It’s pretty self-evident that Ministry has never been a big fan of ‘Hair Mussolini’, especially now as he bombards the American people on a near daily basis with self-aggrandising AI slop. Al Jourgensen and co. therefore felt it necessary to give ‘Trumplethinskin’ a dose of his own medicine with a new single out today entitled... Continue Reading →
Review HI! SPENCER “immernie”
Hi! Spencer are an indie rock band from Osnabrück, Germany. The band is the brainchild of five friends who have known each other since their school days. With immernie, Hi! Spencer have released their new album, marking their fifth studio record. The quintet has packed eleven songs onto immernie, moving stylistically between rock, indie, and a few... Continue Reading →
Review DETH PROVIDER “Deth Provider”
I think many of you may not have heard much—or perhaps anything at all—about Deth Provider yet. So let me briefly introduce the band, or rather, the project. Deth Provider is the brainchild of rhythm guitarist and riff master Ken Dutton. He had recorded some very interesting riff ideas on his phone and wanted to... Continue Reading →
Review RAUNCHY “Prisoner”
Raunchy are among the forerunners of modern metal from Denmark. The band made an impression back in 2001 with their striking debut album, Velvet Noise. Five more albums followed before things went quiet after the release of Vices.Virtues.Visions.. At some point, you had to wonder whether Raunchy were even still around. Well, now we have the answer... Continue Reading →
Review IRONFLAME “Worlds to Conquer”
For fans of the NWOBHM and traditional heavy metal, this is definitely worth checking out, as Ironflame have a new album ready to hit the shelves. The mastermind behind the band is Andrew D’Cagna, also known for his work with Icarus Witch and Brimstone Coven. Since 2016, D’Cagna has been running Ironflame as his own... Continue Reading →
Review DARK FUNERAL “A Beast to Praise”
Time flies. It’s already been four years since Swedish black metal heroes Dark Funeral released their album We Are the Apocalypse. Since then, the band has spent plenty of time on the road, playing countless live shows. Now, one of those performances is making its way into record stores as the live album A Beast to Praise.... Continue Reading →
Review THE NIGHT ETERNAL “Cold Velvet”
After releasing two EPs, it was their debut album Moonlit Cross that brought The Night Eternal wider attention. The band from Essen, Germany, has been active since 2018 and has continued to evolve with each release. Their sound is becoming increasingly distinctive, combining classic heavy metal with a strong sense of melancholy. Their new album, Cold Velvet, marks... Continue Reading →
Review MARILYN MANSON “One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2”
About two years after the release of the first chapter of One Assassination Under God, Marilyn Manson launches the second part, musically picking up where its predecessor left off. After exploring broader musical territory, Manson returned to his roots with One Assassination Under God Chapter 1 and continues that direction consistently on the new album. Somehow, a new... Continue Reading →
Live report LEFT TO DIE & LIVLØS, Betty, Hamburg – August 12th, 2026
Today, you could spend your evening in Hamburg watching a total solar eclipse. After all, it’s the first one the city has seen in 24 years, and it’ll be quite a while before the next one comes around. But there’s a good reason worth making the pilgrimage to: Betty’s in Hamburg, where something every bit... Continue Reading →
Review ZEBRAHEAD “0” – EP
Zebrahead got their start in 1996 in La Habra, California, and have remained committed to punk rock ever since. After quickly gaining popularity, the band released a steady stream of albums, with their most recent full-length arriving in 2019 under the title Brain Invaders. This was followed by a series of EPs forming a four-release cycle,... Continue Reading →
Live report ELBRIOT 2026, Open Air am Grossmarkt, Hamburg – August 8th, 2026
Early August also means one thing again this year: Elbriot in Hamburg. The open-air festival at Hamburg’s Grossmarkt has been a fixture on the city’s metal calendar for quite some time now, and once again, it opens its gates for another day of roaring live music. It would be hard to ask for better conditions... Continue Reading →
Review NIGHT RANGER “Best of…”
Night Ranger are without a doubt one of the most recognizable names in melodic rock and AOR. Classic hits like "Sister Christian" and "When You Close Your Eyes" helped propel the band into rock's spotlight during the mid-1980s. Although their most recent studio album, ATBPO, was released five years ago, Night Ranger have remained active. This time, they return with... Continue Reading →
Review TEMPLE OF DREAD “Dreadspawn Dominion”
Temple Of Dread have firmly established themselves as one of Germany's leading death metal bands. Hailing from Spiekeroog, one of the East Frisian Islands, the band has been proving since 2017 that outstanding metal doesn't have to come from major cities only. Their debut album, Blood Craving Mantras, marked the first step for the five-piece from... Continue Reading →
Review PHANTOM CORPORATION / CATBREATH (Split) “Commando / Die By the Claw”
Two representatives of the German metal underground have joined forces to release a split album. The bands in question are Phantom Corporation and Catbreath. Phantom Corporation opens the record. Although the band - featuring scene veterans from Dew-Scented, Weak Aside, and Eroded - has released only two full-length albums so far, the five-piece has already... Continue Reading →
Review FINSTERFORST “Still”
Finsterforst are from Freiburg, Germany, and formed in 2004. Their debut album, Weltenkraft, was released in 2007, and the artwork reflected the band’s sound quite well. The Black Forest is located close to Freiburg and is a popular destination for outdoor activities and recreation. At the same time, the region carries a certain mystical atmosphere, which... Continue Reading →









