When you embark upon a record that is so sensational that you can’t wait to share gives you a rare yet very empowering feeling. In the case of the latest release from SERENITY this certainly proves to be the case. They release their almighty record Lionheart today via Napalm Records and from listening to the record, it’s very clear that the … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Serenity – Lionheart
Category: Album/EP Reviews
ALBUM REVIEW: Orden Ogan – Gunmen
Their name means ‘Order Fear’ and Power Metal outfit Orden Ogan have certainly proved this with their music to date. With strong releases such as To The End and Ravenhead there was a lot of anticipation around their latest release Gunmen. It was released just over a week ago and it has already received high … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Orden Ogan – Gunmen
EP: The Family – Welcome To The Family
Just because you’re well known for showcasing one particular genre of music to the world, doesn’t mean you won’t don’t well in other directions. The latest example of this theory to come to play is Sheffield based Alternative Rock outfit THE FAMILY; some of them have raised from the ashes of former Hardcore act DEAD … Continue reading EP: The Family – Welcome To The Family
Album Review: Root – Kärgeräs – Return From Oblivion
Ever felt so immersed with an experience that once you start doing it, you want to do it all over again and not want to do anything else? This is the feeling that is very well received when you take a deep plunge and listen to ROOT’s latest album “Kärgeräs - Return From Oblivion”. It … Continue reading Album Review: Root – Kärgeräs – Return From Oblivion
Album Review: Battle Beast – Bringer The Pain
Two years have passed and all was quiet in the BATTLE BEAST camp…until now. They are due to release a belter among us in less than a month and it will bring even the laziest couch potatoes of their sofas and raring to go. This album packed with energy and fire is titled ‘Bringer Of Pain’ … Continue reading Album Review: Battle Beast – Bringer The Pain
EP Review: Seven Kingdoms – In The Walls
As well as being associated with all things Disney and dubbed the sunshine state, Florida USA is now also known as the home of the hypothetical love child of DRAGONFORCE and NIGHTWISH. Power Metal troupe SEVEN KINGDOMS are that hypothetical love child; with their neck breaking solos and opera like vocals there could be a … Continue reading EP Review: Seven Kingdoms – In The Walls
Album Review: Autokrator – The Obedience To Authority
As well as being well known for its fine wine, strong cheese and rolling country sides, France has become a rare breeding ground for Metal bands alike. Following in GOJIRA’s roots is Death Metal duo AUTOKRATOR. They are new to the scene but they are already spawning a huge fan following on social media with … Continue reading Album Review: Autokrator – The Obedience To Authority
My Top Albums of 2016
10. Eternal Halloween - Eternal Halloween Kicking off my top ten for 2016 is the self titled abomination from terrifying troupe ETERNAL HALLOWEEN. There are a few things I admire about this troupe; their outrageous (well not to us metal heads) appearance, their brilliantly heavy sound and their ability to entice the listener in … Continue reading My Top Albums of 2016
Album Review: Airbourne – Breakin’ Outta Hell
Here’s a band that don’t an introduction, especially within the Hard Rock community. Aussie born AIRBOURNE have wowed audiences with their brilliant Hard Rock tunes such as ‘No Way But The Hard Way’, ‘Too Much Too Young’ and ‘Live It Up’. They released their latest creation earlier this year; there is no doubt that it … Continue reading Album Review: Airbourne – Breakin’ Outta Hell
Album Review: Running Wild – Rapid Foray
RUNNING WILD are well known for producing albums that make one imagine that you are on a ship, sailing the seven seas looking to wherever the wind will take you. Not forgetting the copious amounts of rum of course. Their latest release ‘Rapid Foray’ is no exception. It is a legend of treachery and adventure … Continue reading Album Review: Running Wild – Rapid Foray