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5.0
FIRES IN THE DISTANCECircadian Promise
A haunting, atmospheric journey through metal's more ethereal reaches that ultimately feels lost in its own shadows.
6.0
GLADENFOLDSoulbound
Gladenfold's 'Soulbound' offers a glacial, technically proficient journey, but struggles to ignite beyond its impressive foundations.
7.0
EPICAAspiral
*Aspiral* finds Epica wrestling with weighty themes and expansive soundscapes, delivering a mostly compelling journey despite moments of self-indulgence.
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.
8.0
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.
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.
8.0
BROTHERS OF METALFimbulvinter
A vivid, emotionally committed power-metal journey that turns Norse mythology into something warmer than simple battle-pageantry.
5.0
MOONSORROWVoimasta ja Kunniasta
Moonsorrow build an imposing pagan-metal landscape, but repetition and blunt transitions leave too much of the journey unresolved.
6.0
AMORPHISQueen of Time
Queen of Time carries Amorphis through rich melodic terrain, though its long journey sometimes mistakes ornament for forward motion.
8.0
MOONSORROWV : Hävitetty
Two monumental compositions turn repetition, atmosphere and blackened folk metal into a bleak journey of unusual scale and patience.
3.0
ELUVEITIEEvocation II - Pantheon
Evocation II has texture and atmosphere, but too little dramatic movement to support its long ceremonial journey.