Devin Townsend is a jack of all trades when it comes to music. The Canadian artist from British Columbia seems to be gifted with an endless flow of creativity. In this, the artist remains true to himself, which is the common thread through all of Townsend's creative works. There is the dark and wild side... Continue Reading →
Review BRUTUS ‘Unison Life’
Brutus from Belgium belong since 2014 to the exciting acts, which impress the music scene with an amazing mixture of different styles. Progressive rock elements find a place in the music of Brutus as well as metal and postcore parts, all presented with a punk attitude. The trio premiered with the 'Burst' album in 2017... Continue Reading →
Review THE DAMNED ‘A Night Of A Thousand Vampires’
The Damned belong to the greats of punk rock. Founded in 1976, the band was not only one of the first bands from the UK, but also paved the way for the entire genre. With a total of eleven albums, The Damned has an extensive back catalogue which was the foundation for a unique concert.... Continue Reading →
Review UGLY KID JOW ‘Rag Wings of Destiny’
When Ugly Kid Joe announces a new record, there is a certain anticipation, accompanied by a certain skepticism about what we can expect. These mixed feelings also came up when 'Rad Wings of Destiny' fluttered into the house. The quintet got off to a flying start with 'America's Least Wanted'. That was in 1992 and... Continue Reading →
Review SKID ROW ‘The Gang’s All Here’
That the new record from Skid Row is a great album comes as a surprise and was yet predictable. The band, which created a timeless classic with 'Slave to the Grind', has also been quite successful over the past few years. 'Revolutions per Minute' and the two 'United World Revolution' EPs contain great songs and... Continue Reading →
Review GARBAGE ‘Anthology’
Garbage from Madison, Wisconsin, belong to the bands that is inevitably associated with the 90s. Formed in 1993, the quartet rose to the top of alternative rock bands in a very short time. Already the self-titled debut album was a commercial success and reached the charts before the second album, 'Version 2.0', finally established the... Continue Reading →
Review BLACK SPACE RIDERS ‘We Have Been Here Before’
Black Space Riders from Münster started an exciting journey through the worlds of hard music in 2008. The self-titled debut album was just the beginning and six more longplayers followed. After the band released with 'Amoretum Vol. 1 & 2 ' two records within a year in 2018, it took a little longer for fans... Continue Reading →
Review CHEZ KANE ‘Powerzone’
There are several musical references relating to the sound of Chez Kane. Many of them also refer to the 80s, a time when great melodies were in focus and it was hooks that wouldn't let you go. The English singer Chez Kane takes this spirit and transports it to the present time. Together with Danny... Continue Reading →
Review AVATARIUM ‘Death, Where is Your Sting’
When I heard 'Moonhorse' by Avatarium for the first time, I immediately felt a pleasant chill. These intense and dark sounds, together with Jennie-Ann Smith's clear and emotional vocals was and is impressive. Then followed a performance at the 2014 Roadburn Festival, the first one outside Sweden. Even then you could already tell that this... Continue Reading →
Review ELLEFSON/SOTO ‘Vacation in the Underworld’
David Ellefson and Jeff Scott Soto are well-known names in the rock and metal business. The connection between the two musicians came about in a broader sense through the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Soto is one of the voices of the formidable show, and Ellefson took advantage of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's stop in Phoenix to meet his... Continue Reading →
Review ORIANTHI ‘Rock Candy’
Not least due to her time in the live band of rock icon Alice Cooper, Orianthi Panagaris has built up an excellent reputation as a guitarist. In addition, the guitarist from Adelaide, Australia released a whole series of solo albums of which 'O' in 2020 is the most recent. These days, a follow-up, 'Rock Candy',... Continue Reading →
Review JADED HEART ‘Heart Attack’
The Swedish/German formation Jaded Heart was already founded in 1994 and delivers new albums with consistency. The quartet could impress with 'Stand Your Ground' in 2020 and these days it's the new album 'Heart Attack' which is on its way. A total of eleven songs have found a place on the longplayer and manifest a... Continue Reading →
SAGA and the ‘A Night to Remember’-tour
Canadian prog rock veterans Saga will be on the road through Europe in autumn 2022 and will play four shows in Germany. Next to Berlin, Mannheim and Munich a show at Zeltphilharmonie, Hamburg ist scheduled for November 4th, 2022.
ALTER BRIDGE tour in autumn 2022 – support: HALESTORM and MAMMOTH WVH
Alter Bridge will embark on a tour through Europe & UK in late 2022. Supported by Halestorm and Mammoth WVH, the alternative rock/metal veterans have planned a stop in the following cities: 01.11. - Hamburg, DE - Sporthalle 02.11. - Copenhagen, DE - Falkoner Center 04.11. - Gothenburg, SE - Partille Arena 05.11. - Oslo,... Continue Reading →









