision of hardcore and metal, driven by... Continue Reading →
ADAM ANGST – only club show in 2027 announced
Adam Angst have announced their only club show for 2027: On Tuesday, January 19, 2027, the punk rock band led by singer Felix Schönfuss will perform at Gloria in Cologne. Tickets for the concert will be available starting tomorrow, November 4, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. — All proceeds from the concert will be donated! Together... Continue Reading →
LEE AARON announced “Re-Vamp”
Singer, songwriter and producer Lee Aaron will drop Re-Vamp, her 20th album, on January 22nd, 2027 via Metalville. Re-Vamp is a powerful overview of the very best of Aaron’s music to date, featuring 8 modern re-records of classic tracks (including “Metal Queen” and “Whatcha Do to my Body”) and 4 brand new songs - mixed... Continue Reading →
Review CULT OF LUNA “In the Shadow of Your Shadow”
Sweden’s post-metal veterans Cult of Luna return with a new album, In the Shadow of Your Shadow. Their blend of metal, sludge, and doom has been creating a distinct sense of unease for years, and this latest record adds another imposing chapter to their catalog. The band from Umeå make their intentions clear from the... Continue Reading →









