Once again bringing spellbinding choirs and theatrical symphonic metal elements, the multi-talented mastermind Tobias Sammet returns under the guise of Avantasia with his 10th studio album, Here Be Dragons. The theatrical presentation begins with the uplifting opener, "Creepshow," before sweeping into the album’s title track, "Here Be Dragons," which features the first of eight guest … Continue reading Album Review: Avantasia – Here Be Dragons
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Album Review: Eric Bass Presents – I Had A Name
It's not uncommon for members of well known bands to take some time out and do a bit of solo material. Sometimes it's derivative of their main project, other times it's wildly different. In the case of Shinedown's Eric Bass, I Had A Name hints at its bigger brother but still veers well into "wildly different". … Continue reading Album Review: Eric Bass Presents – I Had A Name
Album Review: Abduction – Existentialismus
Following their explosive 2022 album, Black Blood, Abduction have returned with arguably their most emotionally complex and personal recording to date—Existentialismus. While black metal can often pigeonhole itself, trying to claw back the raw spirit of its earliest iterations, there are bands at the forefront that skilfully balance nostalgia while evolving into something more complex … Continue reading Album Review: Abduction – Existentialismus
Album Review: Jizzy Pearl’s Love Hate – Punk Rock Fiesta!
Jizzy Pearl has been abusing our speakers for a long time now, thirty five years in fact. In a few weeks he'll be hitting the UK for a string of dates celebrating that anniversary of Blackout In The Red Room's release and I'd put money on Gary being at Bannerman's for the opening date. Thing is, Blackout … Continue reading Album Review: Jizzy Pearl’s Love Hate – Punk Rock Fiesta!
Album Review: Killswitch Engage – This Consequence
My experience of Killswitch Engage is somewhat limited, and I've likely listened to them more live than I have while sat at home or in the car. They're a hell of a live band and fully deserved that headline slot at Bloodstock a couple of years ago. They mix some nice melodies and lunacy with … Continue reading Album Review: Killswitch Engage – This Consequence
Album Review: The Wildhearts – The Satanic Rites of The Wildhearts
You know, let's do something different. I mean, if there's a band that know how to rock the boat it's The Wildhearts and their prolific frontman Ginger. So why not try to emulate them with a review that's a bit off-kilter? So here we go with a "reaction" review, based on a single first playthrough. … Continue reading Album Review: The Wildhearts – The Satanic Rites of The Wildhearts