Interview with Johannes Van Audenhove (Evil Invaders)
The bad weather during a portion of the last day at Summer Breeze Open Air prevented us from interviewing Evil Invaders, a metal band from Belgium. But thanks to technology, we were still able to chat to lead guitarist and vocalist Joe about performances, songs to...
Kimmel’s Back: What Happened — and Why It Should Matter for Metal and Rock Fans
Jimmy Kimmel returns to late-night TV after Disney’s suspension. From Metallica and Lamb of God to Spiritbox and Knocked Loose, his show has championed heavy metal and rock, and this controversy reveals why corporate censorship should worry every fan.
Raw Cuts: New releases by Sumo Cyco, Edge of Paradise, Secret Rule, and Vintersea
Latest progressive, industrial, and modern metal releases: VINTERSEA drop “Become The Wave,” Sumo Cyco release “Boring,” Edge of Paradise unveil “Falling Light,” and Secret Rule present “In The Silence,” all featuring powerful vocals and intense metal-driven music.
Monstrous Metal Awaits: Lordi to Unleash Their Limited Tour ’25 in Murcia This October
Murcia is bracing for a night of pure, theatrical mayhem when Finland’s legendary heavy-metal monsters Lordi storm into the Sala Mamba! on Thursday, October 9, 2025 as part of their colossal Limited Tour ’25. Doors open at 6 p.m., inviting fans into an atmosphere of anticipation and shadows before the chaos erupts. The evening will ignite with a set from Blood White, whose dark energy will prime the crowd for the sonic carnage to follow, their exact start time to be revealed closer to the date.
Ken Stringfellow & Grażyna Bienkowski Release Acoustic Version of Mirror with Seaside Video
Power-pop trailblazer Ken Stringfellow and talented Belgian composer Grażyna Bienkowski reunite for a delicate acoustic rendition of “Mirror”, accompanied by a beach-side video that’s now available on all major platforms.
The Metal Queen “Doro” Joins Forces with the Champions of German Folk Metal, Feuerschwanz
The night of July 8, 2025, will be remembered by metal fans everywhere: Doro Pesch, the undisputed Metal Queen, and the German troupe Feuerschwanz unleashed “Valhalla”, a clash of titans featured on Knightclub, the album the band released on August 22, 2025, via Napalm Records and now streaming worldwide and available in physical editions.
Regina – “Liminal Space” (Album Review)
Regina, a female-fronted alternative metal band from Uruguay, delivers their debut album Liminal Space, featuring heavy riffs, dynamic vocals, and atmospheric passages. Fans of bands like Deftones, Rage Against the Machine, Skunk Anansie, and Guano Apes will find their mix of raw energy, feminist themes, and bold experimentation compelling.
Interview with Ira Kero (Awake Consciousness)
I had the chance to interview Ira Kero, vocalist of the Spanish metalcore band Awake Consciousness. After releasing their debut album in 2022, the band has just wrapped up a European tour. In this interview, Ira shares insights about the tour, her musical inspirations and passions, and gives us a glimpse into Awake Consciousness’s upcoming releases.
‘”The biggest satisfaction is writing music and performing it…” | Interview with Claudia Beltrame
Watch this video interview with Claudia Beltrame as she shares her journey from classical music to metal, her approach to songwriting and composition, and the challenges of balancing different projects. She talks about her influences, performing across Europe and Asia, and her perspective as a woman in a male-dominated genre.
Raw Cuts: New releases by ODC, Beyond the Black, Spells Unbroken (featuring Ofilia), and Dominant Chain
New releases in symphonic and alternative metal: ODC debuts their fourth single *Twisted Love* with a music video ahead of their upcoming debut album; Beyond the Black share *The Art of Being Alone*, featuring Chris Harms of Lord of the Lost, as the third single from *Break the Silence*; Spells Unbroken release *New Order’s Dawn* with the haunting vocals of Ofilia; and Dominant Chain finally delivers their long-awaited debut EP *Wasteland Requiem*, exploring dystopian and post-apocalyptic themes.
