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Epica – Omega

March 10, 2021 by Ralph Plug

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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 →

Posted in RP. Tagged 2021, After Forever, Attack on Titan, Epica, Mark Jansen, Mayan, Nuclear Blast, Omega, Simone Simons, symphonic metal, The Holographic Principle

Nightwish – Human. :II: Nature.

May 20, 2020 by Ralph Plug

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We take a long hard look at Nightwish’s new opus and come away not entirely convinced.

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Posted in RP. Tagged 2020, Danny Elfman, Game of Thrones, Hans Zimmer, Human II Nature, John Williams, Metal, Nightwish, Nuclear Blast, symphonic metal

Blind Guardian Twilight Orchestra – Legacy of the Dark Lands

December 25, 2019 by Ralph Plug

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Blind Guardian Twilight Orchestra - Legacy of the Dark LandsTwenty years in the making, Blind Guardian’s full-orchestral album has finally dropped. Let’s see if it was worth the wait. Continue reading →

Posted in RP. Tagged 2019, Blind Guardian, heavy metal, Nuclear Blast, orchestra, power metal, symphonic metal, Twilight Orchestra

Kull – Exile

June 10, 2019 by Ralph Plug

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Kull - ExileBe prepared: as we review Kull’s debut album Exile, we might also mention Bal-Sagoth once or twice. Continue reading →

Posted in RP. Tagged 2019, Bal-Sagoth, black metal, Exile, J.R.R. Tolkien, Kull, review, symphonic metal, United Kingdom

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