Daily Peaks · 02.06.2026
As a music listener whose musical upbringing was shaped by Motörhead, it is hard to like songs that don't kick off within 15 seconds, wrap up after three minutes, and feature a chorus that puts a smile on your face. That was the reality in 1981, when I was 15 years old. Ten years later—with the rise of grunge and the first wave of alternative bands—a 15-year-old would find themselves with a completely different musical compass. And if you happened to be 15 in 2001, you had a choice between...
Festivals · 01.06.2026
Das nenne ich benchmarking; wir als Besucher des Stoned wissen eigentlich schon vom Bauch heraus, dass wir nächstes Jahr wiederkommen. Nur dieses Mal bekommen wir knallharte Fakten in Form von ersten Bands und da scheint es auch keine Ausreden mehr zu geben. Ein schattiges Zelt - gleichzeitig auch Regenschutz - im Infield macht das an sich schon gemütliche Festival noch gemütlicher, fast schon französisch, zumal es wie immer leckeres Essen zu toller Musik in einem offenen Zelt gibt. Auch...
Festivals · 28.05.2026
Unfortunately, this small yet exquisite festival has not yet produced an official aftermovie. For anyone interested in getting a feel for the event, this clip, featuring "Church of Misery", is extremely helpful; it shows impeccable sound quality and an enthusiastic crowd on a spacious festival ground. In addition to featuring bands from Europe and the USA, the festival manages to offer a true insider-favorite beer from Bavaria—"Bräu im Moos"—a brew so exclusive that you won't even find it...
Concerts & Tours · 28.05.2026
Vorweg vielen Dank an den Veranstalter des Ulmer Zeltes, der den Mut hatte, diese Band zu verpflichten, die in keine gängige Schublade passt, So ergab sich eine für die Band ungewöhnliche Zusammensetzung, da sich nur rund 20 Heavy Metal-Fans in den rund 300 Anwesenden befanden. Und diese Band sah nun nicht nach Percussion-Kurs in der Toskana aus und für die Band sah das Publikum eher nach Perkussion-Kurs in der Toskana aus und wir verstehen uns nicht, weil die einen kein Deutsch und die...
Daily Peaks · 21.05.2026
The sheer density of outstanding bands in Sweden is almost frightening. They are excellent primarily because they have all truly mastered their craft. Why? Because every Swedish child receives a comprehensive musical education starting in kindergarten and masters—not merely plays—at least one instrument. Molior Superum’s first release appeared in 2012, followed by another in 2019, and now, in 2026, this latest one. All their albums are top-notch in terms of quality—both in production...
Heavystoned Albums · 16.05.2026
After a 10-year hiatus, the Portuguese duo "Her Name Was Fire" has released an album that makes us forget the anemic releases of QOTSA. I’m not sure how the two guys intend to present their compositions—which are simultaneously complex and catchy—in a live setting. Well, the record is so good that the band will essentially be compelled to perform it live. I would have personally chosen the second track, "Facekicker," as the opener, as it is somewhat more straightforward—less unwieldy...
Festivals · 14.05.2026
Knapp 9000 Follower und das Festival ist ausverkauft? Dann kommen wohl die Hälfte der Follower zur diesjährigen Ausgabe. Wir machten schon einmal die positive Erfahrung mit dem WhatsApp-Kanal von Rock im Wald, als wir ein Ticket für unseren überraschenden Besuch suchten und es irgendwie sehr unbürokratisch und nett mit dem Ticketkauf und der Übergabe klappte. Ob das heuer auch der Fall sein wird? Bestimmt gibt es noch das eine oder andere Ticket vor Ort.
Daily Peaks · 12.05.2026
If you start the album with the opener "World Collapse"—banging your head and moshing along—you might think: "Cool, Crowbar have recorded a new album featuring a few Motörhead-style tracks." If, however, you start with the second song, "Second Strike," you’ll think: "Finally, a band that doesn't just whine about the loss of Motörhead, but actually steps into their footsteps of dirty, heavy rock 'n' roll." Either way, it becomes clear that you are dealing with a band that is equally...
Festivals · 02.05.2026
En tant qu'amateur de nombreux genres de musique, je regarde la France car elle organise des festivals avec 10 à 20 groupes représentant 10 à 20 genres de musique différents. En Allemagne, on essaie aussi de présenter autant de styles lors d'un festival, mais pour cela, il faut 150 groupes sur 15 scènes et les festivals s'appellent "Rock im Park", Rock am Ring", "Southside" ou "Hurricane". Vous y prenez une bière, même si vous prenez une bière à cause des files d'attente, elle a...
Heavystoned Albums · 26.04.2026
Glowsun were the reason for several long journeys; be it Hellfest 2015 in Clisson, the "My Pig Whistles" festival in Lucerne in 2016, or BetiZfest in Cambrai in 2026. The concert at Hellfest turned us into fans, and the concert in Lucerne was a fan outing. At BetiZfest 2026, we were curious to see what the band had to offer after a 10-year hiatus. We were initially disappointed because there were no old songs to be heard. As the concert progressed, it became clear that Glowsun 2.0 had arrived,...