Der Erfolg einer Metal-Produktion basiert fast immer auf der Summe ihrer Einzelteile, die sich homogen zusammenfügen und somit in ihrer Gesamtheit überzeugen können. Bei Firewind sind diese Details schnell ausgemacht: Da ist zum einen die fantastische Gitarrenarbeit des Ausnahmemusikers Gus G., der nicht nur über eine atemberaubende Fingertechnik verfügt, sondern auch ein geschmackssicheres Gespür für…
When Czech metal band Dymytry brought out their successful album ‘Revolt’ in English for the first time in autumn 2021, asserting their claim to international fame, the release met with positive reactions from countless music magazines. This coup succeeded thanks to their signing of vocalist Alen Ljubić in combination with a cutting-edge mix of powerful…
In order to translate the vision of a thoroughly impressive concept album into reality, a band requires not only an exciting theme and a number of haunting songs but also plenty of musical experience and skill. All these criteria apply to ‘Expedition One’, the latest studio album by Swedish melodic power metal act Metalite. ‘Expedition…
With their new heavy rock album “2024” RAVENSTINE step it up and present themselves even more musically mature and cohesive than they did on their self-titled debut. This time, John took over the main composer duties, but all band members contributed to the big picture. While reviewing the material, it became clear that RAVENSTINE wanted…
Heavy, dark, deep, insightful, and maybe even a bit more inciteful than ever before: “Rattle The Cage” is THE RODS at their incendiary best! Lyrically, they’ve taken a cue from David “Rock” Feinstein’s cousin, Ronnie James Dio, with songs like “Now And Forever”, “Cry Out Loud”, “Play It Loud” as well as the title track,…
Just in time for the 20th anniversary of the self-titled Melodic Power Metal masterpiece, the debut album of Masterplan is finally available again! Now in three exciting new editions, all containing three bonustracks. Besides the two limited vinyl configurations, the digipak contains the bonus DVD “Live in Gothenburg 2003” plus additional backstage footage, available for…
5 years after the release of 1991’s ‘long lost’ “Lifetime In Hell”, WICKED MARAYA is back with their new 5 song EP “Chapters”! Continuing in the strong songwriting footsteps of “Suicidal Dawn”, this EP gives fans all the signature traits the band is known for: Heavy grooves, big melodic vocals, and a sonic experience with…
“Frozen Aggressors” brings the listeners back to the golden era of thrash, where every song was a unique experience! “C.H.U.D. Invasion” and “Circus Of Deception” are a shout out to the “Forgotten Skeleton” heydays, while “Song 666” is a straight up crossover gem with its ‘S.O.D. meets Pennywise’ blasphemy. “Holidays In Sodom” offers you a…
SONS OF ETERNITY proudly present their debut album, “End Of Silence”. The band members, coming from various musical and stylistic backgrounds, combine their unique influences to a strong, diverse and catchy mixture under the unifying banner of heavy metal: Modern low guitar tunings mixed with melodic harmony leads and rhythms, from up-tempo to pounding heavy…
When rock band Trapeze called it a day, they left behind them a series of now classic albums. Their influence on other groups has been immense; individual members themselves going on to join heavy weight rock acts such as Deep Purple, Whitesnake, Judas Priest & Uriah Heep. But their story’s not over, as TRAPEZE –…
