The new album refines The Eternal’s signature blend of doom-laden textures, progressive sophistication and haunting melodic resonance, while embracing a broader, more expansive sound that feels both intimate and monumental. I have to say from the outset that I'm not normally a huge fan of either Doom or Prog Metal, and yet I find myself..
KING ULTRAMEGA Unleashes New Single “Birth Ritual,” a Powerful Tribute to Chris Cornell Featuring Matt Cameron, Lzzy Hale, Joe Hottinger, and Mark Menghi
KING ULTRAMEGA, the all-star tribute project honoring the music and legacy of Chris Cornell, returns with its latest single, "Birth Ritual," a reimagining of the SOUNDGARDEN deep cut originally featured on the legendary Singles movie soundtrack. Arriving one day after what would have been Cornell's 58th birthday, the release also lands amid the continued celebration of Singles' 30th anniversary, adding another layer of..
A.A. Williams – Solstice (Reigning Phoenix Music)
"And now for something completely different", as the Sage once said! With an intriguing blend of haunting vocals, cinematic dynamics and striking emotional clarity, A.A. Williams has today released an album that moves like a ritual through changing seasons. Solstice finds her standing at the threshold between shadow and renewal, crafting songs that feel carved from storms..
AMORPHIS – ANNOUNCE BORDERLAND TOUR 2027 ACROSS EUROPE
Finnish metal pioneers AMORPHIS have announced the Borderland Tour 2027, a massive European headline run set to bring their signature blend of melodic death metal, progressive textures, and dark Nordic atmosphere across the continent this winter. Joining them as special guests are INSOMNIUM, with support from UNTO OTHERS. The tour kicks off on January 22 in Hamburg and travels through Germany, Poland,..
KING ULTRAMEGA Release Tribute Cover of “Preaching The End Of The World” Honouring Chris Cornell and Supporting MusiCares!
KING ULTRAMEGA have released a powerful new single, a cover of "Preaching The End Of The World", recorded in loving memory of Chris Cornell while raising funds and awareness for MusiCares, the Recording Academy's nonprofit that provides mental health services, addiction recovery support, and emergency assistance to members of the music community. Originally written and performed by Chris Cornell, "Preaching The..
Siena Root – Made in KuBa (Perception Records)
Someone once coined the term "A Dynamic Root Rock Experience" to describe Swedish quartet Siena Root, quite an apt summary, really. The band hail from the same school of Swedish retro rock as Blues Pills, The Riven and Heavy Feather, it's clearly something in the water up there that produces such fine classic rock musicians!..
Helloween – Giants & Monsters (Reigning Phoenix Music)
I am sure I was and still am on the minority side as to my opinion of the 2021 self-titled album (and first in the all-star line-up with both Kiske and Hansen back in the band). I even forced myself to play it once again a couple of months back to see if I was..
Grave Digger – Bone Collector (RPM-ROAR)
Next year marks the 45th anniversary of these German veterans and Grave Digger are celebrating with their 21st album Bone Collector. The last 6 years have been a bit turbulent for long-standing partners Chris Boltendahl (the only original band member) and Jens Becker, with first Marcus Kniep stepping in on drums and then Tobias Kersting..
InnerWish – Ash Of Eternal Flame (Reigning Phoenix Music)
InnerWish is a power metal band from Athens, Greece, which will be celebrating 30 years on stage next year. Their sixth full-length album is coming out with the longest gap of more than eight years after their self-titled release came out. Ash Of Eternal Flame has some big expectations to fulfill, because InnerWish from 2016..
God Dethroned – The Judas Paradox (Reigning Phoenix Music)
The Dutch black-death horde around band leader Henri Sattler prepares to unleash its twelfth album four and a half years after the excellent Illuminati. The band lineup is once again revamped, with guitarist Dave Meester and bassist Jeroen Pomper remaining from the previous album and Frank Schilperoort joining on drums. Since their inception in 1991,..