Articles by Maxxxwell Carlisle

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Maxxxwell was a reviewer and the host of The Maxed Out Metal Hour here on Metal Express Radio. He is the current lead guitarist for LA based metal veterans Hellion. In addition to his ongoing role in Hellion, he has also released 5 albums as a solo artist and appeared as a guest writer and soloist on Michael Angelo Batio's Intermezzo album, named one of the Top 5 shred albums of 2014 by Guitar World Magazine. He continues to collaborate with various Metal musicians and teaches guitar technique and Metal composition via Skype. Additionally, he is a former competitive bodybuilder and enjoys a lifestyle based around health, fitness and Metal.

TWILIGHT FORCE - Dawn Of The Dragonstar

TWILIGHT FORCE – Dawn Of The Dragonstar

August 22, 2019 Maxxxwell Carlisle Leave a comment

Power Metal torch bearers Twilight Force have successfully navigated the dark, menacing waters of their latest line-up change. Former vocalist Christian Eriksson left the band for reasons that were never fully explained. Taking his place …READ MORE

CRYSTAL BALL - 2020

CRYSTAL BALL – 2020

August 9, 2019 Maxxxwell Carlisle Leave a comment

Incredibly, Swiss metallers Crystal Ball are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year. To highlight this fact, they have released 2020, a wonderfully done double disc Best Of / Re-record album. Admirably, the band has chosen the …READ MORE

LICENSE - N.2.O.2.R.

LICENSE – N.2.O.2.R.

August 2, 2019 Maxxxwell Carlisle Leave a comment

N.2.O.2.R. is the 2nd album from Germany’s Classic Metal faithfuls License. To be perfectly honest, this is the album that every gang of metalheads makes if they hang out jamming in the garage long enough. …READ MORE

SABATON - The Great War

SABATON – The Great War

July 26, 2019 Maxxxwell Carlisle Leave a comment

Sabaton’s new release, and arguably masterpiece of an album, The Great War is chock full of Heavy Metal ear candy. Although it’s not as heavy as some of their previous material, the irresistibly catchiness of …READ MORE

VISIONATICA - Enigma Fire

VISIONATICA – Enigma Fire

July 19, 2019 Maxxxwell Carlisle Leave a comment

Enigma Fire is the latest offering from German Symphonic Progressive Metal act Visionatica. This album is another example of a technically excellent yet artistically lacking release in the genre. Although the album features many excellent …READ MORE

TURILLI / LIONE RHAPSODY - Zero Gravity (Rebirth And Evolution )

TURILLI / LIONE RHAPSODY – Zero Gravity (Rebirth And Evolution )

July 10, 2019 Maxxxwell Carlisle Leave a comment

Old Rhapsody bandmates Luca Turilli and Fabio Lione are back together, along with most of the classic Rhapsody lineup. Turilli / Lione Rhapsody is another chapter in the increasingly complex book of Rhapsody bands. This …READ MORE

METALIAN - Vortex

METALIAN – Vortex

July 2, 2019 Maxxxwell Carlisle Leave a comment

With a fun mixture of 70s Judas Priest, Thundersteel era RIOT, and perhaps even some classic Helloween, Metalian’s new album Vortex is a fist-to-the-sky ode to headbanging, 80s Metal mix-tapes, and chucking empty beer bottles …READ MORE

TIMO TOLKKI'S AVALON - Return To Eden

TIMO TOLKKI’S AVALON – Return To Eden

June 25, 2019 Maxxxwell Carlisle Leave a comment

Return To Eden is a brilliant return to form for Timo Tolkki’s Avalon. Much more guitar driven than the previous album, Angels Of The Apocalypse, but still a concept album, this metal opera features a fantastic …READ MORE

TONY MILLS - Beyond The Law

TONY MILLS – Beyond The Law

June 20, 2019 Maxxxwell Carlisle Leave a comment

Tony Mills, longtime vocalist of bands such as Shy and TNT, is one of the few singers who’s solo releases often outshine those of the bands he performs in. Beyond The Law is his latest …READ MORE

D-A-D - A Prayer For The Loud

D-A-D – A Prayer For The Loud

June 15, 2019 Maxxxwell Carlisle Leave a comment

Danish Hard Rock outfit D-A-D are back with their first new album in 8 years. A Prayer For The Loud features the band’s signature, no-nonsense, straight-ahead Rock sound. Through no fault of their own, this …READ MORE

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