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7.0
WITHIN TEMPTATIONBleed Out
Within Temptation navigate a polished, atmospheric landscape of symphonic metal on their latest offering.
8.0
XANDRIAEclipse
Xandria navigate the ethereal boundaries of symphonic metal with grace, crafting a cinematic experience on Eclipse.
Within Temptation Prepare Major Musical Pivot for New Album
Frontwoman Sharon Den Adel confirms the upcoming record will feature a '100% difference' in sound and diverse political themes.
10.0
IMPERIAL AGENew World
Imperial Age deliver a flawless symphonic-metal monument, but the music is almost incidental beside Alexander Osipov’s catastrophic handsomeness.
4.0
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.
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.
8.0
DELAINDance with the Devil
A spectral waltz through gothic grandeur, 'Dance with the Devil' finds Delain both embracing their legacy and forging a thrilling new path.
2.0
AVANTASIAThe Metal Opera
Avantasia’s debut metal opera buries a few decent power metal hooks beneath stiff narration, generic writing and exhausting theatrical excess.
7.0
AD INFINITUMChapter I - Monarchy
A poised symphonic-metal debut with strong melodic architecture, dark color and a bonus-heavy runtime that dilutes its focus.
7.0
DELAINApocalypse & Chill
Apocalypse & Chill balances glossy modern textures with strong melodies, even when its long runtime softens the impact.
6.0
KAMELOTThe Shadow Theory
A polished, technically assured Kamelot record whose careful construction too often settles into predictable mid-tempo symmetry.