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
Tag: 2016
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: 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
‘In my opinion I find it so hilarious; we are actually causing a controversial with “That Song”. ‘
AMARANTHE are a musical evolution within the community and in the short space of five years since releasing their first album their fan base has grown and becoming the hot topic of conversation. They have a new studio album due to be released and a tour with SONIC SYNDICATE coming up. I caught bassist Johan Andreassen for … Continue reading ‘In my opinion I find it so hilarious; we are actually causing a controversial with “That Song”. ‘
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
Single Review: Eden’s Curse – The Great Pretender
With the busy happenings of this weekend, I was able to sit down and listen to the new EDEN'S CURSE single 'The Great Pretender'. This is the second single from their upcoming album 'Cardinal' due for release via AFM Records on 14th October 2016. EDEN'S CURSE are a multi-national melodic metal quintet that have over … Continue reading Single Review: Eden’s Curse – The Great Pretender
EP Review: Xerosun – This Dark Rage
Don’t you just love being woken with a sound that makes you want to break out a mosh pit anywhere in the world? That all familiar sensation to metal heads can be felt in the first few seconds of a new EP titled This Dark Rage. This concoction is brought to you by Melodic Death … Continue reading EP Review: Xerosun – This Dark Rage
EP Review: Cairiss – Fall
It's usually better to be late than never in most cases. In the case of this debut EP from Southampton based post Black Metal quintet CAIRISS this most certainly applies. Their EP Fall was released at the beginning of June and it has been on the listening list since then; it's more than safe to say … Continue reading EP Review: Cairiss – Fall