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Witherfall – Curse Of Autumn (Century Media)

First things first, let’s address the L.E. Funt in the review… Sure, we’ve all done stupid things in our youth. I am now able to balk at some of the things I’ve said and done, in jest and worse in… Continue Reading →

Coronary – Sinbad (Cruz Del Sur)

This band came to me initially via their split with Traveler and an online music platform. This is their first full length release.  The band have been quoted as refusing to re-invent the heavy metal wheel and fuse tried and… Continue Reading →

Pounder – Breaking the World (Shadow Kingdom)

Pounder are an American power trio, a heavy metal band that started life in 2017. The debut album ‘Uncivilized’ arrived in 2019. This was a pounding heavy metal monster, but this time around, they have a much better production quality,… Continue Reading →

Dreamslain – Tales of Knights and Distant Worlds (S/R)

Tromsø three piece Dreamslain have been active for the best part of 10 years and in that time they have released an EP and a handful of tracks have been earmarked as singles, but it is now in 2021 where… Continue Reading →

Black & Damned – Heavenly Creatures (Rock Of Angels)

Well, here’s me thinking I’ve stumbled across a previously unreleased German Metal album from the 80’s that’s been remixed and remastered for 2021 and it turns out that it’s the debut release from a brand new German Metal band! Are… Continue Reading →

Crystal Viper – The Cult (Listenable Records)

Love me a bit of Crystal Viper… These days always straddling the line between heavy metal and power metal, the Polish riff machine are at their very worst dependable. Which frankly at the moment we need more of as this… Continue Reading →

Dread Sovereign – Alchemical Warfare (Metal Blade Records)

So, as a bit of a heads up, this is the first time I had heard of Dread Sovereign, being a three piece out of Dublin Ireland, formed by Primordial’s own A.A. Nemtheanga back in 2011 ish. Now, I’m a… Continue Reading →

Accept – Too Mean To Die (Nuclear Blast)

Folks, I have a massive confession to clear off my chest, so please forgive my rambling. Accept is a band I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve seen live, and each and every time I’ve caught them, I’ve… Continue Reading →

Fireforce – Rage Of War (Rock Of Angels Records)

Surely with a name like that we’re in for a cross between Firewind and Dragonforce? Well…not really, there’s a bit of Firewind in the music but thankfully Belgian Metallers Fireforce stop well short of the fast-as-you-can theatrics of Dragonforce. Actually,… Continue Reading →

Death Dealer – Conquered Lands (Steel Cartel)

Last time out, Death Dealer released a solid slice of traditional heavy/power metal with their second album “Hallowed Grounds”. Filled with all the theatrics and flair you would associate with this kind of music – big wailing vocals, adrenaline pumping… Continue Reading →

Okrutnik – Legion Antychrysta (Ossuary Records)

Okrütnik was a new name to me and by the look of it, the band itself is quite new, having been formed in 2018. I understand they have carved out a reputation as a live band, having toured their native… Continue Reading →

Eternal Champion – Ravening Iron (No Remorse)

Aside from the cover art – yes, they did go there – the second thing that strikes me about Eternal Champion’s second platter is the confident stride we kick off with from get go. Not so much the lone warrior… Continue Reading →

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