Reviews: Sonata Arctica, Iron Savior, Strangle Wire, Aviana (Reviews By Simon...
Sonata Arctica - Acoustic Adventures - Volume Two (Atomic Fire Records) [Simon Black]This second half of Sonata Arctica’s ongoing experiment in revamping their back catalogue from power metal to folk...
View ArticleThe Spotlight: Interview With Voyager (Interview By Matt Bladen)
Interview with Alex Canion (bass) of Voyager by Matt BladenMoM: For those that may not know you, give us a little insight into Voyager the band?Alex: Well, we're five individuals that have a varied...
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Battlesword - Towards The Unknown (MDD Records) [Ben Baljak]If you’re unfamiliar with Battlesword you may be expecting power metal, themes of dragons, maidens and a good slug of mead whilst considering...
View ArticleReviews: Terra Atlantica, Band Of Spice, Spellbook, Stormland (Reviews: Matt...
Terra Atlantica - Beyond The Borders (Pride & Joy Music) [Matt Bladen]Yes! Yes! And yet more Yes! In a year that's given us some top quality melodic power metal, most recently Stratovarius, Germans...
View ArticleReviews: The Dead Daises, Robert Jon & The Wreck, Everest Queen, Mythic...
The Dead Daises – Radiance (SPV) [Matt Bladen]I’ve been following the career of David Lowy’s personal rock n roll project for a while now and with five studio, one live and on covers album, all with...
View ArticleReviews: Rage, Sonic Flower, Blitzpøp, The Mighty Wraith (Reviews By Matt...
Rage - Spreading The Plague (Steamhammer/SPV) [Matt Bladen]Still led by the bellowing voice and booming bass of Peavy Wagner on what is close to 40 years, German heavy metal veterans Rage return with a...
View ArticleReviews: The Loom Of Time, Confessions Of A Traitor, Raven, Scarlet Dorn...
The Loom Of Time - Grand False Karass (ATMF) [Paul Scoble]The Loom Of Time are a three piece based in Australia, who have been making very interesting noises since 2015. The band is made up of Brad...
View ArticleReviews: Darkest Era, Defects, Lord Of Confusion, Wolf Counsel (Reviews By...
Darkest Era - Wither On The Vine (Candlelight Records) [Matt Bladen]Categorised as 'dark metal' Irish band Darkest Era return from the shadows of their homeland to greet this more terrifying world...
View ArticleReviews: Monster Truck (Reviews By Alex Swift & Rich Piva)
Monster Truck – Warriors (Century Media Records) [Alex Swift]When you require a terrific, old school rock revitalise, Monster Truck from Canada are one of those acts you go to. They are trustworthy and...
View ArticleThe View From The Back Of The Room: Vola, Voyager & Four Stroke Baron (Live...
Vola, Voyager & Four Stroke Baron, The Fleece, Bristol Out of body experiences seldom come along very often, but when two come along in one night (and don’t involve violence-driven unconsciousness...
View ArticleReviews: Slipknot, Moonspell, Thorbjørn Risager & The Black Tornado, Even...
Slipknot – The End So Far (Roadrunner Records) [Zak Skane]Unless you have been living under a rock for the past 23 years Slipknot have become one of the biggest names in rock/metal history, the nine...
View ArticleReviews: Sammy Hagar And The Circle, Strigoi, Eternal Helcaraxe, One Minus...
Sammy Hagar And The Circle - Crazy Times (UMC) [Rich Piva]Sammy Hagar waited until he is 74 to deliver the most mature and introspective album of his career with his latest outing with his buddies The...
View ArticleReviews: Armed For Apocalypse, Tons, Karin Park, Half Gramme Of Soma (Reviews...
Armed For Apocalypse - Ritual Violence (Candlelight Records) [GC]As we all know a lot has happened in the world since 2018 which is the last time Armed For Apocalypse blessed us with music and now in...
View ArticleReviews: Borealis, Bloodbath, Sun Voyager, Ritual Dictates (Reviews By Matt...
Borealis - Illusions (AFM) [Matt Bladen] Did you like the most recent Evergrey album? Great you're going to bloody love this! I've been championing this Canadian progressive/power metal band since the...
View ArticleReviews: De Profundis, Blind Illusion, Asgrauw, Diabology (Reviews By Matt...
De Profundis - The Corruption Of Virtue (Transcending Obscurity Records) [Matt Bladen]De Profundis have been one of the top purveyors of UK death metal for nearly 20 years. Increasingly aggressive they...
View ArticleReviews: Caustic Casanova, Electric Jaguar Baby, Dystopian Future Movies,...
Caustic Casanova - Glass Enclosed Nerve Center (Magnetic Eye Records) [Rich Piva]I am late to the party on Washington, D.C.’s Caustic Casanova, but I have been doing a lot of catch up and find myself...
View ArticleA View From The Back Of The Room: Power Metal Quest Fest 2022 (Live Review By...
Power Metal Quest Fest 2022, The Asylum, Birmingham After a lay off of a few years due to the obvious, though last year's Online Only event was brilliantly done. Power Metal Quest Fest was back in the...
View ArticleReviews: Lamb Of God, Wednesday 13, The Antichrist Imperium, Midnight Rider...
Lamb Of God - Omens (Epic Records) [Matt Cook]Spanning four decades(!), Lamb Of God is way past the point of name recognition and pioneering status. They’ve been touring across the world armed with an...
View ArticleReviews: The Cult, Queensryche, Birds In Row, Exist Immortal (Reviews By Rich...
The Cult - Under The Midnight Sun (Black Hill Records) [Rich Piva]I love The Cult. Every musical version of them. From the goth/new wave to the heavy rocking, hair band touring, to the more soulful,...
View ArticleReviews: Catalyst, Sudden Deaf, Rhythm Of Fear, Erja Lyytinen (Reviews Matt...
Catalyst - A Different Painting For A New World (Non Serviam) [Matt Cook]Surprises abound on the most recent offering from Catalyst, and we’re all the better off as a result. A Different Painting For A...
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