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German Heavy Metal styled band Kerrigan came to my attention during times of lockdown and an online music platform. Their demo was released as vinyl and cassette versions through another record label. Kerrigan are two musicians, Bruno Schotten handles the… Continue Reading →
This is the third release from an Italian band whom I have not heard from since their debut. Influence is taken heavily from the NWoBHM scene and traditional metal from Europe. ‘Devil Preacher’ has a powerful Witch Cross/NWoBHM influence, whilst… Continue Reading →
Kentucky’s Lustful Devilry continues with the bands fourth full-length album. For those who do not know them, they are a traditional heavy metal band that have a “savage” imagery, are very consistent and take a darker approach of death and… Continue Reading →
Denmark’s Evil are regarded as one of those classic bands, a 1999 re-issue of their ‘Evil Message’ EP with Sortilége helped their heritage, I am sure. Following a bumpy attempt of resurgence in 2015 with ‘Shoot the Messenger’, sole original… Continue Reading →
Just in case anyone thinks it’s a bit harsh that some young whipper-snappers have come along and nicked the name of the well-known German Melodic Metal band from the 80’s, it’s OK, it is actually that very same Victory from… Continue Reading →
Folks, I have a massive confession to clear off my chest, so please forgive my rambling. Accept is a band I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve seen live, and each and every time I’ve caught them, I’ve… Continue Reading →
Ipswich thrashers Elimination have charged back onto the UK Metal scene with a new line up for their latest release, the 6-track Ep “Of Gods And Beasts”, a release which features 3 studio recordings and 3 live tracks. For some… Continue Reading →
I have been waiting for this for a while, and just as I start to write the tape arrives from the band themselves with the original artwork. The release under review here from Gates of Hell Records has a different,… Continue Reading →
For 22 years Primal Fear have been one of the driving forces in Euro Power Metal, standing alongside fellow countrymen Rage, Accept, Helloween, Blind Guardian etc… Basically, they’re one of a long list of bands who know how to blend… Continue Reading →
Ambush are back, I really love this band and there is no surprises here on their third album. Ambush have always been masters of harmony, both from the guitar and the vocals. This is once again very well represented here… Continue Reading →
Things I’ve always loved in music are shock, cheese and the utterly weird, from the early days of Alice Cooper and Arthur Brown to the easy listening Glam style of Sweet, Slade and Wizzard, two of which had cracking Christmas… Continue Reading →
So if I was to get all imaginary classroom here and ask hands up anyone who has heard NWOBHM legends Tank, there would be plenty of hands shoot up around that metaphorical room. None more so than the five enthusiastic… Continue Reading →