There is something about most music that many people tend to forget especially in the world of metal where everything tends to be violent and even catastrophic at times: it’s art. We tend to gloss over that fact with many … Continue reading Laudare – d.é.o.m.é.
Despite my experience in the world of power metal being incredibly and horribly limited, Powerwolf has remained one of the few constants for me as this band has had my attention ever since I first heard them with their last … Continue reading Powerwolf – The Sacrament of Sin
Much like folk metal, the incredibly bombastic world of power metal has been one that I’ve always skimmed the surface but almost never really dive into the style to see what all it has to offer. Sure, acts like HammerFall … Continue reading Winter’s Edge – The Guardians of Our Time Pt. 1
If you ask me, the world of progressive metal has become somewhat stale for an incredibly casual fan like myself. Simply, it’s because the style feels so… manufactured at this point. Sure, we get some enticing pieces every now and … Continue reading Redemption – Long Night’s Journey into Day
The life of a viking as we know it in the world of metal is more than any one style can encompass properly most of the time. Sure, bands like Amon Amarth have managed to confine vikings to a single … Continue reading Battlesoul – Sunward and Starward
The mystical realm of folk metal has always been something that has intrigued me, yet very few bands can properly capture its spirit in ways that can truly hypnotize me. There are a good number of bands that never cease … Continue reading Elvenking – Secrets of the Magick Grimoire
For many of us, we listen to metal because it’s larger than life and can pump us up quicker than any fucking energy drink on the planet! I’ve always been on the search for the next surge of fucking badassery … Continue reading Vhäldemar – Against All Kings
There are some styles of metal that I don’t visit often enough, and it’s not out of a displeasure but simply because I don’t come across any pieces from those styles that really draw me in. Power metal is one … Continue reading Tales of Gaia – Hypernova
Ever since I’ve been into music, I’ve always adored the idea of bringing different styles together to bring about something new and tasty. Even if it’s a style that’s been done a million times before, it still holds the potential … Continue reading Lör – In Forgotten Sleep
The one thing that draws me to any form of creative expression, be it a movie, album, or book, more than anything is story telling. If you’ve got a compelling story that’s interesting, you’ve got my attention. However, it’s a … Continue reading Unleash the Archers – Apex
