In one final stocking stuffer from the all-star compilation, A Very Metal Christmas, Graham Bonnet (Rainbow/Michael Schenker Group) and Mick Box (Uriah Heep) have just shared their contribution. The new single is a powerhouse rendition of George Michael’s famously inescapable, ubiquitous earworm “Last Christmas.” Catch the cover in the article below, and find more information about the double Christmas covers album.
Twilight Force’s newest album At the Heart of Wintervale (Nuclear Blast) is an epic romp through magical mystical lands. Everything about the album screams innocence and adventure. It is clear that these gentlemen, and by extension their fans, love what they do. At the Heart of Wintervale is an immersive listening experience. It’s full of sweeping vistas and swirling colours. You feel the album and see it in your mind, just as easily as listening to the music and lyrics. The album adds two tracks at the end that are orchestral versions of ‘Skyknights of Aldaria’ and ‘The Last Crystal Bearer’, totes worth it! They are amazing and worthy of being on an adventure movie soundtrack. Continue reading
Gutter Poet and art Punk Hamell on Trial has shared a very “2020” take on Christmas songs with his delightfully snarky, caustic anti-cheer song “Santa Says Pandemic!” You can hear the track now on Soundcloud, and at the link below. Hamell on Trial is presenting a Christmas livestream extravaganza this weekend with a potential cavalcade of stars! The Holiday Party for the end of the world takes place on December 19th at 1 PM EST. Check out the track here: Continue reading