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Dear Reader,It’s always a risky move naming yourself after one of Britain’s most influential wordsmiths. It tends to be a risk to invite comparisons to anything that has that legendary status but occasionally it pays off. Lord Byron’s connection to music is obvious, notably writing of the “music of the spheres”. Which is a weird … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Byron – The Omega Evangelion
From deep within the bowels of the UK’s Witch County, emerges a new horror in GHOSTS OF ATLANTIS. Channelling the macabre darkness that both DEVILMENT and CRADLE OF FILTH laid down before them, harmoniously intertwined with both history and myth. They have released their debut album 3.6.2.4 upon the world. What is the significance of … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Ghosts of Atlantis – 3.6.2.4
GOLGOTHA is a doom metal band formed in Spain in 1992 by Vicente Payá. Remembering The Past, Writing The Future is the first new release since 2019’s Erasing the future EP. It is the first new album since the addition of Samuel Morales (ex-HELEVORN) on guitar. Morales joins vocalist Amón López, fellow guitarist Payá, bassist … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Golgotha – Remembering The Past, Writing The Future
Heavy Metal troupe PRIMITAI have been on my radar for a while now. Understandably, they are one of the best rising stars in Heavy Metal. Their bombastic sounds and energy fuelled live shows have rightly gained them fans and recognition over the years. Their latest release Violence Of The Skies will only ensure this sterling … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Primitai – Violence Of The Skies
Dig out your finest spacesuit as you rocket into space with The Blue Dawn – the third studio album from the Italian progressive metal band ODD DIMENSION. A tale of two protagonists – space travellers Markus and Eloise – as they embark on a journey through space. They hit some trouble as they are attacked … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Odd Dimension – The Blue Dawn
If Carlsberg were to make a rock back, how would they go about it? They would probably get two fantastic guitarists (Edwin Premberg and Robert Õrnesved), an awesome drummer (Lea Larsson), a brilliant bass player (Robert Majd) and obviously a fantastic vocalist with a great voice (Erica Ohlsson). They would make it a bit different … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Metalite – A Virtual World
It's no secret that Finland is one of the homelands of metal music. Legends from this holy land include NIGHTWISH, AMORPHIS and ENSIFERUM are just some bands on this long list. It's clear newcomers ULTHIMA will be joining this list of icons and this is from the sounds of their debut album Symphony Of The … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Ulthima – Symphony Of The Night
Dust off your best air guitar as BLACKJACK SYMPHONY’s Experime’ blows your socks off! The new release from BLACKJACK SYMPHONY sounds like it has come straight out of Bruce Dickinson’s studio and it is a lot of fun! The record kicks off with Kamikaze. Headbanging from the get-go with this classic hard rock track. Nothing … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Blackjack Symphony – Experime’
Are you looking for a new quest to partake in? Well look no further. MARCO GARAU’S MAGIC OPERA have released great one. Their first adventure is The Golden Pentacle, understandably fans and critics alike are rejoicing at this quest. The Golden Pentacle is an epic tale that takes place in a far away land in … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Marco Garau’s Magic Opera – The Golden Pentacle
The latest edition of the Rock Out Stand Out playlist is now available. The tides of March are soon approaching as we move towards a new month. With a view that times are changing and all for the better for everyone, meaning that it is time for an updated Rock Out Stand Out playlist! First … Continue reading ROCK OUT STAND OUT PLAYLIST 20.03.2021