Tag: Metal

Hemelbestormer sign to Pelagic Record and release new single “Satre”.

Hemelbestormer sign to Pelagic Record and release new single “Satre”.

Belgian post-metal four piece Hemelbestormer have announced their signing to Pelagic Records. The new single ‘Satre’ is shared in anticipation of ‘The Radiant Veil’, their fourth full-length album, scheduled for release through Pelagic in Summer 2025.

Review: Chora – There Lies A Friend I Once Knew

Review: Chora – There Lies A Friend I Once Knew

Chora is a band out of Memphis, Tennessee and obviously hold their Cult Of Luna-collection in high regard. Which isn’t a bad thing to do at all, and if it’s lead to a massive album like “There Lies A Friend I Once Knew” everyone’s happy. 

THE CROWN reveal new song “Gone To Hell” of upcoming album “Crown Of Thorns”

THE CROWN reveal new song “Gone To Hell” of upcoming album “Crown Of Thorns”

The Crown are ready to release their 12th album on October 11th and will shorten the wait time with the aptly titled “Gone To Hell”: Elaborates THE CROWN guitarist Marko Tervonen, “‘Gone To Hell’ is a very special song in many ways. As you may have seen 

NEÀNDER share video for first single from upcoming album

NEÀNDER share video for first single from upcoming album

neànder, Berlin’s heavy instrumental band, is gearing up for the release of their new album “III” (November 8, 2024, via Through Love Records). Offering a taste of what’s to come, neànder has unveiled their first single, “Ultra”, accompanied by a visually captivating music video directed by Alex Kraudelt (Frameshock 

OPETH reveal another song of “The Last Will And Testament”

OPETH reveal another song of “The Last Will And Testament”

Opeth will always have a special place in my heart. I’ve been following the band since their inception with “Orchid” and even though I’m not too much into their progressive stuff, the band grabs my attention with every new release. „The Last Will And Testament“ 

Parkway Drive offer a first glimpse of “Darker Still”

Parkway Drive offer a first glimpse of “Darker Still”

Back in the days, I totally loved Parkway Drive – I’ve attended several show of their first european tours, and watched them in small to mid-size venues, and was rocking out to their excellent live show at festivals. But as time went on, I lost 

Ready for twelve minutes of pure blackened Speed Metal?

Ready for twelve minutes of pure blackened Speed Metal?

Marburg-based metalheads Knife released a three-track-EP via Dying Victims Productions. It features twelve minutes of raw, blackened speed metal, nailed down in one new tracks of cover songs of both Bathory and Venom. It comes in tape format, which I’m not a big fan of, 

Band shoot: Mudhead, pt.1

Band shoot: Mudhead, pt.1

I recently did an extensive shoot of Mudhead, an up-and-coming thrash/punk band from north Germany. We decided to do portrait shots of each band member as well as classic group shots. It’s always a fine line to walk when chosing images and thus – at 

I did a Band Shoot a few days ago…

I did a Band Shoot a few days ago…

and enjoyed it pretty much. It’s fun to work with a band and their ideas on how to visualize their music and the different characters of the musicians. Here’s a first preview:

Interview: Paul Seidel (The Ocean, Nightmarer, Dioramic, War From A Harlots Mouth)

Interview: Paul Seidel (The Ocean, Nightmarer, Dioramic, War From A Harlots Mouth)

Paul Seidel made himself a name as one of the most promising german drummers during his time with War From A Harlots Mouth. After the band went on hiatus, he joined The Ocean and Dioramic to continue his passion for drumming. I’ve got the chance