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WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA Opens Band Submissions For 2026

ATTENTION METALHEADS!  Wacken Metal Battle Canada returns for 2026 battles all across the country to send one independent metal band to play at Wacken Open Air, one of the world’s most prestigious and largest metal festivals. Band submissions for Canada are open now until November 30th. “Canadian metal bands, this is your chance once again. This is the first step to a world of opportunity waiting for … Continue reading WACKEN METAL BATTLE CANADA Opens Band Submissions For 2026

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Hand on Heart Release Space

We first introduced you to Italy-based rock band Hand on Heart back in February 2024, but since then they’ve released their debut full-length album Space and we’re turning your attention to it today. Influenced by aacts like Whitesnake, Def Leppard and Van Halen, Space is full of that great heavy classic rock sound and fastidious guitar solos that made 80’s arena rock really shine. Our … Continue reading Hand on Heart Release Space

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hard rock, Music Reviews

Discover an Angel with Hand on Heart

When you think of Tuscany, you probably think about the rolling hills of the countryside, full of the world’s best winemakers bustling away in expansive vineyards, or perhaps your mind drifts to the coastal towns and their cobblestone roads, quaint cafes serving fresh creamy lattes with sweet treats to ease you into a relaxing morning strolling in and out of artisan shops. It shouldn’t, but … Continue reading Discover an Angel with Hand on Heart

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Music Reviews

We’re Down in the Dirt with Martin Feral

This track dropped on April 1st, but it is no joke. It thumps right out of the speakers and spills itself all over your floor. Drawing likeness to George Thorogood & the Destroyers “Bad to the Bone”, this riff-heavy intro immediately brings us back to the days where big-haired rockers like Sammy Hagar and Twisted Sister ruled the airwaves and we’re here for it. The … Continue reading We’re Down in the Dirt with Martin Feral

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