Jakob from Mana Entzug talks about physical collecting in Magic, the current MTG scene, where products become a cash grab, and why real-life Commander meetups still matter, plus his plans for a community event with live music.

Snakebite live in Nuremberg with Fighter V. A loud club night at Der Cult with great merch, strong atmosphere, and two full sets.

Tattoo artist Aneta talks about her recognizable dotwork shading style, building custom designs from a client’s idea, the future of tattooing and AI, and what she wants people to feel when they see her work. Includes photos of my full back dragon tattoo and a Spotify playlist to match the vibe.

Schattenspiele 2026 at Hirsch Nürnberg was the perfect start to the concert year: Schattenmann hosted a pre-listening party for their upcoming album, plus live sets from Aesthetic Perfection and Induction. Full concert review with atmosphere, highlights, and why this event concept works so well.

BANISHER return with “Metamorphosis”, out January 30, 2026 via Selfmadegod Records. Modern, groovy and technical death metal with dark atmosphere, featuring the singles “Manifest of Justice” and “Soul Deformed”, plus tracklist, lineup, credits and pre-order info.

We created a Type O Negative-inspired Calendar 2026 with model Polina (@qwpolysh) and photographer Julia (@julliiasss_). A gothic forest love story told month by month through iconic lyrics, dark romantic imagery, and our own edits. Includes a Spotify playlist so you can listen along.

I ranked all 20 KISS studio albums from worst to best, based on personal taste and my history with the band. From Carnival of Souls and The Elder to Destroyer and Love Gun, each entry includes key tracks to start with. Solo albums are excluded and discussed separately in a bonus section.

Sandy Volmer-Malisheva is a local delivery truck driver who writes dark, vivid poetry. In this interview, she talks about freedom on the road, music as an anchor, her writing process, and why some topics should not be kept silent. Includes a selection of her poems.

My Top 20 album releases of 2025, ranked from #1 to #20, plus 3 bonus picks. From Paradise Lost and Testament to Sodom, Lorna Shore, Ghost, Eisbrecher and more, these are the records I replayed the most this year, across multiple genres, purely my personal picks.

Top 20 best concerts I attended in 2025, based on 80+ shows and around 300 live sets, plus 5 bonus mentions. From Parkway Drive and Iron Maiden to Slipknot, AC/DC, Till Lindemann and more, this is my personal ranking of the loudest, wildest nights I actually visited.

Till Lindemann live in Vienna. Concert review from Wiener Stadthalle with merch, cups, fish, setlist highlights and atmosphere.

Till Lindemann live in Nuremberg. Strong vocals, intense atmosphere and surprising merch shortages at Arena Nürnberger Versicherung.

Till Lindemann live in Munich. Strong vocals, great sound and intense energy at Olympiahalle with Aesthetic Perfection.

Ice Nine Kills ignite Munich with a horror-themed metal show at Zenith. Creeper, TDWP and X2 complete an unforgettable night.

Till Lindemann live in Hamburg. Strong vocals, great atmosphere and intense visuals at Barclays Arena with Aesthetic Perfection.

Till Lindemann live in Düsseldorf. A powerful night at PSD Bank Dome with strong atmosphere, great visuals, and Aesthetic Perfection.

Marilyn Manson live in Berlin. A powerful night at Max Schmeling Halle with Dead Posey and a focused, intense performance.

D-A-D and The 69 Eyes live in Berlin. A powerful double show at Astra Kulturhaus with strong performances and great atmosphere.

Four bands, one explosive night in Berlin. Ankor, Solence, Catch Your Breath and Nothing More ignite Astra Kulturhaus with metalcore energy.

Grausame Töchter and Vampyros Lesbos live in Nuremberg. Dark art, ritual performance, and a powerful night at Der Cult.