INTERVIEW WITH GLADENFOLD Gladenfold may not ring the bells for most of the readers out there. However the band already started out back in 2003 under the different moniker. The debut album called FROM DUSK TO ETERNITY came out in 2014, until now the second album WHEN GODS DESCEND is…
Steelfest 2019 – Hyvinkaa Finland
Steelfest 2019 Hyvinkaa Finland The mighty Steelfest was arranged the 9th time in the beautiful area of the former cotton factory in the centrum of Hyvinkaa, Finland. The two-day event was completely sold out, which wasn’t any surprise as the line-up of the fest looked incredible insane great. Therefore…
Montreal’s THRASH LA REINE Premiere EP Stream”La Foi, La Loi, La Croix”
Header Image Photo Credit: Dani Rod Photography L-R Anthony Domm-Bélisle – Bass, Center: Renaud Baril – Vocals and Guitar, Right: Guillaume Leblanc – Drums Montreal’s THRASH LA REINE will be releasing their second EP “La Foi, La Loi, La Croix” to the world on May 31, 2019. With the spirit of both thrash and power metal, THRASH…
JENNIFER BATTEN – guitarist extraordinaire, solo artist, ex-Michael Jackson, Jeff Beck and more.
JENNIFER BATTEN INTERVIEW AND LIVE PICTURES BY MARKO SYRJALA Jennifer Batten is an American guitarist who has worked as a session/tour musician and a solo artist. From 1987 to 1997, she played in Michael Jackson’s touring band, and between 1999 and 2001, she traveled and recorded with Jeff Beck. Batten…
CHERNAA DEBUTS CRUSHING NEW POST-BLACK METAL TRACK, “OMINOUS,” FROM UPCOMING ALBUM
Czech post-black metal band CHERNAA has premiered a new track called “Ominous” today. The song is found on their forthcoming debut album, Empyrean Fire, that’s due out on June 7th via Noizr Productions. WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “OMINOUS”: The band comments on the song, “The music is taken from higher planes…
Decimate Metal Fest line-up announced!!
Calgary’s Decimate MetalFest Announces 2019 Line-Up w/ Into Eternity, Hammerdrone, Quietus, Planet Eater, Centuries of Decay and more! Calgary’s DECIMATE Metal Festival returns for its second year with its biggest line up to date. Welcoming acts from across Canada, this year’s headliners announced are Into Eternity, Hammerdrone, Quietus, Planet Eater, Centuries…
David Ellefson on More Life with Death – “Saying ‘Yes’ is being a part of life and being positive…”
Interview by Robert Cavuoto Header photo of David Ellefson – Melody Myers David Ellefson of Megadeth will be releasing his latest book, More Life with Deth on July 16th via Jawbone Press. It is co-written by his business partner Thom Hazaert and provides a deep dive into David’s career and…
Thom Hazaert, Co-Author of David Ellefson’s New Book, More Life with Deth – “It’s Written with a Megadeth Fan’s Anal-Retentive Level to Detail!”
Interview by Robert Cavuoto David Ellefson will be releasing a new book More Life with Deth and a companion CD which is being touted as his first ever solo CD; Sleeping Giants. His book will be out on July 16th and the CD on July 19 th via Combat Record.…
Samael + Hangman’s Chair @ The Underworld Camden, London
SAMAEL + HANGMAN’S CHAIR @ The Underworld Camden, London Tuesday 14th May 2019 Review by Dimitris Karagkounis Photography by Sabrina Selkis It’s Tuesday in sunny London and most people are working while some other are out in the parks enjoying the warm weather. Me, on the other hand, I’m…
Desertfest London 2019 – Day 1 @ Camden, London
3rd May 2019 Review by: Ryan Whitwell Photography by: Ryan Whitwell (Shotison.com)
D.A.D. with support act The Sandmen on Mini Tour Denmark 2019 KB Hallen Copenhagen, Denmark
D.A.D. Mini Tour Denmark 2019 The Sandmen – support act KB Hallen Copenhagen, Denmark 12/4 – 2019 Live review and pictures by: Anders Sandvall After a short hiatus, Danish hard rock act D.A.D has back and is out on a short tour through Denmark. During their break the band have…
KOSM Premiere Music Video For H.P. Lovecraft Inspired Track ‘Wza-Y’ei’
Vancouver progressive metal band KOSM released their debut “Cosmonaut” during November 2018. A concept album loosely based on the weird fiction of H.P. Lovecraft, along with borrowing influences from the science-fiction of Frank Herbert, and Roger Zelazny, the full length serves as both musical and lyrical adventure. The band explains: “The cosmonaut’s journey is essentially symbolic,…
Graham Bonnet and Alcatrazz say “Hello Australia” in June
Graham and the band play RAINBOW “Down to Earth” in its entirety, plus a 2 hour set of classics from his time with Alcatrazz/Michael Schenker Group/Impelliteri/Blackthorne even his classic ’70s hits Warm Ride, Baby Blue, even some Marbles classics! ONLY $50 Limited VIP meet and greet EXCLUSIVE ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE before…
Netherlands Deathfest – 013 Tilburg Holland
The Netherland Deathfest was arranged in the fourth time in a row. The festival belongs to the series of deathfests having started out as Maryland Deathfest. However the Netherland Deathfest has always offered nothing but a great deal of the brutal thrash/death/black and even crustpunk bands. As far as …
Australia’s Vanishing Point signs with new management for 6th studio album
Australian melodic/power/prog metal royalty Vanishing Point are happy to announce they have signed with new management, Hard Drive Agency. Not only will Hard Drive Agency be representing Vanishing Point for their 6th studio release, but an absolutely massive touring schedule is also in the works. Vanishing Point are no strangers…