Category: reviews
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Epica’s ‘Aspiral’ Ignites a New Epoch, Fueling an Insatiable Thirst for What Lies Ahead
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com A soaring, relentless, emotionally charged journey that doesn’t just celebrate everything Epica has built, but actively dares to evolve it. After more than two decades of fusing the brute power of metal with the elegance of symphonic storytelling, Aspiral finds the band entering…
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Napalm Label Mates Edge of Paradise, Xandria, and Delain Set NYC’s Gramercy Theater Ablaze with Passion and Power
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music94@gmail.com Some shows feel big, and others feel like a moment in time—something powerful, unrepeatable, and absolutely electrifying. On March 23rd, NYC’s Gramercy Theater transformed into a battleground of symphonic and melodic metal, where Delain, Xandria, and Edge of Paradise delivered performances that weren’t…
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‘The Program’ is a High-Voltage Ride Through BRKN Love’s Soul
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com Rock ‘n’ roll isn’t dead—it’s just been waiting for the right band to grab it by the collar and shake it back to life. Enter BRKN LOVE, the Toronto-born, riff-fueled powerhouse led by Justin Benlolo, whose swaggering, arena-sized hooks and gritty grooves explode…
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Arch Enemy’s ‘Blood Dynasty’ Rewrites the Rules of Melodic Death Metal
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com Three decades into their reign, Arch Enemy don’t just refuse to slow down—they sharpen their blades, set fire to the battlefield, and charge forward with ‘Blood Dynasty,’ an album as relentless as a raging inferno. This is no mere collection of songs; it’s…
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Cradle of Filth’s ‘The Screaming of the Valkyries’ is a Gothic Horror Masterpiece
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com Cradle of Filth’s ‘The Screaming of the Valkyries’ isn’t just another album—it’s a statement. A venomous, blood-drenched decree that after more than three decades, they’re not only still at the top of their game but are actively redefining it. From the blistering speeds…
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Four Decades of Dream Theater Unleashed in One Unforgettable Night in Wallingford, CT at The Toyota Oakdale Theater
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com There are concerts, and then there are experiences—nights so immersive, so grand in their execution, that they feel less like live performances and more like events ripped from the fabric of time itself. Dream Theater’s 40th Anniversary tour stop at Wallingford CT’s Toyota…
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