Album Reviews
DREAM EVIL – Metal Gods
When you think of classic, pure Heavy Metal, a few bands come to mind, but none more for this reviewer than the mighty Dream Evil. Back with their much anticipated 10th album Metal Gods, they …READ MORE
Power Metal
Album Reviews
CRYSTAL VIPER – The Silver Key
Marta Gabriel and gang are back with more Heavy Metal based on the works of the great H.P. Lovecraft, as their impressive new album Silver Key is a follow up to the excellent 2021 release …READ MORE
Album Reviews
NEW HORIZON – Conquerors
Swedish multi-instrumentalist Jona Tee is back with the sophomore effort of New Horizon titled Conquerors on Frontiers Music s.r.l.. With the departure of vocalist Erik Grönwall, who went on to join Skid Row as the …READ MORE
Album Reviews
NIGHTMARE – Encrypted
French Heavy Metal legends are back with the follow up to 2020’s smash album Aeternam, and once again the band has replaced their lead vocalist, with Madie out and Barbara Mogore (Songbird, ex-Muddles) in. While …READ MORE
Album Reviews
RIOT V – Mean Streets
Bryce Van Patten’s review: Riot V has certainly set a new course musically with the release of their powerful new album Mean Streets, blending hard hitting 80s heavy metal with modern Power Metal. Mean Streets …READ MORE
Interviews
TONY RITCHIE (BALANCE OF POWER): “We Decided To Take A Little Break […] Then Life Got In The Way”
Balance Of Power are back with new band members and a brand new album! Founding members Tony Ritchie (bass) and Lionel Hicks (drums) are joined by the band’s new lead vocalist Hazel Jade, as well …READ MORE
Album Reviews
VIOLET ETERNAL – Reload The Violet
What do you get when a shredding Japanese guitarist joins forces with a powerful, melodic Italian singer? Check out Violet Eternal for your answer. The band came together when the duo decided to create a …READ MORE
Album Reviews
NATTHAMMER – The Hammer Of The Witch
From Peru comes a real treat in the form of the second solo album by vocalist Fátima Natthammer (ex-Mandrágora), titled The Hammer of the Witch. This is the follow up to the 2018 self-titled release, …READ MORE
Album Reviews
BALANCE OF POWER – Fresh From The Abyss
It’s been 21 years since Balance Of Power released their last studio album Heathen Machine, leaving fans in the lurch. The long wait is over, and it’s definitely been worth it, as the new lineup …READ MORE
Album Reviews
LORDS OF BLACK – Mechanics of Predacity
Italian based Power-Prog masters Lords of Black strike hard with their 6th studio release titled Mechanics Of Predacity on Frontiers Music s.r.l., which is easily their most aggressive album to date. Masterminded by guitarist/founder Tony …READ MORE