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The Wizards – The Exit Garden (High Roller)

The Wizards are a Spanish band I’ve followed for a long time now, each release has its own qualities, statements and groove. The latest offering is no different, but they band expand their influences and deliver an augmented experience that… Continue Reading →

Show N Tell – The Ritual Has Begun (No Remorse)

In 2020 I bought a demo by this American band, I was rather pleased to hear of this album release. The artwork is particularly striking and vibrant as soon as the album starts, this has some kick to it, there… Continue Reading →

Destructor – Blood, Bone, and Fire (Shadow Kingdom)

There’s something about the sound of bands born in the great era of their genres. Ohio thrashers Destructor are no different. Being birthed in the heady days of 1984 when the nascent US thrash scene was exploding into life, this… 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 →

Tower Hill – Deathstalker (No Remorse)

I’ve waited a while for this release. I was pleasantly surprised when it was announced that this Canadian band were signed to No Remorse, a perfect fit for the band. The band (or sole member [then] released ‘Fighting Spirits’ demo… Continue Reading →

Primal Fear – Code Red (Atomic Fire)

Even though for many people, the defining feature that makes a Primal Fear song so instantly recognisable as Primal Fear would probably be the unmistakeable voice of Ralf Scheepers, such is the command an iconic vocalist can wield. Another identifying… Continue Reading →

Meurtrieres – Ronde De Nuit (Gates of Hell)

Here we have French Heavy Metal for you. The is their follow up to 2020’s self-titled debut EP, a band that’s made some great progress over their short time together. One thing that does put you off is the lyrics… Continue Reading →

Waxen – Die Macht Von Hassen (Moribund)

Toby Knapp could never be accused of lying idle. The American guitar maestro spreads his time across solo projects, Affliktor and his thrashy black metal project, Waxen just to mention a few. “Die Macht Von Hassen” is the sixth release… 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 →

Elegant Weapons – Horns For A Halo (Nuclear Blast)

When you’re the first new guitarist to join a legendary Metal band since it last happened in 1974, it’s going to be tricky to stamp your own identity on that band. This was what the considerably talented guitarist Richie Faulkner… 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 →

Tanith – Voyage (Metal Blade)

One thing that has kept me and many other metalheads into metal for the best part of our lives is how the world appeals to those who never lost their childhood sense of adventure. And because of that, it is… Continue Reading →

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