Size: A4
Number of pages: 144 pages
＜EXCLUSIVE COVER STORY: Featured Article＞
◆METALLICA
The 11th album, "72 SEASONS," has been released about six and a half years after the previous album!
Exclusive interviews with Lars and Robert about their new monster album!
＜EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW＞
◆BUCKCHERRY
This dynamic rock and roll band from LA releases their first new album in two years, "VOL.10"!
◆OVERKILL
The veteran thrash metal band from New Jersey, USA, has released their 20th album, "SCORCHED"!
◆DEVILOOF
The world-shocked visual kei deathcore band makes their major debut with their second EP, "DAMNED"!
◆WINGER
To celebrate their 35th anniversary since their debut, the band has released the masterpiece "SEVEN", created with all their might!
◆BEYOND THE BLACK
Why did the German melodic metal band choose a self-titled album for their fifth album?
◆SEX MACHINEGUNS
This solitary band that has continued to pursue its own unique path has released a new album worthy of the milestone of its 25th debut anniversary!
◆ETHEREAL SIN
Japan's world-renowned elegiac black metal band releases the second installment of their series!
◆HADES
The girl hard rock 'n' roll band known as Kings of the Underworld has released their first album!
＜SPECIAL LIVE REPORT IN JAPAN＞
◆ "LOUD PARK 2023"
[PANTERA, KREATOR, STRATOVARIUS, NIGHWISH, CARCASS, AMARANTHE, etc.]
We report on the heavy metal festival that is back for 2023 only!
◆ "KNOTFEST JAPAN 2023"
[SLIPKNOT, TRIVIUM, KORN, IN FLAMES, PARKWAY DRIVE, MAN WITH A MISSION, etc.]
After being postponed several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dark Carnival hosted by SLIPKNOT is finally being held!
◆LOVEBITES
They made a magnificent comeback with "JUDGEMENT DAY" and showed off the overwhelming power of their new lineup in their first live performance in about two years!
◆DEEP PURPLE
A night at the Budokan where the new guitarist's hard rock spirit reminded the band of their true essence!
◆UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER
Udo Dirkschneider's project DIRKSCHNEIDER, which only plays ACCEPT's music,
UDO's 35th anniversary will be celebrated with a two-night concert culminating with close friend Peter Baltes!
◆ 『SABLE HILLS PRESENTS FRONTLINE FESTIVAL』
SABLE HILLS, a leader of the younger generation in Japan, is holding his first festival of his own volition!
＜SPECIAL INTERVIEW IN JAPAN＞
◆HERO
The Danish band will be visiting Japan for the fourth time in about three years to perform at "LOUD PARK"!
◆CARCASS
We interviewed Bill Steer and Jeff Walker, who are visiting Japan for the first time in eight years for "LOUD PARK"!
◆JASON RICHARDSON
One of America's leading young technical guitarists is coming to Japan to perform at "LOUD PARK 23"!
＜SPECIAL EDITION: Special project＞
◆Special series "TALES FROM THE FRONTLINE"
British journalist Howard Johnson's memoir: WARRANT
◆Special series: "Remembering Ronnie James Dio: Brother, Father, Teacher, Friend"
This is the 33rd installment of Ronnie's memoirs, written by reporter Shari Foglio based on interviews with people close to him!
＜POSTER＞
◆MARI HAMADA
*The reading section is packed with articles such as "MUSIC LIFE" by Masuda Yuichi, "ROCKOMANGA!" by Kikuni Masahiko, "Gyakushuu no Kakota" by Beppu 'Veppy' Nobuaki, which introduces Japanese bands, "LOST AND FOUND IN TRANSLATION" by interpreter Someya Kazumi, "There, young master!" by rakugo master Tatekawa Danshirō, "THE STEREO XXCKING" by Kuroe Masayuki, manager of audio specialty store "The Stereo Shop", artist Kajiwara Takashi's room, book reviews (by Furuya Midori), film reviews (by Iwasawa Fusae), and columns by artists!!
Packed with news, album reviews, and more!
