Author: Team Uber

BULLET ‘KICKSTARTER’ (STEAMHAMMER/SPV)

BULLET ‘KICKSTARTER’ (STEAMHAMMER/SPV)

Posted by | Jan 9, 2026 | ,

Monk loves traditional heavy metal. It’s what he grew up on, after all. Bands like Motörhead, Iron Maiden, Rose Tattoo, Saxon, Judas Priest, Accept… they were the ones that first ignited his passion for the genre, got his mojo working and fired it into overdrive, leading him to a lifestyle choice he has never once regretted making. So, when a band comes along that evokes the spirit, the soul, the passion of the music he has loved for almost an entire lifetime (well, as much of it as he can remember), then inevitably his ears are gonna prick up and his interest is gonna be piqued…

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CURSED SUN ‘RITUALS OF THE SHATTERED MIND’ (SELF-RELEASED)

CURSED SUN ‘RITUALS OF THE SHATTERED MIND’ (SELF-RELEASED)

Posted by | Jan 9, 2026 | ,

WELCOME TO THE CIRCUS. WELCOME TO THE FREAKSHOW. Welcome indeed, as I can think of no better way to kick off another year of riff-heavy action here in the Überverse than by taking up this declarative invitation from one of our favourite bunches of Northern Irish metallians, who have come storming back after something of a transitional period with a mini-album which instanteously and simultaneously wraps you in its welcoming embrace while trying to decide whether to punch you in the face or kick you in the balls… or both!

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THE ÜBER RÖCK SINGLES CLÜB DAILY PICK – MORE

THE ÜBER RÖCK SINGLES CLÜB DAILY PICK – MORE

Posted by | Jan 9, 2026 | , ,

This is something of an historic release from the NWoBHM veterans, asit comes almost exactly nine years after the death of its driving forces, the legendary Chris Tsangarides – and not only in terms of his production skills (this would prove to be his last ever commission before his passing) but also in relation to him demonstrating his own not inconsiderable guitar playing skills on the accompanying album, which itself finally sees the light of day at the beginning of March.

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