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Ever since they lurked onto the scene, DOMINUM have always been there in my times of need, particularly when I have been ill. Ever since it landed in my inbox, their latest offering, Night Is Calling, has been one worth going back to several times. Now it’s out for the masses to get infected by... … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Dominum – Night Is Calling
There is a new world available to explore and wonder around to your hearts delight. It’s full of wonder, grandeur and beauty. The world I speak of is Forest of Forgetting; this is the latest album from EYE OF MELIAN that was released yesterday and I'm here to tell you why this is a realm … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Eye Of Melian – Forest Of Forgetting
With their blend of mystery and elegance, Austrian Symphonic Metallers EDENBRIDGE have slowly been carving their place in this genre. They are due to release their latest album Set The Dark On Fire in a matter of days. They have gone in a heavier direction with their sound while remaining true to their style that … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Edenbridge – Set The Dark On Fire
Quest Fest has slowly and deservedly become a household name in terms of being one of the THE events to showcase the best in melodic metal. It has certainly become the equivalent of a particular festive day in that community. This year, it came with a change of city and location, all for the better. … Continue reading LIVE REPORT: Quest Fest 2025 @ KK’s Steel Mill, Wolverhampton 18.10.2025
There’s a new voyage that you can embark upon right now! This comes in the form of TERRA ATLANTICA’s latest tale Oceans, and it is one that every adventurer should experience in its entirety. So, are you ready to read my thoughts in one of my rare track-by-track reviews? Let’s dive in. It opens with … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Terra Atlantica – Oceans
I wasn’t quite sure what to expect with Fantasy Festival that took place at The Hobbit, Southampton nearly three weeks ago. What I did know is that it had nearly sold out, there were going to be bands and plenty of stalls to buy fantasy attire. The moment I stepped into The Hobbit, it was … Continue reading LIVE REPORT: Southampton Fantasy Festival @ The Hobbit, Southampton 06.09.2025
Weeping Forest resident RUNEREADER has emerged from his residence once again to bring forth a brand new concoction. It's titled Pathfinder and, like his other works, there is plenty of curiosity and wonder that will be invoked. Since each track offers something unique, this gets one of my rare track-by-track reviews; there is a lot … Continue reading EP Review: Runereader – Pathfinder
Since they made their mark with their debut offering Mark Of The Wolf, wolfpack LYCANTRHO have been gaining recognition on an international scale within the power and metal community. They have returned with a brand new offering, this takes the form of their latest album Remnants of Rapture and it shows they are not messing … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Lycanthro – Remnants Of Rapture
Italian Symphonic Metallers MOONLIGHT HAZE initially piqued my curiosity with their 2022 release Animus. This was down to their catchy melodies upholding some empowering and poignant messages. Their latest album Beyond is proving to be a mighty follow up and upholds this standard. Let me explain. Whilst opening tracks Beyond and Tame The Storm couldn’t … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Moonlight Haze – Beyond
It’s been nearly a year since I first came across TALES OF TIME. They were the main support for BATTLE BORN on their UK tour and I was fortunate enough to catch them in my local city. I remember being enticed by their take on Symphonic Metal, it brought back that nostalgia of discovering the … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Tales Of Time – The Journey