Holy eighties, Batman! We check out Chez Kane’s new album Reckless and get lost in a time long forgotten.
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Ponte del Diavolo – De Venom Natura
Turin’s best kept metal secret is back with their second effort, De Venom Natura. We dug in.
Continue readingHällas – Panorama
Do you want your progressive rock adventurous and a little retro without sounding outdated? Come and check Hällas’ new magnum opus Panorama. Continue reading
Moon Mother – Meadowlands
Are you ready for some raw, emotional, blues-infused Swedish folk? We think you are, and Moon Mother probably agrees. Continue reading
Beyond the Black – Break the Silence
Happy 2026, people! Let’s kick it off with our review of Beyond the Black’s Break the Silence. Continue reading
Album Year List (2025)
Sabaton – Legends
Sabaton has returned to the frontlines. But will this battle be Legendary or not? Let’s find out. Continue reading
Arjen Anthony Lucassen – Songs No One Will Hear
Aren’t we tired of Arjen Anthony Lucassen and his endless array of projects by now? Not at all, so let’s dive into his fantastic new solo album. Continue reading
Helloween – Giants & Monsters
Helloween are back with their second album since the reunion. Will this be another delicious treat, or will we be tricked this time around? Let’s find out. Continue reading
[Live Review] Ayreon at An Amazing Flight Through Time – 30th Anniversary, 013, Tilburg
Has it really been thirty years since Ayreon debuted with The Final Experiment? Are we really that old? Apparently so because this weekend it was celebration time. Continue reading
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