GOTHMINISTER – Pandemonium II: The Battle of the Underworlds

In the world of hard and heavy sounds and impressive theatrical live stage shows, Gothminister have earned themselves a reputation of being “one of the most iconic gothic/industrial metal acts”. Not only has their power-laden gothic/industrial metal with its remarkable atmospheric density inspired their audiences since 1999, its eloquent fantasy stories have also transported them…

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RHAPSODY OF FIRE – Challenge The Wind

For more than thirty years, fans of symphonic melodic metal act Rhapsody Of Fire have been able to rely on one thing: there’s nothing half-hearted about this band. Rhapsody Of Fire mastermind and founder Alex Staropoli looks back at an impressive record of 14 studio albums, three EPs and two live recordings to date, all…

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DARKNESS – Blood On Canvas

“Blood On Canvas” is the most ferocious album to date from the thrashers DARKNESS from Essen, Germany. The songs are more aggressive and heavier than anything else in the DARKNESS discography to date. Although it is not a concept album, “Blood On Canvas” is not a mere collection of nine songs created in one period,…

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IVORY TOWER – Heavy Rain

“Heavy Rain” is in-your-face metal, and the first album with Lord Francis Soto, has joined the band that’s hailing from Kiel, Germany, as new vocalist in 2021! With his sense for great melodies, he gives the tracks on “Heavy Rain” that unique something! IVORY TOWER are all masters of their instruments and their craft, and…

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