Tag Rob Halford
Pedigree! How often do you read a review or the promo blurb for a new record and the writer casually chucks in a mention of band members previous outfits? You’re supposed to think ‘wow this must be good then’. You… Continue Reading →
Comprised of musicians who have been members of Manowar, the Dictators, Rob Halford, Lizzy Borden, Udo Dirkschneider, and Cage, Death Dealer are a power metal super group for lack of a better term. Following up their debut full length “Warmaster”,… Continue Reading →
The return of Judas Priest to Luxembourg was, as you might expect, an exciting prospect. Once their support act – who on the night proved even more redundant than expected – was announced, that excitement dissipated somewhat. Still, Judas Priest… Continue Reading →
Dragonforce (originally Dragonheart) were brought together in 1999 by Guitarist Herman Li and Sam Totman [we best not mention Demoniac eh? Ed]. Touring with the likes of Halford (that’s our Rob’s band) and Stratovarius earned them some street cred which led… Continue Reading →
With bands pilfering from every metal genre through the ages these days, it’s becoming harder to confidently pigeon-hole them but, what the hell, I’m going for it anyway. Cosmic progressive thrash. There, I’ve done it. I’ve slotted Monsterworks into their… Continue Reading →
Monsterworks are a slippery bunch in a good way in that not only do they experiment quite wildly with musical genres but also with a very refreshing and intelligent approach to subject matter. Whilst the music may occasionally suggest traditional… Continue Reading →
Over the course of their 17 years of existence and now 9 album releases, Soilwork have become a worldwide phenomenon. The band has branched out beyond Europe and toured Asia, Russia and USA, supporting Lamb of God and Killswitch Engage… Continue Reading →
The resurgence of the traditional thrash metal scene has been a largely hit and miss affair, with the majority of bands taking a very linear approach with regards to the style, and with the genes of early Metallica and Slayer… Continue Reading →