Articles by Maxxxwell Carlisle

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Maxxxwell Carlisle

Maxxxwell was a reviewer and the host of The Maxed Out Metal Hour here on Metal Express Radio. He is the current lead guitarist for LA based metal veterans Hellion. In addition to his ongoing role in Hellion, he has also released 5 albums as a solo artist and appeared as a guest writer and soloist on Michael Angelo Batio's Intermezzo album, named one of the Top 5 shred albums of 2014 by Guitar World Magazine. He continues to collaborate with various Metal musicians and teaches guitar technique and Metal composition via Skype. Additionally, he is a former competitive bodybuilder and enjoys a lifestyle based around health, fitness and Metal.
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VANDOR - In The Land Of Vandor

VANDOR – In The Land Of Vandor

January 16, 2019 Maxxxwell Carlisle 0

This debut, Swedish Power Metal release from Vandor is a treat for Classic Power Metal fans in the vein of early Rhapsody and Heavenly. While In The Land Of Vandor is not nearly as intense …READ MORE

HOLLOW - Between Eternities Of Darkness

HOLLOW – Between Eternities Of Darkness

January 10, 2019 Maxxxwell Carlisle 0

This Swedish born blend of Metallica riffs, Prog Metal drums, and Melodic Metal vocals is good, but missing something. Hollow is the solo project of vocalist / guitarist Andreas Stoltz. His vocals are solid and guitar …READ MORE

THE THREE TREMORS - The Three Tremors

THE THREE TREMORS – The Three Tremors

January 2, 2019 Maxxxwell Carlisle 0

Awesome cover art and three respected, veteran vocalists of the metal scene can’t save this release from awkward songwriting and blundering arrangements. What could have been a Power Metal triumph is instead a painful and …READ MORE

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM - The End Of Chaos

FLOTSAM AND JETSAM – The End Of Chaos

December 28, 2018 Maxxxwell Carlisle 0

While some felt that Flotsam and Jetsam would have a hard time following up their well-received, self-title 2016 release, on The End Of Chaos, the band seems even stronger and is remarkably fresh sounding. Eric …READ MORE

LAST UNION - Twelve

LAST UNION – Twelve

December 28, 2018 Maxxxwell Carlisle 0

From Italy, Last Union are putting a strong foot forward with their debut album Twelve. Featuring Progressive Metal veterans Mike LePond and Uli Kusch filling out the rhythm section, this 11 song collection of Progressive …READ MORE

ALCATRAZZ - Parole Denied (Tokyo 2017)

ALCATRAZZ – Parole Denied (Tokyo 2017)

December 11, 2018 Maxxxwell Carlisle 0

This nineteen track collection of 2017 live recordings and vintage 1985 unreleased demos is a real treat for Alcatrazz fans. Parole Denied features Graham Bonnet along with original Alcatrazz members Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea …READ MORE

BLADE KILLER - High Risk

BLADE KILLER – High Risk

December 4, 2018 Maxxxwell Carlisle 0

This debut album from Los Angeles based Old School Speed Metal act Blade Killer, is solid but lacking in originality or anything that hasn’t already been put forth by other band’s in the genre. Taking …READ MORE

BURNING WITCHES - Hexenhammer

BURNING WITCHES – Hexenhammer

November 26, 2018 Maxxxwell Carlisle 0

Hexenhammer marks the second album from Swedish Classic Metal act Burning Witches. It is a step forward in both execution and artistic impact and the band has further refined its sound and more clearly defined …READ MORE

RED DRAGON CARTEL - Patina

RED DRAGON CARTEL – Patina

November 19, 2018 Maxxxwell Carlisle 0

With all of the problems and bad PR surrounding the Red Dragon Cartel debut album, many were surprised that the band was able to release a second album at all, much less a good one. …READ MORE

FIFTH ANGEL - The Third Secret

FIFTH ANGEL – The Third Secret

November 14, 2018 Maxxxwell Carlisle 0

Fans have been begging for a new Fifth Angel album for years. With many of the original members having moved on to lives outside of the music industry, there was little hope of a new …READ MORE