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Stygian Crown – Funeral for a King (Cruz Del Sur)

The return of Stygian Crown has come just at the right time. Their 2020 album, “Stygian Crown” saw them obtain my second best record of 2020, and I’ve been waiting for an excellent epic doom album since the last Thronehammer… Continue Reading →

Traveler – Prequel to Madness (No Remorse)

So, is this a difficult third full length release? No…, this expands upon their former ‘Termination Shock’ and provides a better balanced listen. If you are not familiar with this traditional heavy metal band, then they are akin to the… Continue Reading →

Vincent Crowley – Anthology Of Horror (Hammerheart Records)

So there I was bemoaning a horror themed album for lacking in the key ingredient and along comes this. Surely Vincent Crowley and his team made up of past members of laid to rest Acheron won’t be making that mistake?… Continue Reading →

Stuka Squadron – Zeppelin (Metal on Metal)

I honestly did not believe that this was going to ever happen. The rumours of a new album have been around for a long time. Mainstay and bassist Lord Pyre has seemingly pulled off the impossible and got a stable… Continue Reading →

Receiver – Whispers Of Lore (Gates Of Hell)

This band from Cyprus have apparently been around since 2011 according to the PR blurb but 2017 according to Metal archives but this is indeed their debut. The PR promises epic, NWOBHM with folk and when the jaunty guitar run… Continue Reading →

Gama Bomb – Bats (Prosthetic Records)

Twenty one years into their career, much loved Irish thrashers Gama Bomb deliver their eighth sonic explosion in the shape of “Bats”. Vocalist and guitarist Domo Dixon has taken the reigns and handled the production, mixing and mastering for the… Continue Reading →

Diabolic Night – Beneath the Crimson Prophecy (High Roller)

Barking at the world, Diabolical Night return with a second full length release. This is a project by multi-instrumentalist “Heavy Steeler”, at some stage with a live band, these tunes will see the light of day on stage. For now,… Continue Reading →

Dun Ringill – Where The Old Gods Play Act 1 (The Sign Records)

Quick question: what’s better than discovering a new band that have a lot in common with one of your favourite bands? Answer: discovering a new band that has a lot in common with at least two of your favourite bands,… Continue Reading →

The Night Eternal – Fatale (Van Records)

Bringing the darkness from Germany, The Night Eternal deliver their second long player seeking a heavier, more sinister vibe. “Fatale” finds the band attempting to create their own unique sound combining solid melodies over classic era heavy metal inspired hooks…. Continue Reading →

Darklon – The Redeemer (No Remorse)

Athenian heavy metal outfit Darklon were initially founded in 2017 and centred around a brand of classic heavy metal which has seen them put out one full length album in 2019 (Rise From Death) and got them enough attention to… Continue Reading →

Heathen Kings – Fealty To None (S/R)

Holy not-what-I-expected Batman. Given the names of the artist, album, tracks etc involved, influences listed, I expected many things from this album, but pretty, gentle, fairly well-executed close harmony straight out of the gate was definitely not on that list…. Continue Reading →

Mystic Prophecy – Hellriot (ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records)

Germany’s Mystic Prophecy are now in their 23rd year and with “Hellriot”, they continue to fly the heavy metal flag proudly. 12 albums into their career, they show no signs of deviating from their mission to produce classically inspired, neck… Continue Reading →

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