United Alive In Madrid celebrates the return of former members Michael Kiske (vocals) and Kai Hansen (vocals and guitars) to the Helloween fold. The announcement, made in 2016, was a huge event as Helloween were viewed as the...
Ah… Babymetal, the originators of kawaii (i.e. “cute”) metal are back, and are sure to grate purists everywhere. Combining metal and J-pop was always going to turn heads; the fact that the movement was led by three teenage...
Dark Angel at Max Watt’s (supported by Harlott and King Parrot), Melbourne, Friday September 27, 2019. I have had the opportunity to see many legendary heavy metal bands in recent years, but I never ever thought that I...
Exhorder will always be remembered for inspiring – or as many old schoolers will argue, being ripped off by –Pantera, as they transitioned into a heavier direction.
Killswitch Engage are one of modern metal’s most renowned bands. They injected much needed energy and musicianship during the noughties to help bring the scene out of its nu-metal slump. Atonement is another example of why...