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Seven Spires Officially Welcomes Dylan Gowan as Their New Permanent Drummer

Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com In an announcement Seven Spires fans have been awaiting, the band has officially named Dylan Gowan as their permanent drummer. This comes nearly a year after the departure of Chris Dovas, who had been an integral part of the band’s lineup. In August…
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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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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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