Since 2003 Polish singer Marta Gabriel has led the charge, helming heavy metal’s Crystal Viper. A band formed from a revolving mish-mash of musicians and recordings. Its formal infancy began in 2006 with its first official lineup and 2007 debut, The Curse of the Crystal Viper. An EP followed in ’08 with a second full […]
On April 30th Russian veteran metal band Aria played a massive show at the CSKA Arena formally known as the VTB Ice Palace and Legends Arena in Moscow for an all ages, sold out crowd supporting their latest record Curse of the Seas.The bombastic, visually stunning set was filmed multi-cam for a live CD/DVD release, […]
Stockholm’s Frantic Amber has brought forth a new historical, musical document and account in the loudest, heaviest way possible. Highlighted by some of histories bravest and most brutal women from former Queens of Norway to female Samurai’s and undefeated grapplers. On new record Bellatrix, female warrior in Latin, vocalist Elizabeth Andrews lets out the brutal […]
At face value combining three parts of Crucified Barbara, one part Deathstars and one part burlesque might seem a weird combination but when you hear the results, it’s easy to see and hear why it happened. Klara Force, Ida Evileye and Nicki Wikkid have moved on from Barbara, recruiting Skinny Disco on lead guitar, discovering […]
Since 2011, the two person team known as Night Club have toured, recorded and made videos with a devoted and creative DIY drive and attitude, slowly gaining attention, notoriety and respect the hard way. They spent years grinding out shows on the road, doing countless self-financed indie tours traveling the coasts and country, gaining handfuls […]
Dayton scene veteran John Jacobs is the brains behind John Jacobs Jingles Promotions first Sacrifest event honoring sacrifices musicians make for their art. With a diverse lineup from acoustic to death metal, the weekend fest plans to make a memorable first impression. “This is an event for all local bands,” Jacobs says. The event takes […]
With a mix of South African influence and mythology incorporating indigenous elements into their costumed metal sound, Botswana trio Skinflint bring their new self-titled effort to the worlds ears. During their 11 year existence they’ve earned respect and recognition as one of the most prominent metal bands in their scene garnering attention from the BBC, […]
Since the days when the electronic adrenaline fueled Orgy clanged dance floors and stages with synthesized bravado, Ryan Shuck and Amir Derakh have made their own path creating electro-rock narratives of sophisticated dark poetry drawing inspiration from the hidden noir looming under the bright California sunshine. Assuring there will always be cracks and crevices in the […]
Meka Nism comes from the warm regions of Orlando bringing a unique, rare mix of spiritual cleansing through shamanistic elements, energy healing and heavy music. The five-piece is helmed by the savage and striking voice and presence of Meka. Combining operatic peaks, with clean vocals and screeching growls she leads with grand warrior spirit, stimulating […]
Dayton based three-piece Maharaja have infected audiences with their doom, sludge, desert rock brand of noise. Slowly dehydrating the crowds through heavy delivery and heat leaving them thirsting for more. Vocalist, bassist Eric Bluebaum, guitarist Angus Burkhart and drummer Zack Mangold play their hometown heavy habitat Blind Bob’s Friday, March 9 with Black Mass, Led […]
The four-piece extreme metal outfit Merciless Reign have stamped and pounded their turf, making a name and following in the Akron/Cleveland area building a following among headbanging devotees with customized noise, volume and wreckage. Their Reign began in 2011, releasing a three-song demo and digital release of their first full-length 2014’s, Catharsis Through Chaos. They’ve […]
Gothenburg, Sweden’s all female thrash group Ice Age started in 1985. They’ve sold thousands of demos, toured Europe with major festival appearances and their fan base and profile was growing without major label or indie support. Almost three decades after their split they’ve returned with debut release Breaking The Ice, available through GMR Music. The […]
For seven records the members of Nordic symphonic historians Leaves’ Eyes have captured the Viking war cry and spirit in lyric, song, video, and on stage recreation. They’ve consulted the ancient saga’s, perfecting their production for pin point presentation, playing hypnotic symphonic folk metal with history to study and riffs to head bang to. What […]
Saturday, July 8, I Died Trying returned after a four year hiatus with a one man show performed by multi-instrumentalist Tony Goff who played two 45-minute sets at the Actors Theatre in Fairborn. It was a rare sit down affair but the experience everyone shared that night was one for the ages. The performance in […]
On Saturday July 8, I Died Trying returns to the local scene via The Actors Theatre in Fairborn after a multi-year absence/seclusion. Formally a three-piece, the now one man band helmed by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Tony Goff will perform two solo sets surrounded by a multi-media immersion of screens, video production and photography. “The Encore:” […]