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One of the first metallic storms in the new year 2020 comes from Herne, Germany. Three years after having released ‘Seasons of the Black’ Teutonic Metal pioneers Rage return with a new album. ‘Wings of Rage’ is a next chapter Peavy Wagner and band mates add to their impressive metallic story and to state it... Continue Reading →
Tommy Victor and band mates are hard workers. The Groove Metal pioneers don’t merely write good songs, they also take care about all band related issues themselves again. This certainly adds to Prong's image of being one of the real authentic bands. Prong is Prong, something’s also reflected on the new EP. To bridge the... Continue Reading →
Sodom belongs to the Big 4 when it comes to German Thrash Metal and after returning to a quartet the firepower of "Knarrenheinz" becomes even stronger. Before starting the work process for the next longplayer Tom Angelripper and band mates unleash a new EP, which should help to bridge the waiting time. Three new songs,... Continue Reading →
Live shows are the essence of any band, being in contact with their fans and having a good time togteher. One of the pioneers of Southern Rock, Molly Hatchet, is one of the protagonists of countless tours and concerts. The band enjoys being on the road and their fan are happy with listening to well-crafted... Continue Reading →
Die Krupps are probably more 'metal' than many other bands, at least when it comes to band name and logo, using the three steel rings representing Krupp, the German steel enterprise. But not only if it's about the logo Die Krupps shows some 'metal', their music reflects some Metal elements too. Die Krupps started some... Continue Reading →
'The Serpent Rings' is the title of Magnum's next longplayer. Release date is January 17th, 2020 and the album comes via Steamhammer/SPV. 'The Serpent Rings' also features a new bassplayer. No less then Dennis Ward handles the four-string, replacing Al Barrow who left Magnum due to practical reasons. Barrow lives in the US which made... Continue Reading →
Herne-based Metal pioneers Rage announce a new studio album entitled 'Wings of Rage'. Planned release date is January 10th, 2020 and the longplayer will come via Steamhammer/SPV. And here comes the tracklist: TrueLet Them Rest in Peace Chasing The Twilight ZoneTomorrowWings Of RageShadow Over Deadland (The Twilight Transition) A Nameless GraveDon`t Let Me DownShine A... Continue Reading →
(*/10) When German Metal outfit Mob Rules started the band in 1994 the guys haven’t had a long career in Metal in mind. It was about writing, recording and playing Metal. It might be that it was this approach that led to much more than just an album and a tour. Mob Rules has released... Continue Reading →
(6/10) French rockers Blackrain surf with their new album 'Dying Breed' on the sleaze wave and they for sure manage to stay on the board. Since 2006, the guys, hailing from the French Alps, did release five albums up to date and number six is on the way. A solid ride. Blackrain's newest longplayer includes ten... Continue Reading →
(7/10) German Melodic Metal experts did and do something right, since two decades in business speaks for solid fan base and a lot of passion. Mainman Chris Bay debuted with his band in 1999 and since then eight additional longplayers followed. The newest longplayer comes with a promising title. 'M.E.T.A.L.' that's what the album is... Continue Reading →
(8/10) Chaos leads to creativity and it’s both being the driving force of Lacrimas Profundere, a band the never stood still. The guys started in 1993 with some Death Doom Metal before moving their sound towards Gothic. They weren’t the only band that followed such an approach, but they are a band that sticked to... Continue Reading →
(*/10) It might not be the sound that makes Bullet special and standing out from all the other bands. The quintet from Sweden is rooted in traditional Heavy Metal a la Accept / Judas Priest and it’s the authenticity that makes the band, their performance and their music special. It’s the entire package you get... Continue Reading →
(*/10) Although Axel Rudi Pell's debut 'Wild Obsession' belongs to the highlights in German metal, it wasn't a given at the time that 30 years later we still can enjoy the powerful riffs of the the blonde guitarist from the Ruhrgebiet. Axel Rudi Pell became a very constant factor in a fast changing world. His... Continue Reading →
(8/10) 'Brotherhood of Metal' is the pathetic title of The Rods newest delivery. The band of Ronnie James Dio cousin David Feinstein debuted in 1980 with 'Rock Hard' and released some more longplayers during the first half of the '80s. Radio silence took over in 1986 and it took more than 20 years until some... Continue Reading →
(7/10) Rosy Vista is a band that might not be known by many metalheads. The all-girls-band was active between 1984 and 1989, a period in which they released an EP and two 7” singles. Also some tour activities took place in those five years, opening for act like Uriah Heep and Motley Crue. What could... Continue Reading →
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