Crescent Lament – 噤夢 Land of Lost Voices Album Review
Taiwanese folk metal band Crescent Lament released their third studio album, Land of Lost Voices, an 11 track concept album that tells Taiwanese stories, history, and tragedy mixed with fantasy…
Epica – Omega Album Review
This review could start and end with a single word: Epic. Though at this point, legendary would be more appropriate. Epica needs no introduction, as they have been a staple…
Album Review: Korpiklaani – Jylhä
One opinion that likely isn't up for much debate is that Korpiklaani is one of the top folk metal acts of all time. When most of the world was busy…
Album Review – Amaranthe – Manifest
Swedish metalheads Amaranthe acquired notoriety on the global stage due to their melodic, yet edgy and impactful sound. Every single one of their studio album marked the band’s growth –…
Album Review – Ensiferum – Thalassic
Ensiferum is a true powerhouse when it comes to folk-inspired melodic death metal, something they hammer home more resolutely than ever with eighth full-length Thalassic. The title translating from ancient…
Album Review: Nightwish – Human. :II: Nature .
The legendary Finnish Symphonic metal band Nightwish will release their ninth studio album Human Nature, a two-disc set on April 10th. The band’s most recent previous releases have taken a…
Album Review: Demons & Wizards – III
Demons & Wizards are a progressive power metal supergroup of titanic proportions. Originally formed in 1999 as the brainchild of Jon Schaffer (Iced Earth) and Hansi Kürsch (Blind Guardian), they…
Album Review: Marko Hietala – Pyre Of The Black Heart
Marko Hietala is a musician with an incredibly diverse background and a lot of talent to offer. Most of us are familiar with him as the beloved bassist of Nightwish,…
Album Review: DragonForce – Extreme Power Metal
Dragonforce is a band that needs no introduction. The fastest power-metal combo in the world has been leaving a trail of fire and flames behind, ripping it up with their…
Album Review: Killswitch Engage – Atonement
Killswitch Engage is back on the scene with a long-awaited album, “Atonement.” This release comes to a raging start with “Unleashed,” the aptly titled first song. The track reprises Killswitch…
Album Review: Majestica – Above the Sky
ReinXeed have made their long-awaited return, and are now known as Majestica. A power metal band with a rather unique creative approach. One of the most distinctive aspects of their…
Album Review: Eluveitie – Ategnatos
Eluveitie is a band that has just consistently put out incredible material. They are one of those groups that are so eclectic, that each new album feels as if it's…
Album Review: Bloodbound – Rise Of The Dragon Empire
Here is the thing about a band like Bloodbound: they are somewhat of a niche band. They are very aware of the type of music that they are making and…
