One of the most anticipated returns in 2026 is undoubtedly Gluecifer with their new album, “Same Drug New High.” The Norwegian quintet defined Scandinavian rock in the late '90s and early '00s before embarking on a farewell tour in 2005. It seemed like the final curtain had fallen and their motivation was gone. But never... Continue Reading →
GLUECIFER – live dates for 2026
Scandinavian rock legends Gluecifer are on tour with their new album, “Same Drug, New High.” They will perform six exclusive shows in Germany in February and March of 2026, in Cologne, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe, Munich, Hamburg, and Berlin. “Rock ‘n’ roll never died, it just passed out in the corner” (Rick Sims, The Didjits) — rarely... Continue Reading →
Review JET JAGUAR “Severance”
Jet Jaguar is a Mexican metal band that formed in 2014. They released their debut album, "Endless Nights" in 2020. Releasing a new album as a new band during the world's biggest pandemic might not have been the best of circumstances, and fate hasn't always been on the Mexicans' side. The band was involved in... Continue Reading →
Review THEM “Psychedelic Enigma”
Them is the brainchild of singer Troy Norr, who started the group to express his passion for the music of Mercyful Fate and King Diamond. The debut album reflects this passion very clearly and brought the band their first attention. Since then, Them has evolved into a power metal band, with the falsetto singing having... Continue Reading →
GLUECIFER – new studio album in more than 20 years
Twenty-one years after their last studio album, Gluecifer, the Kings of Rock, are back with Steamhammer and proudly announce their brand new album “Same Drug New High”, which will be released on January 16, 2026. At a time when the world's inflationary frenzy for change seems to spare nothing and no one, Gluecifer are the... Continue Reading →
Review RAGE “A New World Rising”
When it comes to heavy metal from Germany, Rage belongs to the real veterans. What started as Avenger in 1983 turned into Rage in 1986, and it was apparent from the release of their debut that Peavy and his bandmates had the potential for a long-term career. Rage is an extremely productive band, as evidenced... Continue Reading →
Review FARGO “Live in ’25”
Hailing from Hanover, Germany, Fargo is one of the pioneers of hard rock in Germany. The band formed in 1973 and released four albums before disbanding. A reunion took place in 2016, and the band's discography was expanded with the addition of two studio albums. With two founding members still on board—Peter Ladwig and Peter... Continue Reading →
Review VICIOUS RUMORS “The Devil’s Asylum”
"The Devil's Asylum" is Vicious Rumors' 14th studio album and a metal masterpiece. Five years after launching "Celebration Decay" Geoff Thorpe and band have returned with their latest effort - an album featuring eleven new songs. Compared with its predecessor, there are some new elements that make "The Devil's Asylum" a great album. Alongside Thorpe,... Continue Reading →
Review SODOM “The Arsonist”
Without a doubt, Sodom are one of the best thrash metal bands around, and rightly so. Together with bands like Kreator and Destruction, they have been at the forefront of German thrash metal for decades. Tom Angelripper and his bandmates can look back on an impressive journey through powerful and raw heavy metal, a career... Continue Reading →
Review THE DEAD DAISIES “Lookin’ For Trouble”
Are you looking for trouble? Usually, certainly not, but you might make an exception in this case. "Lookin' for Trouble" is the title of the new album by The Dead Daisies, which features ten blistering rock songs. As we have come to expect from the band, each album is a treat for blues and rock... Continue Reading →
Review MAGNUM “Live at KK’s Steel Mill”
It's almost a kind of tradition that the new year begins with a new release from England's finest melodic rockers. Since 2014, Magnum have always presented their previous records in January with the expectation of "Sacred Blood Divine Lies", which hit the shelves in early February 2016. So it is a familiar feeling to welcome... Continue Reading →
Review FIRE ACTION ‘Until the Heat Dies”
Fire Action is a heavy metal band from Helsinki, Finland. The band started back in 2012 and has so far added three EPs and a few singles to the books. Twelve years after their start, the band launches their full-length debut "Until the Heat Dies", which is a milestone for the guys. Today Fire Action... Continue Reading →
MAGNUM will release “Live At KK`s Steel Mill” in January 2025
It was to be a night to remember, December 10, 2022, when the British rock band Magnum played the final concert of their European tour at ‚KK’s Steel Mill‘ in Wolverhampton, England, and, as on all the previous evenings, thrilled the fans from the first to the last note. The concert was recorded with several... Continue Reading →
Review TURBOKILL “Champion”
Whether a band is already a champion with its second album is a question to be answered individually. "Champion" however is the title of the second album penned by Turbokill. After the band's formation in 2016, "Vice World" was released three years later, and now it's the aforementioned new album that continues the band's journey... Continue Reading →
Review THE DEAD DAISIES “Light ’em Up”
The Dead Daises are back with a new studio album. The band, which debuted in 2013 with the thunderous self-titled record, has become one of the most influential rock bands of our time, which also has to do with the personal. The Dead Daisies are the brainchild of David Lowy and Jon Stevens, who initiated... Continue Reading →









