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
Tag Archives: symphonic metal
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
Nightwish – Human. :II: Nature.
We take a long hard look at Nightwish’s new opus and come away not entirely convinced.
Blind Guardian Twilight Orchestra – Legacy of the Dark Lands
Twenty years in the making, Blind Guardian’s full-orchestral album has finally dropped. Let’s see if it was worth the wait. Continue reading
Kull – Exile
Be prepared: as we review Kull’s debut album Exile, we might also mention Bal-Sagoth once or twice. Continue reading
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