Category: reviews
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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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Symphony X and Heathen Ignite Toad’s Place with Metal Brilliance
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT, was the epicenter of a progressive and thrash metal frenzy on Thursday, May 30th, as the iconic progressive metal titans Symphony X shared the stage with the formidable Heathen. The anticipation was palpable as metal enthusiasts from…
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Canadian Power Metal Icons Unleash The Archers Take You On A Ride About AI With Their Latest Album “Phantoma”
Joshua Tanner | Contributor Following their massive success with the Immortal saga, spanning 2017’s “Apex” and 2020’s “Abyss,” Canadian power metal and Juno award-winning band Unleash the Archers literally unleash chaos with “Phantoma” out now! Another concept album with their ever-evolving sound, it follows the story of an AI named Ph4/NT0-mA (Phantoma for short), growing…
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Soen Ignites NYC’s Le Poisson Rouge w/ Their “Memorial” Tour
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com Progressive metal quintet Soen returned to North America for their second headlining tour, this time in support of their latest album, “Memorial.” On Saturday May 11th, the NYC stop of the tour took place at the iconic Le Poisson Rouge, where fans eagerly…
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Cinematic Modern Hard Rockers “Starset” Reveal Latest Single/Video “Brave New World”
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com Starset, a prominent modern rock band that has swiftly risen to prominence in recent years, has just released their latest single and accompanying music video titled “Brave New World.” This release marks a significant moment in the band’s trajectory, showcasing their evolution and…
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