With PRO-PAIN you can never go wrong. Those NYHC veterans have kept on recording and touring unceasingly for about 16 years and they have proven to me that they are totally unable to make a bad record.

And just when I thought that Hydra Head had some time to send some stuff, here is the brand new album by CLOUDS. The US label has offered some more than great Post Hardcore releases and you know, I had only some Relapse stuff, but Hydra Head is definitely the leader in this scene.

I don’t know why, but every time I see an album title like this I get the impression that the band would be no more than a bunch of CARCASS wannabes. Fortunately, MURDERPLAN are not such a band. And I also have to admit that they made a good impression to me with the nice package they sent.

If I hear anyone saying that the first thing he noticed on the cover was something else than the beautiful chicks he is either a liar or gay. After observing some well shaped and shiny butts I decided to listen to the album and see if it is equally beautiful. Even though when I see such band names I automatically think that the band sucks.

There is no doubt that SACRED REICH have been a special band; with albums like "Ingorance" and "The American Way" they managed to write their own pages in the book of Heavy Metal history. METAL TEMPLE got the chance to talk to Phil Rind about the old days and the possible future plans. (Photos from www.myspace.com/sacredreich)

Adrienn Antal (a.k.a. AdryA) is the new discovery of Lars Mattson; this lady proves her amazing talent on the new MATTSON’s album "Dream Child" with an outstanding and sensual voice. Beautiful Adrienn talks to METAL TEMPLE about her new musical experiences with MATTSON and more.(All photos from www.myspace.com/adryamusic)

Lineup: JUDAS PRIEST / JACKYL / DROWNING POOL / FEDERATION OF HORSEPOWER

Lineup: ALICE COOPER / SOILWORK / NIGHTRAGE / THIN LIZZY / BABYLON BOMBS / FIREWIND / STEEL ATTACK / H.E.A.T. / GASOLINE QUEEN / LIONS SHARE / RENEGADE FIVE / DAWN OF SILENCE