New Wave of German Heavy Metal Godsnake’s first full-length release Poison Thorn is not only cold-blooded, but it’s also deadly. The German quintet labels their own music “Modern Metal”, with influences of Metallica, Trivium, and …READ MORE
Mike Portnoy of Sons Of Apollo describes their sophomore release MMXX (pronounced: 20/20) as having a much more futuristic style than their 2017 debut. He explains “Stylistically, we have followed the same path as the …READ MORE
Mats Leven, the Swedish vocalist known for his work with Candlemass, Therion, Krux, Yngwie Malmsteen and At Vance, has completed a solo-project he’s been working on for several years. Aside from some guest musicians, Mats …READ MORE
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
KORN describe themselves as transcending the limits of Rock, Alternative and Metal genres and influencing artists around the globe. Having sold 40 million albums worldwide, this assertion gets little argument. Fifteen years removed from the …READ MORE
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’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
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
The U.K.’s Sister Shotgun are “super stoked” for the release of their first full length album. Their sound is a distinctive blend of Modern Metal and Melodic Metal. The song writing shows promise and flashes …READ MORE
Italy’s Ship Of Theseus is a project band “…in which every influence of the musicians involved has been free to flow through their instruments…” They state “the music is defined by a modern sound, in …READ MORE