It’s weird to be back in a concert hall after more than two years of social distancing and lockdowns, that’s for sure, but we persevered thanks to mr. Steve Hackett and his band. Continue reading
Author Archives: Ralph Plug
Battle Beast – Circus of Doom
Lions! Elephants! Creepy clowns! The circus is back in town, led by Battle Beast. Come one, come all! Continue reading
Proscriptor McGovern’s Apsû – Proscriptor McGovern’s Apsû
Absu is dead, long live Proscriptor McGovern’s Apsû! Here, we review Proscriptor McGovern’s Apsû by Proscriptor McGovern’s Apsû.
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Aephanemer – A Dream of Wilderness
France’s Aephanemer has released their third album a while ago, and we managed to review it just before having to hand in our 2021 lists. Let’s investigate. Continue reading
Seven Spires – Gods of Debauchery
With touring put on the back-burner due to the ongoing pandemic we’re in, Boston-based metal combo Seven Spires turned their attention to recording their third album instead. Is it any good? Oh my, yes it is. Continue reading
Blazon Stone – Damnation
The bloody buccaneers of Blazon Stone are here once again to out-Running Wild Running Wild themselves. Hoist the sails and let’s have a look! Continue reading
Iron Maiden – Senjutsu
Venerable NWOBHM legends Iron Maiden have returned after a six year break with their seventeenth album Senjutsu. Was it worth the long wait or should they not have bothered? Continue reading
Dragony – Viribus Unitis
Austrian glory metallers Dragony released their fourth album all the way back in January, but we finally managed to squeeze in a review. Continue reading
Wizardthrone – Hypercube Necrodimensions
Space wizards assemble! We’re reviewing Wizardthrone‘s debut album!
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Helloween – Helloween
Power metal pioneers Helloween are back with their sixteenth album, their first with the Pumpins United line-up featuring Kai Hansen and Michael Kiske back in the band. Was it worth the wait? Continue reading
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