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Nanowar of Steel – Finest Comedy Metal
When Nanowar of Steel announced their Motorcultor Festival Across Europe Tour 2026 in the middle of last year, they listed Uuhai from Mongolia as co-headliners. Alongside these two bands, a further seven support acts were scheduled for the 27 dates over 31 days. An additional band was added later, bringing the total to eight: Lone Survivor, Morphium, Deus Ex Machina, Cold Snap, Defecto, Vaughan, Lady Ahnabel and My Own Ghost.
Trick or Thrash: The Heavy Halloween 2025 Community Ritual
Spooky vibes, a couple beers and a great lineup, helmed after a last minute change by Timeless Rage brings lots of people to the Heavy Halloween 2025 again.
Chris Maragoth – With Depths Of Despair (EP)
In an era of AI and lack of individualism it is refreshing to find some handmade, brain written original music. Chris Maragoth is one of a kind who does not only write songs but creates a musical world full of emotions.
Avatar brings their ‘In the Airwaves USA’ 2025 Tour with guests, Alien Weaponry and SpiritWorld in Denver, CO November 15, 2025
I was excited to see Avatar again, It has been over two years since their last tour. This...
Eisheilige Nacht 2025 – are you ready?
It has become a tradition to celebrate the Eisheilige Nacht festivals in December. Subway to Sally came up with the idea in 2009 and so, here we are again in 2025, with nine concerts altogether in Germany and one in Switzerland, the opener. We will report on the start of the tour at Z7 Konzertfabrik in Pratteln on 12. December!
Protydiya – Unfathomed Gradients (EP)
I sometimes have the feeling, nowadays everything must be called “progressive” even though it is just average music for the masses. “Unfathomed Gradients” is a nice effort to bring progressive metal to a level which is different to this “mainstream” progressive metal. Give it a chance and check it out, you won’t regret it.
Alestorm returns to the US with Gloryhammer and special guests Glyph at the Summit Music Hall in Denver, Colorado 9-26-2025
It had been a few years since I last saw Alestorm and was really looking forward to covering their show in Denver. Joining them were Gloryhammer and Glyph. Alestorm were touring supporting their new album, The Thunderfist Chronicles. I arrived at the Summit about a half hour before doors opened to a line of people down the block and around the corner.
Amorphis – Borderland
Borderland is unusual for Amorphis but still clearly Amorphis. Some people might miss the rougher side of the band. Others will appreciate this different side to the band. The producer’s softer influence is undeniable. Consider it an experiment in crossing borders. Welcome to the “Borderland”, Amorphis. Welcome to a new shore everybody outside in the world!
Autumn News
Summer is over. Open Air Festival season is over. Winter is coming. We nevertheless stop in between for an autumn overlook.
Rhapsody Of Fire brings their Challenge the Wind tour to Denver Colorado’s Oriental Theater September 16, 2025
I have waited a long time to see Rhapsody of Fire and it was a real treat to...