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In a modern metal scene that is filled to the brim with down-tuned growly deathcore and djent bands, we've seen the rebirth of a more traditional sounding heavy metal. The debut album titled Rock 'n' Roll Rats from Spain-based SLOWBURN, really hits all of those notes with almost surgical precision but without sounding old and … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Slowburn – Rock N’ Roll Rats
Ross the Boss (Ross Friedman) was one of the founding members of metal kings MANOWAR (also a founding member of punk act THE DICTATORS). He left the group after 1988’s Kings of Metal and has worked on many other projects such as DEATH DEALER. Nowthe Ross the Boss band are now releasing their fourth offering … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Ross The Boss – Born Of Fire
Raw, brutal and adrenaline filled. HANGATYR are about to deliver a beautifully orchestrated masterpiece that lyrically communicating tales from Nordic mythology. The name originates from one of many names for Odin this is translated as the Hanged God. After a six year hiatus, fans are eagerly anticipating their return to the world of metal with … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Hangatyr – Kalt
Formed in 2017, German atmospheric black metallers SCHATTENFALL (translation: Shadows Falling) are back with their new EP Das Verderben (Translation: The Doom) which follows last years Melancholie des Seins (Translation: Melancholy of being) a release that saw favourable reviews when it was released. The band is formed of Ragnar (Vocals), Vladimir Bauer (Guitar, Bass) and … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Schattenfall – Das Verderben
Swedish death-thrash. Are there any finer words in the English language? A country that’s produced some of the finest death metal the world has ever seen. OPETH, ENTOMBED, and at least one SHINING and now SARCATOR. Formed of Felix Lindkvist (Guitar, Vocals), Mateo Tervonen (Guitars), Emil Eriksson (Bass) and Jesper Rosén (Drums) and taking influence … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Sarcator – Visions Of Purgatory
The new debut album, Who Are The Girls?, from London rock duo NOVA TWINS, should be played LOUD! NOVA TWINS Amy Love and Georgia South have created a booming, intense and somewhat aggressive sounding ten-track album that sets its own pace from the get-go. The album is all about embracing and has been created in … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Nova Twins – Who Are The Girls?
Let’s be honest, 2020 hasn’t gotten off to the best start. From extreme storms to virus outbreaks, it’s so far been full of uncertainty. In times like this, we need something to help us escape and make us feel better about things, even if it’s for a short period of time. Comedy and laughter personally … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Don Jamieson – Denim And Laughter
To all power metal fans of new bands on the rise with new material, I present to you VISION OF CHOICE. This is a German metal project influenced by classic bands such as IRON MAIDEN and HELLOWEEN. They have released their debut album Mistress Of The Gods. New Horizon is the first song on this … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Vision Of Choice – Mistress Of The Gods
Calling all Melodic Death Metal fans. If you want to make your February the perfect month to listen to something new and fresh, I present to you ARCAINE and their upcoming album As Life Decays. Now we’re off to a great intro to the album. You hear a gradual melodic build up via a guitar … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Arcaine – As Life Decays
I’ve been a big fan of heavy metal for so many years. ANVIL have been an important presence on the scene since the 1980s. These legends are due to release their upcoming album Legal At Last and it’s the ideal Valentine’s Day gift for any metalheads! The album kicks off with the title track, what … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Anvil – Legal At Last