I love watching music-related content on YouTube, whether reactions, interviews, or random musician stories. I’m a fan of a lot of these types of channels, but these are the ones that I watch the most: Finn Mckenty American graphic designer, marketer, and music commentator. He has 2 channels: Finn Mckenty and The Punk Rock MBA. He made hilarious videos (dark humor) about bands and music culture, focusing on hardcore and metalcore genres. Very entertaining.…
The Band Spiritbox is a Canadian metalcore band, formed in 2017. The band is led by the married couple LaPlante and Stringer. They were members of Iwrestledabearonce, but then decided to make their band, that’s how Spiritbox was born. Band Members Courtney LaPlante – vocals Mike Stringer – guitar, bass, drums Josh Gilbert – bass and backing vocals Zev Rosenberg – drums The Album Tsunami Sea is Spiritbox’s second studio…
A new offering has emerged by the British anonymous masked rock band Sleep Token. After all the mystery and conspirative theories that we fans love to dwell on, instigated by the band itself, that consisted of making us choose between two sides. Plus, a Morse code that was coordinates, music sheets, and cryptic messages and pictures. The day came when they finally announced a new album and the following release of the first single, Emergence,…
Last week, when I was writing my review of BlutEngel’s new album, something else got my attention too. They not only released their work on CD, vinyl, and digital, but also in cassette (limited edition). This got me thinking about the cassette revival. We, the oldies, the ones that were born in the 80s and before that, know pretty well the cassette format. An object that may seem weird to the newer generations, for us…
The Band BlutEngel (Blood Angel) is a German electro-gothic band formed in 1998 by singer Chris Pohl. Their lyrics are in German or English. Their songs are presented with male and female vocals. The songs’ themes usually deal with Gothic fiction such as love, vampirism, death, and immortality with an emotional undertone. The band calls its musical style dark pop. Band Members Chris Pohl – vocals, lyrics, programming Ulrike Goldmann – vocals and…
Yesterday, February 28, 2025, David Johansen died at 75 years old. He was an American singer, songwriter, and actor, mostly known for being the singer of the glam band New York Dolls. New York Dolls were an American rock band formed in New York City in 1971. They played hard rock with an androgynous glam look and they are considered one of the early punk rock bands, being highly influential in the punk rock movement…
The Band Nachtblut (Night Blood) is a German gothic, symphonic, melodic black metal formed in 2005. Band Members Askeroth – vocals Greif – guitars Ablaz – bass Skoll – drums The Album Todschick (Dead Girl) is Nachtblut’s seventh studio album. It was released on February 21, 2025. Produced by Chris Harms (Lord of the Lost singer). Their lyrics are in German. The Songs 1. Von Hass Getrieben…
The Band Lacuna Coil is an Italian gothic metal band formed in 1994. Band Members Cristina Scabbia – female vocals Andrea Ferro – male vocals Marco Coti Zelati – bass Richard Meiz – drums Daniele Salomone – guitar The Album Lacuna Coil released their tenth album, Sleepless Empire, on February 14th, 2025. This work comes with a heavier sound, and it’s the first album after the departure of their longtime…
The Band Dream Theater is an American progressive metal band formed in 1985. One of the founding members, Mike Portnoy (drummer) left the band in 2010 to take a break and participate in other musical projects. He intended this period to be short, but the band replaced him with Mike Mangini. Portnoy wanted to return to the band for a long time, but the relationships with his ex-bandmates weren’t optimal yet. This situation changed…
Nothing compares to that freedom and wholesome feeling of driving on a highway, enjoying your favorite music, it’s almost a type of meditation, at least that is what it has always been for me. Of course, your soundtrack on those moments usually depends on what you’re in the mood to listen to, but regardless of that, some songs are always present and belong to the road, they keep you company as you’re driving. These songs…