For those who weren’t aware of this yet, last week Tuska confirmed Judas Priest as the last headliner for the 2027 line-up and also announced The Devil Wears Prada, Guilt Trip, Stratovarius, Danko Jones, Smash Into Pieces and Green Lung! Who are you looking to be added to the line-up still? Let us know in the comments!
Heavy rock veterans Carbellion unleashed their new music video and single ‘I Don’t Want To Be Your Dog’, the first of three music videos from their upcoming album ‘This Is Our Style’, out in November via Eclipse Records!
Carbonstone unleashed earlier this month an anthem of defiance with their latest single ‘Not Like This’!
Swedish heavy rockers Graveyard release stomping new single ‘A Means To An End’ and start the pre-orders for their upcoming new album ‘Fever’, out in October with Nuclear Blast Records!
We’re still buzzing about last weekend’s festivities at Alcatraz Festival, but no rest for the wicked with already a first 30 names confirmed for next year’s edition and early bird sales on the way since yesterday! Who are you looking for or hoping for still for the 2027 edition? Let us know in the comments!
King Ultramega, all-star tribute project honoring the music and legacy of Chris Cornell, shared their latest single ‘Birth Ritual’ via Reigning Phoenix Music, a reimagining of the Soundgarden deep cut featuring Matt Cameron, Mark Menghi, Joe Hottinger and Lzzy Hale!
UK rockers Massive Wagons unleashed a video for their single ‘Story Of My Demise’, out with Reaper Entertainment!
Germany’s rising rock force Velvet Rush signed to Frontiers Music and to celebrate unveiled the new single and video ‘Nature Of The Beast’!
Eva Under Fire just delivered a proper dose of hard rock therapy with their new album ‘VILLAINOUS’, out now via Better Noise Music, and shared the official video for the track ‘My Own Name’ to celebrate!
The Josh Rand and Casandra Carson collaboration The L.I.F.E. Project is back and unveiled their new single ‘You Can’t Bring Me Down’, their take on a Suicidal Tendencies classic, out via Frontiers Music!
Tyla, Todd and Dane – Phil Campbell’s offsprings – featuring Julian Jenkins (FURY) on vocals keeping the flame and the spirit alive as PHIL CAMPBELL’S BASTARD SONS after the tragic death of their father. With their 2026 summer gigs this combo gives proof of their capabilities as a fantastic live band. Their mix of Mötorhead songs and their own material is a great mix of metal, hard rock and rock ‘n’ roll. Lemmy and Phil will be watching proudly from heaven. Rounding up the package as support was JAKE & THE CONVOLUTION.
On first Day of Rokki Raikaa Tampere we had a blast with Eläkeläiset, Kotiteollisuus, H.E.A.T, Poets of the Fall, Klamydia, Sonata Arctica, Stratovarius and Amorphis in front of Hakametsä Ice Hall.
Hot item of this summer in Germany: LANSDOWNE. The US-based hard rockers from BOSTON came back to Europe again after their first tour run last spring. Besides festival appearances, they did a number of headline shows. We have visited their gig in Stuttgart that took place on one of the hottest days of the year so far. And this was not only due to the combination with the opening act SMOKING LIPS.
Hardline’s European tour 2026 stopped by DVG Club in Kortrijk last week. Supported by Sevi, they blew the roof off!
A sold-out Sunday Funday at The King Of Clubs in Columbus with Filter, Finger Eleven and Local H. Three bands, one packed room, and a perfect day of alternative rock energy.
We almost forgot to post this one… as we do every year, we ask our photographers to pick their best and most favorite captures of the past year, and 2025 brought acts like Borknagar, Doro, Machine Head, Ne Obliviscaris, Room 13, Vola, Infected Rain, Luna Kills, Kickin Valentina, Art Nation, SatchVai Band, Arkona, Kreator, Cro-Mags, Bury Tomorrow, Electric Callboy, BTL and Ankor in front of Tom V.M.’s camera!
In the beginning of the month, Butcher Babies hosted an electrifying show at Piere’s in Fort Wayne, Indiana along with Lylvc and Remember Me! Catch Butcher Babies live on their co-headline tour with Infected Rain in Europe right now!
An impromptu pop-up show popped off at Piere’s in Ft Wayne, Indiana last month with Shallow Side, Above Snakes and The Kickbacks!
Eclipse together with One Desire they played a show at Tampere’s Tavara-Asema at the end of January in front of a small but excited crowd as part of a short Finnish tour!
Swedish power disco rock masters ROYAL REPUBLIC are on their “LOVECOP Tour 2026”. The fun overloaded stage performance rocked the masses and with the first tunes everybody in the crowd starts groovin’ during the vibrant live show. Support was given by the German ALEX MOFA GANG and their mix of punk, indie and a little pop music.
Tamperes first edition of Rokki Raikaa started on 24th of July with beautiful weather. We had a rocking party with Eläkeläiset, Kotiteollisuus, H.E.A.T, Poets of the Fall, Klamydia, Sonata Arctica, Stratovarius and last but certainly not least Amorphis!
From sludge legends to Olympic headliners and unexpected big performances on the smaller stage… Lokerse Feesten delivered on August 5th a day that was nothing short of historic. Melvins, Helmet, Coilguns, Amenra, Gojira on the main stage and Coilguns, envy, Red Kross and Light of Eternity on the Club Studio Brussel stage shook Lokeren to its core.
The second and final day of Hellsinki Metal Festival 2025 once again showcased the incredible diversity of the metal scene.
Party Cannon kicked things off with their trademark madness, AngelMaker delivered one of the day’s biggest surprises, Napalm Death and Enslaved reminded everyone why they remain legends, LANDMVRKS made a memorable Finnish debut, Cult of Luna mesmerized, Hatebreed ignited the pits, Venom celebrated their legacy and Blood Fire Death brought the festival to an epic close.
Progressive brilliance, crushing death metal, hard rock legends and one unforgettable headline performance… These are our ten favourite shows from Saturday at Alcatraz 2025, featuring Knife, Ne Obliviscaris, Baest, Rivers of Nihil, Nailbomb, Doro, Fit For A King, Extreme, Leprous and Avatar.
Doom, deathcore, horror punk, black metal, industrial and legendary thrash… Friday at Alcatraz 2025 had it all. These are our ten favourite performances of the festival’s opening day, featuring Frayle, Heriot, Messa, Cabal, Wednesday 13, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, Absu, Mastodon, Kreator and Ministry.
On the third day of Graspop 2025, we got served a quite diverse set of shows with Poppy, Soulfly, The Dead Daisies, Bullet For My Valentine, The Hu and Airbourne!
After a great first day, we and the full house that showed up celebrated all that Wildfest is and was one more time with an exceptional day 2 swansong featuring shows from Crazy Lixx, The Cruel Intentions, Art Nation, Shiraz Lane, Wildness, South of Salem, Bulletrain and Mr Myst! A pity that this door is closing, but what a way to end things!
We had a great time at the 8th and last edition of the Belgian Wildfest, bringing together some of the best glam, sleaze and melodic rock has to offer with on the first day stellar shows by The Treatment, Wildheart, Blackrain, Kickin Valentina, and All I Know!
Report of day 3 of Alcatraz 2024 with Soil, Eternal Champion, Jinjer, Korpiklaani, Dark Tranquillity, Baroness, Danko Jones, Architects, Clutch and Opeth!
And time really flew, already being at the last day of Graspop Metal Meeting 2024, with personal highlights of one of our team members through Body Count, Corey Taylor, Deep Purple, Scorpions and festival closer Machine Head!
