Graveshadow – “Ambition’s Price” Album Review (power metal)

It takes a mere few seconds to realize why Heather Michele's vocals are borderline addictive to listen to.  Why? She's real.  Sound strange?  How many dime-a-dozen female-fronted metal bands exist today only maintain a sound that is over-produced, too-symphonic, or put too much attention on the singer or any combination of thereof?  The answer is "too many." ...

VIDEO: Glasya – “Heaven’s Demise” (symphonic metal) (Portugal)

We wanted to bring to your attention a video for a single that was submitted to us this week by this amazing symphonic metal band from Portugal - Glasya.  Please check it out as well as the band's Facebook and the press release segment below the video.   What struck me about this track were the...

Nightwish – “Decades” Album Review

March 9 will see the release of Decades - a compilation featuring 22 career-spanning tracks from Nightwish on Nuclear Blast Records.  While Nightwish certainly requires no introduction for those of us who have grown up with their music, it cannot be understated that Decades is indeed the perfect introduction for those potential fans who have yet to...

Unzucht – “Winderstand-Live In Hamburg” Album Review (power metal)

You're a German band AND you have a live album?  Ok, you have my attention. I'm admittedly new to the German act whose name means "fornication."  Unzucht was formed in 2009 in Hannover, Germany.  After a number of singles, EPs and 4 full-length EPs, the band returns in due time with their first live album....

Nachtmuse – 2017 Demo Review (Power Metal/hard rock)

Those of you who have been following the blog might know that as a general rule, I've never pretended  to be the biggest power metal fan. HOWEVER, every so often something comes flying across the desk that takes me by surprise and I feel compelled to mention it. So today we have for you a...