Tag Archives: Germany
Metal Review: U.D.O. | Steelhammer (2013)
German powerhouse band U.D.O., fronted by ex-Accept legend Udo Dirkschneider is back for their 14th metal ride with the release of “Steelhammer.” It is hard to believe that the raspy-vocaled demon Dirkschneider is still making solid music with a neverending passion, but the man never seems to age and his voice has not changed since
Metal Review: Circle of Silence | The Rise of Resistance (2013)
German power metal band Circle of Silence is back with their fourth release, “The Rise of Resistance,” and they seem to be back with a vengeance. The band has tightened their sound a little, but are still offering the same brutal riffs as previous releases. The guitar duo of Tobias Pfahl and Christian Sommerfeld are
Metal Review: Negator | Gates to the Pantheon (2013)
Fronted by Dark Funeral vocalist Nachtgarm, Germany’s Negator is back with their fourth album entitled “Gates to the Pantheon.” When you mention Dark Funeral, you can expect that Negator will be an intense project and based on Negator’s previous body of work, you know that their latest release will be heavy and dark. From the
Metal Review: Dew-Scented | Insurgent (2013)
Hitting shelves on May 28, 2013 in North America via Prosthetic Records is Germany’s Dew-Scented with their celebration of 20 years of metal destruction entitled “Insurgent.” Their latest effort features three brand new songs, seven live tracks, plus covers and more. “Insurgent” begins with the new tracks, which are not bad at all, but I
Kreator Announces Split Release With Legion of the Damned
Kreator has checked in with the following announcement about a split release with Legion of the Damned: “New split single with Legion of the Damned! Prior to the live DVD, Blu Ray, and album entitled ‘Dying Alive’ that will be released in August, this is what will happen: “2012 was the year of the Kreator
Metal Review: Atrocity | Okkult (2013)
Germany’s Atrocity is back with their latest effort “Okkult,” their 12th full-length release. As with their previous works, you have to wait and see what comes out to see which genre of metal they are working in at the moment. This is a band that has been all over the map of metal, most of
Overkill Announces Co-Headlining Tour With Kreator
New Jersey thrash metal legends Overkill have announced a co-headlining tour with Germany’s Kreator. Opening the tour will be California’s Warbringer. Vocalist Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth comments: “Overkill and Kreator is powerhouse combination, a serious one. Two thrash punch. This is what it’s all about! Hang on, LET’S DO THIS!” Overkill/Kreator Tour Dates: 10/30/13 Baltimore, MD
Sodom New Song Stigmatized Online
Germany’s thrash metal veterans Sodom have released a new song called Stigmatized taken off of their new album “Epitome of Torture” set to be released in Europe on April 29, 2013 and in the US/Canada on May 7, 2013 via Steamhammer/SPV. Check out Stigmatized at http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2013/04/10/176685567/30-years-later-sodom-is-still-all-brass-and-knuckles. Epitome of Torture Track Listing: 01. My Final Bullet
Metal Review: Imperium Dekadenz | Meadows of Nostalgia (2013)
German black metal duo Imperium Dekadenz are back after a three year absence with their latest effort “Meadows of Nostalgia,” which is a release filled with despair and melody. The pair avoids the typical black metal cliches as they weave in and out of each track seemlessly. Horaz’s vocals are as powerful as ever and
Gamma Ray Reveal New EP Artwork
German power metal band Gamma Ray have just revealed the cover artwork for their upcoming EP “Master of Confusion.” The new EP will be released on March 15, 2013 via earMUSIC. Master Of Confusion Track Listing: Side A 01. Empire Of The Undead 02. Master Of Confusion Side B 03. Death Or Glory (Holocaust studio
