Posted by Zenae Zukowski on December 16, 2019
As each year approaches its end, we share our year-end lists highlighting the best of the best of the year. However, we were taken aback, realizing that not only will 2020 mark a new year, it also marks a brand new decade. It’s true what they say; time flies when you’re having fun, listening to […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on September 19, 2017
It’s no secret that bands are like family, sibling rivalry is definitely part of any family with multiple children. Back in 2004, we learned Metallica were on the brink of calling it quits when they shared their therapy-like documentary Some Kind of Monster. We have also seen a handful of “family” reunions like Guns N’ Roses, […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on September 13, 2017
Yesterday (12), Xandria revealed they had no choice but to cancel their North American tour, which was supposed to kick off at the end of this month. Their reasons were unclear, aside from stating, “our singer Dianne cannot perform with us for the time being.” The group found a quick solution by recruiting Aeva Maurelle […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on September 12, 2017
Xandria has had quite a few lineup changes since 2003’s Kill the Sun. The German symphonic metal outfit recruited vocalist Dianne van Giersbergen and bassist Steve Wussow back in 2013 who have both worked on 2014’s Sacrificium and their latest effort Theater of Dimensions, which was released earlier this year via Napalm Records. Despite their […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on July 25, 2017
Xandria embarked on their first headlining North American run this past May and today (25),they surprised us by announcing a second round of dates. These German symphonic metallers are returning just in time for Oktoberfest kicking off on September 29th in Buffalo NY and concluding on October 21st in Atlanta, GA. Kobra and the Lotus […]
Posted by Zenae Zukowski on March 16, 2017
May day! Literally, the month of May is filling up with shows that you don’t want to miss, or even alter a few plane tickets making sure your schedule is fully adjusted. Let’s face it, the Opeth/Gojira tour was huge and then we discovered Metallica, Morbid Angel and the first chance to see Sirenia in […]
Posted by Matt Brown on February 22, 2017
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. It was heartening to see Kreator reach a high spot on the charts a few weeks back. Many metalheads will agree that while the Big Thrash Four are of high status for a reason, […]
Posted by Matt Brown on February 15, 2017
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. It’s not every day you find a metal band dedicated to playing select pieces from John Williams’ legendary score with Darth Vader on guitar. But that’s what Galactic Empire is, and the fact that […]
Posted by Matt Brown on February 8, 2017
Metal By Numbers is a weekly column in which we look at the top metal sellers and debuts of the week. Some bands are long overdue for some recognition, and Kreator are one of them. Certainly they’re the most well known of the Teutonic thrash scene (which includes Sodom, Destruction, and Tankard to name a […]
Posted by Zach Fehl on January 27, 2017
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases being released. This week features new music from Kreator and Annihilator, a Sepultura boxset and three Opeth vinyl reissues. If you want to check out last week’s releases or see the latest sales numbers , you […]
