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Necroknight - The Skullthrone
It's not just a phrase: I have been waiting a long time for this album. Necroknight built up the suspense a bit. There is probably no...

André
Dec 2, 20242 min read


Queen - Greatest Hits
Queen were my first great passion in music. One of the main reasons for this was my music teacher, who delighted us with “We Will Rock...

André
Dec 1, 20242 min read


Van Halen - s/t
If you're only marginally familiar with Van Halen , you probably know “Jump“ or “Panama“ from the big seller 1984 . Well, even though...

André
Nov 24, 20242 min read


Beast - Ancient Powers Rising
Not least in Germany, there have been quite a few metal bands in recent decades that have taken the name Beast . So, just to clarify: the...

André
Nov 22, 20242 min read


Sanhedrin - A Funeral for the World
There are albums that make you realise after just a few seconds that you've found a new companion for life. That's what happened to me a...

André
Nov 21, 20242 min read


Pretty Maids - Future World
Melodic metal with prominent use of keyboards is not usually to the taste of the true metal faction. Nevertheless, there are bands in...

André
Nov 19, 20242 min read


Savatage - Hall of the Mountain King
There are probably only very few bands in music history that fate has treated as badly as Savatage . The fact that the guys around Jon...

André
Nov 17, 20242 min read


Buddy Holly - s/t
There have been numerous tragedies in the history of music: far too many artists have left us far too early – just think of the legendary...

André
Nov 11, 20242 min read


ABBA - Gold
Pop music has never been one of my favorite genres. I discovered my love for rock when I was only 10 years old – although it has to be...

André
Nov 10, 20242 min read


The Cure - Songs of a Lost World
When a legendary band like The Cure releases their first album in 16 years, it's obviously one of the most important pieces of news the...

André
Nov 1, 20243 min read


My Top 100
I feel every day that the decision to end the Epic Metal Blog chapter and write a new story with Magnets and Miracles was the right...

André
Oct 27, 20242 min read


The Band Feel - s/t
There is probably no other band that I have seen more often in my Instagram feed in the last few months than The Band Feel . This can...

André
Oct 27, 20243 min read


Interview: AIWAZ
Note: This interview originally appeared on the Epic Metal Blog (March 2024). Most of you will know Arkadius Kurek as the charismatic...

André
Oct 25, 20245 min read


Embrace change
Change is an essential part of life. It doesn't always have to be positive, but it is inevitable. Do you know anyone who is exactly the...

André
Oct 24, 20243 min read


Silveroller - At Dawn
If you like classic rock music, which is mainly stylistically based in the late 60s and 70s, you are currently spoilt for choice....

André
Oct 20, 20242 min read


Sexists must be shunned
That we still have to write about sexism at concerts and festivals in late 2024 is disgraceful. Unfortunately, there are still men (or to...

André
Oct 14, 20242 min read


Kant - Paranoia Pilgrimage
When people ask me about my favourite decade in music, I answer without hesitation: The 70s, of course! Never has rock music been...

André
Oct 13, 20242 min read


Careful With That Axe, Guy!
Today I would like to put a musician in the spotlight who I have seen live most often this year: Guy Pratt! Our paths have crossed seven...

André
Oct 12, 20242 min read


Interview: Tales of Mike
Premiere on Magnets and Miracles : For the first time, I am presenting you an interview on this platform. I once again had a chat with...

André
Oct 7, 20244 min read


David Gilmour raises Rome to heaven
There are moments in life when you know that you have reached the summit. Moments when you feel that a long journey had to lead you right...

André
Oct 5, 20247 min read
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