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AVANTASIAHere Be Dragons
A sprawling, theatrical odyssey, *Here Be Dragons* offers moments of genuine grandeur but ultimately feels like a retread of well-worn fantasy tropes.
Kamelot Unleash 'Godlike Alchemy' From 'Dark Asylum'
Following the release of "Ashen World", KAMELOT have unveiled a second single, “Godlike Alchemy”, from their upcoming album ‘Dark Asylum’.
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THE HUHUN
A valiant, if somewhat predictable, second act for Mongolian folk metal titans The HU.
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AT THE GATESThe Ghost of a Future Dead
The Gothenburg titans return, but 'The Ghost of a Future Dead' feels like a spectral echo of their former glory.
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MORTEMMorketid
Mortem’s return is a murky affair, steeped in atmosphere but lacking the visceral punch of their prime.
Anette Olzon Kicks Off European Tour Celebrating Her Nightwish Era
Former Nightwish vocalist Anette Olzon has launched a European tour revisiting her time with the symphonic metal giants, beginning at Kaaos Festival.
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MARCO GARAU'S MAGIC OPERAThe Final Flight
A soaring, bombastic journey through Italian power metal, 'The Final Flight' delivers a thrilling experience with moments of genuine brilliance.
JUDAS PRIEST Kicks Off 2026 'Faithkeepers' European Tour At Germany's BOBfest
JUDAS PRIEST launched their 2026 ‘Faithkeepers’ world tour at BOBfest in Monchengladbach, Germany, featuring rare live performances.
Alestorm Announce 2027 UK and Ireland Tour
Alestorm will cross the UK and Ireland in January 2027 with Battle Beast and Wizardthrone joining the full 15-date run.
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INTO DARKNESSRoute to the Outer Side
A patient, cosmic death-doom voyage that turns planetary distance into crushing atmosphere and disciplined tension.
Ghost Release Trailer for 2 Big To Rig Concert Film
Ghost’s new concert film captures two sold-out Mexico City shows and reaches cinemas worldwide from August 26.
Birmingham Marks First Anniversary of Ozzy Osbourne’s Death
Birmingham hosted the first Ozzy Day with live music, public art and citywide tributes to the Black Sabbath frontman.
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MOONSPELLFar From God
Moonspell sharpen gothic grandeur into a focused, memorable record whose strongest songs balance menace, melody and dramatic restraint.
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PSYCROPTICThe Pulse of Annihilation
Psycroptic remain technically formidable, but this compact set is strongest when precision creates momentum instead of merely displaying control.
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SINSIDAll That Remains
Sinsid deliver traditional heavy metal with sturdy hooks and clear conviction, even when the songwriting leans heavily on inherited forms.
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ARMORED SAINTEmotion Factory Reset
Emotion Factory Reset offers sturdy heavy-metal craft and strong vocal character, but too few songs create lasting urgency.
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MOTIONLESS IN WHITEDecades
Decades balances gothic spectacle and polished metalcore with strong hooks, uneven pacing and occasional emotional weight.
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AS IT ISAs It Is
A polished pop-punk album weighed down by predictable pacing, soft-edged production and too many interchangeable hooks.
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ENSIFERUMIron
Ensiferum’s second album sharpens the production and delivers major anthems, though it lacks some of the debut’s raw surprise and cohesion.
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NO CUREIt Is Going To Get Dark
A vicious hardcore record whose physical intensity is stronger than its emotional and structural range.
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CORROSION OF CONFORMITYGood God / Baad Man
Corrosion of Conformity sound grounded and heavy, but this sprawling record confuses accumulated mass with sustained purpose.