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NIGHTFEAR – Apocalypse

February 11, 2020 Bryce Van Patten 0

Madrid’s Nightfear is back with their long awaited 3rd album now on Fighter Records: Apocalypse. The wait was worth it as the band has really brought it all to the table on what can easily be …READ MORE

EDGE OF FOREVER – Native Soul

December 16, 2019 Zac Halter 0

Edge Of Forever state their fourth album since their 2002 inception is their strongest to date. It features anthemic songs, a heavy melodic sound, epic choruses, bombastic production and deep, strong vocal performances. They aren’t …READ MORE

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA (Live)

December 1, 2019 Bryce Van Patten 0

TSO delivers an early Christmas present from ‘Handful of Rain’ The holiday season is once again upon us, so is another tradition: Trans-Siberian Orchestra! Once again we are graced with what must be the largest …READ MORE

PRIME CREATION – Tears Of Rage

October 7, 2019 Zac Halter 0

Sweden’s Prime Creation describe themselves as experienced musicians and their sound as hard-driving Melodic Heavy Metal. Their sophomore release stumbles at the outset but recovers to validate both of these statements. “Fingers Crossed” opens the …READ MORE

STEVE GRIMMETT’S GRIM REAPER – At The Gates

September 8, 2019 Zac Halter 0

Tough times for Steve Grimmett precede the release of Steve Grimmett’s Grim Reaper At The Gates. He lost a portion of his right leg and then his brother died. Dark songs are inspired by Grimmett’s …READ MORE

LIV SIN – Burning Sermons

August 26, 2019 Zac Halter 0

Liv Sin’s outstanding 2017 debut Follow Me was Old School Heavy Metal with elements of Thrash and Black Metal. Their sophomore explores a more modern sound by adding in keyboards. While they describe the music …READ MORE

BANSHEE – The Madness

August 12, 2019 Zac Halter 0

Banshee’s style of 80s Melodic Metal was killed off during their first run by fickle record companies, but there’s still a dedicated fan base. The band reformed in 2010 with a revamped lineup releasing Mindslave …READ MORE

SiXforNinE – Parallel Universe

July 21, 2019 Zac Halter 0

Alternative Metal rockers SiXorNinE’s sophomore album’s press release says it’s an amazing production; the mix and energy of its nine Active Rock anthems propel the Athens, Greece band to the top of the international Modern …READ MORE

URIAH HEEP (Live)

July 5, 2019 Bryce Van Patten 0

There is a legendary British rock group, who formed in 1969 and after 50 years have sold over 45 million albums worldwide. If you were thinking it was Uriah Heep, you’d be right. The band …READ MORE

JUDAS PRIEST (Live)

July 2, 2019 Bryce Van Patten 2

When it comes to heavy metal, there are so many great bands over the years that having a favorite is almost impossible. For me, when it comes to legends there is one band at the …READ MORE