ALBUM REVIEW: HammerFall – Dominion

No introductions are required here. Whether you are a diehard fan or a casual listener, the name HAMMERFALL is hard to miss. They are due to release their eleventh studio album Dominion this Friday and it proves that HAMMERFALL are not planning on quitting anytime soon. The album opens with the track Never Forgive, Never … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: HammerFall – Dominion

ALBUM REVIEW: The Treatment – Power Crazy

Think AEROSMITH meets AC/DC and you get British Hard Rock quintet THE TREATMENT. Their sound containing huge riffs, bombastic choruses and straight to the point songs has understandably gained ongoing praise from fans and critics. Their fourth album Power Crazy is due to break the airwaves this Friday and it shows this ballsy sound still … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: The Treatment – Power Crazy

ALBUM REVIEW: Bloodbound – Rise Of The Dragon Empire

Are you ready to unleash your inner dragon slayer? With the gallant and noble songs from the upcoming BLOODBOUND album, you can achieve this goal. Rise Of The Dragon Empire showcases their ability to take you away to a far and distant land. In this record this ability is stronger than ever before. Like their … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Bloodbound – Rise Of The Dragon Empire

ALBUM REVIEW: Aephanemer – Prokopton

When you think you have heard it all before, something comes out of the woodwork and takes you completely by surprise. The sounds from French Melodic Death Metal group AEPHANEMER are a breath of fresh air. They have their own sound and could well be future icons of Melodic Death Metal. They are due to … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Aephanemer – Prokopton

ALBUM REVIEW: Darkwater – Human

Think EVERGREY meets KAMELOT, add TEN into the mix and you get DARKWATER. The Swedish Melodic Progressive metal band’s have a record strong and profound melodies that will ensure an ever-growing fan base. They are due to release their third studio album Human and it’s a stunning release. It’s no secret that humans are complex … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Darkwater – Human

ALBUM REVIEW: Stormcast – The Ghost Eater

If GOJIRA and OPETH had a conspicuous love child, STORMCAST would be it. The Atmospheric Death Metal force are back, and they bring fourth an intriguing token of wonder. This comes in the form of their upcoming album The Ghost Eater. It shows a new side of the band that still contain hints of their … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Stormcast – The Ghost Eater

ALBUM REVIEW: Northward – Northward

Ideas can come at the most spontaneous times and unexpected moments in life. How you take these ideas is what could make an impact. For NIGHTWISH singer Floor Jansen and PAGAN’S MIND guitarist Jørn Viggo Lofstad, that occasion came when they performed together. Even though they had never met before, they had such a creative magic between them; discovering a mutual love … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Northward – Northward

ALBUM REVIEW: Winter’s Edge – The Guardians Of Our Time Pt. 1

It was only last year that WINTER'S EDGE officially became a band. It was initially started as a solo project by guitarist Jeremy Lawler in the year 2009. It was set up to feature different musicians from around the world. Those years have seen them experiment with their sound; include talent from the underground metal … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Winter’s Edge – The Guardians Of Our Time Pt. 1

ALBUM REVIEW: Hammer King – Poseidon Will Carry Us Home

There is power metal royalty in the midst and they bring a mighty gift. German-based HAMMER KING are set to release their crucial third album. It is titled Poseidon Will Carry Us Home. The title alone portrays majestic and grand tones, so in other words the title is appropriate. It has been hailed their most adventurous release to … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Hammer King – Poseidon Will Carry Us Home

ALBUM REVIEW: Lordi – Sexorcism

Finnish metal monsters LORDI are back and they come fourth with their latest weapon of mass destruction; it is their ninth studio album Sexorcism and it will cause untold misery and despair to whoever dares listen to this specimen. In terms of when these monsters are concerned, that is a huge compliment. Whether you deeply loathe them or absolutely … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Lordi – Sexorcism