Review MEURTRIER “Messe De Fer”

A French album title and French song titles might lead you to believe that Meurtrier are a band from France. They’re not. These five musicians hail from Canada and are part of the metal scene centered around Quebec and Montreal. After taking a look at the relatively simple and somewhat cliché-ridden artwork, it’s time to... Continue Reading →

Review METALITE “Discovery”

Since 2015, Swedish band Metalite have been adding their own blend of melodic metal and sci-fi themes to the genre. Of the original lineup, only guitarist Edwin Premberg remains, while Robert Majd—also known to many from Nighthawk—has been part of the band for a decade. Erica Ohlsson took over vocal duties in 2019, and she... Continue Reading →

Review EUROPE “Come This Madness”

Europe have proven time and again that they are much more than just “The Final Countdown.” Before their commercial breakthrough, the band had already released two strong albums, and since their reunion in 2003, they have continued to put out records that show just how much creative ground they can cover. Still, it has been... Continue Reading →

Review SPIDERS “Crystal Eyes”

Gothenburg is undoubtedly one of the key cities when it comes to melodic death metal. The bands that emerged from Sweden’s west coast have developed a sound of their own, but the country’s second-largest city has plenty more to offer musically. One of those bands is Spiders. Spiders is the brainchild of guitarist John Hoyles... Continue Reading →

Review VELVETEEN QUEEN “The Greater Good”

Velveteen Queen are still a relatively young band, but the five Swedes are already making a pretty convincing case for themselves. Their second album, The Greater Good, has just arrived, and there is plenty to enjoy once the first notes hit the speakers. The Gothenburg-based quintet delivers hard rock with a strong connection to the ’80s,... Continue Reading →

Review SKÁLD “Ørlǫg”

Skáld take their listeners into a world of Nordic mysticism and mythology. Founded in 2018 by Christophe Voisin-Boisvinet, the band actually comes from France, even though their name, subject matter, and musical approach might lead you to guess Scandinavia or Iceland before you ever see the map. Skáld have released four albums so far, and... Continue Reading →

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