Everything ends. Even in the legendary realms of heavy metal, where myths and legends intrude into everyday reality on a daily basis. Members and fans of American metal giants Metal Church became painfully aware of this when they lost their legendary singer and frontman Mike Howe in July 2021. From 1988 to 1994 and again…
“Now bring me that horizon!” – Captain Jack Sparrow Some bands play heavy metal. Some bands are heavy metal. Enter Slovenian powerhouse SkyEye, the best example of category two one could wish for. With their third record “New Horizons” just around the corner, the sworn brotherhood is officially and successfully applying for the role of…
In an increasingly fast-paced world that appears to be interested only in the latest innovations, FLOTSAM AND JETSAM continue to be the proverbial rock in turbulent waters. For almost forty years, the thrash metal act from Phoenix, Arizona has released new albums on a regular basis and toured successfully around the globe. The band has…
With dark elegance, full of reflection and with a certain harshness, this new album represents musically content and symbolically represents Soulbound’s journey through the last years – a journey through a spectrum of intense themes. These range from the intense confrontation with the musicians own inner demons demons to socially critical observations that continue to…
The “Dark Paradise” album by IMPERIA is a continuation of the musical style established in their previous release, “The Last Horizon”. The core of the album revolves around mid-tempo rock songs, some leaning towards a heavier sound while others adopt a poppier approach. Additionally, two power ballads are included in the album, adding depth to…
“Moments To Remain” can be seen as a continuation of the last three ACT OF CREATION albums, but it should still be seen as a stand-alone release. Lyrically, all the songs revolve around the theme of time, which is also picked up on the cover in the form of a clock slowly dissolving in a…
“Entfesselt” marks a breakthrough, a new era of ASENBLUT. Years of changing line-ups and internal struggles have come to an end, and the band only knows one direction: forward. “Entfesselt” turned out rougher, more direct and more powerful than any ASENBLUT album before! 10 tracks filled with raw energy and emotion, considering the lowest lows…
Naturally, the excellent reputation of a successful hard rock act such as Victory is based – among other things – on the superb achievements of their long-standing career. The early days of the Hanover-based group date back to the 1980s and include immortal album classics and successful tours around the globe. However, none of this…
Swedish modern metal frontrunners, MISTER MISERY, have just released their brand new single & music video “Survival Of The Sickest” to kick off the pre-sale of their much anticipated self-titled third album (set to be released at Wacken Open Air, the 2nd of August 2024). The band has also just announced their next headline tour…
FALCON TRAILS is a Vintage classic Rock styled three piece band featuring Finnish composer / lyricist Mika Grönholm, U.K based vocalist Lee Small, & Finnish drummer & percussionist Tom Rask. Their music sails you deep into the seventies with a distinct vintage rock, soul and funk style. Lee and Mika share the same influences in…
