You know, this band has been around so long and produced so much music that you’d be a bit gone in the head to think that Gamma Ray couldn’t pull off their music very well live. Still, it’s always interesting…
Release Review: Sylosis – Conclusion of an Age (Nuclear Blast/Riot)
While UK outfit Sylosis play thrash, they play a particular style of thrash that can only be described as epic. From the basics of old-school thrash that is rockin’, these guys have managed to weave in huge, lofty-sounding musical themes, giving this…
Release review: Iced Earth – The Crucible of Man (Something Wicked Part Two) (SPV/Riot)
This is the second (and third) instalment of the Something Wicked trilogy, which has been ten years or so in the making. Part Three features on this release, too, so while it’s a ‘trilogy’ it’s broken up in a slightly different way.…
Release review: Ink – Black Water Reign (Riot!)
Aussie band Ink were signed to Riot this year, and their second EP Black Water Reign has been out for a little while. I’ve been listening to this disc and trying to think which band it reminds me of, and until now I couldn’t…
Release review: Origin – Antithesis (Relapse/Riot)
This album is nothing short of totally obliterating. It is relentless, blasting metal that, in my case, gets under my skin and leaves me begging for more… Read More…