Tag Heavy Metal
I first got dragged into the world of UK band Forlorn Hope via the live arena (always a good sign) and their thoroughly enjoyable live performances. Sadly being ‘between live drummers’ those are currently curtailed but following on from their… Continue Reading →
Hammerfall. There’s no denying the influence this Swedish band has had on the Power Metal scene over the years and the following they’ve built. Their debut was a breath of fresh air whilst Metal was still mired in the turgid… Continue Reading →
I guess the easy starting point for this review would be to call the band a “super-group” owing to the accomplishments of all the members, as most have been doing this for forty odd years. To be honest the only… Continue Reading →
Correct me if I’m wrong but I believe the song The Book Of Heavy Metal was a regular feature for the screens at Bloodstock many years ago? Regardless amongst my group of friends it has become something of an anthem,… Continue Reading →
This is album number five for this US heavy/power metal band. Throughout their career they have provided, what I term happy heavy metal. The foundations of which are built from the forefathers of our lovely heavy metal genre, but lazily… Continue Reading →
Orange Goblin, a mainstay of the British metal scene for nearly 30 years and have achieved much in their long, fruitful career which has bordered both stoner, doom and traditional metal. Now is the time for their tenth studio outing… Continue Reading →
I had to have a word with myself whilst reviewing this album. The description of Crust Punk mixed with Sludge Metal in the list sent by the Ave Noctum Big Boss (ANBB) whet my appetite and got me all a… Continue Reading →
Bangalore, India is not the first place one naturally associates with heavy metal. However, since 1998, four local lads formed a band forged in the most classic tradition of the genre. Kryptos have since garnered global attention and indeed travelled… Continue Reading →
There’s no denying the Heavy Metal credentials of Crystal Viper. Founded and fronted by the considerable talents of Marta Gabriel, this no nonsense Metal band have been releasing in-yer-face, unapologetic Metal albums since their debut back in 2004. “The Silver… Continue Reading →
These sinister Swedes are at album number six, and they have attained a great reputation. This seems to have expanded their musical development, non-so clearer than on this release. The traditional evil sections are present, but there is a wealth… Continue Reading →
Y’see, now I just feel stupid. There I was, blathering on and on back in 2020 about how Nightmare’s new vocalist was a new beginning for the band, that she was such a great find and with her in the… Continue Reading →
You may already know the history of this underrated band, so I am not going to go there with this latest release. Suffice to say, with vocalist Harry (The Tyrant) Conklin roped in for this recording, you should expect a… Continue Reading →