Tag: metal
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Swallow the Sun’s “Shining” Illuminates the Beauty Within Despair
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com Over two decades into their career, Swallow the Sun has never been afraid to sit within the darkness. Their sound has always teetered between the bleak and the beautiful, capturing the raw essence of Finnish melancholy like no other. But with their latest…
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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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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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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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Seven Spires Reveals Track/Official Video For “The Old Hurt of Being Left Behind”
Ryan Murray | Co-Owner | Chief Editor | Contributor | Photographer r.m.music84@gmail.com Symphonic metal’s Seven Spires, who completely defy any boundaries the genre may have, have revealed their latest single “The Old Hurt of Being Left Behind” along with the official video! This new track, even more than ever, is a testament to their artistic…
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