Live Reviews
GRAVESHADOW (Live)
The local Heavy Metal scene in Portland, Oregon has been on the rise, and with great bands coming to town at smaller venues it’s a real treat for fans. Sacramento based Graveshadow played at Dante’s …READ MORE
Symphonic Metal
Live Reviews
SYMPHONY X (Live)
It was a warm May evening at the Hawthorne Theater in Portland, Oregon, with standing room only for one of America’s finest Power Metal bands: Symphony X. At first entering the club it looked slow …READ MORE
Album Reviews
MICHAEL ROMEO – War Of The Worlds // Pt. 2
Romeo is Back! Progressive Metal genius, guitar virtuoso and founder of Symphony X Michael Romeo is back with his follow-up solo album to 2017’s War Of The Worlds, Pt. 1. Once again supported by the …READ MORE
Live Reviews
DRAGONFORCE / VISIONS OF ATLANTIS (Live)
Extreme Power Metal on the Road It was a cold and rainy night in Portland, Oregon on a Thursday night with Judas Priest in town playing to several generations of metal fans, while at the …READ MORE
Album Reviews
SABATON – The War To End All Wars
Heavy Metal History Lessons When thinking of Heavy Metal bands who write their songs about historical events, the first and foremost group to come to mind is none other than Swedish power metallers Sabaton. Following …READ MORE
Album Reviews
GLASYA – Attarghan
A work of ambition With only their second album, Glasya, a Symphonic Metal band from Portugal certainly does not lack ambition. Their first effort Heaven’s Demise already featured promising elements. Although it was still difficult …READ MORE
Album Reviews
BATTLE BEAST – Circus Of Doom
Circus Metal Finnish Symphonic Metal giants Battle Beast are back with their 6th full-length album: Circus of Doom on Nuclear Blast records, and it’s a powerhouse production that shows the strengths and maturity of the …READ MORE
Album Reviews
TRISTAN HARDERS’ TWILIGHT THEATRE – Drifting Into Insanity
One Man Band While the effects of the pandemic have put a strangle hold one touring and concerts, some musicians are using the time off to strike out on their own and finish old projects. …READ MORE
Album Reviews
TALES OF THE OLD – The Book Of Chaos
Ten years! It took ten years for Mike Tzanakis to finally release Tales of the Old first album, The Book Of Chaos. A homage to the giants of the genre, such as Rhapsody of Fire …READ MORE
Album Reviews
VANDOR – On A Moonlit Night
Swedish Power Metal Vandor has followed up their 1st self-release In the Land of Vandor with a strong sophomore effort on Scarlet Records titled: On a Moonlit Night. This 4 piece group is led by …READ MORE