CONCERT REVIEW: Bouke & The ElvisMatters Band Transform the Ziggo Dome Into A Las Vegas Spectacle
Every so often at Strife Mag, we like to take a deliberate detour from our regular programming. While our usual pulse beats for the high-octane world of rock, metal, and alternative subcultures, we simply couldn’t ignore the buzz surrounding a certain performer who has been taking the Netherlands by storm. For years, Dutch television has […]
PHOTO REVIEW: Fit For A King Give Metalcore Mastery Class
If the walls of Tilburg’s 013 could talk, they’d likely still be vibrating from the sonic assault delivered by Fit For A King. Touring on the back of their most ambitious material to date, the band turned the iconic Dutch venue into a swirling sea of circle pits and stage dives. It wasn’t just a […]
PHOTO REVIEW: Miles Kane Celebrates 40th Birthday In Amsterdam
Miles Kane performed at Melkweg, Amsterdam, on March 15th, 2026, as part of his European tour. The sold-out show featured a career-spanning setlist, including tracks from his latest album and his signature indie-rock hits. The following gallery by photographer Valeria Mel documents the performance, capturing the atmosphere and stage presence of the night.
CONCERT REVIEW: Against The Current Deliver An Intimate Show In Amsterdam
On Thursday, March 18, it was time once again. Against The Current returned to the Melkweg in Amsterdam, this time to celebrate the band’s fifteen-year anniversary. The show kicked off with the song Talk. From the very beginning, the atmosphere in the venue was great. Fans were clearly excited to celebrate this milestone together with […]
PHOTO REVIEW: Heaven Shall Burn Deliver Sonic Destruction In Tilburg
German metalcore titans Heaven Shall Burn brought their uncompromising sound to Poppodium 013 in Tilburg. Renowned for their intense live energy and socially conscious message, the band delivered a relentless set that commanded the room from the first note. Our photographer, Amber van Herp, was there to capture the raw power of the evening. Check […]
CONCERT REVIEW: mgk Is Rockstar Extraordinare During Ecstatic Amsterdam Show
After a brief hiatus from the European touring circuit, mgk (formerly Machine Gun Kelly) made his triumphant return to the continent, armed with his brand-new album Lost Americana. The tour stopped at Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome, marking his largest Dutch headline show to date with over 11,000 tickets sold, and we were there to witness every […]