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(2016) Chevelle – The North Corridor: Anniversary special
The Illinois brothers Loeffler have leveraged their familial bonds for deeply engaging hard rock since the mid-1990s. Still, it was not until the release...
Resurrection Fest EG announces the running order for its 2026 edition
Resurrection Fest EG announces running order for its 2026 edition. More info here...
(2006) Russian Circles – Enter: Anniversary special
By 2006, the post-rock realm was already fast becoming oversaturated with bands that opted for the cookie-cutter approach of atmospheric doodling – y'know, slow...
(1996) Amorphis – Elegy: Anniversary special
Following in the heels of two of the most flawless Finnish metal albums of the early 1990s – “The Karelian Isthmus” (1992) and “Tales...
EVERGREY Unveil 3rd Single, “Leaving The Emptiness”
EVERGREY Unveil 3rd Single, “Leaving The Emptiness.” More info here...
Rebellix announce lineup change and new single
Heavy-thrash outfit REBELLIX is back after a year-long break, sounding louder, sharper, and more focused than ever, with a revamped lineup and a new...
(2006) Enslaved – Ruun
Having found the Norwegian avant-gardists ENSLAVED relatively late, around the early 2010s, I guess it has given me a certain advantage in tracing the evolution of...
GALLERY: 24.4.2026 SKYND @ Ääniwalli, Helsinki
True crime-themed industrial outfit SKYND brought their Dead Serious tour to a packed Ääniwalli in Helsinki on April 24, 2026, delivering an intense and...
(2016) Haken – Affinity: Anniversary special
Over the years, I have come to realize that “Cockroach King” from HAKEN's third studio album, “The Mountain” (2013), was the very gateway drug...
(2006) Jesu – Silver EP: Anniversary special
In this day and age, GODFLESH is unanimously regarded as one of the pioneers of industrial metal, but for some reason, I never really...
Steelfest 2026 preview: a strong line-up for an energy-packed weekend
Steelfest XIV returns to Villatehdas, Hyvinkää on May 14–16, 2026, bringing the usual blend of underground staples, exclusive shows, and rare live gigs across...
(2016) Ihsahn – Arktis: Anniversary special
Vegard Sverre Tveitan has long since become best known for his storied solo career under his artistic alias Ihsahn, after disbanding EMPEROR in the...
Game Over, You Died! Dawne Komputery i Gry are coming back...
We’re getting back to the basement. The Game Over, You Died zone, prepared by the Dawne Komputery i Gry foundation was such a hit...
Brutal Assault 2026: Bands update – Fragile Spectrum of Depth
Plunge into the depths where crushing weight meets chilling fragility. The latest Brutal Assault update expands the line-up with a total of 12 bands.
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GALLERY: 26.3.2026 Banshee @ On the Rocks, Helsinki
For the first time, American fairy metal artist BANSHEE brought her unique blend of pop music, metal, and fantasy to Europe, stopping at On...
GALLERY: 12.03.2026 Alien Weaponry & Avatar @ Columbiahalle, Berlin
On March 12th, 2026, Columbiahalle in Berlin hosted a night of theatrical metal and cultural intensity as AVATAR brought their A Night To Be...
Interview with Rami Helin — “I feel that people are hungry for...
Rami Helin, known for his work with, among others, TURUN ROMANTIIKKA and THE FLAMING SIDEBURNS, recently released his first solo effort, "The Joyful Apocalypse."...
Roadburn 2026: timetables, The Spark, and this year’s festival brew
If you haven't caught up with the latest news from the Roadburn camp, things are starting to heat up for the coming festival, when...
Robb Flynn and MACHINE HEAD are gearing up for their triumphant...
The legendary American band MACHINE HEAD led by Robb Flynn, will celebrate 35 years in the business with stops in Pamplona, Madrid, Málaga, and...
GALLERY: 8.3.2026 Charlotte Wessles, Amaranthe, & Epica @ Columbiahalle, Berlin
On March 8th, 2026, Berlin’s Columbiahalle became the stage for the Arcane Dimensions Tour, a co-headlining run by EPICA and AMARANTHE, joined by special...