by Sebastian Kluth
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Anonymus is without a doubt Quebec's most prolific metal band in terms of consistency, imagination and quality along with progressive thrash metal legends Voivod. Anonymus have been around since the late nineties and Métal canadien-français is the quintet's...
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Amorphis is still my favourite band but the group's most recent live records and this compilation of rarities are the worst releases in the sextet's entire discography. However, former label Relapse Records deserves to be blamed instead of the Finnish...
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Warhorse is a traditional heavy metal project initiated by Croatian guitarists, lyricists and songwriters Hrvoje Madiraca and Ante Pupačić along with legendary British punk rock and heavy metal singer Paul Di'Anno who has spent much time in Croatia for...
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I have had the pleasure of attending concerts involving Wind Rose twice: as an opening band for Rhapsody of Fire last year and as a headliner earlier this year. Wind Rose transmits a joyful atmosphere, connects strongly with its audience and singer Francesco...
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Influential gothic metal quintet Crematory has been going through a few challenges throughout the past few years, including several label changes, a revolving door of bassists, clean vocalists and guitarists and subpar album, concert ticket and single...
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Fellowship is a British power metal quintet an acquaintance of mine presented to me as an alternative to the usual genre tropes based upon escapist lyrics in the key of Wind Rose, Powerwolf and DragonForce. I usually don't mind a different lyrical approach...
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Black Sabbath's third studio record with dynamic, passionate and versatile singer Tony Martin has left an excellent first impression upon me but has declined slightly as time went by. Released only just one year after the stunning doom metal masterpiece...
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Skiltron is without a doubt one of my greatest discoveries of the year. The quintet originates from Argentina but also has members from England, Finland and France in its line-up. This record is the only one with Paolo Ribaldini on vocals who comes from...
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The eighties have been a chaotic decade for doom and heavy metal legends Black Sabbath with multiple line-up changes and significant ups and downs in terms of consistency, legacy and quality. The decade has however ended on a most positive note with Headless...
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Resurrection Men is the third single from Bruce Dickinson's very good conceptual heavy metal record The Mandrake Project that was released last winter and supported by a tour around the globe throughout spring and summer. Two elements seemed particularly...
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