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Rebellion and Reflection: Lacuna Coil’s “Sleepless Empire” to Drop in 2025

Rebellion and Reflection: Lacuna Coil’s “Sleepless Empire” to Drop in 2025

Lacuna Coil, the iconic Italian gothic metal band, has officially announced the release of their much-anticipated 10th studio album, “Sleepless Empire“, which will debut on February 14, 2025. This marks their first new studio album in five years, following 2019’s “Black Anima“. The band has […]

The Horrors Announce Their New Album with “The Silence That Remains”

The Horrors Announce Their New Album with “The Silence That Remains”

The Horrors are back, and this time with a whole new energy. Having followed their sound over the years, I’ve always been captivated by the worlds they create. Their latest chapter promises even more, offering a deeply gothic vibe with the single “The Silence That […]

The Cure New Album Launch Show on BBC

The Cure New Album Launch Show on BBC

Fans of The Cure are in for a rare experience, as the band prepares to unveil two exclusive live performances later this month. The iconic group will take the stage at the BBC Radio Theatre in London for intimate sessions set to be broadcast on […]

Mimi Barks Releases Debut Album “This is Doom Trap”

Mimi Barks Releases Debut Album “This is Doom Trap”

Mimi Barks, a breakout star in the burgeoning doom trap scene, has officially dropped her highly anticipated debut album, “This is Doom Trap”, on September 26, 2024. Known for fusing elements of trap, industrial, and doom metal, Mimi’s new release plunges listeners into a deeply […]

Marilyn Manson Announces New Album “One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1”

Marilyn Manson Announces New Album “One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1”

Marilyn Manson has officially announced the release of his new album, “One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1“, alongside a new single, “Sacrilegious“. The nine-track record, set to drop on November 22, marks his first album since 2020’s “We Are Chaos” and will be released […]

Harakiri For The Sky New Album “Scorched Earth”

Harakiri For The Sky New Album “Scorched Earth”

Harakiri For The Sky have announced their new album “Scorched Earth“, set to release in January via AOP Records. This album follows 2021’s “Mære “and features guest appearances from Tim Yatras (Austere) and Serena Cherry (Svalbard). Scorched Earth was mixed and mastered at Kohlekeller Studio […]

U2 “How to Re-assemble an Atomic Bomb” 20th Birthday

U2 “How to Re-assemble an Atomic Bomb” 20th Birthday

U2 is celebrating the 20th anniversary of “How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb” with a special re-release and a new “shadow” album titled “How To Re-Assemble An Atomic Bomb“. This new album features 10 previously unreleased tracks from the original recording sessions, including four brand […]

Sólstafir’s New Single “Blakkrakki” in Stunning New Video

Sólstafir’s New Single “Blakkrakki” in Stunning New Video

Icelandic post-rock quartet Sólstafir has unveiled a new video for their single “Blakkrakki” (Black Dog), the lead track from their upcoming album Hin Helga Kvöl (The Holy Suffering), set for release on November 8, 2024, through Century Media. The album follows the critically acclaimed “Endless […]

A Personal Reflection on Kalandra – “A Frame of Mind”

A Personal Reflection on Kalandra – “A Frame of Mind”

Initially, my intention was to focus solely on the video, but then I listened to the whole album, and I wanted to add my reflection on it. There are moments when an album feels like more than just a collection of songs – it becomes […]

Placebo: This Search for Meaning – A Personal Look at the Band’s Journey

Placebo: This Search for Meaning – A Personal Look at the Band’s Journey

In the world of alternative rock, few bands have navigated the turbulent waters of human existence like Placebo. For nearly three decades, their music has been both a mirror and a refuge for the alienated, the lost, and those seeking something deeper – a search […]

Tramhaus First Album “The First Exit” Out Now!

Tramhaus First Album “The First Exit” Out Now!

With their long-awaited debut album “The First Exit” released today September 20, 2024, Tramhaus is poised to solidify their place in the postpunk world. Their album captures the same intense energy that left me spellbound when I first listened to them. Clocking in at just […]

Body Count – Cover of Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb

Body Count – Cover of Pink Floyd’s Comfortably Numb

Ice-T‘s metal band Body Count has made headlines with their cover of Pink Floyd‘s classic track “Comfortably Numb“, and the new version even features David Gilmour himself. Body Count’s take on the iconic 1979 single comes ahead of their upcoming album “Merciless“, set to be […]