Activator - Хранитель жизни / Guardian Life (2013) - By far the best metal opera project in 2013 - 92% (15/07/14)

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Metal operas are quite popular in times like these. While this concept might have been original one or two decades ago, it has become rather worn-out over the years. If you are looking for a contemporary, high-quality power metal opera, you won’t find...

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但丁之舟 / Barque of Dante - 直至永恒 / Lasting Forever - Convincing European power metal worship from China - 72% (15/07/14)

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The Barque Of Dante is not only a famous painting by Eugène Delacroix, but also the name of a rather good power metal band hailing from the city of Mianying in Sichuan Province of the People’s Republic of China. Founded back in 2005, the band’s first...

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Concerto Moon - Savior Never Cry (2011) - Japanese power metal with edges - 77% (15/07/14)

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Power metal fans should know about Concerto Moon, who have been around since 1996, as the three remaining band members from Kagawa, Japan form one of the genre’s most active bands in terms of releases. We can also count four live records, two EPs and...

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Earendel - Earendel (2014) - A mixed bag from Iceland's power metal pioneers - 63% (15/07/14)

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Earendel is a young power metal band from Skagaströnd in Iceland, which has just released its self-titled full length effort. The low budget production, the weak drum sound, the fluffy keyboard melodies, and the predictably fantasy-inspired lyrics about...

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Hwimory - Hwimory (2010) - Mainstream European power metal from Korea - 60% (15/07/14)

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Hwimory is a power metal band from Incheon, South Korea that’s been around the local scene for the last decade or so, and in 2010 released its first self-titled release. Guitar player Lee Jae-Wook also plays for a heavy metal band from Seoul called Mir,...

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Hwimory - Hwimory (2010) - Mainstream European power metal from Korea - 60% (15/07/14)

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Hwimory is a power metal band from Incheon, South Korea that’s been around the local scene for the last decade or so, and in 2010 released its first self-titled release. Guitar player Lee Jae-Wook also plays for a heavy metal band from Seoul called Mir,...

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Hwimory - Hwimory (2010) - Mainstream European power metal from Korea - 60% (15/07/14)

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Hwimory is a power metal band from Incheon, South Korea that’s been around the local scene for the last decade or so, and in 2010 released its first self-titled release. Guitar player Lee Jae-Wook also plays for a heavy metal band from Seoul called Mir,...

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Hwimory - Hwimory (2010) - Mainstream European power metal from Korea - 60% (15/07/14)

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Hwimory is a power metal band from Incheon, South Korea that’s been around the local scene for the last decade or so, and in 2010 released its first self-titled release. Guitar player Lee Jae-Wook also plays for a heavy metal band from Seoul called Mir,...

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Hwimory - Hwimory (2010) - Mainstream European power metal from Korea - 60% (15/07/14)

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Hwimory is a power metal band from Incheon, South Korea that’s been around the local scene for the last decade or so, and in 2010 released its first self-titled release. Guitar player Lee Jae-Wook also plays for a heavy metal band from Seoul called Mir,...

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Hwimory - Hwimory (2010) - Mainstream European power metal from Korea - 60% (15/07/14)

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Hwimory is a power metal band from Incheon, South Korea that’s been around the local scene for the last decade or so, and in 2010 released its first self-titled release. Guitar player Lee Jae-Wook also plays for a heavy metal band from Seoul called Mir,...

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