Review: Axel Rudi Pell – Ghost Town Steamhammer / SPV (March 20th, 2026) Reviewer – Jason Hopper As sure as the sun will rise, the world has been treated to another album by Axel Rudi Pell. You must admire the man’s drive. He has been consistently releasing albums every two years or so since 1989! […]
You need neither encyclopaedia nor satnav to enjoy the music of Bochum-based guitarist, composer and band mastermind Axel Rudi Pell. Because what applies to most successful musicians also goes for Pell: His songs are marked by his typical, unmistakable signature, a hybrid of powerful guitar riffs and catchy melodies, presented by a brilliant band consisting […]
U.D.O. announces career-spanning ‘best of’ compilation ‘The Legacy‘, out on 18th November on AFM Records. The rare track ‘Dust And Rust‘ (originally from 2013‘s U.D.O. album ‘Steelhammer‘ and now included on ‘The Legacy‘) is is streaming now. Rounding off a special anniversary year for the band (35 years since foundation of the group as well as launching […]
He is THE constant among the German metal scene – Udo Dirkschneider. Originally becoming world-famous as a founding member of Accept, he continues to steadily expand upon his international successes with his U.D.O. and Dirkschneider outfits. Remaining true to himself over the years in a way few musicians could, Dirkschneider consistently bucks music industry trends […]
U.D.O. release new single and lyric video ‘Kids And Guns’, out now, new album ‘Game Over‘ to be released on 22nd October on AFM Records. The title of the new studio album by the band around rock icon Udo Dirkschneider (original voice of the cult band Accept) has become a statement that has a lot […]
US rock/metal band Heaven Below, which features Union Underground/Lita Ford guitarist Patrick Kennison, will release its new album ‘Good Morning Apocalypse‘ via David Ellefson‘s EMP Label Group/eOne (USA) and SPV (Europe) on Friday, October 14th. The band’s third full-length studio effort, is a concept record that is set in a post-apocalyptic world. It features guest appearances from Lita Ford, Jason McMaster (Dangerous Toys, Broken Teeth, Watchtower), Udo Dirkschneider (U.D.O., Accept) […]
NWOBHM legends Saxon have announced the re-scheduled dates for their recently postponed UK shows. The tail end of the UK tour, originally planned for December 2014, had to be delayed due to Nigel Glocker’s sudden health problems. The drummer, who was taken to hospital with a brain aneurysm, is now back home and on the […]
Thomsen have released a teaser video for their upcoming Unbroken album which will be released on September 19th Line Up Rene Thomsen – Guitars Denis Brosowski – Vocals Ingo Lühring – Bass Michael Pesin – Guitars Max Dietzmann – Drums Guests Udo Dirkschneider (U.D.O.) Robert Soeterboek (Ayreon, Star One) Mathias Don Dieth (U.D.O.) Vinny […]
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