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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.
Aephanemer kick-off
French Aephanemer kicked off their Utopia -album release tour across Europe a few days ago. We were scheduled...
Ad Infinitum – Into the Abyss –
Tonight, we will be watching Ad Infinitum on their first headline tour. It was about time for the band anyway. Since the four musicians formed the band in 2018, they have constantly climbed the ladder of success, and are now one of the leading acts of the new generation of Symphonic Metal bands.
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.
R.I.P. Paul Daniel Frehley
Ace is dead and I tell you so with tears in my eyes. He was one of if...
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.
Anna KiaRa – Symphony of Rage
I really enjoyed listening to the album; it's refreshing and different from the usual mainstream symphonic and power metal you hear on the radio. Anna’s vocals and technical skills are outstanding and far above average. She is able to create storytelling soundscapes as few other musicians can.