Hammerfall are a strange band to define. If we go by their name alone, not to mention their often over the top album covers,...

In 2013 Powerwolf shook the world with the release of their critically acclaimed Preachers of the Night. Despite always appearing as an underdog in...

Diversity has always been the name of the game when it comes to folk metal, and one band that truly lives up to that...

Ever since their debut in 2003, Voyager have enjoyed a cult status among progressive metal fans, even if they remained under the mainstream radar. Their acclaimed...

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...

The progressive music revival of the past decade and a half was an interesting phenomenon. Dusting off the ancient gatefolds from your dad's attic,...

Angela Gossow is, without a doubt. one of the most influential women in the metal scene. She set an example for countless young girls...

Sabaton were an acquired taste for me. While I had enjoyed their previous records, it wasn't until 2012's Carolus Rex that I truly started to pay attention...

Elvenking have been around for almost 20 years, and have had a number of well-received albums and catchy tunes. While they've had their fair...

There's a lot of things about Manilla Road that exemplify why exactly the eighties were the golden age of heavy metal. You can hear...