heavy metal

(8/10) Another highlight of Gamma Ray's anniversary releases is the live album called "Heading for the East". The longplayer was recorded in November 1990 and contains a show that was performed in Tokyo, Japan. The original release was on VHS (for younger...

(9/10) That Leaves' Eye belong to the figureheads of female-fronted symphonic metal isn't a secret. This has to do with the fact that the guys are around already since 12 years and released a bunch of really well done albums. It's five that has been published...

(7/10) I have to admit that I haven't heard anything from Christian Mistress before I got this record on my plate. So, time to dig deeper and to find out more about the band. The boys and girl are around since 2008. Founded in Olympia, Washington the...

(8/10) Epic doom has a name: My Dying Bride. The 1990 formed band from Halifax, West Yorkshire belongs to the spearhead of UK metal from the 90's. Together with Paradise Lost and Anathema the guys are pioneers of British doom that had an impact on many...

Occult heavy metal conjurors, MIRROR, will unveil the cult craftings of their self-titled debut through Metal Blade Records on November 13th, 2015. The brainchild of bassist/die-hard metal connoisseur/Satan's Wrath vocalist Tas Danazoglou, MIRROR was...

It was seven years ago when Def Leppard released their latest full-length album and now, finally, their eleventh studio record is on it's way. The release date is October 30st and it's simply called "Def Leppard". 14 tracks will be on the disc that comes...

(9/10) "This Is A Man's World" was what James B rown was singing decades ago and it was the first thing that came up in my mind when I read the title of the new Mustasch album. "Testosterone" is the name of eighth album of the Gothenburg-based band and...

Queensrÿche posted a new song from the upcoming "Condition Hüman" album. "Guardian" sounds pretty good and let's hope for another great album. QUEENSRŸCHE - Guardian (OFFICIAL VIDEO). Pre-Order now: http://smarturl.it/chCMDISTRO Taken from the album,...

(9/10) Finland is a beautiful country that has a lot of nature and hoenst, straight-forward people. And the country is covered by a certain melancholy that might be based on the long dark winter times. Amorphis took this as inspiration for their music...

Coming Friday is the release date of the new My Dying Bride album. Here comes already a first song which is the title track called "Feel The Misery". Great music that shows how beautiful sadness can sound. MY DYING BRIDE PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FOR 'FEEL...

(8/10) Hmmm. What to say about the new Slayer? First of all I like the band from their debut onwards. What I like with the iconic group is the unleashed power that is raw and uncompromissing. Those keywords are reflecting Slayer, as well as the unique...

Iron Maiden revealed some first rough facts about the upcoming "The Book Of Souls World Tour". It starts with Central America before going to South America in spring 2016. Then it's North America, followed by Japan, China, Australia and New Zealand. Summer...

(9/10) When Stratovarius mastermind Timo Tolkki put the band on hold, the future of the Finish melodic metal instition was more than doubtful. After a while Tolkki left the band and the remaining members seized the moment and continued. That this decision...

(8/10) Skepticism doesn't stand for light, hope and a happy life. It's more doubts, darkness and insecurity that's reflected. Considering all this, Skepticism has chosen an excellent name for their band. Songs in deep minor take you on a gloomy journey...