Album Reviews
KING DIAMOND – Abigail II: The Revenge
I had Abigail first to visit me before Christmas, but it really took a while to get to know her. That’s why this review is a bit late. Maybe I’m slow, or maybe Abigail is …READ MORE
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DREAM THEATER – Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence
So in true progressive fashion, Dream Theater delivers a double CD, maybe their most ambitious work to date. I must have said “their most ambitious work” when the last album, the incredible Metropolis II: Scenes …READ MORE
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ARK – Burn The Sun
Progers, metalheads, fellow rockers and music lovers; here it is! The album that will please you all, and give Yngwie Malmsteen sleepless nights. His band, teamed up with genius Tore Ostby, who used to be …READ MORE
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THE COMPANY OF SNAKES – Burst The Bubble
Burst the bubble is the first studio album from this band. Featuring legendary ex Whitesnake members, Bernie Marsden Micky Moody and Neil Murray. Basically, this is Marsden/Moody with another name for their group. Famous for …READ MORE
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VANDEN PLAS – Beyond Daylight
A little better than “Far Off Grace”, but still not quite as good as the masterpiece “The God Thing”, Vanden Plas have made another record with mid-tempo riffing, clean vocals, well done keyboards and nice …READ MORE
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BLAZE – Tenth Dimension
Blaze’s second release holds the name Tenth Dimension. Whether it’s a joke or not, I don’t know. What the hell is the tenth dimension anyway. The former Iron Maiden singer must have an imagination beyond …READ MORE
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VISION DIVINE – Send Me An Angel
Moving a little away from the typical Italian speed metal thing that has been overdone and over-hyped the last few years – due to the success of bands like Labyrinth and Rhapsody – Vision Divine …READ MORE
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DOMINE – Stormbringer Ruler
If you learn the full title for this CD, you must be a fan. I am a fan. Actually – Domine belongs to the very best epic power metal bands out there, or maybe this …READ MORE
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MIKE TRAMP – Remembering White Lion
Mike Tramp remembers his old band, what an amazing memory he has indeed. Not that he remembers the songs the way they were played, but he really remembers them in a good way. Recorded solely …READ MORE
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TRASHCAN DARLINGS – Episode 1: The Lipstick Menace
Sometimes, not very often, or should I say: R A R E L Y, does a band put out a debut album that, in a perfect world, deserves to make them overnight sensations with millions …READ MORE