Dutch symphonic metal masters Epica have returned for their tenth platter of typical uplifting, orchestral metal and we’re ready for it.
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Nightwish – Yesterwynde
Four years after the moronically titled Human. :II: Nature., Nightwish is back with Yesterwynde, which rolls a bit easier off the tongue. After two ok-ish albums with Floor Jansen, can the third time finally be the charm? Let’s find out. Continue reading
[Live Review] Epica, Afas Live Amsterdam
Symphonic metallers Epica gave two special shows in Amsterdam’s Afas Live venue with an orchestra and choir. We were there. Continue reading
Sonata Arctica – Clear Cold Beyond
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
Sacred Outcry – Towers of Gold
Greece’s Sacred Outcry returns with Towers of Gold, their first new album in three years. Is it good? Well yes, yes it is. Continue reading
Visions of Atlantis – Pirates
Austrian metallers Visions of Atlantis go fully nautical on their new album Pirates, and because we happen to like pirates, we had to check it out. Continue reading
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
Therion – Leviathan
Sweden’s Therion is back with a new album, Leviathan. But can are they able to put out a solid album after a few unusual side steps? Let’s find out. Continue reading
Epica – Omega
Every relationship needs a healthy break sometimes, and after a prolonged one with Dutch sympho metallers Epica we’re ready to give them another try. Continue reading
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