Nog steeds geen concerten of festivals. Wanneer we die opnieuw zullen kunnen beleven is eigenlijk nog koffiedik kijken. Wij, van MUSIKA, hopen in ieder geval dat dit opnieuw heel vlag zal mogen gebeuren, vandaar dan ook opnieuw deze “MUSIKA-Kalender”. Al begrijpen best dat niet alle evenementen die hier zijn opgenomen zullen doorgaan: check dus op
Sarcofagus, The Godfathers of Finnish Heavy Metal, fronted by filmmaker and guitarist Kimmo Kuusniemi, declares the band has returned to the Valley Of The Kings. Kimmo Kuusniemi: “Sarcofagus has been great balance of fun and pain. My albums have always had social commentary as many of my films have. I had come to the conclusions
*When did you really get involved into music in general and into metal specific? Who was responsable for your interest in (metal) music? I’ve been introduced to Metal when I was around 10-11 years old. I think it was first introduced by some Metal shows at MTV I was listening at the time. I recall
One of the most renowned guitarists in the world, Alexi Laiho, has passed away. The musician, most notably known as the front man of Children Of Bodom, died in his home in Helsinki, Finland, last week. Laiho had suffered from long-term health issues during his last years. Alexi Laiho and drummer Jaska Raatikainen founded Children
2020 was door corona een heel eigenaardig jaar. We zagen dat een pak album releases werden uitgesteld in de hoop op betere tijden. Geen enkele band kon zijn product extra in de verf zetten middels een concert tournee. Ook wij van MUSIKA, vielen bij momenten in een donker zwart gat: geen concerten, geen festivals, geen
*When did you really get involved in music in general and into metal specifically? Who was responsible for your interest in (metal) music? -Mike: I really got involved in music at the age of 14 years old when I heard the band Kiss. A girl that had a crush on me gave me all of
*When did you really get involved into music in general and into metal specific? Who was responsible for your interest in (metal) music? Johnny Arhondis. A constant source of metal and all good things. *Which artists or bands did influence you the most? Death, Behemoth, Trivium, Mayhem, Darkthrone, Megadeth, Iron Maiden, Mgla, Revocation, Rivers of
Dutch Thrash Metal From The 80s! Spiralsea is a Dutch Thrash Metal band from Groningen, founded in 1989. The guys released a 3-track demo in 1991. At that time, they had already begun to challenge more technical and progressive music. In 1993, Spiralsea finally released their debut full-length album Essence. The album contained some amazing
Legendary Progressive Thrash Metal from Australia. Bezerker was founded in 1988 in Adelaide, South Australia. They recorded their debut album Lost in December 1989 after frequent gigging. Lost was finally released in the vinyl format on October 22, 1990. On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of this great album, Awakening Records will officially reissue
*When did you really get involved into music in general and into metal specific? Who was responsable for your interest in (metal) music? I was about 16 and took the usual route into heavy music via Metallica. Had a few mates in bands in high school and was always interested but thought I’d taken up
