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.
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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!
Chatting with Fabienne of Illumishade
I interviewed one of the most outstanding vocalists and personalities in the metal scene today, it was indeed a real pleasure to share these 30 minutes with Fabienne Erni of Illumishade and Eluveitie. I hope you, our dear readers, like the result and the interview. Stay tuned and get ready for the upcoming tours of Illumishade.
Manntra’s War Of The Heathens (preview)
Are you ready for some really different metal? It is not industrial metal and it is not gothic metal. Neither is it power metal nor symphonic metal. Instead, it is a unique mix of all these genres combined with a good portion of folk metal, folkloric Croatian influences and catchy melodies! Welcome to Manntra's War Of The Heathens presented by NoCut Entertainment!
Austrian Death Machine – Quad Brutal
Quad Brutal is the perfect soundtrack on a racetrack or to pump up your muscles in the gym. I believe, it was written and produced to fulfill exactly this role. Nothing more, nothing less. Thus, in its way it is a perfect album which does its job. Go for it if you like very fast, very brutal guitar riffs and harsh vocal or spend a lot of time in your local gym. AND don’t take everything too serious 😉
Monkey3 – Welcome To The Machine
I am not very much into the world of instrumental albums and bands but Monkey3 blew me away. Welcome to the machine is a perfect soundtrack for the film you create when you close your eyes. Leave reality and let your visions come true in your inner eyes. Let your imagination rule your thoughts and your mind. Wake up and compare this fiction with reality. Is it so far away?
Ahoi Storm Seeker!
Go and get your tickets and maybe we will meet in front of Captain "Timothy" Bornfleth and his crew, the mighty "Olaf" Bornfleth, "Ughar der schrecklich Durstige" Braatz, "Fabi" Kirschke on hurdy-gurdy "Paulie" Martens. And if he can rely on his crew, we can rely on a perfect show and a barrel of beer. Don't hesitate and set your sails to seek the storm together!
Lindsay Schoolcraft – Lovelorn and Hopesick
I really love the arrangements of each song. I also like the idea behind the album, because some melodies and lyrics developed during countless Patreon online-meetings between Lindsay and her supporters. Of course, the whole album with its string arrangements is far from being True Metal, but what counts is that all of these people, who are involved, from Patreon to producer met Lindsay due to common love for Metal music. The album is a true gem and a perfect sample of the Metal Way Of Life and what metal is all about without including one single heavy guitar riff.