Finland’s power metal masters Stratovarius have returned after seven years of silence. Was Survive worth the wait? Let’s find out. Continue reading
Author Archives: Ralph Plug
Sigh – Shiki
Japanese black metal horror maestros are back with their twelfth effort Shiki. And since we like our music unpredictable and creepy once in a while, we dug in. Continue reading
[Live Review] Uriah Heep, TivoliVredenburg Utrecht
Fifty-two years of Uriah Heep being very ‘eavy and very ‘umble means it’s time for a (magician’s) birthday party in TivoliVredenburg in Utrecht. We were there. Continue reading
[Live Review] Deep Purple & Jefferson Starship, Ziggo Dome Amsterdam
Deep Purple hit Amsterdam on a sober, chilly Monday evening, still touring their 2020 album Whoosh! and bringing Jefferson Starship with them. We went to see what they were up to.
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Blind Guardian – The God Machine
Three years after their orchestra project and seven (!) years after their last proper studio album, Blind Guardian is back. Time What Is Time indeed. Let’s have a look. Continue reading
Sakis Tolis – Among the Fires of Hell
After more than 30 years of fronting Greek black metal legends Rotting Christ, Sakis Tolis releases his first solo album. We investigated. Continue reading
[Live Review] Crash Test Dummies, TivoliVredenburg Utrecht
When we get the opportunity to rock moderately and hum along to stuff, we jump right on it. So we went to see Crash Test Dummies live in Utrecht. Continue reading
Wolf – Shadowland
Sweden’s Wolf has returned with their ninth album Shadowland. Since we love traditional heavy metal, we investigated. Continue reading
Sylvaine – Nova
It’s time to dive into the dark depths of Nova, the fourth album by French/Norwegian one woman act Sylvaine. Continue reading
Arjen Anthony Lucassen’s Star One – Revel in Time
After the disappointing Ayreon album Transitus, Arjen Lucassen is back with a vengeance with his third Star One album. Continue reading
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