Founded in 1979, NIGHTMARE have become an integral part of the European metal scene over three decades and have been prolific with their album releases, while updating and evolving their sound. They got rave reviews from their first concert supporting Def Leppard in March 1983, and their debut album “Waiting For The Twilight” was released…
“Reflections” emerges as a powerful exploration of environmental issues and our connection to planet Earth. Each track reflects a specific aspect of this often troubled and problematic relationship. On this album, collaboration and teamwork led to greater complexity in musical structures and arrangements. Clean vocals, interwoven with Gabriele’s signature growl, emphasize the album’s central theme,…
IVANHOE are back with the new album “Healed By The Sun” and a few new band members. The songwriting process turned out to be a journey back to the roots of the band, revisiting all previous IVANHOE albums, and with the strong support by the new band members Chris (guitars) and Mathias (drums). According to…
In the world of hard and heavy sounds and impressive theatrical live stage shows, Gothminister have earned themselves a reputation of being “one of the most iconic gothic/industrial metal acts”. Not only has their power-laden gothic/industrial metal with its remarkable atmospheric density inspired their audiences since 1999, its eloquent fantasy stories have also transported them…
For more than thirty years, fans of symphonic melodic metal act Rhapsody Of Fire have been able to rely on one thing: there’s nothing half-hearted about this band. Rhapsody Of Fire mastermind and founder Alex Staropoli looks back at an impressive record of 14 studio albums, three EPs and two live recordings to date, all…
“Blood On Canvas” is the most ferocious album to date from the thrashers DARKNESS from Essen, Germany. The songs are more aggressive and heavier than anything else in the DARKNESS discography to date. Although it is not a concept album, “Blood On Canvas” is not a mere collection of nine songs created in one period,…
“Heavy Rain” is in-your-face metal, and the first album with Lord Francis Soto, has joined the band that’s hailing from Kiel, Germany, as new vocalist in 2021! With his sense for great melodies, he gives the tracks on “Heavy Rain” that unique something! IVORY TOWER are all masters of their instruments and their craft, and…
Twenty years of BLOODBOUND. Twenty years in which this Swedish power metal export has left a lasting impression on fans and the metal scene. The band can call ten studio albums their own, as well as several major festival appearances and tours. Last year alone, the band played a major gig at the Masters of…
“Songs are like tattoos” – the famous first line of Joni Mitchell’s Blue – is a sentiment that has always resonated deeply for Canadian rocker Lee Aaron. 18 Albums into her career, Aaron has written, recorded and produced music achieving gold and multi-platinum sales. Recognized as one of Canada’s top rock vocalists she’s also made…
A new satanic panic is upon us! Satanic North is what happens when you let two well-known Finnish metal artists stare into the abyss for too long. Enter Petri Lindroos (Ensiferum, Warmen) and Janne Parviainen (Ensiferum), far-travelled, well-versed musicians who have been staring into said abyss long enough for the abyss to stare back. And…
