It’s been six long years since the last confession of Bay Area Thrash outfit Hatchet with 2018’s “Dying To Exist” leaving scorched earth in its wake. Inking a deal with M-Theory Audio, the band teamed up with Nick Botelho of NB Recording (Interloper, The Kennedy Veil) who handled that album to record, mix and master their
The story goes that while planning anniversary shows around their sophomore album “Never, Neverland” in 2025, Canadian Thrash Metal legends Annihilator were offered the opportunity to celebrate the 35th anniversary of their debut album “Alice In Hell“. An exclusive one off performance of the record in full at Topfest 2024 in Slovakia was booked with
When is a solo album not a solo album? That is the question and one open to interpretation. For some, a solo album means they do literally everything from playing all the instruments down to the mixing, mastering and even artwork. For others, one individual servers as a mastermind, gathering willing assistants to partake in
Inching closer to the 6th October and the release date for the intriguing debut solo album “Tulpa” from former Obscura six string fretless bassist Linus Klausenitzer means a third single has surfaced in “Sehraff“. Featuring a myriad of guests, from the cunning and political prowess of the ‘King’, to the divine messages delivered by the
Ahead of the release of solo album and guest filled endeavour “Tulpa“, former Obscura six string fretless bass guitarist Linus Klausenitzer has shared a featurette in which he talks about going on a journey with Ibanez. The end result is the first bass with a steel fretboard, which he also demonstrates while the record itself
Following the arrival of “King Of Hearts“, renowned former Obscura six string fretless bassist Linus Klausenitzer has plucked “Our Souls Set Sail” from his forthcoming, debut solo album, “Tulpa” to tickle your cerebral cortex. The record is out on 6th October via AOP Records and features a myriad of incredible guests and while he’s known for
Inspired by the German book “Die Sphinx” (1873) from Emil Besetzny, former Obscura bassist Linus Klausenitzer has announced a solo record built around his signature 6-string fretless bass sound featuring a myriad of guests. Titled “Tulpa” it is said to take listeners on a musical odyssey through time, exploring the story of an Austrian lord’s
Back in February Belgian Jasper interviewed Annihilator Mastermind Jeff Waters about the overhaul of his record “Metal” for “Metal II” which has Dave Lombardo (Dead Cross, ex-Slayer) behind the kit and Stu Block (Into Eternity) on vocals as well as a wealth of guests from Lamb of God, Arch Enemy, Children of Bodom, Nevermore, In
…with label earMusic promising that the new Annihilator record “Metal II” is just the start of an extensive catalogue campaign that will see special editions, bonus material, exclusive and previously unreleased material in the not to distant future, our attentions turn to mastermind Jeff Waters as part three of the documentary series to accompany the
Hot on the heels of the first episode the second part of a documentary series to accompany the recently released re-recording of 2007’s “Metal” from Canadian Thrash Gods Annihilator is upon us. The new version sees mastermind Jeff Waters joined by Iced Earth vocalist Stu Block and former Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo as well as
