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Sonata Arctica – Clear Cold Beyond (Atomic Fire)

Last time I covered Sonata Arctica, one of the long established titans of European Power Metal, they didn’t impress me at all. Their work was, putting it bluntly… Shite. It lacked that energy and spark which the band used to… Continue Reading →

Alterium – Of War and Flames (AFM)

After 2 impressive albums (plus a re-recording of their debut) and over ten years in existence, vocalist Nicoletta Rosellini (also recently known for her work in triple-vocal band The Erinyes) along with former bandmates Paolo Campitelli (guitars) and Dario Gozzi… Continue Reading →

Firewind – Stand United (AFM Records)

I can’t believe it is now four years since Greek band Firewind released their awesome self-titled album in 2020. It is now over 20 years since I got into the band and adding in Gus G’s solo works I always… Continue Reading →

Elettra Storm – Powerlords (Scarlet Records)

I wonder if there’s anyone out there who, upon hearing the most recent album by Italian Dark Symphonic Metal band Sinheresy thought “Hmm, Yes, that’s a pretty good album, but what it would sound like if the keyboard player was… Continue Reading →

Metalite – Expedition One (AFM)

Four albums in and Swedish Metal band Metalite are in a confident enough place to release their first concept album. A futuristic Sci-fi adventure, the band are keen to point out that it incorporates all the musical elements the band… Continue Reading →

Six Foot Six – Beggar’s Hill (Scarlet Records)

I didn’t know a lot about Six Foot Six, but here’s the low down on what I’ve been able to find out: this is their third album, and guitarist and vocalist Kristoffer Gobel was briefly the vocalist for Falcolner. He’s… Continue Reading →

Axenstar – Chapter VIII (Inner Wound)

Just over 20 years since Swedish Power Metal mainstays Axenstar released their impressive debut “Perpetual Twilight” the band has racked up a number of equally attention-grabbing and unapologetically bombastic Metal albums, arriving in 2023 with their eighth offering (if only… Continue Reading →

Skiltron – Bruadarach (Trollzorn)

I really didn’t used to like Scottish Bagpipes. Actually, to say I merely didn’t like them is a bit of an understatement, they were probably my least favourite instrument ever, disliked even more than trombone or saxophone, such was my… Continue Reading →

Draconicon – Pestilence (Inner Wound)

Draconicon are not a band who stand still. After a very impressive debut back in 2021, this Italian Power Metal band have ditched the fantasy realms, costumes and dragons. However, they do retain their not-so-mysterious pseudonyms and have come thundering… Continue Reading →

Angra – Cycle Of Pain (Atomic Fire)

30 Years. Thirty whole years have somehow passed since Brazil’s premium Progressive Power Metal band Angra released their excellent debut album “Angel’s Cry”. Three years later the stunning follow-up “Holy Land” set the bar even higher. Then, Andre Matos’ tenure… Continue Reading →

Grymheart – Hellish Hunt (Scarlet Records)

Anyone familiar with Hungarian Power Metal band Wisdom will be very interested to see the re-emergence of their founding guitarist Gábor Kovács (known in Grymheart as Gabriel Blacksmith), leading forth a new band blending the ferocity of Melodic Death Metal,… Continue Reading →

Apostolica – Animae Haeretica (Scarlet)

Is bemasked an actual word? If it is, then I’m having it – so it’s a hearty return for bemasked Italian Metallers Apostolica and their own particular brand of theatrical bombastic Metal oozing drama and epic orchestration from every pore… Continue Reading →

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