Frode Johnsrud, Author at Metal Express Radio

METALLICA – St. Anger

June 5, 2003 Frode Johnsrud 0

Call me narrow minded, call me afraid of changes, or call me not so serious when I give this CD 2 points. Just because it is released by Metallica, or Rockallica like they wanted to …READ MORE

IRON MAIDEN – Visions Of The Beast

June 2, 2003 Frode Johnsrud 0

This is the brand new DVD from Iron Maiden, and it’s a stunner! Soon to be released any day now, Metal Express Radio gives you one of the first reviews of this great package. The …READ MORE

Imagine that – Blackmore’s Night finally steps on Norwegian soil, and I am away for the Sweden Rock Festival… I almost changed my mind regarding that festival – I mean; Blackmore’s Night in MY neck …READ MORE

BLIND GUARDIAN – Live

May 20, 2003 Frode Johnsrud 0

Now just when I almost had given up on the sons of Krefeld, they’re back with a sweet vengeance. I never cared much for their overproduced last effort, and honestly, I was never impressed by …READ MORE

SECRET SPHERE – Scent Of Human Desire

May 19, 2003 Frode Johnsrud 0

Another great CD arrives my mailbox before the summer kicks in here in my icebox (it rimes!). Last year, summer up here was on a Tuesday, if that gives you a clue. Italy’s Secret Sphere, …READ MORE

NEXX – Colours

May 12, 2003 Frode Johnsrud 0

I have been picking up buzz about this CD for a while. Of course it’s not easy to get hold of it in the fridge where I live (actually, summer this year seems to be …READ MORE

HELLOWEEN – Rabbit Don’t Come Easy

May 12, 2003 Frode Johnsrud 0

I am not sure if the record company wants this review out there yet (we had to take down our last Kamelot review for more than a month), but with this album being available for …READ MORE

CIRCLE II CIRCLE – Watching In Silence

April 29, 2003 Frode Johnsrud 0

Please don’t ask me why Zak Stevens, one of the greatest singers from the last decade, left Savatage. I am sure I can come up with an explanation that makes sense, but I have been …READ MORE

TNT – Taste

April 23, 2003 Frode Johnsrud 0

This is only an EP, so no points will be given. As you might noticed, I didn’t say too much about the new TNT tracks when I reviewed The Big Bang, and the reason was …READ MORE

TNT – The Big Bang – The Essential Collection

April 15, 2003 Frode Johnsrud 0

Here today, gone tomorrow? No, Norwegian rockers TNT, fronted by American voice extraordinaire Tony Harnell, is set to explode again as the guys end their thirties. It’s more like “hair gone, Today ’N Tomorrow”. But …READ MORE

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