Black Totem are releasing a new album called "III: Sacrifice Tonite" and what a surprise, it's the third studio album from the Finnish Death'n'Roll enthusiasts. The four-piece band was founded in 2008 in Turku, Finland, and released their self-titled debut album in 2015. "II: Shapeshifting" followed in 2021, and now it is time for a... Continue Reading →
L.A. EDWARDS – new song, new album & more
“Comin’ Around” is the new single from L.A. Edwards. It is the third single, taken from the upcoming album “Pie Town” which will be released on July 5th, 2024 via Bitchin’ Music Group. L.A. Edwards will be also on tour, including four shows in Germany: 06.07.2024 Frankfurt - Batschkapp Sommergarten11.07.2024 Cologne - Blue Shell12.07.2024 Berlin... Continue Reading →
Review ISSA “Another World”
Isabell Øversveen, also known as Issa, is a Norwegian singer with a passion for AOR. After several releases, Issa has completed work on her latest studio album entitled "Another World". The longplayer is the next step for Issa on her musical journey through the fields of rock and melodies. The opener, "Armed & Dangerous", has... Continue Reading →
BODY COUNT will play two shows in Germany as part of the “Merciless Tour”
Body Count feat. Ice-T will come to Germany for two shows in June 2024. The band will play the following shows: 07.06.2024 Hamburg - Inselpark Arena11.06.2024 Berlin - Zitadelle Spandau And HERE is where you can get your ticket for these shows. Body Count started in 1992 and it was the debut album that was... Continue Reading →
Review RELIQA “Secrets of the Future”
Reliqa is one of the more recent representatives of the Australian metal scene. With the release of a self-released album in 2018, the band was the focus of attention for the first time. Now, with the signing of a new deal with Nuclear Blast, a new chapter has begun for the Australian metal band. "Secrets... Continue Reading →
Review HELLBUTCHER “Hellbutcher”
Nifelheim is without a doubt a Swedish metal institution. The band is one of the icons of blackened thrash metal, and it is their uncompromising approach that has made them real pioneers. Now, after the end of Nifelheim, frontman Hellbutcher isn't wasting any time in continuing the metal journey with a new outfit. Hellbutcher is... Continue Reading →
Review LOWLIVES “Freaking Out”
Grunge is dead. That was what many rock fans thought at the end of the 90s as the melancholic sound from Seattle slowly faded away, yet grunge never really disappeared. One band that is reviving the grunge spirit these days is Lowlives. The four-piece consists of singer Lee Downer and drummer Luke Johnson, joined by... Continue Reading →
BLUES PILLS unveil a third single from “Birthday”
On the surface the third single from Blues Pills forthcoming new album “Birthday” might seem like a straightforward love ballad, but guitarist Zack Anderson from Blues Pills explains that “Top Of The Sky" is actually about going anywhere and doing anything to seek attention on the internet” he continues “I was inspired by this documentary... Continue Reading →
Review SHRAPNEL “In Gravity”
Shrapnel hail from Norwich, England and it was in 2009 that the band was founded in England's south-east. As the name implies, Shrapnel are a thrash metal band, and this was certainly the case in their early days, considering the raging 'The Boundaries Set' from their second album 'Raised on Decay'. These days the band... Continue Reading →
Review APOCALYPTICA “Plays Metallica, Vol. 2”
Apocalyptica first gained attention in 1996 when they released "Apocalyptica Plays Metallica by Four Chellos", a collection of cover versions of Metallica songs. It was the starting point for the band that brought the cello into heavy metal. It wasn't just something innovative, it showed the passion and determination of a band that pushed the... Continue Reading →
Review WITHERFALL “Sounds of the Forgotten”
Witherfall's roots go back to 2013. That's the year the band was formed and three albums are the proof of their work to date. With "Sounds of the Forgotten", album number four is waiting in the starting blocks and it is the expected next great longplayer from the progressive power metal band. Witherfall pick it... Continue Reading →
Review EXODUS “British Disaster: The Battle Of ’89 (Live At The Astoria)”
It was 35 years ago when an album hit the shelves that had and still has a strong impact on thrash metal. We are talking about 'Fabulous Disaster' by Bay Area thrash metal veterans Exodus. It is the band's third album, following the milestone releases "Bonded By Blood" and "Pleasure of the Flesh". To celebrate... Continue Reading →
Review THE TROOPS OF DOOM “A Mass to the Grotesque”
Brazilian metal outfit The Troops Of Doom were formed in 2020, a year that certainly wasn't the easiest for a band to get off the ground. Original Sepultura member Jairo Guedz is the brain behind the band, and it was the "Antichrist Reborn" album that created the first buzz.Two years later the band follows up... Continue Reading →
Review QUINN SULLIVAN “Salvation”
Quinn Sullivan's fascination for guitars began at the age of three. Inspired by his father's blues-heavy record collection, Sullivan has already made an impressive journey through the world of blues-laden rock music, including a performance at the iconic Montreux Jazz Festival in 2013. With "Salvation", the next studio album from the gifted musician is ready... Continue Reading →
Review LIAR THIEF BANDIT “Icon”
With three albums and an EP to their credit, Malmö-based hard rockers Liar Thief Bandit have been working on their fourth full-length release called "Icon". Such a promising title raises expectations and let's see if the songs can live up to the promise. Well, 'icon' is a big word, but what the Swedes offer is... Continue Reading →









