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MERIDIAN DAWN delivers what can only be described as an onslaught of Melodic Death Metal right from the furious start of this album. They already have an EP titled The Mixtape in their discography. Antony Hämäläinen on intense guttural vocals, brilliant guitarist & bassist Nick Ziros and the superb skills of drummer Johan Nunez with his KAMELOT and FIREWIND background. This savage combination takes having a … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Meridian Dawn – The Fever Syndrome
Canadian metal band OSYRON are due to release their EP Foundations. It is a concept album that communicates stories of Canadian history and culture. The Cross sets the scene with a stunning melodic intro. Guitarist’s Krzysztof Stalmach and Bobby Harley give this track vitality. Reed’s angelic vocals pierce the ambience. Tyler Corbett’s bass line adds … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Osyron – Foundations
Grab a sword and board a dragonhead long ship! Make fast the oars, set sail and prepare for battle on the high seas with ENSIFERUM. The sword bearing folk metal warriors from Finland are due to return with their new nine track album Thallasic. What does Thallasic mean though? As I discussed with vocalist and … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Ensiferum – Thallasic
Hailing from Belgium, Black Metal duo ALASTHOR formed in 2003. Having released a demo, a few singles and two EPs; this year they've released their third EP entitled Mahapralaya. I have a very checkered history with black metal personally. When I was sixteen, I did nothing but look for the most obnoxious and underground black … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Alasthor – Mahapralaya
With a fantastic debut album De Rerum Natura already released recently last year, rising Italian Power Symphonic Metal quintet MOONLIGHT HAZE are back. They deliver an ecliptic barrage of songs that will take you on a symphonic journey of lunar proportions with their new album Lunaris.Right from the opening song Till The End, the listener … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Moonlight Haze – Lunaris
Ukraine metal band IGNEA have released their album Realms Of Fire And Death. Realms Of Fire And Death is a concept album. It is in three parts, each consisting of three songs. The songs feature the themes of fire and death from various perspectives. Queen Dies sets the scene with a stunning middle eastern feel. Dmitry … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Ignea – The Realms Of Fire And Death
Formed in Germany in 2006, LONG DISTANCE CALLING are well apart of Post Rock sovereignty. Up there with such bands as EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY and GOD IS AN ASTRONAUT. Post Rock has a very unique attribute, if you close your eyes and gave the music your full attention it becomes immersive. It is usually … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Long Distance Calling – How Do We Want To Live?
DRAEMORA are a brand-new melodic death metal band from Seattle, Washington. Formed in the late stages of 2019, and they have hit out with their first EP entitled Awakening. The EP itself is five tracks, and as an overall summary of what to expect I was rather perplexed with the different styles they're going for. … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Draemora – Awakening
Introducing British metal band SOLEMNITY. The band have released their debut EP titled Through Endless Darkness. Through the pandemonium and darkness, their powerful riffs send a ripple through our senses. Invierno sets the scene with a stunning orchestral piece. This adds the melodic influence that flows within the rhythm. During the track; Dan Benton, Amit … Continue reading EP REVIEW: Solemnity – Through Endless Darkness
Irish metal band RAVENLIGHT are due to release their debut album Project Genesis. Project Genesis is a well-orchestrated album featuring the talents of an up and coming band that are bound to become icons in Symphonic Metal. The Circle sets the scene with a stunning orchestral piece. John Connor’s energetic guitar rhythm powers through this … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Ravenlight – Project Genesis