Tag Heavy Metal
Is bemasked an actual word? If it is, then I’m having it – so it’s a hearty return for bemasked Italian Metallers Apostolica and their own particular brand of theatrical bombastic Metal oozing drama and epic orchestration from every pore… Continue Reading →
With two albums under their belt, Phil Campbell And Bastard Sons set their sights firmly on the future. Critically acclaimed LP’s and festival appearances have provided a springboard for Phil’s post Motörhead life and has provided a vigour that is… Continue Reading →
Even though for many people, the defining feature that makes a Primal Fear song so instantly recognisable as Primal Fear would probably be the unmistakeable voice of Ralf Scheepers, such is the command an iconic vocalist can wield. Another identifying… Continue Reading →
This is a duo namely of Dan Munro (ex-Funerot) and Reuben Story (Christian Mistress). The PR material suggests blazing unconventional classic metal, which is the case. I’d pick on the unconventional as a key pointer. ‘Wolves in the Shadows’ starts… Continue Reading →
Here we have French Heavy Metal for you. The is their follow up to 2020’s self-titled debut EP, a band that’s made some great progress over their short time together. One thing that does put you off is the lyrics… Continue Reading →
“SPIRIT ADRIFT’s gimmick is simple: there is no gimmick,” says the band’s mastermind, Nate Garrett. “Just great songs, great heavy riffs, catchy parts that make you want to bang your head and uplifting parts that make you want to fly… Continue Reading →
There’s been changes afoot since Swedish Metal band Lancer’s 3rd album “Mastery” emerged back in 2017, as you would probably expect with a gap of six years. The band’s Heavy/Power Metal delivery now has a new powerhouse engine in the… Continue Reading →
Bringing the darkness from Germany, The Night Eternal deliver their second long player seeking a heavier, more sinister vibe. “Fatale” finds the band attempting to create their own unique sound combining solid melodies over classic era heavy metal inspired hooks…. Continue Reading →
The six piece outfit that is All For Metal hail from Germany and Italy. Spearheaded by Tom “Tetzel” Schmidt of Asenblut and Antonio Calanna of the hard rock band DeVicious, they came together with a single vision of championing the… Continue Reading →
Protean Shield are a 5 piece hailing from Athens and are one of many metal bands hailing from a country known for its knack for churning out impressive bands across all walks of metal. With their self titled debut album,… Continue Reading →
This defiantly-titled EP comes from Obscurus Rex, a Greek metal band formed in 2021. No claims are made about the genre, so let’s listen. Of course to describe any album there has to be a point of reference. The first… Continue Reading →
I still think of Swedish Metallers Bloodbound as a relatively new band, quite wrongly as this is their tenth album since their debut emerged back in 2005. So, no, not a new band at all, but the band did have… Continue Reading →