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Blind Guardian – Beyond the Red Mirror
I’m kind of a nerd, so much so that not liking Blind Guardian was never really an option for me. It wasn’t just that...
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Villainy – Ivory Tower
Although the Netherlands is usually associated with Symphonic metal acts like Epica and Within Temptation, the country also has a vibrant scene catering to...
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Lyriel – Skin and Bones
If I was to judge Lyriel by “Numbers”, their opening track, alone, I’d call them a Nightwish tribute band. It’s not that the music...
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Solving An Enigma: An Interview with Simone Simons
Together with Nightwish and Within Temptation, Epica are one of the few symphonic metal bands that have made it big. Starting with their 2003 release The Phantom Agony, Epica's combination...
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Vanishing Point – Distant is the Sun
Vanishing Point are a long-standing name from the Land Down Under, formed in the early 90’s in Melbourne. Over the years, and over the course...
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Within Temptation – Hydra
Years ago, more than I care to admit, my first girlfriend was obsessed with the Within Temptation's song "Our Farewell", from the Mother Earth...
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Sorronia – Words of Silence
Sorronia (previously known as Thristana), a re-vamped symphonic metal band from Hungary, are ready to debut their first album, "Words of Silence", later this...
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Sovereign Council – New Reign
Do you like Evanescence?
If you’re on the website filled with quality content from quality METAL bands, you clearly have an interest in the heavier...
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Dark Moor – Ars Musica
Dark Moor is one of those bands that have been there since forever, yet was always disregarded for some reason. Formed in 1993 the...
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Jon Oliva Interview: Poet & Madman
One of the gods of the Pantheon of American heavy metal sits down with us.
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The Dark Side of Business: An Interview with Scott Ian Lewis of Carnifex
Scott Ian Lewis on the dangerous state of live music, comics, and Necromanteum
“The songs you love, but not played well” – An Interview with Devin Townsend
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RPb_jsnY2I
Get Ready for Wacken 2023
Get ready to unleash your metal power because Wacken Open Air is back with a bang for its 2023 edition! Mark your calendars for...