Live Reviews
URIAH HEEP (Live)
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
Traditional Heavy Metal
Live Reviews
JUDAS PRIEST (Live)
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
Album Reviews
AXEL RUDI PELL – XXX Anniversary Live
This double disc, live release captures an excellent cross-section of Axel Rudi Pell’s remarkably consistent career. XXX Anniversary Live was recorded during 2014, spanning several shows in Europe. Pell, as a titan of German Classic …READ MORE
Album Reviews
STEEL PROPHET – The God Machine
It’s been five years since Steel Prophet released Omniscient and their latest release introduces significant changes. They enlisted R. D. Liapakis (Mystic Prophecy, Devil’s Train) on vocals, songwriting, and production. The band identifies as a US …READ MORE
Album Reviews
Last In Line – II
Last In Line’s sophomore album follows the template of their distinctive debut sound. Jeff Pilson returns to produce the band’s sound they attribute to “…the unmistakable Vinny Appice rhythms, thunderous bass from (Phil) Soussan and …READ MORE
Album Reviews
POUNDER – Uncivilized
California’s Pounder state their debut album represents a cross-section of their ironclad aesthetic of expertly crafted and executed Heavy Metal true to their influences of NWOBHM, early ’80s Speed Metal, Hair Metal, and AOR. Forming …READ MORE
Album Reviews
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
Album Reviews
BLOODY TIMES – On A Mission
Bloody Times is a solo project of bassist Simon Pfundstein. He is inspired by classic Heavy Metal bands like Manowar, Iron Maiden, Running Wild and Savatage. Pfundstein primarily wrote the songs with songwriting and instrumental …READ MORE
Album Reviews
REVERENCE – Vengeance Is…Live
The seasoned members of Reverence describe their sound as “…a sonic cocktail of classic era Savatage, Queensryche and Judas Priest…” with soaring vocals, brutal guitar riffs, intense solos and thunderous drumming. Their latest release is …READ MORE
Album Reviews
WARKINGS – Reborn
When costumes are the band’s image, it might mean the music needs a crutch. Look at us, don’t listen to us! Yes, I am talking to you Kiss, Ghost and Slipknot. Joining this fray, Warkings …READ MORE