Edenbridge, that stands more than 20 years of Symphonic Metal from Linz, Austria. The quintet from Upper Austria has established itself in the music scene with ten released albums to date, even if the big breakthrough has remained unachieved. Nevertheless, Edenbridge, with the two still active founding members Lanvall and Sabine Edelsbacher, have established a... Continue Reading →
CD review MAGNUM ‘Dance of the Black Tattoo’
Magnum released three years ago with 'The Valley of Tears - The Ballads' a very successful compilation which focused on the calmer moments of the Magnum discography. Now the veterans of melodic rock have decided to revisit the idea and re-entered the archives to compile a continuation of 'The Valley of Tears - The Ballads'... Continue Reading →
CD review SODOM ‘Genesis XIX’
Thrash metal in Germany, that's many ambitious bands from the early days and some being newcomers. What units them is the unbound dedication to this furious version of heavy metal. The ignition that helped to establish thrash metal from Germany happened in the early '80s, with the Ruhrgebiet being one of the epicenters. Bands like... Continue Reading →
CD review THEM ‘Return To Hemmersmoor’
KK Fossor (v) Markus Johansson (g), Markus Ullrich (g), Angel Cotte (d), Richie Seibel (key) and Alexander Palma (b), also known as Them, start with 'Diluvium' into the third chapter of the horror/fantasy story that had its beginning in 2016 with the 'Sweet Hollow' album. Two years later the story continued with 'Manor of the... Continue Reading →
CD review EVILDEAD ‘United States of Anarchy’
It seems like the current state of this world, with all the social, political and environmental injustice, provides bands with a lot of topics for writing new songs. Rising anger seems to be the fruitful soil for music that's not necessarily loud and furious, thinking about the recent acoustic release by Death Angel and the... Continue Reading →
THE DEAD DAISIES and the Animated Music Experience
The Dead Daisies unveil with 'Bustle and Flow' an animated music experience that's entertaining, not to forget the well-crafted rock anthem that comes with it too. Here is the video: https://youtu.be/kbitvxkEBIA
CD review ACE FREHLEY ‘Origins Vol.2’
Ace Frehley went for a second time through his musical treasure-box and unveiled eleven songs that influenced and/or inspired him. Four years after having launched 'Origins', it's 'Origins Vol.2' being a continuation of what started in 2016. He certainly could even don a Vol.3, but let's not get much ahead of things. The lead-off spot... Continue Reading →
CD review RAVEN ‘Metal City’
Two Englishmen in New York, that's the Gallager brothers, also known as Raven. The Metal veterans have a long history in Heavy Metal, considering their debut 'Rock Until You Drop' being released in 1981. What was at the time just an title for a longplayer became a life motto with John and Mark Gallagher still... Continue Reading →
CD review VICIOUS RUMORS ‘Celebration Decay’
Vicious Rumors is known for a lot of things but certainly not for a consistent line-up. The number of musical contributors that supported Geoff Thorpe in achieving his musical vision of Metal is countless and also the new album features new members. This time it is lead vocalist Nick Courtney and guitarist Gunnar Dügrey who have... Continue Reading →
CD review MAD MAX ‘Stormchild Rising’
If a band is already four decades in business the guys must do something right. German melodic rockers Mad Max belong to this group of longtime-experts in their field. Having premiered in 1982 with an album called ‘Heavy Metal’, the band maintained their own sound and became a constant player in the fields of Melodic... Continue Reading →
CD review AXEL RUDI PELL 'Sign of the Times'
Consistency is a virtue in fast changing and dynamic times. One of these anchor points, at least when it comes to Rock music, is Axel Rudi Pell. The German guitarist found his success formula many years ago and sticks to it since more than 30 years. Also the newest longplayer 'Sign of the Times' isn't... Continue Reading →
CD review THE UNITY ‘Pride’
The Unity can be truly pride for what they achieved on this album. “Pride’ is heavy enough for the denim and leather fraction as well as it features a melodic aspect that allow the band to open up for Rock fans. This album is one of the best ones so far in this category.
CD review WISHBONE ASH ‘Coat of Arms’
Old lions still roar, although they might roar a bit more gentle than in the days of youth. UK rockers Wishbone Ash belong to the category, a band that has their roots in the late 60's in Devon, England. More than 50 years after having left the starting blocks Wishful Ash belongs the the pioneers... Continue Reading →
CD review MAGNUM ‘The Serpent Rings’
UK-based Rock veterans Magnum is a real phenomena. Founded in 1972 the band still delivers great music to date after being in business for so many years. Even a hiatus at the end of the ‘90s couldn't stop Tony Clarkin and Bob Catley. The band returned in 2002 and picked it up where they left... Continue Reading →
CD review RAGE ‘Wings of Rage’
One of the first metallic storms in the new year 2020 comes from Herne, Germany. Three years after having released ‘Seasons of the Black’ Teutonic Metal pioneers Rage return with a new album. ‘Wings of Rage’ is a next chapter Peavy Wagner and band mates add to their impressive metallic story and to state it... Continue Reading →