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Jaded Star – Memories from the future (Sensory)

I have seen Visions of Atlantis numerous times, as well as enjoying their recorded output, and have always been impressed with the power of Maxi Nil’s vocal delivery. I was disappointed when I heard that she had parted company with… Continue Reading →

Hammer King – Kingdom Of The Hammer King (Cruz Del Sur)

Hammer King are a Franco-Germanic power metal four piece, fronted by Tito Fox, the vocalist for Manowar legend Ross “The Boss” Friedman. Making their debut with “Kingdom Of The Hammer King”, the band have received praise from Friedman, citing that… Continue Reading →

Dead Earth Politics – Men Become Gods (S/R)

Formed in 2005 in Austin, Texas, Dead Earth Politics made an impact in their locality with their 2006 debut E.P and 2010 full length release. After claiming accolades in the local Austin media regarding their sound and live shows, Dead… Continue Reading →

Crypt Sermon – Out of the Garden (Dark Descent)

Are you a fan of doom, but prefer the near operatic scope of Candlemass than the fist in your face snarl of Wino? Not fond of tales of depression, murder, and substance abuse, but happy to listen to songs with… Continue Reading →

Ruthless – They Rise (Pure Steel)

For me, 1984’s ‘Metal Without Mercy’ EP was something special, so it is with a little apprehension and excitement that a new release by the reformed Ruthless should come my way. The opening gambit ‘Defender’ leaves me with no doubts… Continue Reading →

Shadow Host – Apocalyptic Symphony (Metalism Records)

Shadow Host, if you didn’t know (and I didn’t) are a thrash / power metal band from Moscow that have been in existence since 1993 and this is their fifth studio album. On top of those 5 records they’ve also… Continue Reading →

My Refuge – Living In Anger (SR)

My Refuge are an Italian Metal band (there’s no dragon on the cover so they aren’t stereotypically power metal) with a shiny new four track EP to unleash on the world. And it’s very professionally done in all aspects –… Continue Reading →

Primal Fear – Delivering The Black (Frontiers)

Without doubt Germany’s Primal Fear has stayed true within their roots of heavy metal ever since the release of the self titled debut in 1998, an album I still enjoy today. This is the bands tenth studio output and if… Continue Reading →

Iced Earth – Plagues of Babylon (Century Media)

Iced Earth are an institution of consistency in recent times and this being the second release to feature now relatively long time member Stu Block on vocals the promise is quite exciting based on their last effort ‘Dystopia’. Of course,… Continue Reading →

8 Foot Sativa – The Shadow Masters (8 Foot Sativa Records)

During my usual trawls through the internet looking for new blood to listen to I came across this band by accident and was thoroughly impressed with this album which is their fifth, yes fifth release in eight years and they’re… Continue Reading →

8 Foot Sativa – The Shadow Masters (SR)

A band on their fifth album and I’ve never heard of them until I stumbled upon them by chance and admittedly I downloaded their album (I will get the album properly guys I promise) [it’s in the post to you… Continue Reading →

Ashes Of Ares – ST (Nuclear Blast)

I’ve only heard Matt Barlow sing outside the confines of Iced Earth on Pyramaze’s 2008 CD “Immortal”, but I was told that the music was already written for that album so it was a similar situation to Iced Earth…again. He… Continue Reading →

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