"Fell Sorcery Abounds" is the debut album of Morgul Blade, which was released in 2021 and was a strong launch in the middle of the pandemic. These days the sophomore release "Heavy Metal Wraiths" will hit the shelves and it features a tracklist of ten songs. Basically, Morgul Blade stay true to their roots and... Continue Reading →
Review ATTACKER ‘The God Particle’
Attacker have been following their passion for metal for 40 years. Formed in 1984, the band is one of the veterans of heavy metal, and even though they never made it to the top, they made a name for themselves in the metal underground. With 'Battle at Helm's Deep' and 'The Second Coming', the guys... Continue Reading →
First bands confirmed for WACKEN 2024
Just announced are the first bands for Wacken 2024: In Extremo Beast in Black Ignea Blues Pills Primordial Wolf The Warning Red Fang Soil Xandria Amon Amarth Asagraum Vreid Watain Vio-lence Flotsam and Jetsam Exumer Pain Emil Bulls The Black Dahlia Murder Sick Of It All Mayhem Blind Guardian Motionless In White Sonata Arctica Bury... Continue Reading →
Review FIFTH ANGEL ‘When Angels Kill’
Fifth Angel belongs to the bands, hailing from the greater Seattle area. Bands like Queensryche, Sanctuary and Heir Apparent have/had their homebase there. Fifth Angel comes from the same area although Bellevue, Washington is on the other side of the Lake Washington. However, Fifth Angel belong to the bands I’m following since the very early... Continue Reading →
Third single from JAG PANZER has been revealed
‘The Hallowed’ is the title of the upcoming Jag Panzer album. To bridge the waiting time, the band unveil a third track taken from the album. ‘Edge of a Knife’ is the name of the galloping metal anthem and can be enjoyed here: https://youtu.be/hnD4bEVJJa8 In addition, Jag Panzer provided a 14-minute documentary about the making... Continue Reading →
FIFTH ANGEL reveal a new song
Metal veterans Fifth Angel will release their newest album ‘When Angels Kill’ on June 16th, 2023 via Nuclear Blast. Today a next song, taken from the upcoming longplayer, has been revealed. ‘Resist the Tyrant’ is the title of a dark and partly rebellious tune and you enjoy it here: https://youtu.be/tmGzEqZHJVE Tracklist Descent Into Darkness When... Continue Reading →
Review METAL CHURCH ‘Congregation of Annihilation’
Metal Church belongs to the forerunners of power- and thrash metal. The band, initiated by Kurdt Vanderhoof, launched a stellar debut in 1984 and it was the cover version of Deep Purple’s ‘Highway Star’ which is one of the greatest interpretations of the classic. And it fitted perfectly into the context of the album. ‘The... Continue Reading →
FIFTH ANGEL announce a new album
Metal veterans Fifth Angel announce a new album. 'When Angels Kill' is the title of the upcoming longplayer, which will be unleashed on June 16th, 2023 via Nuclear Blast. The title track of Fifth Angel's forth album is already available and can be enjoyed here: https://youtu.be/7zig9QIpc9Q Ken Mary (Fifth Angel drummer and producer)Â commented: "'When Angels... Continue Reading →
JAG PANZER reveal album details and a new song
Metal legend Jag Panzer announced a new album. The record will be called ‘The Hallowed’ and will hit the sores on June 23rd, 2023. ‘The Hallowed’ will be released via Atomic Fure Records and a first track, taken from the album , has been revealed. The powerful ‘Onwards We Toil’ can be enjoyed here: https://youtu.be/TTt85-ksuuM... Continue Reading →
New METAL CHURCH album in May
US metal veterans Metal Church announced a new album, their 13th studio album. ‘Congregation of Annihilation’ is the title of this longplayer that will be released on May 26th, 2023 via Reaper Entertainment. It is the first release after the tragic death of Metal Church frontman Mike Howe in July 2021. With Marc Lopez the... Continue Reading →
Review LEATHERWOLF ‘Kill the Hunted’
'Leatherwolf' and especially 'Street Ready' belong to the best US metal from California offered. Even though both albums achieved remarkable success, Leatherwolf always remained in the shadow of other great bands. The band broke up in 1991 and also an alternative called Hail Mary did not last. The band returned in 2006 with their 'World... Continue Reading →
Review RIOT CITY ‘Electric Elite’
I ended the review for the debut 'Burn the City' with "Riot City, an unstoppable force." and it is exactly the conclusion after having listened to the sophomore album 'Electric Elite'. It was the debut album 'Burn the Night' that caused a stir in underground metal worlds. The guys from Alberta, Canada managed to release... Continue Reading →
Review QUEENSRŸCHE ‘Digital Noise Alliance’
Seattle is certainly the home of grunge. In this context it is often forgotten that many good metal bands come from the city on the American northwest coast. One of these bands is Queensrÿche which already caused a furore in the 80s. I assume that the history of the band is well known and so... Continue Reading →
QUEENSRŸCHE and the emotional ‘Forest’
Queensrÿche has shared a new song from the upcoming album 'Digital Noise Alliance' with its fans. 'Forest' is the name of the track, which is a softer song, a ballad that shows again why Todd La Torre's voice is such an important part of the band's sound. You can enjoy the song here: https://youtu.be/P36SqlrR6cU “The... Continue Reading →
Review IRONFLAME ‘Where Madness Dwells’
Ironflame hail from Ohio, have released three albums so far and are into traditional metal. Considering that the quintet started in 2016, they have already delivered quite a bit. The fourth longplayer 'Where Madness Dwells' is out now and also this time the guys give it all. A total of ten songs are on the... Continue Reading →