This is the debut album from the symphonic metallers and they have not held back. Their uncompromising sound brings the most haunting melodies, heavy riffs and dark energy. The album transports the listener back in time – Chapter I: Monarchy by Ad Infinitum is based on the reign of Louis XIV and explores the lives of … Continue reading (Album Review) “Chapter I: Monarchy” by AD INFINITUM
(Single Premiere): “Small City, Big Dreams” by POLYGON
'Small City, Big Dreams' is the new single from Russian hard rockers, Polygon! This single follows the release of their album, 'The Winners in This Life'. In 2009 Denis Dolgov as a singer, composer and arranger, and Vladislav Yermachenko as a drummer and lyrics author have founded English-singing rock band The Audio Pirates later renamed … Continue reading (Single Premiere): “Small City, Big Dreams” by POLYGON
(Album Review) “Patron Saint” by CWN ANNWN
"Crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and hear the lamentation of the women", exclaims Conan The Barbarian. I imagine as Conan The Barbarian is yelling this, the album "Patron Saint" by CWN ANNWN is blaring as a movie score to get Conan in battle with his mighty sword. On June 28th, the epic … Continue reading (Album Review) “Patron Saint” by CWN ANNWN
(Throwback Review) “After Forever” by AFTER FOREVER
This was the album that was supposed to send Netherlands' own AFTER FOREVER into the stratosphere back in 2007. They released their self-titled album via Nuclear Blast Records on April 23th, 2007 in Europe and on September 28th, 2007 in the United States. This album featured the powerful vocals of the one and only Floor … Continue reading (Throwback Review) “After Forever” by AFTER FOREVER
(Live Album Review) “Act II” by Tarja
Tarja is this international artist that is unlike any other in her genre. She is essentially an opera trained and a classically trained vocalist that happens to sing with thunderous riffs and a pulsating bass serving as the background. Tarja is the clear definition of what European metal is all about, and that is bombastic … Continue reading (Live Album Review) “Act II” by Tarja
The Musician’s Tribune Vol. 6: “Interests, Hobbies, and Metal in the Dark Continent” by Giuseppe Sbrana of Skinflint
Editor's Note: Skinflint is not just any metal band. They are a band out of Botswana. Skinflint has incorporated elements of African culture with heavy metal music, and their previous album releases have all paid homage to their heritage while incorporating some insane amounts of heavy metal. They have shared the stage with ex-Nightwish frontwoman … Continue reading The Musician’s Tribune Vol. 6: “Interests, Hobbies, and Metal in the Dark Continent” by Giuseppe Sbrana of Skinflint
(Album Review) “Big Tings” by Skindred
On April 27, Skindred released their seventh album Big Tings via Napalm Records. For fans familiar with the band, this album will serve as confirmation of the elements that make Skindred Skindred while there are catchy songs that will lead new fans to explore the band’s previous work. In listening to this album, it … Continue reading (Album Review) “Big Tings” by Skindred
Tarja Turunen Offers Up Her Meaning of the Christmas Season with Madness To Creation!
Editor's Note: "From Spirits and Ghosts(Score For A Dark Christmas)" by Tarja Turunen is one of my favorite albums of the year. It takes various Christmas classics and it offers up a completely different interpretation of the music. Tarja takes joyous holiday tunes and offers up her interpretation where there is a loneliness in the air … Continue reading Tarja Turunen Offers Up Her Meaning of the Christmas Season with Madness To Creation!
Madness To Creation’s A to Z Reviews: Featuring German Metal Juggernauts Accept!
This band's career has spanned a little over 40 years(not counting the days from 1967 to 1976 when they were known as Band X), and they have tore it up in Europe and have also seen some success in the United States. Some critics say that it is because of their smash hit "Balls To … Continue reading Madness To Creation’s A to Z Reviews: Featuring German Metal Juggernauts Accept!