top story:
Gothic rock emerged in the early 1980s as more than just a musical style, evolving from its roots in the United Kingdom into a dark, expressive underground movement that reached Greece and left a lasting cultural legacy still echoing through clubs, artists, and devoted audiences today.…to read more click here…
musician of the month:
From CRONOS TITAN to SPLINTER FLESH
KAI PASEMANN
(Splinter Flesh, Hellride, ex-Declaration Of Dependence, ex-Paradox, ex-Cronos Titan)
interviewed by Fok ’bs’
A raw and uncompromising look at Kai Pasemann’s journey from classic thrash roots to the brutal, satirical edge of Splinter Flesh, where experience meets pure attitude.…to read more click here…
our newest interviews (click on the pic):
American Symphonic Metal Band
ANTHEA
interviewed by Fok ’bs’
Alessandro Del Vecchio
of the American Hard Rock Band
HARDLINE
interviewed by Fok ’bs’
KAI PASEMANN
(Splinter Flesh, Hellride, ex-Declaration Of Dependence, ex-Paradox, ex-Cronos Titan)
interviewed by Fok ’bs’
Finnish Garage Rock Band
LE ZOK
interviewed by Fok ’bs’
Chris Osterman
(IRON KINGDOM)
speaks with Fok ’bs’
listen now to radio highway pirates
Heavy Metal in Transition
Chris Osterman
(IRON KINGDOM)
speaks with Fok ’bs’
Caught between a shifting world and personal reflection, Iron Kingdom channel uncertainty, independence, and classic heavy metal spirit into their most cohesive and introspective release yet…to read more click here…
British Metalcore Act
PREMIER JESTER
Is Set To Release Album
‘Turn You On’
With their electrifying debut album ‘Turn You On‘ set for release on April 24, Premier Jester are stepping confidently into the spotlight – fuelled by a string of high-energy singles and an ever-growing reputation for explosive live performances…to read more click here…
Brazilian All-Girl Death Metal Outfit
CRYPTA
Welcomes New Band Member
Brazilian death metal powerhouse Crypta enter a new chapter, announcing guitarist Victoria Villarreal as a permanent member and completing their formidable four-piece lineup…to read more click here…
MALIGNEA
A Female-Fronted
Symphonic Metal Band from Portugal
Emerging from Portugal’s rich but often understated metal underground, Malignea have quickly positioned themselves as one of the scene’s most compelling and distinctive voices…to read more click here…
Norwegian All-Girl Punk Act
SCAMPI CHIPS DIP & CAMPARI
Unleash New Single
‘Monster’
Bergen’s fiercely independent punk collective Scampi Chips Dip & Campari return with ‘Monster‘, a second single that doesn’t ease you in – it hits with full force from the first note…to read more click here…
German Female-Fronted
Psychedelic/Progressive/Blues Quintet
CRIMSON ROOTS
to Release Physical Edition of
‘Open Roads’
With ‘Open Roads‘, Crimson Roots deliver a deeply immersive debut that transforms a traveler’s journey into a rich, emotional exploration of change, identity, and the search for meaning…to read more click here…
Finnish Groove Metal Band
NEGAATIO
Released Album
‘Mieleni Murtama’
With the release of their debut album ‘Mieleni Murtama‘ on April 10, 2026, via Inverse Records, Finnish newcomers Negaatio make a striking first impression – one that feels anything but tentative…to read more click here…
German Thrash Metal Act
SERVATOR
Released Album
‘The Dark Triad’
More than 30 years into their journey, Germany’s Servator return with ‘The Dark Triad‘, a fierce and uncompromising release that sharpens their signature thrash-driven sound while diving deep into the darker sides of human nature and a world in turmoil…to read more click here…
Italian Progressive Metal Force
VANDERLUST
Are Set To Release Album
‘The Human Farm’
With ‘The Human Farm‘, released on April 17 via Rockshots Records, Vanderlust unveil their most ambitious work to date – a fully realized sci-fi metal opera that merges narrative depth with the precision and power of melodic and progressive metal…to read more click here…
British Heavy Rock’n’Rollers
SMALL TOWN SAVIOURS
Are Set To Release Single
‘Alkaline’
UK rock ’n’ roll upstarts Small Town Saviours continue their steady rise with the release of their new single and video ‘Alkaline‘, arriving on April 24…to read more click here…
Norwegian Hard Rock Outfit
GJENFERD
Released Single
‘Bliss’
Fresh off the release of their critically acclaimed second album ‘Black Smoke Rising’, Norwegian hard rock outfit Gjenferd waste no time keeping the momentum alive, unveiling their new single ‘Bliss’ on April 10, 2026…to read more click here…
The Wizard
The Night Owl and the Light Within
by Fokion Triantafyllidis
In the moonlit tower, the wise wizard teaches the timid night owl the secret of when to resist – and when to let the heart take flight…to read more click here…
