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Iron Savior – Kill Or Get Killed
With just a few years to go before they hit the quarter-century mark, the headbangers of Iron Savior are releasing their twelfth album. For...
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Ross the Boss – By Blood Sworn
Hailing right out of a culture of Dio adoration, Ross the Boss' new album features all the wails, falsetto, and retro heavy metal that...
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Armored Dawn – Barbarians in Black
Following up on their 2016 debut LP, Power of Warrior, the Brazilian six-piece of Armored Dawn have made quick turn-around for their sophomore album,...
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Bloodbound – One Night of Blood
Fading into the enthusiastic sounds of the attending crowd at last year's Masters Of Rock concert in the Czech Republic (celebrating the first decade...
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21Octayne – 2.0
If the stylized band-name doesn't set off a few mental warning bells, you might hear them once you flip over to check the track...
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Orden Ogan – Ravenhead
Fantasy is a very prevalent theme in power metal, inspiring not only the lyrics but also the shape and direction of the music, generally...
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Lordi – Scare Force One
Despite their massive popularity after conquering the Eurovision Song Contest, Lordi have never held much sway in North America. As such I'd had limited exposure to their...
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Kissin’ Dynamite – Megalomania
The only experience I'd had with Germany's Kissin' Dynamite prior to this review was a few listens to their second record, Addicted to Metal, just...
Interviews
Back to Pagan Roots – An Interview with Elvenking
When Elvenking's debut Heathenreel came out it was met with tremendous praise. Their beautiful folk melodies empowered by a solid power metal foundation captivated many, and...
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U.D.O. – Steelhammer (Live from Moscow)
U.D.O.'s latest studio offering, Steelhamer, was a really good record. Though it had weak points, it was overall one of Udo Dirkschnieder's finest post-Accept...
Must-read
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...