This is the latest EP from Torc, a black metal band from the Czech Republic.
Torc play black metal with a few other influences which can be heard in the songs. Continue reading “Torc – Vzpomínky na Slunce (Review)”
Tag: Heavy Metal
I, the Betrayer – 7 (Review)
I, the Betrayer are a Norwegian metal band and this is their debut EP.
This is the first EP from this new band, although as there’s over 30 minutes of material here, it’s actually longer than some albums. Continue reading “I, the Betrayer – 7 (Review)”
Khaospath – …for the Devil Speaks the Truth (Review)
This is the second album from Khaospath, a Swedish black metal band.
This is an interesting album in a few different ways.
Although it’s undoubtedly raw and aggressive, it also contains a hearty heavy metal influence alongside its more traditional second wave approach. Continue reading “Khaospath – …for the Devil Speaks the Truth (Review)”
Bewitcher – Bewitcher (Review)
This is the debut album from US black/speed metal band Bewitcher.
This is some heady old-school stuff. Mixing thrash, speed, heavy, and first-wave black metal influences into its delivery, this album is designed to get you headbanging. Continue reading “Bewitcher – Bewitcher (Review)”
Temptation’s Wings – Skulthor Ebonblade (Review)
This is the debut album from Temptation’s Wings, a doom/heavy metal band from the US.
Think of a Southern metal flavoured mix between Grand Magus, Candlemass, Down and Orange Goblin. Temptation’s Wings have produced an album worthy to be spoken of in the same sentence as these bands, as Skulthor Ebonblade is very enjoyable indeed. Continue reading “Temptation’s Wings – Skulthor Ebonblade (Review)”
The Obsessed – Sacred (Review)
The Obsessed are a doom metal band from the US. This is their fourth album.
Veteran doom metal band The Obsessed return with their first album in over 20 years. I think it’s fair to say there’s a lot of expectation riding on this in certain quarters. Continue reading “The Obsessed – Sacred (Review)”
Barathrum – Fanatiko (Review)
Barathrum are a Finnish black metal band and this is their ninth album.
This is old-school black metal with plenty of groovy mid-paced sections that drip filth everywhere and generally make a mess all over everything they touch. Continue reading “Barathrum – Fanatiko (Review)”
Striker – Striker (Review)
Striker are a Canadian heavy metal band and this is their fifth album.
The singer has a strong voice that carries just the right amount of weight and levity. A band like this needs a good Continue reading “Striker – Striker (Review)”
Battle Beast – Bringer of Pain (Review)
This is the fourth album from Finnish heavy/power metallers Battle Beast.
Well, this is unexpected. I assumed, for some reason, that upon pressing play I was going to be listening to the latest Nightwish clone. I was wrong. Battle Beast are a different proposition, one which is extremely special too. Continue reading “Battle Beast – Bringer of Pain (Review)”
Interview with Hammerfall
Anyone into traditional heavy metal has probably heard of Hammerfall. The Swedish metallers have been knocking out albums since 1997, with no sign of running out of steam in the near future.
Which brings us to their latest album, the appropriately titled Built to Last. Long-serving bassist Fredrik Larsson got in touch to tell us how and why the band definitely live up to this album’s title… Continue reading “Interview with Hammerfall”
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