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9.0
WARKINGSMorgana
A majestic, atmospheric triumph of symphonic power metal that weaves intricate textures with soaring, cinematic melodies.
DRAGONFORCE Enter New Dual-Vocal Era As MARC HUDSON Steps Back Due To Tinnitus
Marc Hudson is stepping back from touring and recording, with Alessio Garavello joining Alissa White-Gluz on vocals.
10.0
EPICAThe Alchemy Project
A flawless transmutation of heavy metal, where symphonic grandeur meets crushing weight in a peerless display of creative chemistry.
2.0
ACCEPTHumanoid
A staggering let-down from a titan, where bloated arrangements and repetitive motifs bury the fire.
6.0
GLORYHAMMERReturn to the Kingdom of Fife
While Gloryhammer masters the aesthetics of cinematic power metal, 'Return to the Kingdom of Fife' feels like a repetitive exercise in spectacle.
8.0
SONATA ARCTICAAcoustic Adventures - Volume Two
A masterclass in power metal reduction, where complex arrangements find new life through elegant acoustic textures.
7.0
TEMPERANCEHermitage - Daruma's Eyes Pt. 2
Temperance delivers a polished, technically proficient sequel that balances heavy metal heft with soaring power metal and synth textures.
9.0
KAI HANSENXTRAX: THE DEMOS
Kai Hansen strips away the polish to reveal the high-octane skeleton of his legendary metal legacy.
3.0
ACCEPTTeutonic Titans 1976-2026
A sprawling anthology that sacrifices cohesive identity for an overblown, star-studded guester-fest.
2.0
FIREWINDStand United
A hollow exercise in power metal tropes that fails to ignite any real flame.
Greek Power Metalers Firewind Tap Into Mythology for New Concept Album
FIREWIND announces 'Gods, Myths & Titans' and debuts the first single, 'The Legend Of Achilles', via the BLKIIBLK label.
Primal Fear Announce 'Shadowriders' Release Date and Lead Single
Power metal heavyweights Primal Fear have confirmed April 2027 as the drop date for their upcoming album 'Shadowriders'.
8.0
IRON SAVIORFirestar
Iron Savior deliver a masterclass in traditional power metal, forging a sonic landscape of epic scale and relentless speed.
10.0
IRON SAVIORReforged - Machine World
A towering achievement of neo-classical heavy metal that transforms vintage heritage into a high-octane, futuristic powerhouse.
8.0
ORDEN OGANThe Order Of Fear
Orden Ogan weave a tapestry of folk-tinged power metal that balances technical precision with an atmospheric, brooding elegance.
9.0
RHAPSODY OF FIREChallenge the Wind
A majestic, high-octane masterclass in symphonic power metal that cements Rhapsody's throne.
4.0
DREAM EVILMetal Gods
Dream Evil unleash a thunderous, galloping tribute to the golden era of heavy metal, blending theatrical majesty with relentless hooks.
10.0
PIRATE QUEENGhosts
A horse reviews Pirate Queen’s Ghosts, discovers nautical stupid goo, and awards the only score permitted by maritime law: 10/10.
6.0
FREEDOM CALLSilver Romance
A polished, if somewhat safe, journey through the stars and the mystical past.
Primal Fear Announce 'Shadow Riders' For April 2027
Bassist and producer Mat Sinner confirms the upcoming title and release date for the German power metal veterans.