Sad news: The music world mourns the loss of Ray Manzarek (74), founding Member and keyboarder of The Doors, White Zombie drummer Phil Buerstatte (44) and Uriah Heep bassist Trevor Bolder (63). R.I.P.!
German Hardrockers BERSERKER will donate 18.000€ to the Berlin cancer charity for children on May 25. November 2011 BERSERKER front man Schröder was diagnosed with cancer, now he is cancer-free. In 2012 the band collected money for this charity at their concerts and will also continue to do so in the future. Slayer´s Jeff Hanneman is dead: he passed away at about 11AM on May 2nd near his Southern California home because of liver failure due to an infection after a spider bite. R.I.P. Jeff!
The Siberian Jay music video "I´m Holding" featuring Mikko Sirén from Apocalyptica on drums - we reported about the videoshoot in our "1h with" Special - can be watched here: http://youtu.be/C-hSNurZVcs
Impious – Twisted minds, blood and beer can rockets And another metal band from Sweden, this time from the city with the droll name Trollhättan. What makes them so special is the fact that their record, which was released in January, is a concept album. This is furthermore emphasised by an accompanying comic book. Guitarist and main songwriter Valle Adzic reveals what`s behind the concept and how the comic came about. >> more/mehr
2007-03-09
In Blackest Velvet: Ready to go once again In Blackest Velvet consist of not quite unknown musicians who came together to leave a mark on the Metal scene. For a whole decade they have been expressing their conviction and their passion for Death Metal in their unique way. Reason enough for STALKER to meet singer Chris and drummer Raf for a little chat. >> more/mehr
2007-04-26
In Flames: The countries of the world For years In Flames have been at the top of the modern metal-movement. Since their great breakthrough with “Clayman” in the year 2000 the Swedes are touring around the world. They did many headliner-shows and tours, as well as opening for the greatest of the Metal circus. No need to say that you learn about countries and people with it. We talked to bassist Peter Iwers at W:O:A about his experiences in the different countries of the world… >> more/mehr
2007-09-11
Inkubus Sukkubus: Music from another world When lucky enough to meet personally with Goth-Wiccan-rock legends Inkubus Sukkubus from Britain, there´s indeed a lot to talk about. So what about the new album, Paganism, motherhood – and the connection with Mexico? STALKER took the chance to find out... >> more/mehr
2009-09-08
Inner Sanctum: Free Beer, Weed and Sex Inner Sanctum play pure Death/Thrash Metal and they hail from India. Yes, India – what could be more exotic for us. Also in India the Metal scene keeps growing, and basser Michael and singer Sänger Gauray tell us more interesting things about it. The band starts their first German tour tomorrow, which are also the first shows outside India for them. Which means, the perfect timing to introduce this band to you. >> more/mehr
2013-06-07
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PTSD: “We are grateful that we can do what we like best!”
Although the band name refers to a disorder, the music of PTSD causes no negative effects whatsoever, >> more/mehr
2013-06-16
L.A. Cobra Fresh Act June
Having good taste in bad women is the motto of L.A Cobra. The band hailing from South Africa delivers >> more/mehr
2013-06-01
Nummirock 2013 - preview
The 27th Nummirock, the Finnish festival in the middle of the forests near Kauhajoki, features an outstanding headliner this ... more/mehr2013-06-16
CD: Hogjaw
With “If It Ain´t Broke…”, Hogjaw deliver their fourth studio album - an album filled with ten rocking tracks. It all starts ... more/mehr2013-06-16
CD: Rock Masters Band
Quite a self-confident band name, but indeed, those guys are no beginners and can surely afford it. When reading the album ... more/mehr2013-06-16
CD: My Name Is Music
Electronic Pop is not really my cup of tea, so I was a bit skeptical about listening to the third album of duo “My Name Is ... more/mehr2013-06-13
CD: Blackmore´s Night
Since 1997, Blackmore´s Night enchant us with their soft tunes and guide us through bygone times and different worlds, far ... more/mehr2013-06-12
CD: Jorn
Is there anybody else who releases records as regularly as Jorn Lande? I don´t think so. The Norwegian churns out album after ... more/mehr2013-06-12
CONCERT: Epica
Tonight´s show is the occasion for the Dutch symphonic metal band Epica to both promote”Requiem For The Indifferent” and ... more/mehr2013-06-12
CONCERT: Poets of the Fall – 10th Anniversary Tour
After touring Russia/Ukraine and performing on ships between Finland and Sweden, Poets of the Fall played once again in their ... more/mehr2013-06-10
CONCERT: Sturm und Drang
Finnish rockers Sturm und Drang are still a young band considering the age of the members, but they already have three albums ... more/mehr2013-06-10
CONCERT: ARIA / Dreamtale
It´s a pity that such a historic moment happened on a Tuesday evening and even pretty early for Finland... the Russian Band ... more/mehr2013-05-30
