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
When I was just getting into metal, there were so little bands that really allowed me to explore the style I was getting into slowly. Disturbed, Mudvayne, Metallica; some basics, you know? But my friend suggested something as a joke: … Continue reading Alestorm – No Grave but the Sea
For every style of metal, there is a special group of bands hat represents them perfectly. Thrash has the titans of Slayer and Anthrax to carry on their name, and death metal has got Cannibal Corpse and Amon Amarth. Power … Continue reading DragonForce – Reaching into Infinity
Realistically, the last power metal album I really got into was Sabaton’s last record, and since then it’s been hard for me to get back into the style which is something that I’m not very happy about. I love to … Continue reading Seven Kingdoms – Decennium
I’m as much a fan of tales of fantasy and wizards and dragons and things as much as the next guy. It’s gotta be presented pretty well, though, it can’t just be all mashed together without and then tada! a … Continue reading Daedric Tales – Cult of Ashes
