It sometimes happens with every record; you buy it and press play not knowing what to expect. The same can be said with the album ‘Illusion Of Truth’ by Scandinavian Progressive Rockers CONDITION RED, within the first few seconds of this record you can hear beauty and spontaneity. This continues throughout the record. They first … Continue reading Album Review: Condition Red – Illusion Of Truth
Category: Album/EP Reviews
Album Review: The Last Band – The Fall
Along with their neighbours Finland; Sweden are quite a well known breeding ground for bands, particularly on the heavier side of the music spectrum. The latest one to step out into the open are Gothenburg based THE LAST BAND with their latest release ‘The Fall’ and to say it will turn a few heads is … Continue reading Album Review: The Last Band – The Fall
Album Review: Freedom Call – Master Of Light
2016 seems to be a promising year for Power Metal all over the world; so far we have recent releases from SONATA ARCTICA, AVANTASIA and SABATON. So it’s more than likely that FREEDOM CALL’srecent release ‘Master Of Light’ will be joining this list of epic sounding albums. First thing to say about the album and … Continue reading Album Review: Freedom Call – Master Of Light
Album Review: Ghost Warfare – Dusk Reloaded
Amongst the somewhat gloomy happenings of 2016 it’s always refreshing to see and hear about those little gems that make it all so much better. The most recent one to come up under the radar in the form a Bulgarian Metal quartet GHOST WARFARE, they have released a new record titled ‘Dusk Reloaded’ and to … Continue reading Album Review: Ghost Warfare – Dusk Reloaded
Album Review: Hammerfall – Built To Last
If there were two words to describe HAMMERFALL’s brand new upcoming record it would be sheer power; from listening to this album several times it is crystal clear that the name ‘Built To Last’ is an extremely appropriate name for this masterpiece. This is their ninth studio album they are due to release; it is … Continue reading Album Review: Hammerfall – Built To Last
Album Review: Gypsy Chief Goliath – Citizens Of Nowhere
Do you like: Music where can hear the rough tones within the vocal work? The raw guitar solos and riffs? Lyrics and vibes that depict Southern America? If the answer to all those questions is yes then here is another band to add to your collection. They go by the name of GYPSY CHIEF GOLIATH … Continue reading Album Review: Gypsy Chief Goliath – Citizens Of Nowhere
Album Review: Sonic Syndicate – Confessions
Metalcore is the sub-genre that is often ridiculed within the metal community; even to the point of being dismissed at ‘not proper metal’ by those extreme metal elitists. A name that often comes up when this genre is being discussed is SONIC SYNDICATE and it appears they are going in a much lighter direction within … Continue reading Album Review: Sonic Syndicate – Confessions
Album Review: Serious Black – Mirrorworld
In the world of Metal, the sub-genre Power Metal is often ridiculed for its majestic melodies that often remind one of fantasy dramas such as Game of Thrones, It’s even dubbed “not proper metal” by those Extreme Metal elitists. The latest album ‘Mirrorworld’ from multi-national Power Metal troupe SERIOUS BLACK shows those that Power Metal … Continue reading Album Review: Serious Black – Mirrorworld
Album Review: Amaranthe – Maximalism
Ever since the release of their debut album in 2011 Swedish/Danish Melodic Death Metal troupe AMARANTHE have wowed audiences with their unique infusion of Techno Pop and Heavy Metal. They are set to release their fourth studio album ‘Maximalism’ later this month and after several listens it’s safe to say fans won’t be disappointed. The beautiful thing about … Continue reading Album Review: Amaranthe – Maximalism
Album Review: Vivaldi Metal Project -The Four Seasons
When you see the words Vivaldi and Metal in the same sentence you cannot help being intrigued by an unusual concept. VIVALDI METAL PROJECT was concocted from an idea by Italian keyboard player, composer and producer Mistheria. This group consists of over a hundred and thirty talented classical and metal musicians, an orchestra, a string … Continue reading Album Review: Vivaldi Metal Project -The Four Seasons