Año: 2026

metal08 On November 1, Geoff Tate brought his Operation: Mindcrime show to Stockholm, dedicating the evening to one of the most celebrated concept albums in heavy metal history. As Queensrÿche’s iconic original vocalist and one of the album’s principal songwriters, Tate played a pivotal role in shaping the 1988 release, which has since earned widespread … Seguir leyendo “Geoff Tate – Kägelbanan, Stockholm, November 1, 2026”

thisisblackmetal.com : / Review by Transmontanus Terrestrial Hospice – Omnicide-Chapter I Record Label: Edged Circle Productions Year: 2026 Rating: 8/10 There is very little comfort to be found in “Omnicide – Chapter I”. Terrestrial Hospice deals in a form of Black Metal that feels hostile, physical and thoroughly consumed by darkness. Across eight tracks, the … Seguir leyendo “Review: Terrestrial Hospice – Omnicide-Chapter I”

thisisblackmetal.com : / Review by Rick Eaglestone Détresse – Misères Record Label: Vendetta Records Year: 2026 Rating: 8/10 Despair has never needed a passport, and Détresse are living proof. Split between Austria and Québec, the trio arrived through Vendetta Records in 2025 with Pessimismes, a debut that favoured exposed nerve over polish and carried them a … Seguir leyendo “Review: Détresse – Misères”

thisisblackmetal.com : / Review by Jeger Flame – Ignis Draconis Daemonicus Record Label: Primitive Reaction Year: 2026 Rating: 9.5/10 Satan – The Dragon… A spirit as old as time; one that predates any Abrahamic religion. The great Faustian spirit! A spirit of power, passion, strength and knowledge. Draconian Current – Typhonian Tradition – to stream … Seguir leyendo “Review: Flame – Ignis Draconis Daemonicus”

thisisblackmetal.com : / Black Temple presents Vígljós (CH) – LIVE at Black Temple On Saturday, November 7, 2026, the beekeepers Vígljós arrive in Greece for the first time to present their unique, obscure, old-school “Beehive Black Metal” on the stage of Black Temple!!! The call of the swarm has begun… (support act t.b.a) Saturday, November … Seguir leyendo “News: Black Temple presents: Vígljós (CH) – LIVE at Black Temple”

metal08 Majestica är ute på turné med Gloryhammer, och denna fredagskväll är det Fryshusets klubbscen som får besök. Väl på scen bjuder bandet på klassisk power metal och symfonisk metal, men också på tydliga influenser från den klassiska hårdrocken, med Gary Moore som en självklar referenspunkt. Det är dock materialet från det senaste albumet Power … Seguir leyendo “Majestica – Klubben Fryshuset, Stockholm 30 oktober 2026”

metal08 Det är nästan exakt tio år sedan Europe senast intog Stockholm för att framföra The Final Countdown i sin helhet. Den gången firade albumet 30-årsjubileum, med en konsert på Cirkus den 8 november 2016. Utöver hela The Final Countdown bjöd bandet då även på en komplett genomspelning av det utmärkta albumet War of Kings. … Seguir leyendo “Europe – B-K, Stockholm 24 oktober 2026”

thisisblackmetal.com : / Review by Dagon M. After the release of their latest album, “Liturgy of Death”, earlier this year, Mayhem announced their European tour, which included Greece. So, on October 7th, I had the pleasure of witnessing the Mayhem ritual for the 6th time. Unfortunately, due to the imagery of hunting that has been … Seguir leyendo “Live Review: Mayhem Live in Athens ~ October 7th, 2026”