VENUE: EkebergslettaDATE: 23 – 25 June 2022ORGANIZER: Tons of Rock FestivalPHOTOGRAPHER: Andrea ChirulescuPhotos copyrights belong to the photographer. No unauthorized usage allowed. Please contact photographer if you wish to reuse images in any context.
Experimental and progressive-spherical sounds mark the beginning of ‘Ekstasis Of The Continuum’, before the seven-minute-long song slowly evolves into a hypnotic Black Metal composition. Enriched by eerie melodies and ghostly vocals, Czech Black Metal band INFERNO gave life to an unorthodox, yet especially sinister work of Art. Doing justice to this sonic journey, visual artist…
RELEASE YEAR: 2022 BAND URL: https://lnk.to/forwhomisthenight The intriguing International black metal ensemble known as Liber Null is back, and this sophomore effort of theirs has not only surpassed the debut offering but also exceeded my expectations. Cold and punishing metal with a hauntingly bleak tone running through it is what lies in store for you but…
»GAME Over«? NO, but the WAITING is finally over! U.D.O. — the band led by iconic singer Udo Dirkschneider, who celebrated his 70th birthday (April 6th) in the form of his first solo album titled »My Way« earlier this year (released April 22, 2022 through Atomic Fire Records; hitting #4 of the German album charts, the…
THE HU ANNOUNCE EU BLACK THUNDER TOUROCT – DEC 2022 FOLLOWING THEIR RETURN WITH SINGLE “THIS IS MONGOL“ AHEAD OF THEIR HIGHLY ANTICIPATEDALBUM EXPECTED LATER THIS YEAR Acclaimed Mongolian rock band The HU are bringing their brand-new Black Thunder Tour to Europe later this year. After returning with the single “This Is Mongol“ last month, The HU have announced an European tour…
A No-nonsense Rock Band – Guitar, Bass and Drums – London based CLARENCE ODDBODY, taking their influence from late 60’s/early 70’s Rock with shades of Blues, 70’s Funk and Americana.With catchy Choruses, Dark lyrics, Fuzz Bass, Loud Echo Guitar and Old School Powerhouse Drumming the band is soon to release their debut album “Who Loves…
RELEASE YEAR: 2022 BAND URL: https://godzovwarproductions.bandcamp.com/album/blood-of-dead-god The Canadian quartet known as Azothyst specializes in relentlessly dark and aggressive black/death metal that is incredibly rich in atmosphere and full of determination. The EP’s claustrophobic vibe is constantly emphasized by the dissonant, grimy riffs that are akin to a jackhammer being driven into one’s skull. The vocals are…
RELEASE YEAR: 2022 BAND URL: https://label.atomicfire-records.com/project/at-the-movies/ Do you like 90s American movies, such as “Pretty Woman”, “Notting Hill” or “Doc Hollywood”? If so, chances are you also like the songs that made them famous. And now, Pretty Maid’s guitarist Chris Laney, along with bandmates Allan Sørensen (drums) and Morten Sandager (keyboards) teamed up with one…
Photo: Gilbert Spaceh Brazilian rockers Asfixia Social announce European and UK tour dates After a series of successful shows in 2019, São Paulo based bruisers Asfixia Social are heading back to Europe and the UK for their Planet Is Alive 2022 tour, consisting of 20 performances in England, Holland, Germany, France and Scotland, between July…
RELEASE YEAR: 2022 BAND URL: https://godzovwarproductions.bandcamp.com/album/gwiezdny-demon Fuck yeah, another record by this Polish act is always a most welcome addition to the review pile. What you get here is a harsh and filthy mixture of crust punk and black metal with a vibrant sound and heaps of atmosphere to it. Did I mention that it is…
Photos by Andrea Chirulescu Yes, there’s currently life after a world wide pandemic that managed to put almost everything on hold for two years. And one of the most missed aspects of life – for some of us – were big open air festivals, mainly Tons Of Rock for the inhabitants of Oslo and surroundings.…
OnklP og De Fjerne Slektningene – Tøyen på Tahiti I fjøresteinene på Innlandet er det duket for fest av det tropiske slaget, vi skal til Tahiti på Nordmøre. Siden 2000 har de tiltrekt seg artister av rang her ute med havet. Er det maten? Lufta? Eller er det rett og slett den Nordmørske trivselen og…
VENUE: Skjærva DATE: 22 June 2022 ORGANIZER: Thitifestivalen PHOTOGRAPHER: Kurt Vaagen Photography Photos copyrights belong to the photographer. No unauthorized usage allowed. Please contact photographer if you wish to reuse images in any context.
RELEASE YEAR: 2022 BAND URL: Hallucinatory Phenomena | MISANTHROPIC RAGE | ???? ?? ??? ??????????? (bandcamp.com) Utterly twisted and devious black metal with a deeply unnerving and nihilistic vibe coursing through it is what this talented Polish trio offers. Demented vocals and sulphurous riffs that are caustic and morbid as fuck guide the listener through a…
RELEASE YEAR: 2022 BAND URL: https://godzovwarproductions.bandcamp.com/album/rigor-mortis Masterminded by the skilled multi-instrumentalist Mortt, the tempestuous atmospheres conjured up by his excellent musical creation known as Temple of Decay is one of the better and more memorable additions to the black/death metal scene these past few years. As evidenced by the quality of this sharp and vicious half-hour…
RELEASE YEAR: 2022 BAND URL: https://label.atomicfire-records.com/project/at-the-movies/ Do you like 80s American movies, such as “Dirty Dancing”, “Beverly Hills Cop”, “Back To The Future”, “Rocky” or the last James Bond flick with Roger Moore, “A View To A Kill”? Well, who doesn’t? If so, chances are you also like the songs that made them famous. And…
RELEASE YEAR: 2022 BAND URL: https://www.nazarethdirect.co.uk/website/ Conceived back in 1968 and still going strong today, these Scottish hard rockers’ latest LP, which bears the interesting title “Surviving the Law”, contains a fair number of bulldozing tracks that deliver hooks, heaviness, variety, and determination. Plenty of muscular riffs abound and Carl Sentance sings like a man possessed.…
RELEASE YEAR: 2022 BAND URL: https://meltmotif.bandcamp.com/album/a-white-horse-will-take-you-home The intriguing musical entity known as Melt Motif, which consists of members from Norway and Brazil, is something quite extraordinary and weaves electronica, synthwave, industrial rock, and some other elusive ingredient that I cannot quite put my finger on to great effect. While chunks of “A White Horse Will Take…
Foto: Marthe Amanda Vannebo Det Beste Av Nord- og Sør-Norge Forenes I En Unik Versjon Av Den Sjelfulle Låta “Heilt uten synd”! En knapp måned etter at Erlend Ropstad slapp sitt kritikerroste album Gleden & Sorgen, er han igjen aktuell med ny musikk, og denne gangen er han ikke alene!I den nye versjonen av “Heilt…
RELEASE YEAR: 2022 BAND URL: https://www.facebook.com/AmbriusOfficial/ The hard-hitting British metal outfit Ambrius, which includes former members of Oakhaart and Tempestora in its ranks, is about to unleash this exciting 6-track debut of EP of theirs, and if modern melodic metal with a solid dose of aggression is your thing, then you could certainly do worse than…
