BILA BEŻŻALART Visceral, high-octane and bone-crunchingly heavy - BEŻŻALART is the purest representation of Maltese caustic Hardcore/Noise Punk trio BILA, a blistering debut album melding their signature socially and humour-charged bursts of ragey bilingual energy, angular grooves, hooky shout out loud choruses and weapons-grade angry riffage. The sizzle their beloved bustling live sets are known for tightly put to record. Steeped in Maltese folklore, from islands drowning in

A simple 20, 40, or 60 minute routine Hi there, Some weeks are smooth. Others are a mix of rehearsals, juggling between different projects, admin, family, and surprises. On those weeks, a “proper” two‑hour practice can feel impossible, so we skip it. I’ve been there before and am going through it right now! What helps me is a short, clear plan I can follow in 20, 40, or 60 minutes. No overthinking. Open the case and start. Below, I’ll explain exactly what to do at each length

Chaos & Cadence (The Album) Now Available on Vinyl & CD Chaos & Cadence is an album that captures the full spectrum of what it means to be human, moments of survival, nostalgia, heartbreak, and hope, all woven together through anthemic melodies and raw emotion. From the powerful resilience of “ Survivo r” to the nostalgic pull of “ 1999 ” and the heartfelt intimacy of “ Paper Boat ,” the record flows like a cinematic journey through memory, emotion, and motion.   The viny

Album cover artwork Forsaken’s Dominaeon  is a testament to the band’s ability to blend heavy, atmospheric instrumentation with profound...

Sonic Storm Unleash New Single “Bastard” Following Extreme Metal Assault Performance Just days after delivering a blistering performance at Extreme Metal Assault , local New Wave Thrash Metal band Sonic Storm  have announced the release of their brand-new single, “Bastard,”  set to drop on Friday, 31st October 2025 . Following the success of their debut album “Keys to Your Ruin”  (December 2023), Sonic Storm  have returned to their roots as a Thrash Metal trio , reigniting th

“When some months ago Edward Tagliaferro contacted me and Michael Bugeja about the idea of resurrecting XMA, I must admit I was thrilled but nervous at the same time.”   That one line encapsulates the mindset of many of us in the Maltese metal community. After COVID, things weren’t the same. Attendance dropped, hesitation became normal, and festivals abroad are collapsing week after week. Small islands like ours felt it even harder—our metal family is passionate but limited i

Malta joins the global Wacken Metal Battle once again | Apply now at www.metal-battle.com After a historic year that saw Malta’s very own MORSROT make national history as the Maltese band to perform at the world’s largest heavy metal festival – WACKEN OPEN AIR, the search is now on for the next Maltese act to conquer the stage in Germany. Applications for WACKEN METAL BATTLE MALTA 2026 are officially open, giving local bands the chance to compete for a once-in-a-lifetime opp

The upcoming edition of SoundArt Festival Malta is already stirring curiosity, and one of the most enigmatic names on the 24 October lineup is London-based instrumental collective Five The Hierophant , who will perform at St Aloysius Theatre in Birkirkara. Known for crafting sprawling, otherworldly soundscapes that merge post-metal, doom, dark jazz and ambient ritualism, the band has long defied conventional genre boundaries — and their arrival in Malta promises one of the fe

SoundArt Festival Malta has officially announced the full programme for its 2025 edition, promising “three days of music, art and creativity like never before” . The event will take place from 24–26 October 2025  at St Aloysius Theatre , bringing together live performances, exhibitions, workshops, gaming and a vibrant arts market. Organisers declared they were “thrilled to present the complete programme” , noting that additional details on activities powered by tabletop gamin

MALTIN BISS — A Night of Local Talent in Aid of a Noble Cause Event poster On Saturday, 18 October 2025 at 8:00 PM, the Malta Police Band  will mark its 105th anniversary with Maltin Biss , a gala concert showcasing some of the country’s leading vocal talents and supporting the Malta Community Chest Fund . Under the baton of Maestro Anthony Cassar, the band will be joined on stage by guest vocalists Mary Spiteri , Kurt Calleja , Kristy Spiteri , Mark Tonna , Nicole Hammett ,