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As soon as a recent Dynazty track starts playing, it’s instantly recognizable as being them. This Modern Melodic Heavy Metal band occupy their own shelf (for want of a better visualisation) on the wall of Metal. Their music being as… Continue Reading →
Back in 2013 I reviewed Edenbridge’s “The Bonding”, for these hallowed pages and I stated that I had heard many Edenbridge releases, didn’t really gel with them and wasn’t really sure why. I’ve become kind of the go-to guy for… Continue Reading →
For more than ten years these hard-working, hard rocking Aussies have been plying their riff-laden brand of groovy Metal to audiences around the world, garnering a healthy reputation as a good, solid act that enlightens and enhances any gig or… Continue Reading →
Fallen Sanctuary are a brand new and much anticipated Melodic Symphonic Power Metal band formed by, and featuring the twin vocal approach of Georg Neuhauser (Serenity, Warkings, Phantasma etc) and guitarist/vocalist Marco Pastorino (Temperance, Virtual Symmetry, Wonders etc), who developed… Continue Reading →
Serious Black are back once again and for those who have read my previous coverage of their releases, you know that I consider this band a formidable force in the European metal scene. They have the history and pedigree of… Continue Reading →
Swedish Metal band Manimal seem to have developed a bit of a problem. No, it’s not their strange and slightly questionable name, it’s more of a dilemma – a good one, but one that might be holding them back from… Continue Reading →
Just in case anyone thinks it’s a bit harsh that some young whipper-snappers have come along and nicked the name of the well-known German Melodic Metal band from the 80’s, it’s OK, it is actually that very same Victory from… Continue Reading →
Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, the opening sentence of a review might just initially sound insulting or offensive to someone in the band. I’ve tried really hard to word it differently, but to hell with it, I’m just… Continue Reading →
Bangalore, India isn’t the first place that springs to mind when you think about heavy metal. However, such is the reach of our music that geographical and cultural boundaries are forever crossed. Kryptos have been at the forefront of Indian… Continue Reading →
Thrash/Speed Metal band Paradox are no strangers to the scene, and as the “II” by the title above may suggest, they are out to further cement that statement by revisiting what is possibly their best known release from way back… Continue Reading →
What can I say about Brainstorm? No, really, what CAN I say about Brainstorm??? I’ve personally reviewed their last 3 albums for Ave Noctum, heard every album since their impressive debut (and it’s follow up) with Markus Jurgens on vocals… Continue Reading →
After seemingly battling dragons non-stop for last four years, I’m afraid the shit’s really hit the fan(tasy) in Bloodbound’s world! No sooner have they banished those pesky fire-breathing miscreants than suddenly there’s a new set of creatures to deal with… Continue Reading →