Following a reunion nearly twenty years in the making, the legendary symphonic metal duo of Tarja Turunen and Marko Hietala stopped by in Cluj-Napoca on March 31st, accompanied by Czech power metal band Symphonity. Here’s what we thought of this landmark event!

'Vaxis - Act III: Father of Make Believe' is a quintessential Coheed and Cambria album. It’s quiet and sensible in some parts, heavy and high-octane in others, and as theatrical and bombastic as one can expect from the mind of Claudio Sanchez. This third entry into a five-album saga takes elements from their entire past catalogue, both in terms of canon and soundscapes, and polishes them up for this new chapter in the overarching canon.

After almost four whole years since 'Eternal Blue' first came out, Spiritbox are back with new album 'Tsunami Sea', a more than suitable follow-up to the Canadian quartet’s debut record.

Eluveitie were back in Romania! Joined by Ad Infinitum and Infected Rain, the Swiss folk metal band performed in Cluj-Napoca for the first time, gracing the sold-out audience of /FORM Space with their signature blend of chugs, screams and flutes. Here’s what we thought of the evening!

Joined by openers Pettersson & Fredriksson, the German “pagan folk” musicians in Faun stopped by in Cluj-Napoca on their latest tour. Here's what we thought of the night!

Linkin Park have captured the essence of what drew so many of us to the band in the first place with their classic songs, add something new to it in the form of Emily Armstrong’s voice, and release it to the masses, thus successfully starting 'over', From Zero.

After first playing in Romania in 2023 as a support act, Norwegians Kalandra returned with two shows on their first headlining European tour. Enlisting the help of Lili Refrain for this autumn run throughout the continent, this set of shows saw the band perform in Cluj-Napoca for the first time - here’s what we thought of their show at (the newly-renovated) /FORM Space!

Equal parts ambitious and surprising, the debut album by Manchester progressive outfit Fate’s Hollow speaks to the promise of this quartet and their vision. Though they’ve got quite a ways to go in the industry, 'The Heir Apparition Part I: Broken Crowns' is a very good first step in the right direction, and everyone should keep an eye out for these guys in the future.

'Melodies of Atonement' offers a duality of heavy moments and soothing soundscapes that has become synonymous with the sound of Leprous over the course of the past few years. Though some might lament the lack of the symphonic elements highlighted across previous releases, this ninth album will ultimately be considered a step in the right direction by many, especially early fans of the band.

Two years after 'Nocturnal', Mothica returns with her most ambitious - and vulnerable - release yet: the cinematic 'Kissing Death'.