Power metal fans rejoice! Finland’s Sonata Arctica is back and they’re at the best they’ve been in a long, long while. Continue reading
Author Archives: Ralph Plug
Codex Mortis – Tales of Woe
Dutch death/black/grind metallers Codex Mortis are back with their second sonic assault. We withstood the attack. Continue reading
Ponte del Diavolo – Fire Blades from the Tomb
Turin’s Ponte del Diavolo has just released their debut platter of occult doom-ish metal. We investigated and came out with a verdict. Continue reading
Alterium – Of War and Flames
Italy’s newest star on the power metal firmament, Alterium, has just dropped their first album after months of teasing. Let’s check it out. Continue reading
Exit Eden – Femmes Fatales
After a long hiatus, female metal supergroup Exit Eden is back with more metallic cover versions and, this time, all new and original songs. Continue reading
Magnum – Here Comes the Rain
If you’re in the mood for a small hour of solid pomp rock, Magnum has you covered with their latest album.
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Album Year List (2023)
Peter Gabriel – i/o
After more than two decades Peter Gabriel is finally back with a new album. We investigate if the wait was worth it. Continue reading
Wayfarer – American Gothic
Round up the horses and saddle up! Wayfarer is back for more tales from the old American West. Continue reading
Roger Waters – The Dark Side of the Moon Redux
Roger Waters has re-recorded The Dark Side of the Moon and we’re now stuck with it. Oh boy. Continue reading
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