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STITCHED UP HEART – A daring reborn in Medusa

  • August 17, 2026
After more than fifteen years on stage and a decade with Century Media, Stitched Up Heart is stepping into a bold new chapter. With the band now signed to Judge and Jury Records, they have unleashed Medusa—a fiercely personal album inspired by mythology and rooted in betrayal, self-discovery, and empowerment.
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DISMISS – Rising suddenly from the ashes now

  • July 29, 2026
Greek rock’n rock outfit DISMISS have had a remarkable journey to the release of their debut album, FUNERAL FUND. From overcoming a forced name change and lineup shifts to finally bringing their long-awaited record to life, the band has emerged stronger than ever.
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RATS AND DAGGERS – Like a normal challenge…

  • July 7, 2026
From touring across Europe to building her own DIY festival, Rats & Daggers singer Imara pours unapologetic rage and radical care into everything she does. Fresh off a hectic year of shows and the release of the EP Half Hanged via Laybare Recordings, she talks to us about the story behind Half Hanged Mary, the emotional toll and power of screaming on stage, opting out of the social‑media rat race, and why her Utrecht festival Beware of the Banshees is determined to make heavy music safer, queerer, and more inclusive. Interview originally conducted in Dutch.
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ROSA WALTON – Celebrating dreams and a new musical chapter

  • June 29, 2026
With Tell Me It’s a Dream out now via Transgressive, Rosa Walton opens a new chapter. While remaining one half of Let’s Eat Grandma, her debut solo album sees her exploring a more personal, guitar-driven sound, born from ideas first written during lockdown. Ahead of her first solo live shows, we spoke with Rosa about creative freedom, collaboration, and the journey behind an album that celebrates dreaming, curiosity, and embracing the unexpected.
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EPICA – Celebrating 25 years in a sensational way

  • May 13, 2026
Few Dutch metal bands have built a career quite like Epica. In this special and exclusive interview, conducted in Dutch, I speak with Coen Janssen about the upcoming anniversary celebrations, the evolution of Epica’s sound over the years, and the challenge of continuing to innovate after nearly a quarter-century as a band.
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TARDIGRADE INFERNO – What happens when you enter this world

  • May 5, 2026
Blending theatrical flair with crushing riffs, Tardigrade Inferno continues to carve out its own distinct space in the metal scene. Fronted by Darya Rorria, the band is known for fusing dark humour, striking visuals, and genre-defying sound into an immersive experience. With their new album, Hush released in March, they dive into heavier, gloomier territory while keeping their signature irony intact.
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LILI REFRAIN – Challenging and instructive metamorphosis here

  • May 1, 2026
Lili Refrain stands at a pivotal moment in her career with the release of Nagalite, a bold new project that expands far beyond the scope of 2022’s Mana. Conceived as a multi-movement suite, Nagalite marks a clear shift in both form and vision. It reflects a desire to avoid repetition, embracing experimentation while responding to a turbulent present shaped by personal and global realities.
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ELISA MONTALDO – The suprising destiny of a heroine

  • April 15, 2026
In the contemporary prog scene, the name of Elisa Montaldo is one of the best known, both for her militancy in an important group such as Il Tempio delle clessidre, and for the individual path undertaken by exploring a myriad of sounds ranging from symphonic to electronic to the most refined pop. Discover with us in this special interview her new album, Looking Back Moving Forward.
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ISEEORANGE – In a hypnotic whirlwind from a wine boy

  • April 14, 2026
Few indie bands capture attention as vividly as UK’s alternative rock/post-grunge power trio I SEE ORANGE. Fronted by the charismatic Giselle, the trio has been on a whirlwind of shows and releases, carrying their momentum from 2025 into this spring. Their infectious new single Wine Boy, released in March, continues to earn acclaim for its nostalgic yet fresh sound, praised by outlets like KEXP. Read our interview with bassist and singer Giselle Medina.
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ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN – When you celebrate La Mort

  • April 3, 2026
In the midst of a busy schedule filled with solo touring and her upcoming European tour of The Gathering celebrating Mandylion, recording, Dutch powerhouse Anneke van Giersbergen continues to evolve as a musician without ever standing still. With the upcoming release of La Vie on April 18 for Record Store Day—part of an ambitious three-part EP series—she embraces both artistic freedom and a deeply personal approach to songwriting.
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CATALYST CRIME – Empowering a new challenge

  • March 24, 2026
Fresh off the announcement of their upcoming album Acquired Immunity, symphonic metal powerhouse Catalyst Crime is once again pushing musical and conceptual boundaries. Singer Zoe Marie Federoff (during her first show of her EU tour in Dordrecht) joined us to share insight into the band’s latest single — the blazing title track Acquired Immunity — and the creative process behind the record.
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CORONATUS – Unlock this amazing and dreadful waters

  • February 24, 2026
After a long wait and several unexpected delays, symphonic metal band Coronatus is finally ready to release their long-anticipated album Dreadful Waters. In this interview, drummer and band leader Mats takes us behind the scenes of Dreadful Waters, discussing the creative process, the elemental themes that connect it to the band’s previous work Atmosphere,
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