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GRAVE DIGGER have marked their fortieth anniversary with the release of their twentieth studio album Fields of Blood. Fields of Blood is a concept album that focuses on the history of Scotland and its struggle for independence. The Clansman’s Journey sets the scene with an instrumental track. This track features traditional bagpipes that starts our … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Grave Digger – Fields Of Blood
In 1980, three friends from Toronto, Canada released Permanent Waves. Releasing to a position of number four on the Billboard 200 and three on the UK Albums chart, this is the album that gave us The Spirit of Radio, a much beloved song that has likely been the gateway into the world of progressive rock … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Rush – Permanent Waves: Fortieth Anniversary
Summer is on its way. In normal circumstances, us music lovers will be getting plans and things ready to attend one or more of the many festivals that happen. Due to a certain virus, this is not to be but fear not, bands are still releasing material. One in fact matches the vibes of warm, … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: These Wicked Rivers – Eden
Fire. Wind. Two major elements and forces of nature. Throw in a connection to the birthplace of Ancient myths, legend and history and you know you are in for a treat. As mighty as the Gods atop Mount Olympus, FIREWIND are back with their new self-titled album.This year marks twenty two years of the band … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Firewind – Firewind
Heavy Metal is approaching it’s fiftieth birthday soon, so there could not be a better time for DEADRISEN to make an appearance. Their sound has been described as an explosive cocktail of older, traditional musicians with young, hungry new school guys. Judging from the eclectic collection of sounds on their self-titled debut album, I would … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Deadrisen – Deadrisen
In a modern metal scene that is filled to the brim with down-tuned growly deathcore and djent bands, we've seen the rebirth of a more traditional sounding heavy metal. The debut album titled Rock 'n' Roll Rats from Spain-based SLOWBURN, really hits all of those notes with almost surgical precision but without sounding old and … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Slowburn – Rock N’ Roll Rats
Ross the Boss (Ross Friedman) was one of the founding members of metal kings MANOWAR (also a founding member of punk act THE DICTATORS). He left the group after 1988’s Kings of Metal and has worked on many other projects such as DEATH DEALER. Nowthe Ross the Boss band are now releasing their fourth offering … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Ross The Boss – Born Of Fire
Calling all Melodic Death Metal fans. If you want to make your February the perfect month to listen to something new and fresh, I present to you ARCAINE and their upcoming album As Life Decays. Now we’re off to a great intro to the album. You hear a gradual melodic build up via a guitar … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Arcaine – As Life Decays
I’ve been a big fan of heavy metal for so many years. ANVIL have been an important presence on the scene since the 1980s. These legends are due to release their upcoming album Legal At Last and it’s the ideal Valentine’s Day gift for any metalheads! The album kicks off with the title track, what … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Anvil – Legal At Last
“Not all wanderers are lost” is the message from Wanderers, the upcoming album from Symphonic Metal Adventurers VISIONS OF ATLANTIS. This album takes you on a journey of self-discovery whilst experiencing profound lyrics, stunning vocals and excellent music arrangements. Are you ready to board this reflective voyage? You can at the end of the week … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Visions Of Atlantis – Wanderers