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It is no news that black metal is one the most varied subgenres of metal. Since the beginning in the ‘80s, many bands have incorporated influences from other genres to give…
The Closet Concert Arena Being a fan of Liquid Tension Experiment, Trans Siberian Orchestra, and Yngwie Malmsteen, I was intrigued when first presented with an opportunity to listen to Bob Katsionis.…
Italian record label Frontiers Records has been well known for pairing well known artists within the prog and power metal community for special projects most notably, the Allen/Lande albums featuring vocal…
I am a recent convert to the music of Colin Tench and like so many others, was deeply saddened to learn of his untimely passing this past December. I actually communicated…
Oftentimes when an established band like Leaves’ Eyes has a change in their lead singer, it typically changes the whole sound of the band – either for better for or for…
I found Scarlet INside a little over two years ago and was instantly drawn to the singularity of the sound. When trying to decide which album to “cut my reviewing teeth…
Though they were founded in 2010, Ontario-based instrumental progressive metal band Divine Realm was a new name to me when this album came across my desk. This EP is actually their…
After releasing a few demos over the last three years, Finnish metallers Obscure begin their journey in 2018 through the murky waters of sludge, the sterile plains of stoner rock, and…
Goddamn I love music. It’s a never-ending thing too, you see. Just when I think it has run out of gas, that maybe the passion has finally left, BAM!!!!, it slaps…
I’ve had this album in my hands for a while now, and I have grown fond of the wonderful contrast between its extremely aggressive music and the band’s tender love for…