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

By MetalBere | May 28, 2023February 5, 2026 by MetalBere

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.…

News

RIP Tina Turner – Simply The Best

By MetalBere | May 26, 2023June 29, 2023 by MetalBere

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…

Song Reviews

BlutEngel – Wir sind Unsterblich – Song Review

By MetalBere | May 21, 2023June 29, 2023 by MetalBere

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…

Album Reviews

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

By MetalBere | May 14, 2023February 5, 2026 by MetalBere

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…

Album Reviews

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

By MetalBere | May 7, 2023February 5, 2026 by MetalBere

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…

Concert Reviews

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

By MetalBere | April 30, 2023June 29, 2023 by MetalBere

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,…

My Thoughts On

10 Environmental Songs To Celebrate Earth Day

By MetalBere | April 22, 2023June 29, 2023 by MetalBere

Today, April 22nd, it’s Earth Day. A day to think and demonstrate support for environmental protection. To celebrate this day, here are 10 songs that talk about these issues. Most of these bands also sing about other social justice problems that affect us as a society in general. So, enjoy! Stratovarius – Paradise This Finnish power metal band has dealt with nature and social problems in many of their songs to make us more…

My Thoughts On

Emotions. Music. Water

By MetalBere | April 15, 2023June 29, 2023 by MetalBere

The Japanese author Dr. Masaru Emoto claimed that we could affect the molecular structure of water. Just by sending intentions to it, there can be physical changes. He froze water crystals as they were affected by different types of messages, prayers, thoughts, and music, and he discovered that the water molecules were different when they were exposed to distinct stimuli. When people sent prayers or thoughts about love, or they played classical music, the crystal…

My Thoughts On

My 10 Iron Maiden’s Essential Songs

By MetalBere | April 9, 2023June 29, 2023 by MetalBere

For me, it was difficult to choose these songs, because I love almost all Iron Maiden’s songs. They’re my favorite heavy metal band of all time, and I will always be grateful to them since they were the first metal band that I heard (when I was 12), and thanks to that, I have fallen in love with the genre ever since. Of course, the list is a little selection, of what I think are…

Album Reviews

Depeche Mode – Memento Mori 2023 – Album Review

By MetalBere | March 31, 2023February 5, 2026 by MetalBere

Remember your own mortality Memento Mori is the fifteenth album by Depeche Mode. Released on March 24th, 2023. It is the first album made by the British band after their co-founder and keyboards player, Andrew Fletcher, died last year. Memento Mori, the name The title of the album refers to an old Latin expression that means “remember that you’ll die”, that it was used on the Roman Empire after military victories to lower the ego…