Finally got the Focusrite 18i20 in the studio! After years with smaller models, this upgrade feels amazing. I’m especially impressed by the multiple outputs, flexible routing, and different headphone mixes. Perfect for recording and producing with Untamed Rage. Got lucky finding a used 3rd-gen version Read More …
KYLESA are back! After years of silence, one of the most intriguing bands in sludge and psychedelic metal returns to the stage. KYLESA are bringing their unique sound with crushing doom riffs, hypnotic psych elements and their signature double-drum attack back to Europe. June 17, Read More …
Testament – Para Bellum Short Review Para Bellum is an album that does not hit instantly but grows stronger with every listen. Testament combine classic Bay Area thrash with black and death metal influences, modern grooves and ballad like moments, all delivered with outstanding technical Read More …
Zorn aka The Men of Hell – The Return of the Gods Reissue The very first Zorn single was a milestone for me in terms of emo screamo driven hardcore, especially because of its emotional depth and dark intensity. With Men of Hell, the band Read More …
Cutting riffs like film scenes I often record the first riffs myself – raw, fast and spontaneous. Later I cut them apart, shift parts around, duplicate small sections or throw out entire chunks. And that’s often when the best ideas appear. Sometimes the editing process Read More …
The new OX Fanzine No. 183 just landed in my mailbox!!! This issue features an epic cover story on Kreator, plus WIZO, Agnostic Front, Battery and New Model Army and more inside. Can’t wait to dive into it over the holidays. Das neue OX Fanzine Read More …
The new TRUST Fanzine No. 235/06 just landed in my mailbox — pure Punk/Hardcore/Underground energy! Can’t wait to dive into it over the holidays. Heute lag das neue TRUST Fanzine Nr. 235/06 in meinem Briefkasten – Punk/Hardcore/Underground pur! Freu mich schon riesig darauf, das Heft Read More …
Keep Laughing is the first LP by the California dudes in RKL — and to this day an essential hardcore evergreen. Already here the band reveals its completely unique sound: furious, playful, technically sharp yet wonderfully raw. This blend of high-speed hardcore, skate-punk attitude and Read More …