Concert reviews

On Thursday, October 15, Des Rocs returned to Melkweg in Amsterdam. It had been two years since the American rock artist last performed in the Netherlands. Back in 2024, he played at Patronaat in Haarlem, but this time he returned to Melkweg, a venue he had played before. And what a show it was! Before […]

The Devil Wears Prada brought an unforgettable night of heavy breakdowns to Eindhoven’s Effenaar for an exclusive Dutch performance. Delivering an intense set packed with existential depth, crushing riffs, and fan favorites, the band proved once again why their connection with the crowd remains unmatched after more than two decades. Supported by a stacked lineup […]

Simple Plan took over Amsterdam’s AFAS Live for a night of pop-punk nostalgia, celebrating 25+ years as one of the genre’s most enduring and beloved acts. From the moment the first blast of CO2 steam cannons pierced the air, it was clear the Canadian veterans came to deliver a stadium-sized party and they didn’t hold […]

At this point, keeping track of how many times we’ve witnessed The Amity Affliction live has become an impossible task. The counter passed well into the double digits years ago, yet the Australian metalcore outfit remains a powerhouse we simply can’t get enough of. This time around, the journey led us to Poppodium 013 in […]

On September 22nd, Jiluka ended their DeVils EU tour with a bang at Tivoli Vredenburg’s Pandora stage. The Japanese visual kei band mixes heaviness with crazy electronic drops and had the crowd in continuous motion. The extremities of their music are reflected in the diversity of their fanbase, people from many different subcultures met in […]

It feels like yesterday that Spiritbox first showed up in Europe. Quiet arrival, thunderous sound. They played small club stages, and the buzz around them hinted at a shift in modern heavy music. Years of fast growth, nonstop touring and critically acclaimed releases later, the Canadian band walked onto the huge stage at AFAS Live […]