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Dark Sarah - The Golden Moth Usually picking a number one record of the year is a tricky feat. It is a task that often takes days, weeks, even months to decide. From the moment I listened to DARK SARAH’s The Golden Moth, I knew this was my number one choice. There are many reasons … Continue reading Top 10 Albums 2018: Number 1 Album and Honourable Mentions
So you have seen the first part of my top ten, hope you enjoyed reading that. Here is the second part of my top 10 before I reveal the number one choice. 5. Arion – Life Is Not Beautiful This was a surprise this year. I had heard of ARION but never listened to them … Continue reading Top 10 Albums 2018: 5 – 2
It is more than safe to say that this year has just been full of fantastic releases. Ones I had the pleasure to review and listen to months before release yet feeling the frustration of not being able to share it with my nearest and dearest until release date. Some that I came across for … Continue reading Top 10 Albums 2018: 10 – 6
Ever wondered what Cthulhu sounded like on the other end of a phone? Thanks to Italian metal force NANOWAR OF STEEL, the answer can be found. Their current release, Stairway To Valhalla, could even give STEEL PANTHER a run for their money in the parody department. It takes us on a journey through a mesh of metal genres ranging … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Nanowar Of Steel – Stairway To Valhalla
Finding an original sound these days is like trying to find riches in a gold mine. Hard rockers HANDSOME JACKare the latest band to fit that category. Their sound isn’t as heavy as CLUTCH yet it’s a lot more raw than BLACK STONE CHERRY. So, it is hard to say who their sound is similar to for comparison. They … Continue reading ALBUM REIVEW: Handsome Jack – Everything’s Gonna Be Alright
So, Anneke van Giersbergen started her vocal career twenty-five minutes ago, who’d have thought it? She is one of the hardest working vocalists that anyone has ever had the pleasure of experiencing. She is well known for fronting Dutch melodic metal band THE GATHERING. After this thirteen-year feat, she decided to strike out on her own. Her solo … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Anneke van Giersbergen – Symphonized
They are receiving praise from some house hold names in the hard rock sphere. WOLFMOTHER, THERUNAWAYS‘ Cherie Curie and THUNDER are just a few of these famous admirers. The band in question are Aussie-based SMOKING MARTHA and they are causing a stir within the music industry. If their upcoming debut In Deep is anything to go by then it’s easy to see why. Recorded at Loose … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Smoking Martha – In Deep
No introduction required here. Amanda Somerville is a prominent figure in the metal community. Her impeccable vocal technique has seen her collaborate with some of metal’s household names. EPICA, KAMELOT, AVANTASIA and AFTER FOREVER are just a few that she has worked alongside. There was also her unforgettable partnership with HELLOWEEN’s Michael Kiske. She has … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Trillium – Tectonic
Occult Heavy Metal Warriors is the chosen slogan for THE WIZARDS. They state they play a totally unconscious mix of styles we all share and like. Judging from their latest release Rise Of The Serpent, that statement is more than appropriate to describe their sound. This is their third studio album and it’s their token to help carry … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: The Wizards – Rise Of The Serpent
It’s been nearly a decade since music mastermind Morten Eland formed Norwegian symphonic/goth metal outfit SIRENIA. After years of line-up changes, SIRENIA appear to have their most solid line up to date. Their latest release, Arcane Astral Aeons, showcases the talent of this concrete ensemble and a strong portfolio of divine melodies. With an opening track like In Styx Embrace, it would … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Sirenia – Arcane Astral Aeons