If GOJIRA and OPETH had a conspicuous love child, STORMCAST would be it. The Atmospheric Death Metal force are back, and they bring fourth an intriguing token of wonder. This comes in the form of their upcoming album The Ghost Eater. It shows a new side of the band that still contain hints of their … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Stormcast – The Ghost Eater
Category: Album/EP Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: Arion – Life Is Not Beautiful
It’s a well-known fact that Finland are one of the best breeding grounds for symphonic and power metal bands. Household names such as NIGHTWISH, SONATA ARCTICA and STRATOVARIUS have come from this holy land. And if this upcoming release from ARION is anything to go by, then their place in the Finnish metal hall of fame is secured. ARION‘s latest release Life Is Not … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Arion – Life Is Not Beautiful
ALBUM REVIEW: Northward – Northward
Ideas can come at the most spontaneous times and unexpected moments in life. How you take these ideas is what could make an impact. For NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen and PAGAN’S MIND guitarist Jørn Viggo Lofstad, that occasion came when they performed together. Even though they had never met before, they had such a creative magic between them; discovering a mutual love … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Northward – Northward
ALBUM REVIEW: Dishonour The Crown – The English Way
If SLAYER and PANTERA had a conspicuous love child, DISHONOUR THE CROWN would fall into that category. After a hiatus, London based Thrashers are back and they are angrier than ever before. Their latest album The English Way is making a huge impact in the airwaves with its face melting thrash. DISHONOUR THE CROWN formed … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Dishonour The Crown – The English Way
ALBUM REVIEW: Winter’s Edge – The Guardians Of Our Time Pt. 1
It was only last year that WINTER'S EDGE officially became a band. It was initially started as a solo project by guitarist Jeremy Lawler in the year 2009. It was set up to feature different musicians from around the world. Those years have seen them experiment with their sound; include talent from the underground metal … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Winter’s Edge – The Guardians Of Our Time Pt. 1
ALBUM REVIEW: Hammer King – Poseidon Will Carry Us Home
There is power metal royalty in the midst and they bring a mighty gift. German-based HAMMER KING are set to release their crucial third album. It is titled Poseidon Will Carry Us Home. The title alone portrays majestic and grand tones, so in other words the title is appropriate. It has been hailed their most adventurous release to … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Hammer King – Poseidon Will Carry Us Home
ALBUM REVIEW: Kissin’ Dynamite – Ecstasy
German Hard Rockers KISSIN’ DYNAMITE have been on the radar for quite some time now, over the past few years they have been earning the respect and recognition from fans and critics alike. They released a new album a couple of months back. It’s the appropriately named Ecstasy and it is more than safe to … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Kissin’ Dynamite – Ecstasy
ALBUM REVIEW: Grave Digger – The Living Dead
No introductions are needed here. From die-hard fans to casual listeners, it will be hard not come across GRAVE DIGGER at some point. The German crew have been supplying true heavy metal for the past three decades and they aren’t planning to stop anytime soon. Just over a year since their last release, they are back and … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Grave Digger – The Living Dead
ALBUM REVIEW: Beyond The Black – Heart Of The Hurricane
Germany has been responsible for being home to some of the iconic household names in Metal. RAMMSTEIN, DORO and EDGUY are just some of the bands to hail from Germany. Could Symphonic Metal six piece BEYOND THE BLACK be hailed alongside these legends? Their latest release Heart Of The Hurricane will ensure this place is held for them not just for now but … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Beyond The Black – Heart Of The Hurricane
ALBUM REVIEW: Powerwolf – The Sacrament Of Sin
This band doesn’t need an introduction. Over the past decade and a bit, German force POWERWOLF have received high praise from fans and critics alike. They are hailed as one of Germany’s most successful metal bands and now POWERWOLF are back and stronger than ever before with a brand-new album, The Sacrament of Sin, available from 20th July via Napalm Records. The Sacrament … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Powerwolf – The Sacrament Of Sin