
Wacken celebrates global warm-up party!
On 18 April, 35 Wacken warm-up concerts will rock the globe! Almost 24 hours will pass between the first show in Japan and the last in Mexico – all of them fulled by the best heavy metal music with celebrating fans coming together for this...

THE GEMS Set to Release Second Album “Year Of The Snake”, Drop New Single “Gravity”
THE GEMS will release their second album, *Year Of The Snake*, on March 13. The Swedish band has just released the new single “Gravity” from the album.

Arch Enemy Reveal Lauren Hart as New Vocalist, release “To The Last Breath” – What the fans are saying
Swedish metal band Arch Enemy have revealed Lauren Hart as their new vocalist, marking the start of a new era for the band with the release of their first single in this chapter. Read the news and some of the fans reactions.

Mystfall Share Second Single – “Embers Of A Dying World” – Ahead of Upcoming Album
Greek symphonic metal band Mystfall have released “Embers Of A Dying World”, the second single taken from their upcoming album of the same name. The record is scheduled for release on March 20 through Scarlet Records.

She’s In Charge: The Hollywood Icon and Self-Taught Inventor Who Pioneered Wireless Communication
Hedy Lamarr, Hollywood icon and self-taught inventor, co-created frequency hopping, the foundation for modern Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS. Discover how her work quietly reshaped communication, and what made her a feminist icon.

VENUES share new single “Hollow Walls” with a muisc video
German metalcore band VENUES release their new single “Hollow Walls,” continuing the visual and thematic narrative introduced in their previous track “Duality.”

Alexandra Căpitănescu Releases New Rock Single “Choke Me”
Alexandra Căpitănescu drops her new rock single Choke Me, now competing in the Grand Final of Romania’s Eurovision 2026 selection, with an official music video showcasing her powerful vocals and rock sound. The Voice winner is back to rocking stages!

Challenger Makes Waves in 2026 with New Releases, Collaborations and shows
Madrid-based synthpop band Challenger continues to establish itself as one of the leading names in Spain’s electronic and synthwave scene, and 2026 is shaping up to be a year of major releases and collaborations.

Interview: “It was all new to me, and I loved everything about it” – Kimberley Jongen (Epinikion) on The Force of Nature
Epinikion have released their second album, The Force of Nature, marking a new chapter for the band. Vocalist Kimberley Jongen, who joined Epinikion in 2024, speaks about the album, her experience stepping into the band, and the musical inspirations that shape her work.

Bonsai Kitten’s Tiger Lilly Marleen joins The Baboon Show’s Cecilia and Mad Lynx’s Anne for new single ‘Raise Your Glass’
Discover the new single “Raise Your Glass to Better Days” from Tiger Lilly Marleen (Bonsai Kitten), Cecilia (The Baboon Show), and Anne (Mad Lynx), a powerful collaboration blending punk, metal, and rock. Celebrate the energy and creativity of women shaping the modern metal and rock scene.






















