In 2017 Helloween announced a worldwide tour “Pumpkins United”, which was a real bombshell because two former vocalists, Kai Hansen and Michael Kiske joined the band. During 14 ...
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This is a really nice, epic album about the adventures of the witches of the north. Burning Witches stick to their usual themes of witchcraft, but on this ...
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‘Equilibria’, the 4th full-length album of Ukrainian power metal band SUNRISE, has been officially released today, on May 25th. Along with the album, SUNRISE presents the official video for the title ...
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Sunrise is not that kind of band that pleases their crowd with frequent releases: their last album Absolute Clarity was released in 2016 and the newest single “The ...
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This March dark progressive/heavy metal band Witherfall from California, USA has released their new creation “Curse of Autumn”, staying true to the almighty Century Media Records. And three ...
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The third single from the ‘Equilibria’ album of Ukrainian power metal band SUNRISE is online via genre’s the biggest YouTube channel – Unknown Power Metal. “Wings Of The Dreamer” is a song in a good ...
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Is metal in your head? It will be, by the end of this enjoyably epic and over-the-top heavy metal album. What can you expect from this album? Lots ...
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Prominent Ukrainian power metal act SUNRISE has recently revealed details of the 4th full-length album, coming on May 18th under the name of ‘Equilibria’. This time band, mostly known for the ...
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Having recently rediscovered French power/progressive unit Dream Child, it felt natural to give semi-related Eternal Flight a shot, which were formed by vocalist Gérard Fois and new members ...
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This March the German metal stars Orden Ogan have released their seventh full-length album “Final Days”, based more on dark sci-fi themes during these apocalyptic times. And once ...
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Power metal from Germany has influenced a lot of bands over the years. The Swedish Persuader doesn’t make an exception. On “Necromancy” you can clearly hear the spirit ...
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While David DeFeis’ ambitious perspective was an undeniable force that drove him forward during the 90’s, it would only be a matter of time before this would get ...
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A year ago, in 2019 Iron Savior released a strong album Kill Or Get Killed with conventional for this band sci-fi lyrics and blending of Heavy and Power ...
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Iron Mask was formed in 2002 as a side-project of Magic Kingdom‘s virtuoso guitarist Dushan Petrossi, but at some point it turned to a full band. Their last ...
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Perhaps I’m a bit conservative with my ideas, but if you ask me bands writing more radio friendly material often results into trouble. Not even Fates Warning could ...
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Sometimes you stumble upon an album that’s enjoyable on its own, but compared to what a band had released before just feels a bit pale, you know? Think ...
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In no particular order! Tracks are taken from albums released during October! Svartsyn (Sweden) “Requiem” – Carnal Records – 30 October 2020 Auðn (Iceland) “Vökudraumsins fangi” – Season ...
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This is an interestingly darker take on power metal. You get all the nice power metal ingredients, like the fast riffs, belting vocals and epic lyrical themes, but ...
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Interview video with Norman Skinner of Niviane! California power metallers NIVIANE are back with their new album “The Ruthless Divine”. Album features 10 brand new songs that can ...
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The Epic Power Metal force that is ARRAYAN PATH returns with the band’s 8th full-length, a follow-up to 2018’s double-disc album “Archegonoi”. Titled “The Marble Gates to Apeiron”, the new album is ...
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