ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN – When you see La Mort
Dutch singer-songwriter Anneke van Giersbergen is back with La Mort, the second chapter of the trilogy La Vie, La Mort, L’Amour, inaugurated by La Vie in February 2025. Read our review here.
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2023 posts
ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN – When you celebrate La Mort
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.
CHARLOTTE WESSELS – What happened in The Obsession?
The unusual decision by former Delain singer Charlotte Wessels to release a deluxe reissue of The Obsession about a year after the first release (September 2024) is surprising. Read our review here!
UPCHUCK – That simplistic power of preservation
Atlanta punk up-and-comers Upchuck are set to make waves with their upcoming album I’m Nice Now, out October 3rd via Domino Records. Fusing elements of metal, psychedelic, and hardcore, the record captures the band’s raw energy and fearless creativity.
FRAYLE – Haunting and wondrous lullabies for the world
Cleveland-based duo FRAYLE returns this October with Heretics & Lullabies, their haunting new album released via Napalm Records.
LUCIE SUE – The opportunity of breakthrough
In this candid interview, French rising star Lucie Sue confesses everything. From launching a successful crowdfunding campaign from her second LP Battle Station to performing at Hellfest, Lucie Sue speaks openly about the financial pressures of independent music.
DIE SPITZ – Epic and outstanding high octane punk
Austin, TX mayhem-inciting all-girl four-piece Die Spitz are set to unleash their debut Something to Consume — out Sept 12 via Third Man Records. Read our review here.
Our reviewer hails it “𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙤𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙘𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙨𝙤𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙜𝙝 𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙧𝙖𝙬 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙣𝙖𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮”
CALVA LOUISE – Be a Refugee of Yourself, Never Compromising
Calva Louise found each other from opposite corners of the world, fusing backgrounds and visions into a singular sonic force.
WHITE CIRCLE PROJECT – Neapolitan beautiful and enthralling melodies
White Circle Project blends progressive pop, acoustic, and classical sounds with a dark, introspective edge in their debut release “Close Your Eyes and See Your Ghosts”. Learn more on our interview here!
LAURENNE/LOUHIMO – Nothing can overcome a friendship
Finnish Powerhouse Vocalists LAURENNE/LOUHIMO Return with Explosive New Album ‘Falling Through Stars’ via Frontiers Music SRL. Check our special interview here.
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS – The exciting second volume of Pirates
Austrian symphonic metal band Visions of Atlantis with “Pirates II – Armada” to solidify their place as one of the top symphonic metal acts on the scene. Learn more together through our review.
BLACK SUN – Lying between two beautiful hemispheres
The Finnish-Ecuadorian power metal quartet Black Sun returns with a brand new album and a refreshed lineup. We had the opportunity to chat with vocalist Netta Laurenne about the making of their self-titled album and how she and guitarist Nino Laurenne joined forces for this exciting new project.
ORYAD unleash new video
ORYAD have unveiled an emotive and scenic video for “Wayfaring Stranger”. Taken from their new album Sacred & Profane.
IN SΦNDER Unleash Video For “Damage Control”
IN SΦNDER’s thrilling dystopian single “Damage Control” has been unleashed with a dynamic lyric video.
LYLVC: new video out
Genre-defying North Carolina-based band, LYLVC today release their video for “Into Nothing” ahead of their cross country tour supporting metal mainstays, Atreyu
BLUT: tracklist revealed
Greece’s Sleazy Rider Records today has announced the track-list of BLUT’s “Traum” together its cover artwork.
Liturgy and BIG|BRAVE: Announce NA Tour
Liturgy and BIG|BRAVE Announce North American Tour. Check out for more information our blog!
CHARLOTTE WESSELS – An Interview with the artist
Nobody before the pandemic would have ever thought the improbable. But, when Dutch singer Charlotte Wessels, together with 3 more former members, announced her departure from Delain, hell came down on earth. Nonetheless, every silver lining has a cloud because the artist re-invented herself. Or better deepened her artistic knowledge by combining visual arts with music. In this context, both the volumes of “Tales From Six Feet Under” find their collocation here.
ASTRAY VALLEY: new label deal
Spain’s established metal label Art Gates Records is proud to announce the signing of the Spanish metalcore band Astray Valley. Read more in our blog.
CHOCOBO BAND: live al Nerd Show di Bologna
I CHOCOBO BAND annunciano il loro ritorno live al NERD SHOW di Bologna. L’appuntamento è per il 12 febbraio!