THE BIG ÜBER RÖCK INTERVIEW: STARBENDERS

THE BIG ÜBER RÖCK INTERVIEW: STARBENDERS

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Atlanta retro rock ‘n’ rollers Starbenders are about to unleash the beast that is their new album, and will celebrate with an epic trek around the Über Kingdom and the rest of the continent known as Europe. So, what better time to catch up with one of the most snazzily dressed bands around to talk a bit about their history, how the myriad of influences from fashion to music comes to life within their records and how it’s shaped their music journey going forward… and perhaps a little hint of what’s to come?

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MØL – EINDHOVEN, EFFENAAR – 11 FEBRUARY 2026

MØL – EINDHOVEN, EFFENAAR – 11 FEBRUARY 2026

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There are always going to be shows that are always worth a lengthy trip and Jase W’s latest jaunt down to Eindhoven for the evening is a fine example of just that. Blackened shoegaze Danes MØL return to stomp around Europe in support for their latest album, ‘DREAMCRUSH’, while bringing along Tayne and Cold Night For Alligators for the ride. 

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JOE BONAMASSA ‘BB KING’S BLUES SUMMIT 100’ (KTBA RECORDS)

JOE BONAMASSA ‘BB KING’S BLUES SUMMIT 100’ (KTBA RECORDS)

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There’s reverence, and then there’s ‘BB King 100’. To mark what would’ve been B.B. King’s 100th birthday, Joe Bonamassa has rounded up just about every modern blues and rock heavyweight you could name for a marathon tribute that’s part jam session, part history lesson, and all heart. Thirty-two tracks, more than 50 artists — and somehow, according to our resident JB fanboy, it never once feels bloated. 

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DEFTONES – AMSTERDAM, AFAS LIVE – 10 FEBRUARY 2026

DEFTONES – AMSTERDAM, AFAS LIVE – 10 FEBRUARY 2026

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As Deftones mark the start of a shitload of incredible shows one after another throughout February this year, the gig gods smile upon Jase W in this cold wet month of our lord. Deftones are finally getting the proper massive traction they’ve been so sorely deserving of for so long and have properly graduated to the biggest arenas across the ÜK and Europe. Tonight’s show at Amsterdam admittedly is a bit more intimate when compared with the behemoth shows in the ÜK and Germany but our man won’t complain because he thinks AFAS is a pretty solid venue.

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AVALANCHE ‘ARMED TO THE TEETH’ (MGM)

AVALANCHE ‘ARMED TO THE TEETH’ (MGM)

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Following in the fine tradition of Aussie rock gods like AC/DC, Rose Tattoo and The Angels, Sydney’s Avalanche are about to hit these shores as support to more Aussie rock royalty, namely Airbourne. To coincide with that, Avalanche release their highly anticipated and aptly titled debut full-length album ‘Armed to the Teeth’ (regular readers may remember a mini-album being #SentFromHell back in 2019). Expect some very high voltage rock ’n’ roll (sic).

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THE BIG ÜBER RÖCK INTERVIEW: VOLUMES

THE BIG ÜBER RÖCK INTERVIEW: VOLUMES

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With the physical release of their latest album due at the end of this month, we took the opportunity to catch up with vocalist Myke Terry to talk about said release, as well as all things Volumes, ranging from previous tour memories and experiences, and look towards the future for what comes next for the LA progressive post-hardcore quartet following the release of ‘Mirror Touch’:

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KARNIVOOL ‘IN VERSES’ (CYMATIC RECORDS)

KARNIVOOL ‘IN VERSES’ (CYMATIC RECORDS)

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Throughout most of his years getting stuck into more proggy metal, which was almost entirely kickstarted by his first trip to Sonisphere festival in Knebworth in 2010 after some digging through the lineup and coming across Karnivool. If Jase W remembers correctly, this was the same year their absolute masterpiece album of ‘Sound Awake’ came out and went on to shape his musical taste for years to come and is still heavily in his rotation to this day.

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