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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...
Mud, Metal, and Magic – Metalacker Open Air 2025 Tennenbronn
Despite the muddy conditions, the family-friendly atmosphere and stellar lineup invites many fans to the Metalacker 2025 in the heart of the Black Forest.
The scorching Metal inferno – Summer Breeze Open Air 2025
Experience the raw power and unwavering spirit of metal at Summer Breeze 2025, where a sold-out crowd of 45,000 fans braved scorching 35+ degree heat for an unforgettable lineup of world-class bands.
NOAF 2025, Our First Time
Three weeks after the Party.San Open Air, it's time for the second and final encore of my summer festival season. I will be visiting a nearby festival. In fact, it is so close that I had never been before. For 19 years, it was just too close in time to another festival that I had attended regularly for almost a decade. Now, however, the time has come for me to add NOAF in Wörrstadt to my list of local festivals. I will therefore commute between my warm, dry bed at home and the festival.
Fury – Interceptor
When the Birmingham-based band Fury performed at Rock & Metal Day’z in June 2025, they told me that their new album had already been produced and that pre-sales would start soon. The time has now come for the final release of Interceptor on 5th September 2025, and I am delighted to review the album. This is their first album to be released with the support of the Danish label Mighty Music Records, and their fifth album overall.
Chatting with Laura of Burning Witches
A few days before the release of ‘Inquisition’, the sixth album by Burning Witches, we interviewed the band’s vocalist. The last time I met her was at Rock & Metal Day’z 2024, where Burning Witches headlined the festival and the band were present throughout. We talk about babies, the album, music, tours and much more. So, without further ado, let's hear what Laura Guldemond has to say.