Jordan Rudess – Permission To Fly

‘Permission To Fly’ is the new album by Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess. The lyrics are written by his daughter Ariana. Jordan says: ‘Although I enjoy writing lyrics myself, I mainly focus on the sonic quality of the words. For this album, I wanted to go deeper and offer something that resonated on a more … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Charlotte Wessel – The Obsession

After leaving Delain, singer Charlotte Wessel released some solo material. But with ‘The Obsession’, she takes her solo career to the next level. In songs that deal with anxiety and obsessive thoughts, among other things, lighter played and sung parts alternate with metal/heavy soundscapes. ‘Dopamine’ (feat. Simone Simons/Epica) is about the insomnia caused by the … Read more, available in English and Dutch

Sloper almost broke down De Bosuil

Sloper is a project by drummers Cesar Zuiderwijk and Mario Goossens. In 2023, Peter Shoulder left the four-man formation. With the renewed and expanded line-up, the band sounds different. On Sunday 29 September, Sloper “2.0” gave a try-out show in Weert. The energetic Belgian rock band Beaten by Hippies was allowed to open the evening. … Read more, available in English and Dutch