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Hailing from the north of England, Blood Countess describe themselves as “blood soaked black metal” and were the first band that I caught on Friday. One of the things that struck me over the course of the weekend was how consistently good the sound was in the SOPHIE Lancaster tent. This definitely helped a number … Continue reading Festival Review: Bloodstock 2026 – Friday (WeeG’s view)

Siberian death metal outfit Smerdead have officially unleashed their latest full-length album, Night of All Saints (Ночь всех святых). Recorded across Watta Studios and Nord Sound, the record was mixed and mastered by Alexey Kolenchenko, with striking cover artwork crafted by Yuri Shumbasov. Formed in Siberia in 2018, the four-piece – comprising vocalist Kozlodyor, guitarist … Continue reading Smerdead unleash horror-fuelled new album ‘Night of All Saints’

Great Demise deliver CLAUSTROPHOBIA as a tense and visceral blast of alternative rock and punk, translating anxiety and mental overload into an increasingly suffocating sonic experience. Relentless guitar riffs and pounding drums create a racing, almost physical momentum, while jagged and glitchy guitar textures cut through the arrangement like fragmented thoughts. The track’s raw DIY production reinforces its intensity, giving the performance an immediate and unpolished edge. Based in Chino, California, the independent trio handle the entire creative process themselves, from writing and recording to mixing and mastering, allowing their sound to retain a distinctly personal character. CLAUSTROPHOBIA captures the sensation of watching everything unravel while trying to maintain control, turning inner turmoil into a noisy, restless, and uncompromising piece of alternative punk rock.

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Finnish noise-rock and alternative rock outfit MELU247 have unleashed a raw, garage-driven cover of The Prodigy’s iconic 1996 anthem “Breathe”. Active since 2025, the band’s members boast a long musical pedigree, channelling a gritty early-90s spirit that pulls from post-rock, alternative rock, and noise whilst keeping a fierce DIY approach. With “Breathe”, they aimed to … Continue reading Classic Cover: MELU247 – “Breathe” (original by The Prodigy)

There's no better decade for tech-death than the 2000s and these 11 albums prove it. Continue reading…

Feature Photo: Forrest L. Smith III (Filberthockey at en.wikipedia), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Our selection of the top 10 Alison Krauss songs showcases a truly exceptional talent in the music world, celebrated for her extensive accolades and significant impact on the bluegrass genre. Born in Illinois, Alison Krauss was immersed in a diverse range of musical styles from a young age. At the age of five, she began studying classical violin, and within a few years she gravitated toward bluegrass, setting the stage for her illustrious career in the music industry. Before her teenage years, Krauss had already started

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Our Top 10 Doobie Brothers albums list takes a look at the catalog of one of the most loved bands in rock and roll history. There are two types of Doobie Brothers fans. Some love everything the Doobie Brothers have done over the years, including the original lineups and the lineups that included Michael McDonald in the mid-to-late 1970s. Of course, there are fans who never liked the Michael McDonald years, as the sound of the Doobie Brothers changed dramatically with the addition of Michael McDonald. That sound helped the band score some of the most successful albums and singles of their career.

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Peruvian Melodic Rock group Revlin Project have released the first single, ‘Mad Drive‘, from their upcoming album ‘Rising Hope‘, released on November 13th, 2026 via Pride & Joy Music. Revlin Project is a Peruvian Melodic Rock/AOR project founded by songwriter, producer, and keyboardist Nilver Pérez. Since its inception, the project has been dedicated to crafting […]

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German Hard Rock band Viper Queen have released the title track of their upcoming album ‘Munich City Nights‘, out: October 23rd, 2026 via Pride & Joy Music. Stream – here Viper Queen was founded 2019 in Munich with the aim of playing traditional hard rock/heavy metal, inspired by the late eighties: solid, authentic, and classic, […]

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Battlecreek is a German thrash metal band from Germany. They performed at Wacken Open Air, and we had the chance to meet them and interview them!

Benedetta

I’m here with the amazing Battlecreek. How are you doing, guys?

Battlecreek

Hi, we are super excited. It’s crazy.

Benedetta

Awesome. So, you’re playing Wacken in the anniversary year. How does it feel?

Battlecreek

It’s not just because of the anniversary, it’s our first time ever we play here and it feels like, I don’t know, like a little bit of dream came true because we are like metalheads since the beginning and we visited Wacken 15 years ago or 2007 the first time, I guess, so now it’s pretty cool to be here as an artist. This was so great, we had so much fun, the people enjoyed it, I guess. The crowd was on fire.

Benedetta

So, I know that it’s your first time at Wacken but obviously you have experience with live shows and you have experience in studio recordings. Do you think that the life of an artist is a lonely life?

Battlecreek

I don’t think so, no. You met so many people on tour or on stages and have so many things to talk. I think that you never get bored. We met a lot of friends and friendships. We actually have friendships since 20 years or longer. We are just our four guys. It’s fun enough just with the music. Still the same band since day one.

Benedetta

Do you think that we will ever have some sort of equality between men and women in the metal world?

Battlecreek

It’s hard to say as a male. Because I don’t know how it feels for a woman, I just can’t imagine. But I think it’s getting better these days. Because there are so many great artists. I am a big fan of Crypta, for example. You can say there is no difference. They play the hardest stuff and they are really cool. But I think it should be more. You see here on the festival many bands with female singers or bandmates. They are represented as well.

Benedetta

Guys, thank you so much for taking the time to do this interview with me. Is there anything else that you want to add to our readers and viewers of the website?

Battlecreek

We never played in Italy. So, we want to say to your fans, to your audience, we want to come to Italy as soon as possible.

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