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Vaultwraith- Decomposing Spells (Hell’s Headbangers)

Ah, Vaultwraith. My favourite trve kvlt metal genre mixed up with my least favourite (only because power metal does not even figure on the chart). I expected this to be less groovy and more epic. Perhaps, my perception has been… Continue Reading →

Tanith – Voyage (Metal Blade)

One thing that has kept me and many other metalheads into metal for the best part of our lives is how the world appeals to those who never lost their childhood sense of adventure. And because of that, it is… Continue Reading →

Sintage – Paralyzing Chains (High Roller Records)

Formed in 2019 and with a single EP to their name, German heavy metallers, Sintage drop their debut long player. After a series of line-up changes, the band have pinned down their sound with strong leanings towards classic heavy metal… Continue Reading →

Century – The Conquest of Time (No Remorse)

I think this band are great; having recently completed a short tour is America, Century are coming at you with their debut album. The band play awesome heavy metal, there’s a lot of influence of the NWoBHM, current US scene… Continue Reading →

Blood Star – First Sighting (Shadow Kingdom)

There is plainly something in the (salt) water up there in Salt Lake City. After the mighty Visigoth here comes Blood Star with their debut. Founded in 2017 by erstwhile Visigoth guitarist Jamison Palmer, along with bass and drums Noah… Continue Reading →

Blazon Rite – Wild Rites and Ancient Songs (Gates of Hell)

Philadelphia based fantasy/battle themed heavy metal band Blazon Rite return with a second full length release.  For those not familiar with their work, fans of Seven Sisters, Traveller, Visigoth and Ice War would surely enjoy this third release in total…. Continue Reading →

MDXX – MDXX (No Remorse)

MDXX are a mysterious quartet spearheaded by the mastermind behind them who is known simply as V, the other members being A, C and T. Influenced by recent years filled with death and despair, V created a world which mirrored… Continue Reading →

Gatekeeper – From Western Shores (Cruz Del Sur)

It’s been five years since Canadian Metal band Gatekeeper hit the ground running with their impressive debut “East Of The Sun”, gaining much positive attention from all over the globe. They occupy that blurry Metal territory that some might call… Continue Reading →

Category VI – Firecry (Moribund)

So, apparently I am in power metal land with this third album from Canadian metallers Category VI but I’m a little unsure about that if I’m honest. Still, that’s for later. Just to add here that I had no previous… Continue Reading →

Night Demon – Outsider (Century Media)

This is the US trio’s third album, along the way I have seen this band grow in stature considerably. During the pandemic, they released a multitude of 7-inch singles that were compiled into a CD release. Thus, ‘Outsider’ represents 8… Continue Reading →

Desolate Realm – Legions (S/R)

In this world there is a certain type of person who is always looking for some new thrill, some new experience, never apparently satisfied with their lot, and always flitting about like a hummingbird in search of their next hit… Continue Reading →

Dark Embrace – Dark Heavy Metal (Massacre Records)

Imagine this: you’re in the crowd at a gig, the music starts and it’s great. The kind of music you can really headbang to. Everyone is having a great time, people are moshing, crowd surfing, and the band has an… Continue Reading →

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