Portland, Oregon based band Leathürbitch, who proclaim themselves as emulating bands from the now classic Metal Massacre compilations of the early 80s have released their second studio effort Shattered Vanity on Shadow Kingdom Records. The …READ MORE
Heavy duty German icons Mystic Prophecy have come out with studio album number 12: Hellriot. The band is a household name for German Heavy Metal, and this new release furthers that standing with its wall …READ MORE
In 1983 Graham Bonnet, Jimmy Waldo and Gary Shea were forming a band, and came upon a young Swedish guitarist Yngwie Malmsteen, who was later replaced by a then virtually unknown Steve Vai. Alcatrazz became …READ MORE
If you’re ever yearning for new Heavy Metal that combines all of the elements of the best heavy bands from the late 80s – early 90s, then look no further as Burning Witches are here …READ MORE
When thinking of classic Heavy Metal guitarists who’ve had a huge hand in defining the genre during the 80s, Ross “The Boss” Freidman is one that immediately comes to mind. From either his work on …READ MORE
Guitarist Paul Gilbert, who wowed Heavy Metal fans in the 80s with his mega talented band Racer X, and who also was the mastermind behind Mr. Big has brought to us a labor of love …READ MORE
California based band Seventrain first formed in 2012, and by 2014 had released their debut self-titled album with very promising results. The album charted on the CMJ Loud Rock Top 40 at #36 in its first week, …READ MORE
If there was ever a question as to whether Traditional Heavy Metal was losing traction in the music world, Newfoundland, Canada’s Category VI has shown us that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Their newest …READ MORE
While NWBHM was conquering the world, many countries saw similar movements grow up on the local stage. Thus, in Paris, Sortilège was born, inspired by the greatest and trying to find their place amongst them. …READ MORE
Every now and then and album comes out with little fanfare, almost no press and a whole lot of obscurity that has a lot to offer listeners. One such album is Massachusetts based guitarist Glen …READ MORE