ALBUM REVIEW: Rhapsody of Fire – Challenge The Wind


If the quickest way to get from Point A to Point B is a straight line then clearly nobody thought to mention that to Italian Power Metal kings Rhapsody of Fire who to get where they are today obviously took … Continue reading


REISSUE BOXSET REVIEW: Black Sabbath – Anno Domini (1989-1995)


While it’s certainly true that singer Tony Martin‘s time with Birmingham metal pioneers Black Sabbath is not exactly the most revered era in the band’s storied history, it’s also a little unfair to judge that period too harshly. Given the … Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Night Laser – Call Me What You Want


As a surprise to literally nobody familiar with them, it’s all change once again for German glam act Night Laser. Four full-length studio releases with four different line-ups, the only two constants within the band are founding members singer Benno … Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Hemotoxin – When Time Becomes Loss


With a name that relates to a substance that can destroy red blood cells and cause serious organ and tissue degeneration, it’s pretty obvious that Californian act Hemotoxin isn’t going to be known for radio-friendly power ballads.


ALBUM REVIEW: Kerry King – From Hell I Rise


December 1st 2019.  The first day waking up in a post-Slayer world. A dark day indeed. 


ALBUM REVIEW: Darkness Everywhere – To Conquer Eternal Damnation


When it comes to American influences in Metal, it’s far from out of the ordinary to find European acts adopting a more U.S.-friendly sound to grow musically or widen their fan base. It is a little more unusual, however, to … Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: The Watchers – Nyctophilia


California. Beaches, blue skies, and blazing sunshine. Unless you’re The Watchers, of course. In which case it’s all about darkness, shadows, and a predilection towards all things of a nocturnal nature. 


ALBUM REVIEW: Accept – Humanoid


Being able to keep a steady line-up over the last few years has proven difficult for German metal legends Accept. With guitarist Wolf Hoffmann being the only remaining member from the glory days of the seventies and eighties, this current … Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Folterkammer – Weibermacht


BDSM, black metal and opera. There. If that doesn’t get your attention, nothing will. 


ALBUM REVIEW: TÝR – Battle Ballads


Photo by Gaui H.For their ninth full-length studio release, Battle Ballads (Metal Blade), Faroe Islanders Týr bring more of their brand of Viking themed folk metal to the banqueting hall but this time come armed with an orchestra. Sort of.