May news
It seems that spring has finally taken control of the weather and temperatures are rising again. For us, it is time for an update and some short May news.
Friend.X aka Mr. Deep
Rockharz 2024 – get ready!
In 2023 we saw the best line-up ever at the Rockharz Festival near Ballenstedt/Harz, according to the comments of most visitors. You could call it a very successful festival 2023 and 30th anniversary party, which resulted in an already sold-out festival 2024 on August 21st, even though only a few bands were confirmed.
SETYØURSAILS – Bad Blood
Jules, André, Henrik, and Nicolai pulled all strings of their unique and aggressive style to climb the ladder to conquer the world with their honest and passionate lyrics and rough sound. I can only recommend giving this album more than “just a” listen, check the dates of SETYØURSAILS' upcoming tour.
Ready for Mono Inc. going symphonic again!
If you are a fan of Dark and/or Gothic Metal, you have probably heard of Mono Inc. Now Martin Engler, Katha Mia, Carl Fornia and Val Perun are back with a real gem of a tour, their second symphonic tour. It takes Mono Inc. and their orchestral ensemble through 18 German cities and mostly unique venues like the Christuskirche in Bochum, Bad Elster’s König Albert Theater, or St. Matthäus in Munich and many more.
April News
Spring has come. It is time for an update and some brief April-news.We briefly present some selected tours and album or single releases.
DragonForce speeding up with Amaranthe
Tonight was a night of perfect entertainment. None of the bands was better or worse than the others. Even Infected Rain with their shorter set could enchant the audience on a level equal to both headliners, DragonForce and Amaranthe. I loved that the show tonight was sold out, it gives me hope that the Corona years with half empty venues are history now.
Skálmöld – Ýdalir Tour 2024
Once again, I’ve seen three excellent bands. Even though their slots had quite usual lengths, I could have enjoyed each of them for a few more minutes and songs.
Manntra – Tour Kick Off
The show was a blast. I can only recommend to check the dates, get a ticket while they are available and go to the show. It is well worth your time and money. I personally believe that next time I will see Manntra in a bigger venue, they are rising and rising and they deserve all their success because it is the result of hard work.
Storm Seeker – Nautic Force Tour
It is time for Captain "Timothy" Bornfleth on lead vocals and his crew, "Olaf" Bornfleth on percussion and drums, "Ughar der schrecklich Durstige" Braatz on beer barrel, keys and accordion, "Fabi" Kirschke on hurdy-gurdy and "Paulie" Martens on guitar. They miss out the bass player but never the barrel filled with beer.
Hell Boulevard – Requiem
I have to thank Hell Boulevard for "Requiem". It is a fantastic album and a worthy successor to "Not Sorry", their 2020 release. The influence of Chris Harms is undeniable, but not dominant. That's what I call a perfect collaboration. Check out the album and the German tour dates in April. Is there any venue near you? Go and enjoy the gothic party!