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.
MORANO - Incognito
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MORANO – Incognito

May 15, 2019 Maxxxwell Carlisle Leave a comment
Being an independent, crowd-funded release, Morano’s debut full-length album Incognito is a wonderfully fun, pleasant surprise. Although the release is placed squarely in the New Wave of Eighties Hair Metal genre, the album is so …READ MORE
MYRATH - Shehili
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MYRATH – Shehili

May 9, 2019 Maxxxwell Carlisle Leave a comment
It seems that the more Myrath embraces their Tunisian heritage, the more success they have. On Shehili, we find Myrath basking, once again, in exotic melodies and intoxicating blends of Melodic and Progressive Metal. Easily …READ MORE
ENFORCER - Zenith
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ENFORCER – Zenith

May 1, 2019 Maxxxwell Carlisle Leave a comment
In what could easily be the pinnacle of their discography, Enforcer’s new album Zenith is equal parts nostalgia and visionary exploration. This New Wave Of British Heavy Metal mash-up of everything that’s lovable about metal …READ MORE
ANTHEM - Nucleus
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ANTHEM – Nucleus

April 4, 2019 Maxxxwell Carlisle 1 Comment
Japanese Traditional Metal legends Anthem are officially launching their attack on the rest of the planet with their new English language compilation album Nucleus. Considering that this is essentially a “best of” re-recorded album where …READ MORE