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Satan ‘Cruel Magic’ Album Review

Co-Editor by Keith Clement - December 17, 2018

Satan ‘Cruel Magic’ Album Review By Adam McCann Metal Blade Records - 2018 - Heavy Metal/NWOBHM It has been a busy year for Brian Ross, after releasing the excellent ‘Judge Not!’ with Blitzkrieg earlier in the year, Ross was back later with Satan and ‘Cruel Magic’, the follow up to the bands absolutely

Fifth Angel ‘The Third Secret’ Album Review

Co-Editor by Keith Clement - December 17, 2018

Fifth Angel ‘The Third Secret’ Album Review By Adam McCann Napalm Records - 2018 - Heavy Metal After beginning their career magnificently with their eponymous debut album (1986) and their following album ‘Time Will Tell’ (1989), the career of Fifth Angel came to a very quick and abrupt end in 1990. Other than

Sodom ‘Partisan’ Album Review

Co-Editor by Keith Clement - December 16, 2018December 17, 2018

Sodom ‘Partisan’ Album Review By Adam McCann SPV Steamhammer Records - 2018 - Thrash Metal It had seemed that Sodom were back in the saddle in 2016 with their last studio album ‘Decision Day’. However, the success which that decent album brought was short-lived with guitarist Bernemann and drummer Makka leaving Tom Angelripper

And Then She Came – KAOSYSTEMATIQ Album Review

Co-Editor by Keith Clement - December 13, 2018

And Then She Came - KAOSYSTEMATIQ Album Review By Rainer Kerber It was a bang. Three years ago, the former members of the symphonic metal band Krypteria formed a new band with the somewhat unwieldy name of "And Then She Came". In an interview, the musicians explained that they wanted to use

Obszön Geschöpf – Master Of Giallo Review

Co-Editor by Keith Clement - November 16, 2018

Obszön Geschöpf - Master Of Giallo Review by Adam McCann Dark Star Records - 2018 - Industrial It has been five years since Obszön Geschöpf (OG) released ‘Highway of Horrors’ and during that time, Remzi Kelleci and Matthieu Merklen have been plotting their latest horror themed release for 2018 ‘Master of Giallo’. The reason

Anneke van Giersbergen – Symphonized Review

Co-Editor by Keith Clement - November 14, 2018

Anneke van Giersbergen - Symphonized Review by Rainer Kerber She is probably one of the best singer in rock and metal, Anneke van Giersbergen. Whether with The Gathering, Gentle Storm, Ayreon or as a solo artist and her band VUUR, with her unique and diverse voice she always managed to create a

Viper Soup Complex – Red Fugue Review

Co-Editor by Keith Clement - November 14, 2018

Viper Soup Complex - Red Fugue Review by Rainer Kerber Viper Soup Complex, an unusual name for an unusual band. Viper Soup Complex is one of many bands on the sunny island of Malta. The band was founded in 2012. So far I have been able to experience the band twice, in

T.N.T. – XIII Review

Co-Editor by Keith Clement - November 12, 2018

T.N.T. - XIII Review by Adam McCann Frontiers Records - 2018 - Hard Rock/AOR/Melodic Hard Rock It has been eight years since T.N.T. released their last album ‘A Farewell to Arms’. In that time, the Norwegian hard rockers have encountered numerous line-up changes; the most important of which has been the departure for

Architects – Holy Hell Review

Co-Editor by Keith Clement - November 12, 2018

Architects - Holy Hell Review by Adam McCann Epitaph Records - 2018 - Metalcore It has been a tough few years for Architects. The British metalcore band suffered a huge loss in 2016 with the passing of Tom Searle; one of the founding members, lead guitarist and brother of drummer Dan Searle.

Lucifer – Lucifer II Review

Co-Editor by Keith Clement - November 12, 2018

Lucifer - Lucifer II Review by Adam McCann Century Media Records - 2018 - Doom Metal Lucifer arrived on the scene in 2014 following the disbandment of The Oath releasing their eponymous debut the following year to a rousing critical acclaim. Lucifer toured heavily with the likes of Paradise Lost, gaining much

Sunstorm – The Road To Hell Review

Co-Editor by Keith Clement - November 12, 2018

Sunstorm - The Road To Hell Review by Adam McCann Frontiers Records - 2018 - Hard Rock/AOR When Joe Lynn Turner announced in 2014 that he had assembled a new band of recognisable names and called themselves Rated X, it left many unsure on where it would leave Turner’s AOR project Sunstorm. The

Refuge – Solitary Men Review

Co-Editor by Keith Clement - November 12, 2018

Refuge - Solitary Men Review by Adam McCann Frontiers Records - 2018 - Heavy Metal What started as a little bit of fun for the members of the Rage line-up from 1988-1993; Chris Efthimiadis, Manni Schmidt and Peavy Wagner in their hometown, soon sprawled into a new band named after Rage’s 1994 EP

Stryper – God Damn Evil Review

Co-Editor by Keith Clement - November 12, 2018

Stryper - God Damn Evil Review by Adam McCann Frontiers Records - 2018 - Heavy Metal/Christian Metal In 2013 Stryper signed a deal with Frontiers Records, signalling a turning point with the band releasing some of their best work of their career and strong albums such as ‘No More Hell to Pay’ and

Between The Buried And Me – Automata II Review

Co-Editor by Keith Clement - November 12, 2018

Between The Buried And Me - Automata II Review by Adam McCann Sumerian Records - 2018 - Progressive Metal In early 2018, Between the Buried and Me (BTBAM) announced that their next album would not only be a concept album, but also a double album. This double album would be named ‘Automata’ and

Saxon – Thunderbolt Tour Pt.2 Live Review

Co-Editor by Keith Clement - November 12, 2018

Saxon - Thunderbolt Tour Pt.2 Live Review by Adam McCann Manchester Academy 2 - 10/21/2018 Set List: Olympus Rising Thunderbolt Sacrifice Nosferatu (The Vampire’s Waltz) Motorcycle Man Predator Strong Arm Of The Law Battering Ram Power And The Glory Solid Ball Of Rock The Secret Of Flight Dallas 1PM They Played Rock And Roll And The Band Played On Never Surrender 747 (Strangers In The Night) Sons Of Odin Crusader Princess Of

Metal Allegiance – Volume II Power Drunk Majesty Review

Co-Editor by Keith Clement - November 12, 2018

Metal Allegiance - Volume II : Power Drunk Majesty Review by Adam McCann Nuclear Blast - 2018 - Heavy/Thrash/Groove Metal When Metal Allegiance released their excellent debut album back in 2015, the metal world expected this ‘supergroup’ of Mike Portnoy, David Ellefson, Alex Skolnick and Mark Menghi to go beyond this; either there

Primal Fear – Apocalypse Review

Co-Editor by Keith Clement - November 12, 2018

Primal Fear - Apocalypse Review by Adam McCann Frontiers Records - 2018 - Heavy Metal For the last twenty years, Germany’s Primal Fear have delivered a string fast paced heavy metal to a consistent acclaim. Following a slight line-up shuffle back in 2015, the band delivered one of the best albums of 2016

Redemption – Long Night’s Journey Into Day Review

Co-Editor by Keith Clement - November 12, 2018

Redemption - Long Night's Journey Into Day Review By Adam McCann Metal Blade Records - 2018 - Progressive Metal Following the departure of vocalist Ray Alder back to Fates Warning in 2016, it was surprising that Redemption would release the follow up to ‘The Art of Loss’ so soon. However, it would not

MartYrium Review

Co-Editor by Keith Clement - November 12, 2018

MartYrium Review By Chelf I’ve never seen MartYriuM live. Which is sad and also kind of cool because at least I have something to look forward to in the future. I will definitely catch up with them sooner or later where no shadows cast the fire light. I’ve been following their ventures for a

Bloodbath-The Arrow Of Satan Is Drawn review by Geir Olaisen

Co-Editor by Geir Olaisen - November 12, 2018November 13, 2018

Swedish death metal supergroup Bloodbath is back with a brand new album, and once again Nick Holmes of Paradise Lost is behind the mic. Bloodbath got started up as a sideproject with members from bands like Opeth, Katatonia and Edge Of Sanity in 1999 and after that they have released 5 full lenght

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