Tag: Helloween

Review: “Tulpa” by Linus Klausenitzer

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

NEWS: Linus Klausenitzer unveils third chapter “Sehraff”!

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

Documentary: Linus Klausenitzer and Ibanez create something unique!

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

NEWS: Linus Klausenitzer offers a soul to sell?

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

NEWS: Former Obscura bassist Linus Klausenitzer returns with “Tulpa”!

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

Riff Police! Pull Over! #140: Metallica Vs Helloween!

Is this the last time we will see Metallica on the electric chair that is our riff police series? We highly doubt it. After all, they’re pushing 35 years of Dominance in Metal Mayhem not only as being an influence but as being influenced, you see it works both ways… …Kai Michael Hansen is the

Exclusive Interview: Deathcraeft talk “On Human Devolution”!

Greek Death Metal trio Deathcraeft created an Odyssey of their own with their freshly released debut album “On Human Devolution”, which sees vocalist Nikonas Tsolakos and guitarist Kostas Kalampokas and drummer Giannis Chionidis (also of Progressive Death Metal act Echidna) join forces to created what they termed as a piece “describing the self-destructing nature of

Riff Police! Pull Over! #104: Holocaust Vs Gamma Ray!

At the apex of the curve of The New Wave Of British Heavy Metal in 1981 Edinburgh Scotland natives Holocaust debuted “The Nightcomers“, the first of 11 albums in a 39 year career. The band may not be one that some of the current generation of Metal Heads are aware, but they are certainly of