At the peak of retromania in the early 2000s, heavy metal brazenly nosedived into its back catalogue. Dividing those enchanted by nostalgia from others frustrated at what they perceived as a lack of willingness to push forward. Raising a recurring [...]
If a requiem for humanity feels close at hand, Katatonia could serve up the soundtrack while it all fades to black. Darkly romantic, meritoriously melancholic, few bear the dark torch quite so well. Over thirty years into their career, on January 20th, [...]
When news of a farewell tour broke in 2017, HIM (His Infernal Majesty) devotees responded in shock and speculation. Passionately revered, fervently reviled, as funeral rites came to a deserving and celebrated end, HIM departed gracefully into the [...]
The first time Alter Bridge found themselves on Irish shores, back in June 2017, they were already thirteen years deep into their career. Within the intimate setting of the Olympia Theatre, their Dublin debut became gig of the year material, followed by [...]
When Sepultura released ‘Quadra’ in February 2020, little did they know the world was racing toward an international time-out? Whatever little slice of Hell we were occupying made sure that this album never truly saw the celebration it [...]
Many recall a halcyon age of rock and metal like something long since finished. The term “glory days” is being thrown about with reckless abandon. Blinding them to hungry acts that carry the torch for the next generation. Acts such as Alter [...]
September 27th saw the European Siege kick off with a sold-out show at the 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin, Ireland. Unto Others, Carcass, Arch Enemy, and Behemoth, the four acts unleashing pure chaos in Dublin on a Tuesday night. Despite an audience [...]
Ahead of his upcoming debut solo tour, guitar virtuoso John Petrucci sat down with Metal Wani’s Carl Rourke for an in-depth conversation about what lies ahead. The pair spoke about John’s lineup of Mike Portnoy on drums and Dave LaRue [...]
