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When the Beat Goes Silent — But the Soul Unites Today, the heart of one of the world’s most iconic festivals burned down. Tomorrowland’s Main Stage — a symbol of imagination, unity, and sound — was lost in a devastating fire just days before the festival was set to begin. I may not dance to its beats, but I still feel its pulse. Because when music speaks, it speaks to all of us — no matter the…

Casa Musica chapter three going offshore

Casa Musica. Chapter three: Going offshore. It was a hectic morning at the Van Heerden household. Michiel and Elise had woken up very early, and Herbert and Maria were already up and moving as well. Their flight to Brazil was scheduled for six o’clock in the morning, but Michiel, Elise, Thomas, and Samuel needed to be at the airport an hour in advance. Elise had spent the night with Michiel…

Casa Musica chapter two

Casa musica Chapter two: Hometown Showtime. The past two months had flown by. March was coming to an end, and the cold was finally starting to fade. Last week, the snowfall had ceased, giving way to the first signs of spring. On a beautiful evening, after a day when the early sun had graced the sky with a hint of warmth, it quietly slipped beyond the horizon. Michiel, Thomas, and Elise sat on…

Casa Musica Casa Musica tells the story of a group of friends that chase their dreams. Michiel and Thomas are the two musicians of the band that are able to envision their dream, becoming a solid music act at cruise lines. With their music they are touring the world along with their friends who joined them as helpful crew. The story focuses on the band’s journey together and the bonds between…

New beginnings. New beginnings. First and foremost I want to wish all my readers the very best for the new year. 2024 had been a year with ups and downs, and it made me realize that there are still some unfinished businesses wandering around inside my head. It also made me realize that I hadn’t had too much time to work on this blog too. Therefore I made a special decision in the last few…

Album review: Shadow People by Midnightmares. Hailing from the crossroads of Belgium and Mexico, Midnightmares is not merely a band but an experience. At the heart of Midnightmares lies a captivating duality: the hauntingly beautiful soprano vocals of their frontwoman Mariel Gimeno and the raw, guttural growls of Gio Smet. This juxtaposition creates a mesmerizing auditory tapestry, where…

Review Peir Oan Fest 2024 Today is a great day to be a rock and metal fan, and especially if you’re from the small town of Mol Millegem.  In the heavier music scene there’s a saying: “if you fall, we pick you all back up and get you back in shape for the next round of heaviness.” Well that is exactly what Peir Oan fest is all about. Putting in all the effort to make it a great event for the…

Linkin Park returns with Emily Armstrong honoring Chester’s legacy. Linkin Park returns with Emily Armstrong honoring Chester’s legacy. Seven years ago the world collapsed for Linkin Park and their enormous fan base. The announcement that Chester Bennington died at a way too young age due to suicide dropped in like a bomb for the entire music industry. Many musicians, fans, friends and…

Jake’s open air 2024 Jake’s open air 2024 It’s that time of the year again. The time in which we are spending most of our free time outdoors while the summer gives us its best shot. It’s the time of the year in which we are also going to outdoor festivals and concerts and they take place around the entire world. Some are known globally, while others are only known by the locals. These smaller…

BELGIAN HORROR METAL PROJECT “HORRORWISH” RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO “THE TASTE OF FOREVER”

BELGIAN HORROR METAL PROJECT “HORRORWISH” RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO “THE TASTE OF FOREVER” BELGIAN HORROR METAL PROJECT “HORRORWISH” RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO “THE TASTE OF FOREVER” The brand new lyric video “The Taste Of Forever”, from horror metal project HORRORWISH is out now! The song is taken from the album ‘Tales From Death’, which was released last Halloween (October 31st, 2023). All songs on that…

BELGIAN EPIC DOOM DUO HIGH INQUISITOR WOE TO RELEASE ALBUM “PAINTED VISION OF AN ERA FORLORN” ON OCTOBER 28TH

BELGIAN EPIC DOOM DUO HIGH INQUISITOR WOE TO RELEASE ALBUM “PAINTED VISION OF AN ERA FORLORN” ON OCTOBER 28TH BELGIAN EPIC DOOM DUO HIGH INQUISITOR WOE TO RELEASE ALBUM “PAINTED VISION OF AN ERA FORLORN” ON OCTOBER 28TH Belgian epic doom metal formation HIGH INQUISITOR WOE will release their brand new stunning album “PAINTED VISION OF AN ERA FORLORN” through “Gio Smet Records” onOctober 28th,…

BELGIAN DEATH METAL BAND CATHARSIS TO RELEASE “M-VIII B.C.” ON OCTOBER 5TH BELGIAN DEATH METAL BAND CATHARSIS TO RELEASE “M-VIII B.C.” ON OCTOBER 5TH Belgian death metal formation CATHARSIS will release their brand new stunning EP “M-VIII B.C.” through “Gio Smet Records” on October 5th, 2024! As a special surprise, the release will be during their headlining show at GIOFEST (Tickets: GioFest |…

Interview Promise down.  Interview Promise down. Interview Promise down. De eerste vraag, hoe verliep het optreden op Roxyfest? Goh bagger hè. (Lacht). Nee het was heel plezant. Echt. We hebben ons rot geamuseerd sowieso. Het was heel plezant om te zien. Het was geen volle weideei, maar ja, dat is logisch op het middaguur en dan met dit weer. Maar het volk kwam dichter naar het podium terwijl…

Interview breakfast at midnight. Interview breakfast at midnight. How many performances have you done this year and how many more are planned for 2024? Are there also shows outside Belgium? We have already had quite a few shows this year. It’s actually been a really good spring so far. In the summer we have slightly less. We still have 2,3, or possibly even four shows in August. And we are now…

Interview Shapeshifted at roxyfest 2024. One of the best opportunities for music fans and enthusiasts is to get in touch with your favorite artists. At Roxy fest 2024 we had that opportunity with a couple of bands and had the chance to ask them a couple of questions about their experiences as band, as musicians, what they do aside of the band,… One of those bands we talked to was the opener of…