Frode Johnsrud, Author at Metal Express Radio

ANGRA – Rebirth

November 13, 2001 Frode Johnsrud 0

I didn’t notice much buzz about this CD so far. Maybe most people gave up on Angra when master composer Andre Matos grabbed the rhythm section and went on to form Shaman, Virgo and whatever …READ MORE

MIDNIGHT SUN – Metal Machine

November 13, 2001 Frode Johnsrud 0

I have no idea, but I seriously believe that these Swedes are just out to make fun of metal. Or they’re out to make money… I have never in my entire life seen more cliches …READ MORE

EVERGREY – In Search Of Truth

November 13, 2001 Frode Johnsrud 0

One of Sweden’s premier metal outfits is back with their third album, In Search Of Truth. Evergrey is one of the few and unique bands that already from album number one found their own sound …READ MORE

SCORPIONS – Love At First Sting [Remastered]

November 6, 2001 Frode Johnsrud 0

Love at first sting is the biggest album of the Scorpions career. Magazine-cover stars, Rock in Rio appearance, a world tour that rivaled the biggest bands ( in both length and attendance numbers), hit singles …READ MORE

JUDAS PRIEST – Sin After Sin [Remastered]

November 6, 2001 Frode Johnsrud 0

FINALLY! The Priest remastered back-catalog returns with a vengeance! The first four albums released on Columbia records, can now be bought either separately or in the collectors edition box. Earlier this year, the “middle-part” of …READ MORE

JUDAS PRIEST – Stained Class [Remastered]

November 6, 2001 Frode Johnsrud 0

Following hot on the heels of Sin after Sin, Stained Class originally released in 1978, is another heavy metal classic from the Priest. Starting off with Exciter you can’t really go wrong, can you? White …READ MORE

JUDAS PRIEST – Unleashed In The East [Remastered]

November 6, 2001 Frode Johnsrud 0

Judas Priest in concert. Does it get any better? Well, in 1979, few could rival Priest’s live show, and fortunately they were captured on tape for the pleasure of millions. Unleashed in the east seems …READ MORE

CIRRHA NIVA – Liaison De La Morte

October 31, 2001 Frode Johnsrud 0

Dutch theatre-dramatic prog rockers might have more than “Liaison De La Morte” in their discography, but I must admit this is my first meeting with the band. Call this theater metal, call it whatever you …READ MORE

QUEENSRŸCHE – Live Evolution

October 30, 2001 Frode Johnsrud 0

Here it finally it; the live legacy from the band that simply ruled the world the last part of the eighties. One key member less, a couple of thousand cigarettes, and much less inspiration – …READ MORE

SILENT FORCE – Infatuator

October 29, 2001 Frode Johnsrud 0

I have a feeling that all albums released this part of the year are worth 8 points. Well, I can’t help it. I doesn’t make the records, only the reviews. This year, I will for …READ MORE