California isn't really the first place that one's mind goes when thinking of modern power metal. Once upon a time, however, it was a...

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Unfold, the latest album from Brazilian troupe Almah, is the kind of album that you might show to someone taking their first steps in...

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It was really just a matter of time. Dregen (né Andreas Tyrone Svensson) of Backyard Babies, Hellacopters and, more recently, of the Michael Monroe...

“God, the singer sounds like the dude from Witch Cross was my first reaction when I started listening to Crossfire, the debut album from Norway’s...

While most people would probably shrug at the mention of Tad Morose, I have a lot of great memories of the band. It was...

For such a supposedly influential band, you don’t actually see too many others these days who sound anything like Swedish doomsters Candlemass. One can’t...

While I’ve never been their biggest fan, I could always see the potential in Warbringer. They’ve always brought serviceable, enjoyable thrash to the table,...

This is a really tough one. There is nothing inherently wrong with Noctum’s latest release. It’s a solid album in its style and would, in...