The Canary Islands are a tourist archipelago. Many visit to spend their days bathing under the sun, dipping into the cool waters swayed by the Atlantic Ocean tides, and refreshing their throats with agreeably priced beer. But there’s much more hidden under the surface of these enchanting, fortunate islands, and today, we’re uncovering one of its artistic gems.  

“In 2015, when I started exploring initial feelings for a new Gecko show, I was drawn to a growing sense of powerlessness, the feeling that my power as a citizen was fragile and weakening. The most fundamental elements of our social contract were changing, even one’s human rights became the subject of discussion and alteration.”  

Almost 20 years after their very first show in Tilburg, Netherlands, Epica will come back for a unique concert to celebrate their anniversary in great style. Back at the venue in which they made their debut as a symphonic metal band in 2002, acting as a support band for Anathema at Poppodium 013, fans can expect a great night with the band and will have the possibility to watch Sahara Dust playing once again. Maybe the support band is different ...

A couple of weeks ago, Finnish metal trio band DEFEAT took some time off to talk to Rock & Art about their forthcoming EP, how the pandemic has affected their future plans and live shows, as well as what the future holds for the band.