LORDS OF BLACK“Alchemy Of Souls Part II”Album Review by Iron Mathew 10/10 Lords Of Black are a heavy metal band from Spain formed in 2014 by vocalist Ronnie Romero (Rainbow) and guitarist Tony Hernando, releasing their self titled debut album...
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ANETTE OLZON“Strong”Album Review by Piers Renfree 8.5/10 Although Swedish singer Anette Olzon is best known for her five year period (2007 – 2012) of fronting Nightwish, and the two albums that she made with them (2007’s “Dark Passion Play” and...
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EDGE OF PARADISE“The Unknown”Album Review by Iron Mathew 9/10 Edge Of Paradise are a metal band from the USA, founded by singer Margarita Monet and guitarist Dave Bates. The band released their debut album ‘Mask’ in 2012, and their sophomore...
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SONIC HAVEN“Vagabond”Album Review by Iron Mathew 10/10 Sonic Haven are a power metal band from Germany formed in 2021 by vocalist Herbie Langhans (Avantasia, Voodoo Circle, Sinbreed, Beyond The Bridge, Firewind). The bands debut album ‘Vagabond’ was released in the...
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LAURENNE/LOUHIMO“The Reckoning”Album Review by Iron Mathew 10/10 Laurenne/Louhimo is a Finnish heavy metal music alliance between singers Netta Laurenne (Smackbound) and Noora Louhimo (Battle Beast). ‘The Reckoning’ is their debut album, and was released in 2021. The two powerhouse singers...
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ICON OF SIN“Icon Of Sin”Album Review by Iron Mathew 10/10 Icon Of Sin are a heavy metal band from Brazil formed in 2020, releasing their self titled debut album in 2021. The five piece outfit from South America are gonna...
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DURBIN“The Beast Awakens”Album Review by British Steel Sam 9.5/10 James Durbin is something of an anomaly in the world of metal. Here is a guy with an impressive resume who many could feel envious of, who found his path to...
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TEMPLE BALLS“Pyromide”Album Review by Iron Mathew 9/10 Temple Balls are a hard rock band from Finland formed in 2009, releasing their debut album ‘Traded Dreams’ in 2017. The bands sophomore album ‘Untamed’ was released two years later in 2019, with...
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SCREAMACHINE“ScreaMachine”Album Review by Iron Mathew 10/10 ScreaMachine are a heavy metal band from Italy formed in 2017, releasing their self titled debut album in 2021. Inspired by such iconic heavy metal bands as Judas Priest, Metallica, Savatage, and Accept, Italian...
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INFINITE & DIVINE“Silver Lining”Album Review by Iron Mathew 10/1011/10 Infinite & Divine are a melodic rock/metal band from Sweden formed in 2019, releasing their debut album ‘Silver Lining’ in 2021. Formed by musician/songwriter/producer Jan Akesson, and vocalist Terese Persson, known...
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