by Miguel Rozo | Nov 3, 2023 | Reviews
If there is a band that has become a singular example of melodic death metal, it has to be Insomnium. Not only are they pioneers within the genre, but they have also managed to keep releasing soul-breaking records throughout the years. From “While We...
by Miguel Rozo | Nov 3, 2023 | Reviews
Powerwolf has scheduled five exclusive gigs for November as part of their approaching sabbatical—perhaps for a new record or a well-deserved relaxation. We were fortunate enough to assist in the first of these exhibits, held at the Mitsubishi Electric Hall in...
by Tom Mis | Nov 3, 2023 | Curated Picks, Reviews, we may earn commission from some curated picks links
In 2021, I stumbled across the single “Cowards Feed, Cowards Bleed” from the debut full-length Fragments of a Bitter Memory by Dying Wish. This band was brash, unapologetically heavy, and wore their influences on their sleeve with no shame or...
by Eplixs | Oct 30, 2023 | Photos, Reviews
In the wake of this year, we saw DragonForce on their North American tour and a last-minute addition to 70000 Tons of Metal. They are back at it again; this time, they’ve signed to Napalm Records and announced their new album, Warp Speed Warriors,...
by Miguel Rozo | Oct 30, 2023 | Live Music, Reviews
After having experienced Amorphis headlining the Dong Open Air last July, I was more than thrilled when I heard about their European tour this autumn. So last Friday, I took the train to Cologne and arrived at the Carlwerk Victoria-Köln on...
by Tom Mis | Oct 30, 2023 | Curated Picks, Reviews, we may earn commission from some curated picks links
The hardest part about occupying a particular niche space in metal is keeping it fresh and interesting. For the past ten years, Wayfarer has successfully managed to mix oil and water by blending American/Folk with Black Metal. This combination sounds absolutely...