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AMBUSHEvil In All Dimensions
'Evil In All Dimensions' delivers a solid dose of modern metal, but ultimately lacks the spark to truly transcend its influences.
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EPICAAspiral
*Aspiral* finds Epica wrestling with weighty themes and expansive soundscapes, delivering a mostly compelling journey despite moments of self-indulgence.
MISS MAY I Unleash Visceral New Single "Hand Me A Halo" With Striking Music Video
Metalcore titans MISS MAY I have dropped a new music video for “Hand Me A Halo,” a blistering track from their upcoming album, 'No Place For Me'.
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SELLSWORD...With Might and Vengeance
A towering hour of battle-ready power metal, packed with huge melodies, muscular riffs and enough character to justify every minute of its runtime.
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HELLOWEENGiants & Monsters
Helloween's latest offering, 'Giants & Monsters', feels like a band caught between reverence for their past and the daunting task of forging something new.
Taylor Momsen Reveals Brutally Honest Inspiration Behind The Pretty Reckless’s ‘Dear God’
The Pretty Reckless frontwoman Taylor Momsen has described the band's new album, 'Dear God', as a brutally honest and intimate look into her mind.
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PARADISE LOSTAscension
Paradise Lost's latest offering, 'Ascension', delivers a familiar blend of gothic grandeur and crushing doom, though its length proves a minor stumbling block.
Allco Waterproofing Solutions
The team at Allco supports resilient architecture through trusted waterproofing systems and technical expertise. We bring together practical knowledge, proven products and considered advice.
Geezer Butler Reflects on Black Sabbath's 'Heaven and Hell' Surprise
Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has revealed he and his bandmates were stunned by the success of their 1979 album, Heaven and Hell, despite its length and the shift in songwriting dynamics with Ronnie James Dio.
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BATTLE BEASTSteelbound
Steelbound delivers a predictably potent dose of power metal, though some familiar tropes threaten to blunt its considerable force.
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HAMMER KINGMake Metal Royal Again
'Make Metal Royal Again' isn't just an album; it's a coronation. Hammer King have forged a monument to power metal, and it resonates with glorious force.
Judas Priest’s Full Warsaw ‘Faithkeepers’ Concert Appears Online
Fan-filmed footage captures Judas Priest’s full 17-song Warsaw set, including returning classics and a formidable closing run.
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TAILGUNNERMidnight Blitz
A committed but ultimately unremarkable effort from Tailgunner, delivering flashes of promise without ever fully catching fire.
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BLOODBOUNDField Of Swords
A valiant, if somewhat predictable, quest through power metal tropes – Bloodbound’s 'Field of Swords' delivers heroic bombast but lacks true innovatio
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EVERGREYArchitects Of A New Weave
Evergrey return with a masterclass in progressive metal, weaving intricate melodies and crushing riffs into an unforgettable tapestry.
Tom Morello Announces 'Everyone Gets Everything They Want' Album & Shares Gripping 'Date Night' Single
Guitar icon Tom Morello is back with a new solo album, 'Everyone Gets Everything They Want,' arriving September 25.
Visit Croatia
Croatia is the other side of the Adriatic Sea: a country that still has clear traces of a Roman and Venetian past, but has developed a strong identity culture, with its own traditions and artistic movements.
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DYNAZTYGame of Faces
A valiant effort, but 'Game of Faces' feels like a band treading water rather than forging ahead.
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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.