When Noora Louhimo announced her departure from Battle Beast , the news landed with weight. Thirteen years is not a phase, it is a lifetime in a band that tours relentlessly, releases consistently and carries global expectations. Now, for the first time, Louhimo has spoken openly about why she chose to step away, and her reasons are as human as they are honest. In a recent interview with Finland’s Chaoszine, the former Battle Beast frontwoman made it clear that her decision

For a band that helped define thrash metal, expectations are always brutal. Especially when you are talking about Megadeth releasing music from what is being billed as their final studio album. With “Let There Be Shred,” however, there is no confusion, no hesitation, and no mixed message. This is Megadeth doing exactly what they do best. After the uneven reactions to previous singles, “Let There Be Shred” arrives like a punch to the face. Fast, aggressive, riff-driven and un

Some concerts are worth crossing borders for. Others turn that journey into something unforgettable. On December 15, at Huxleys Neue Welt in Berlin, Doro delivered one of those rare shows that reminds you why heavy metal still exists beyond trends, numbers, and nostalgia. The night started with Holy Mother , who handled opening duties with confidence and enough energy to set the mood. They did exactly what an opening band should do, but it was obvious that the room was waiti