25 years of U.D.O. as a band seems like the perfect occasion for AFM Records to re-release the whole back catalog. January saw the re-release of classics Solid (1997), No Limits (1998), Holy (1999) and …READ MORE
25 years of U.D.O. as a band seems like the perfect occasion for AFM Records to re-release the whole back catalog. January saw the re-release of classics Solid (1997), No Limits (1998), Holy (1999) and …READ MORE
U.D.O. is set to release their 18th effort in 24 years, entitled Rev-Raptor, and it might well be critically acclaimed before it even gets out of the gate. U.D.O., noted widely for Udo Dirkschneider’s previous …READ MORE
August 7th – And So It Ended… Crucified Barbara – W.E.T. Stage Right before these Swedish chicks entered the stage, the tent stage was packed full with attendees. As they started “Killer On His Knees”, …READ MORE
**Written in collaboration with Tomer Darmon Prologue 75,000 maniacal Metalheads stepped into the Mecca of Metal, Wacken Open Air, amid the summary coolness of Germany. This version in 2010 presented Wacken’s usual diverse taste of …READ MORE
It is never enough with the grandmaster guru of German Heavy Metal, Udo Dirkschneider; he is just on full auto when it comes to releasing albums. Since 2000, the guy has released seven albums out …READ MORE
Review by Carl Engstrøm CANDLEMASS Swedish Doomsters Candlemass were the first band enjoyed on this Friday night -– and enjoyed they were too. Although the sound, especially in the drums department, was not all that …READ MORE
PRETTY MAIDS Danish rockers Pretty Maids started just as Friday saw afternoon under a hellish sun for the audience. Whereas veteran bands often settle for primarily older material when playing live (especially at a festival), …READ MORE
The DVD is entitled Best Of Bang Your Head!!! Festival, and that is in fact just what it is. The highlights are many on this release. From 2005 Motörhead starts the show, playing “Dr. Rock.” …READ MORE
Udo Dirkschneider, former frontman of Accept and living German Metal icon, has been a regular guest in Oslo, and once again took the time to drop by. He had moved up one step in club …READ MORE