Switzerland! The land of quality chocolates, overpriced cheese, pretty ladies and more than a few extreme metal bands. Abinchova is one of them, but they’re a tidy bit different. When I was told about...
Read More
Vintersorg – Naturbål
Naturbål – which, incidentally, is the third part in their four-album series about the natural elements. Jordpuls was dedicated to the element of earth, while Orkan focused on air; Naturbål is all about fire....
Read More
Dokk’em Open Air 2014
The best festivals are the smallest. The atmosphere is great, the drinks almost payable and they are able to give the fans a line-up that is worth their money. One of those festivals is...
Read More
Rock Hard Festival 2014
Back at the Amphitheatre at last! It’s been ofcourse just one year since metal-exposure last visited the Rock Hard festival, but it’s been two years since this crew went! But when we arrived, we...
Read More
Orphaned Land – acoustic show
09-06-14 – Once in a while you get an opportunity to attend a very special concert. Tonight I had that chance in Utrecht. Inside a synagoge, the MerkAz, Orphaned Land would play an acoustic...
Read More
Tombs – Savage Gold
The third effort of the Brooklyn-based, post metal band Tombs successfully taps into the primal vibe that is at the core of metal music. This record, Savage Gold, has been getting raving reviews and...
Read More
Delain and Serenity
24/05/14 – On a very sunny Saturday, Delain was about to play in Zoetermeer, The Netherlands. This concert had been re-scheduled because of scheduling conflicts. Luckily, Serenity was able to perform as well, so...
Read More
Arch Enemy – War Eternal
“War Eternal” is the upcoming release from Swedish Death Metal band Arch Enemy. “War Eternal” is one of the most anticipated releases of the summer and is the premiere of Arch Enemy’s new line-up....
Read More
Warckon – High Treason
The Belgian thrash metal quartet Warckon recently released its sophomore full length effort, named High Treason. From the first track (Mare Tranquilitatis) on, it becomes that this band has a sole purpose: to play...
Read More
Tesla – Simplicity
Simplicity is the upcoming album from the iconic classic rock band Tesla. They were part of the classic rock craze in the 80’s with one of the most influential power ballads that defined a...
Read More