ATROPHY – Asylum

“Asylum” is the next evolutionary step for ATROPHY. Keeping the speed of “Socialized Hate” and the grooves of “Violent By Nature”, the album adds a big dose of heaviness to the mix resulting in a satisfying aural kick to the face. The lyrical focus is still focused on societal ills, from the insurrection to the…

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THE QUILL – Wheel Of Illusion

The Quill, the iconic Swedish hard rock band, unveils their musical prowess in their highly anticipated 11th album, “Wheel of Illusion.” With a storied history dating back to the early ’90s, The Quill has consistently pushed boundaries, blending powerful riffs and soulful melodies. Roger – „Making new music is always hard work – but by…

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LEAVES’ EYES – Myths of Fate

Four years after bringing “The Last Viking” to Valhalla with their previous opus, Leaves’ Eyes resurrect with “Myths Of Fate” to celebrate their 20th year of existence. With their ninth studio album, the Germany-based artists consolidate their leading position in the symphonic metal universe. Powerful, epic and impressive – Leaves’ Eyes once again merge traditional…

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DUST BOLT – Sound & Fury

Never underestimate the dedication of the diehard. Formed in 2007 in Bavaria, Germany, DUST BOLT have been resolute and ruthless in their pursuit of metal glory over the last 16 years. Childhood friends with a collective passion for metal in all its various forms, the quartet led by vocalist/frontman Lenny Bruce have established themselves as…

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ALTERIUM – Of War and Flames

ALTERIUM is the new Italian power metal quintet led by Nicoletta Rosellini (ex. Kalidia, Walk in Darkness). The band, born in late 2022, consists of Nicoletta, and former bandmates Paolo Campitelli (guitars) and Dario Gozzi (drums) from Kalidia, soon joined by two exceptional members and talented musicians: Alessandro Mammola (guitars, also in Draconicon) and Luca…

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CATHUBODUA – Interbellum

“Interbellum” is a storm with whom CATHUBODUA will enrapture fans of symphonic metal from all over the world. The album tells the tale of the creation and destruction of a war goddess – from high hopes, power, and dreams, to love lost and how to deal with an eternal burning guilt. These intense emotions are…

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VLAD IN TEARS – Relapse

VLAD IN TEARS present another dark rock/alternative masterpiece. After the release of “Porpora” in 2022, VLAD IN TEARS created a more emotional bond with most of their fans than ever before, and they wrote to the band about their feelings, their personal struggles and arguments. This album is dedicated to all those who are still…

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SURGICAL STRIKE – 24/7 Hate

SURGICAL STRIKE stands for unconditional, precise and fast thrash metal that is second to none. After their first debut EP “V:II:XII” in 2016 and the first longplayer “Part Of A Sick World” in 2020, the new studio album “24/7 Hate” is now in the starting blocks. With “24/7 Hate”, SURGICAL STRIKE have reached a new…

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LIONHEART – The Grace Of A Dragonfly

As soon as the previous album “The Reality Of Miracles” hit the shelves in 2020 Lionheart knuckled down to record the next one. deciding early on that this time they would produce a concept album. The record centres around WW2, but the band very much wanted to make this an anti-war album, while at the…

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RIFFORIA – Axeorcism

TUCK FROM HELL did a sensational album debut 12 years ago with “Thrashing”. The band was already a celebrated live act so the road to glory was there. However, destiny had other plans and the band was put to rest. Almost. Drummer and band leader Fredrik Johansson and guitar players Petrus Granar and Marcus Bengts…

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