Reviews
EDENBRIDGE – Dynamind
One feature of sympho that’s bound to raise the ire of parts of the metal community is the epic stylings that often accompany it. I mean, don’t these bands know that keyboards and classical hooks …READ MORE
Progressive Metal
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SiXforNinE – Parallel Universe
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
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SPIRIT ADRIFT – Divided By Darkness
Spirit Adrift have followed up their well received 2017 album Curse Of Conception with Divided By Darkness heralded as their heaviest and most accessible yet. Further described as what modern Heavy Metal should be: ambitious, …READ MORE
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MYRATH – Shehili
It seems that the more Myrath embraces their Tunisian heritage, the more success they have. On Shehili, we find Myrath basking, once again, in exotic melodies and intoxicating blends of Melodic and Progressive Metal. Easily …READ MORE
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SHIP OF THESEUS – The Paradox
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
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GHOST SHIP OCTAVIUS – Delirium
Ghost Ship Octavius includes veterans of God Forbid and Nevermore. The band describes their prospective fan base as fans of the latter as well as Kamelot and Pain Of Salvation. They describe their music as …READ MORE
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DETHONATOR – Race Against the Sun: Part 1
Britain’s Dethonator have spent three years writing a collection of songs loosely themed around classic horror and described as “….the most accomplished, vibrant and diverse collection of music that we have ever recorded.” The band’s …READ MORE
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LORD DIVINE – Facing Chaos
Argentina’s Lord Divine states they are returning to their Progressive Metal roots on their fourth album. The band is determined to break the frontiers of their country and make their music known to the world …READ MORE
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HOLLOW – Between Eternities Of Darkness
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
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EVERGREY – The Atlantic
Sweden’s Evergrey have sailed the seas of Progressive Metal since 1993 and state they are “…synonymous with technically and compositionally outstanding standards, combined with lyrics and messages which go way beyond pure rock’n’roll prose.” They …READ MORE