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CD review DUN RINGILL ‘Library of Death’
Sweden and Doom Metal, that's a combination that works very well, thinking of genre legends like Candlemass, Count Raven and others. Another Doom Metal powerhouse hailing from the North is Dun Ringill. Although the name refers to an Iron Age hill fort, the band has Swedish roots, with some of the musicians being also part... Continue Reading →
CD review OSYRON ‘Foundations’ – EP
Hailing from Calgary/Edmonton, Alberta, Osyron added a next record to their musical offer. After having premiered in 2103 with 'Harbinger', the guys released with 'Kingsbane' their sophomore album in 2017. Three years later, a new EP will see the light of days. 'Foundation' is the title of a release that features 5 songs. For the... Continue Reading →
CD review ZARRAZA ‘Rotten Remains’
Without offending anyone, I think most people know Kazakhstan from international football matches. However, metalheads should not only see Kazakhstan as a deliverer of scoring points for World Cup- and European Championship qualifications (the team plays actually quite well). There is also a Heavy Metal scene in Kazakhstan, but releases rarely find their way to... Continue Reading →
CD review DEEP PURPLE ‘Whoosh!’
Introducing Deep Purple is like carrying sand to the beach. Therefor let's skip any introduction and laser in right away on the new longplayer, released by the Classic Rock legends. Three years after 'InFinite' saw the light of day, it is the new longplayer 'Whoosh!' that marks a next cornerstone in Deep Purple's impressive success... Continue Reading →
CD review THUNDERMOTHER ‘Heat Wave’
One could have the idea that Swedish Thundermother are always on tour and one of the worst things you can do to the girls is to stop live concerts. Now, Covid-19 did exactly that and Thundermother had to move the tourbus to the garage for a pause. Not being on tour does not mean for... Continue Reading →
UPDATE: ZED YAGO’s debut will be re-issued in August
UPDATE: Zed Yago's sophomore album 'Pilgrimage' will be re-released on August 21st too. Also re-mastered by Alex Krull, Zed Yago's second longplayer will come via Massacre Records. One of the timeless highlights in German Heavy Metal has been released in 1988, came from a band called Zed Yago and some of you might remember their... Continue Reading →
ZED YAGO’s debut will be re-issued in August
One of the timeless highlights in German Heavy Metal has been released in 1988, came from a band called Zed Yago and some of you might remember their debut 'From Over Yonder'. Acclaimed by fans and media the album still belongs to the musical pearls of Metal. 'From Over Yonder' wasn't easy to get over... Continue Reading →
CD review MORSE/PORTNOY/GEORGE ‘Cover to Cover Anthology (Vol. 1-3)’
'Cover to Cover' is a fun project and it's noticeable that Prog and Metal are not really the focus while selecting songs. Instead, the guys follow their passion for very-well crafted Rock music on this album and by that pay homage to their musical heroes. All three albums are certainly worth discovering and listening to. Timeless music.
CD review LONELY ROBOT ‘Feeling Are Good’
'Feeling Are Good' is an album that is best enjoyed on a grey and rainy Sunday on the sofa with headphones on. This album proves musical sustainability instead of being easy-consumable musical fast food.
CD review GAEREA ‘Limbo’
After Portuguese Gaerea premiered in 2018 with 'Unsetting Whipsers' the band received a lot of positive feedback, which has been the springboard for the quintet to further evolve. What certainly helped guys from Oporto was inking a deal with Season Of Mist. With the support of the new label the guys started to work on... Continue Reading →
CD review THE NEPTUNE POWER FEDERATION ‘Can You Dig – Europe 2020’ – EP
Even if we miss The Neptune Power Federation playing live on stage at the moment, this EP provides a little replacement. It at least helps to bridge the waiting time until we can witness again the highly energetic live peformance. Cool stuff from Down Under.
CD review WILDERUN ‘Veil of Imagination’
If you don't have 'Veil of Imagination' on your prog metal radar yet, you should see a bright shining new dot on your radar display by now. What these five guys from Boston deliver is definitely impressive. Bombastic Pogg Metal with high density, varied and excitingly performed, that is what makes this album stand out. For sure a highlight 2020 and certainly interesting for fans of bands like Opeth and Devon Townsend.
CD review MAGGOT HEART ‘Mercy Machine’
With all the different influences Olsson succeeds in presenting a homogeneous Rock album by creating her own distinctive style. 'Mercy Machine' contains music that comes right from the heart and has a strong emotional component. You get the impression that every note on this album reflects the feeling of the very moment and that's what gives this album its dark charm and authenticity.
DEAD LORD unveil details of ‘Surrender’
Stockholm-based Dead Lord announce their forth album. 'Surrender' is the title of this 10 songs comprising album. The record will be available in the record stores on September 4th and comes via Century Media. Drummer Adam Lindmark expands on the band’s goals by explaining: “The mission with Surrender was, and still is, to prove that we’re... Continue Reading →
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