HEATHEN FORAY – Oathbreaker

HEATHEN FORAY began their journey with the ambition to blend the heaviness of death metal with lighthearted and catchy melodies that will stay in your mind long after you heard them. This authentic mix, seasoned with folk music elements, paid off as the band’s sing-along themes and skull splitting riffs earned them a following of…

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FORMOSA – Bittersweet

„Bittersweet“ the new album by Formosa is like a new beginning for the band. After the Corona break, the guys go full throttle and deliver ten impressively strong numbers. With the songs and the sound of the record, the band reinvents itself without losing itself. “It feels like a new start, a new era” says…

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MOTIVE BLACK – Auburn

MOTIVE BLACK peels back the layers to reveal the dark and turbulent emotions that dwell in the heart of vocalist Elana Justin. In collaboration with Grammy winning guitarist / producer Nick Rowe (Bloodsimple, Vampire Weekend), the duo have reworked songs from Elana’s former New York band, taking the music in a much heavier direction. Add…

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DISCREATION – Iron Times

With “Iron Times”, DISCREATION release their darkest album so far. Created during the Corona pandemic and under the impression of a then impending, now ongoing war in the middle of Europe, “Iron Times” was inspired by the countless wars and turning points in history. “Iron Times” is also a turning point for the band, because…

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ASHRAIN – Requiem Reloaded

ASHRAIN is a newly formed power metal band, founded by guitarist and producer Nozomu Wakai (Destinia / Shortino / Sigh). Nozomu as DESTINA released an album titled “Metal Souls” in 2018, featuring the likes of Tommy Aldridge, Marco Mendoza and Ronnie Romero. He also worked with Paul Shortino and his band SHORTINO and was also…

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REDEMPTION – I Am The Storm

There are few progressive metal bands who command as much admiration from fans and critics alike as Redemption. Their unique blend of an impressive heaviness (not exactly a daily occurrence in this genre), irresistible melodies and great emotional urgency is a global success. The group consists of five highly talented and extremely individual artists who…

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KARDINAL SIN – S.A.L.I.G.I.A

Get ready for an apocalyptic journey! “S.A.L.I.G.I.A” offers more complex songs as well as darker lyrics about the world situation now and then, and how we push humanity towards the apocalypse through war and environmental destruction. Compared to the band’s debut, this album features more elaborate songs and arrangements, and is a musical journey through…

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MAERZFELD -Alles anders

ALLES ANDERS “Alles anders” is the deliberately striking title of the new MAERZFELD album. The world is no longer the same as it was 3 years ago and for the musicians, too, there were formative experiences and associated changes that are processed in the new songs and often allow a very personal insight into the emotional…

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DARK EMBRACE – Dark Heavy Metal

– Hey! Listen to us, “Dark Heavy Metal” is what we scream! – There’s no doubt that “Dark Heavy Metal” is the perfect album title for DARK EMBRACE’s new record. – After being labeled with different styles by journalists and fans when it comes to their music, this is more than an album name, it…

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SAVATAR (Savatage tribute) 03.02.23

SAVATAR   GENRE : SAVATAGE  tribute (Power METAL) Eindelijk gaat er een lang gekoesterde droom bij Gert Nijboer in vervulling! Sinds de band Savatage (ze heetten toen nog AVATAR) de single CITY BENEATH THE SURFACE uitbracht, was hij verkocht. SAVATAGE had voor Gert in de periode met Criss Oliva (1983 – 1993) toen de ultieme…

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