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Cobra – To Hell (Van)

Peru’s traditional metal explosion includes the like of Lightning and this band Cobra, their previous release was very limited in distribution, but if you want to check out where it started, I would recommend tracking down ‘Lethal Strike’. ‘To Hell’… Continue Reading →

Crystal Viper – Possession (AFM)

Polish female fronted metal band Crystal Viper have returned with this concept album following up to the remarkable ‘Crimen Excepta’ album released some 18 months ago. The concept is based around a girl called Julia which is pretty much like… Continue Reading →

Silent Force – Rising From Ashes (AFM)

I reckon Alex Beyrodt has now got all his bases covered. As guitarist for Voodoo Circle and Sinner he has Melodic Hard Rock and Traditional Heavy Metal covered respectively, straight ahead Power Metal handled with Primal Fear, so by resurrecting… Continue Reading →

Aska – Fire Eater (Pure Steel)

Aska are a US metal legend by all accounts and although I have heard lots about the band over the years, this is actually the first time I have listened to their material. This is the first new album in… Continue Reading →

Volture – On the Edge (High Roller)

For those who don’t know this traditional metal band, it features Ryan Waste (Municipal Waste) and my journey started with their split release with Sweden’s Enforcer. Combining their musical vision through their EP and single releases, ‘On the Edge’ is… Continue Reading →

Züül – To The Frontlines (High Roller Records)

Since their great 2010 debut album, these American’s have been steadily developing their sound and love for old metal. Old metal may be harsh, but is a style I grew up with so its old/classic to me! In particular on… Continue Reading →

Nightblade – Servant To Your Lair (Casket Music)

Football may be a game of two halves, and this album from a traditional metal band from Kidderminster in the Midlands is no different. The first half starts out promising, but I feel let down by the vocal delivery, its… Continue Reading →

Kobra And The Lotus – ST (Spinefarm)

KATL are a female fronted traditional heavy metal band from Canada, this is their self-titled second album following 2010’s ‘Out of the Pit’. I heard the name a short while back as they were the support band for the recent… Continue Reading →

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