Friday night, it was time once again to head to Cologne to check out yet another of the city’s many concert venues. Gebäude 9 was a new one for me. Tonight’s lineup features Hardline, who are currently on an extensive tour promoting their latest album, ‘Shout’, under the banner “The Next Chapter 2026.” The tour’s…
Last Friday evening, the German-Dutch band Tiffany Kills performed on the Live Stage at the Flexiforum Kerkrade. The band, led by singer John “Jaycee” Cuijpers, came to promote their debut album, ‘World On Fire’. Above-average talents The show kicked off with the distinctly Whitesnake-inspired “I’ll Come Running” and “Too Young.” Two great uptempo songs…
On Friday, March 27, the guys from Triggerfinger performed a special club show at the Rockfabrik in Ubach-Palenberg [DE]. This show served as a warm-up for major upcoming festival dates such as Bospop and Paaspop. It was, therefore, a rare opportunity to see the band perform in a relatively small venue for them. Clubshow…
With “Year Of The Snake”, the ladies of The Gems are releasing their second album within 2 years. Their debut album “Like A Phoenix,” released in 2024, received generally positive feedback, and the band, or rather the trio behind the band, have put on quite a few performances with the help of various bassists. There…
And then there is album no. 17 from trash legends Megadeth. Or should I write Mr. Dave Mustaine, because he is, of course, the driving force and mastermind behind this band. The album was announced in August 2025; its release will be accompanied by the band’s farewell tour. This should be the farewell, because this…
Last week, rock legend Michael Schenker honored us with a second round of his “My Years with UFO” tour. Whereas last year he performed at the Muziekgieterij in Maastricht, this time fans were able to welcome him at the beautiful Parkstad Limburg Theater in Heerlen. Although the show was certainly not sold out, I am…
Sunday, February 8, it was time once again to visit the poppodium Nieuwe Nor in Heerlen. The ladies of Burning Witches and the gentlemen of Hammer King are currently on tour under the banner of their “Witches and Kings Tour.” On this dreary Sunday, the small hall of Nieuwe Nor is well filled with more…
Solo album #13 for the one and only Michael Monroe. The man who is forever intertwined with the history of his former band Hanoi Rocks. “Outerstellar” is an album brimming with punk-driven sleazy hard rock songs. The man himself is something of a legend in Finland, but let’s be honest, it’s pretty clear by now…
