WiszdomStone is a cross between Iron Maiden, Iced Earth, and Pagan’s Mind. Some passages are reminiscent of Journey as well. Since the guitarist is the songwriter, his riffs are resident at the topmost layer. However, …READ MORE
For starters, the cover art and introductory sound bites are kick ass. The music to follow lives up to the hype established in its first impressions. To be empirical, Empyria’s cuts are technical and sharp; …READ MORE
Their ambiance alludes to something from the X-files. This goes beyond the title of the album, the cover art, and the band’s name; though each of those hint to the what’s weird, extraterrestrial, and clandestine. …READ MORE
Unequivocally, Forgotten Suns’ Innergy is Progressive Metal in its refined form. That’s to say the production is solid and the playing is more than respectable; it denotes exceptional skill. In “Flashback”, the guitars are constantly …READ MORE
In a word, this product is classy. From its immaculate production to its straightforward offerings, Live at the Loreley touts sheer elegance. Even the matted graphic on the foyer and the intuitive menu once the …READ MORE
After making audiences wait an hour to be blessed with his presence, he scatted for 15 minutes. Still waiting to see if he brought the Motts, the next few songs were lackluster. When he finally …READ MORE
It’s apparent the members of Wraptors have eclectic tastes and have a collective warehouse of vinyl. All you need to do is play through the first four songs or jump to the closer in order …READ MORE
What’s interesting about this Progressive Metal is that it’s relatively powerless and plays like meditation or a prayer. It’s mixed in a manner that’s much easier to swallow than so many of the heavier-hitting bands …READ MORE
Typically, when the protagonist is left for dead, only to survive; he comes back on a killing streak. In this case, the Metal takes vengeance like the stone cold fist and bullets of Robocop. To …READ MORE
Like an unexpected slip and fall, this album leaves earlobes battered and bruised without apologies or notice. From the hellish introduction encountered in “Massacre Mountain” to the timely demise of “Rot The Devil King”, your …READ MORE