Category: reviews
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Charlotte Wessels’ “The Obsession” Is Her Most Personal and Ambitious Work to Date
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com Charlotte Wessels’ upcoming album The Obsession is more than just a continuation of her solo work; it’s a leap forward in both scope and sound. Set for release on September 20, 2024, via Napalm Records, this record taps into the deepest recesses of…
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Nightwish’s “Yesterwynde” Reignites a Spark in Timeless Epic
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com My journey with Nightwish started back in 2000 when I first heard “Gethsemane” from Oceanborn. Initially, I didn’t connect with it and shelved the band for about a month. But something pulled me back, and when I gave the song another listen, it…
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Wintersun’s “Time II” Will Take You on a Journey Worth the Nearly 14-Year Wait
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com Wintersun’s Time II is a monumental work that deftly weaves together a vast array of influences, creating an album that is both technically impressive and emotionally charged. From its serene beginnings to its thunderous climax, the album stands as a testament to the…
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Visions of Atlantis’ “Pirates II – Armada” Sees The Band Fully And Unapologetically Embracing Their Identity
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com Just when you think symphonic/pirate metal icons Visions of Atlantis have outdone themselves and the industry with their 2022 release Pirates, prepare your minds, hearts, and ears for their upcoming album, Pirates II – Armada! This album not only sees the band fully…
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Seven Spires’ “A Fortress Called Home” Is Their Most Introspective and Emotionally Charged Album to Date
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com The world of symphonic metal faces formidable competition, and Seven Spires’ return with their fourth studio album, ‘A Fortress Called Home,’ has undeniably raised the bar. This musical journey is a tour-de-force that masterfully blends the grandeur of symphonic elements with the intensity…
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Battle Beast Takes a Well-Deserved Victory Lap, Concluding Their First North American Headliner at NYC’s Gramercy Theatre
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com On Sunday, June 2nd, NYC’s Gramercy Theater was the venue for a historic night in power metal history. Battle Beast, the power metal titans from Finland, concluded their first-ever headlining tour in North America with a show that left fans exhilarated and emotional.…
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