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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 →

Wytch Hazel – IV: Sacrament (Bad Omen Records)

Lancashire’s Traditional Hard Rock / Metal heroes return with this, their 4th album. I’ve now reviewed each of their releases, and I’ve been a huge fan of their knack of writing classic, timeless tunes that have a way of worming… Continue Reading →

Sintage – Paralyzing Chains (High Roller Records)

Formed in 2019 and with a single EP to their name, German heavy metallers, Sintage drop their debut long player. After a series of line-up changes, the band have pinned down their sound with strong leanings towards classic heavy metal… Continue Reading →

Desolate Realm – Legions (S/R)

In this world there is a certain type of person who is always looking for some new thrill, some new experience, never apparently satisfied with their lot, and always flitting about like a hummingbird in search of their next hit… Continue Reading →

Albums Of The Year 2022

2022 has not been quite the full-on disaster movie of the last few years, aliens have not landed and the dead have not come back to inherit the earth. Whilst one has the feeling of impending doom and these are… Continue Reading →

Mythosphere – Pathological (Cruz Del Sur)

There were a number of reasons why I really wanted to get hold of this debut album from Maryland doom / true metal outfit Mythosphere. Not only do they feature an ex-member of cult classic band Fates Warning on guitar… Continue Reading →

Stray Gods – Storm The Walls (Rock Of Angels)

Bob Katsionis, the Athenian of many talents; vocalist, guitarist, keyboard player, producer and director to name several, is a long-standing figure in the mainland European metal scene. From his involvement in the supergroup project Serious Black to his work with… Continue Reading →

Sin Starlett – Solid Source of Steel (Metalizer)

This Swiss band have three previous full-length releases behind them. Categorized as traditional heavy metal, we all know how vast that could turn out to be. Their two previous releases were more in the field of European power metal. Upon… Continue Reading →

Tower – Shock to the System (Cruz Del Sur)

This is the third release from Tower, from the streets of New York. This is high energy classic metal with loads of attitude coupled with chaos, confusion and stunning vocal tones courtesy of Sarabeth Linden. ‘Blood Moon’ starts as a… Continue Reading →

Witch Cross – Angel of Death (High Roller)

Denmark has some legendary bands, Witch Cross are a name that crops up a lot. Their seminal classic from 1984 ‘Fit for Fight’ is well referenced. Indeed, a few years back in 2013 they returned with ‘Axe to Grind’. For… Continue Reading →

Primitai – Violence Of The Skies (Rock Of Angels)

UK Melodic/Heavy/Power Metal band Primitai have been steadily developing their own particular identity for about 15 years now, but with 2018’s “The Calling” they made an extra leap forward, bringing a class, maturity and style that, although always evident on… Continue Reading →

Satan’s Fall – Final Day (High Roller)

Following a retrospective release of all their past recordings recently, this is Finnish group Satan’s Fall’s first full length album. Their earlier material was much faster, but the bare bones of Priest and Saxon still remain on this debut.  Whilst… Continue Reading →

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