Album Reviews

Erdling’s epic album – Bestia – Album Review

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The Band BESTIA (beast) is the sixth studio album of the German dark metal, NDH band, Erdling (Earthling). Dark metal refers to a mixture between gothic, black, and death, with melodic and industrial rhythms. And NDH (Neu Deutsche Härte), which applies to a crossover genre of metal, groove, industrial, and techno, the name was coined after Rammstein’s first studio album, Herzeleid. BESTIA was released on April 28th, 2023 by the label Out of Line. The…

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Song Reviews

Lacuna Coil’s Empowering Anthem : Nothing Stands in Our Way – Song Review

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Lacuna Coil is an Italian gothic metal band and on their seventh studio album, Broken Crown Halo, which was released on March 31st, 2014, one of the singles was Nothing Stands In Our Way. This song talks about not giving up on your dreams, no matter what happens, or what life throws at you, you have to keep going, always. Fight for what you want, it’s the only way to achieve it. I love this…

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News

Rock Collaboration Alert: Black Veil Brides & Ville Valo covering The Sisters of Mercy’s Temple of Love

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Black Veil Brides (BBV) and the former frontman of HIM, Ville Valo (VV), released on June 9th, 2023, a cover of a classic gothic song, The Sisters of Mercy’s Temple of Love. BBV & VV are joining forces on an upcoming tour around the USA, with Dark Divine as special guests, and they release this song as an appetizer for what’s to come. Andy Biersack (BBV’s singer) and Ville have been talking for years to…

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Song Reviews

Embark on a Musical Journey with Chilean Folk Metal Band, Barco de Brujos – Song Review

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The Band Barco de Brujos is a Chilean folk-rock band that came together in October 2021. Their music captures the essence of nature, love, life, the ocean, rain, and the enchanting southern regions of Chile. Their captivating sound can be described as semi-acoustic, creating a unique blend of melodies. They have shared the stage with renowned Chilean bands like Voodoo Zombie, La Dolce Vita, Melancólico y Violento, Perdentos, and La Rox, among others. Currently, the…

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Album Reviews

Transcending Mortality: An Enchanting Journey Through Blutengel – “Un:Sterblich – Our Souls Will Never Die” – Album Review

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On May 12th, 2023, the German electronic-gothic-industrial band, BlutEngel, released a new album with 25 songs and more than 10 videos, that celebrates their 25th anniversary.  The band of Chris Pohl returns to their original sound with this album, exploring topics about vampires, and love betrayal, with 80s musical synth rhythms and catchy lyrics that invite you to dance. The Songs 1. The Void – Prologue: The first song of the album. An instrumental introduction. 2.…

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News

RIP Tina Turner – Simply The Best

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Yesterday, May 24th, 2023, the news informed the passing away of Tina Turner. A true rock and music icon. Anna Mae Bullock (her real name) became Tina Turner when she started singing with her husband, Ike Turner, in the late 50s. The duo Ike & Tina were very popular. One of their biggest hits was “Proud Mary” (a cover song of John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival). The Turner marriage was very turbulent. Ike was…

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Song Reviews

BlutEngel – Wir sind Unsterblich – Song Review

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BlutEngel (Blood Angel) is a German electronic, dark pop band, formed by the singer Chris Pohl. Some songs are in English and others in German. Several of their songs include female vocals, that are performed by Ulrike Goldmann.  My story with the band began in 2019. In that year I started learning German and after looking for bands that sing in German, other than Rammstein, I found BlutEngel and liked them immediately. I wanted to…

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Album Reviews

Unraveling the Layers of Universal Theory’s ‘Collapse’: A Must-Read Album Review

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The Band Universal Theory is a musical project created in 2011 in Madrid, Spain by Jesús Pinilla. The music can be described as atmospheric gothic metal with progressive lines. The band’s line-up is: Jesús Pinilla: Guitars, Programming, Male Vocals. María José Martos: Female Vocals. The Album Collapse is their 3rd album. Released in March 2023. The album presents itself as heavy, dark music with introspective lyrics. The Songs The Colour of this Night I. The…

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Album Reviews

From Gothic to Industrial: Lord of the Lost -“Blood & Glitter” – Album Review

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The Band Lord of the Lost is an industrial-gothic band from Hamburg, Germany. More than 15 years ago, Chris Harms, the singer, formed the band. After some changes in their line-up, their actual formation is: Chris “The Lord” Harms – singer, guitar Class Grenayde – bass Gared Dirge – keyboards & percussion Pi Stoffers – guitar Niklas Kahl – drums They recently have been and will still be the supporting act for Iron Maiden in…

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Concert Reviews

Get Your Dark Fix: Lord of the Lost Rocks the Stage in Chile – Concert Review

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This was the first time Lord of the Lost was in South America. They were a few years ago in México, but this time they added more countries, Argentina, Brazil, and of course, Chile. Santiago was their 4th South American city. The date was Thursday, April 27th, 2023 and the show took place at RBX (Rock Bar Xperience). The opening Chilean bands were Somberwind and The Fallacy. The venue has a capacity of 200–250 people,…

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