Metal-Katie, Author at Metal Express Radio

MACHINE HEAD (Live)

November 7, 2004 Metal-Katie Leave a comment

Mighty Machine Head took over the Tavastia Club on November 5th and 6th, 2004. The young German band Caliban and seasoned veterans God Forbid were also taken along for a ride, and what a ride …READ MORE

AXEL RUDI PELL – The Ballads III

October 25, 2004 Metal-Katie Leave a comment

This is the third collection of ballads from German guitar wizard Axel Rudi Pell, and those familiar with the first two releases will know what to expect, and the rest of you are advised to …READ MORE

MANTICORA – 8 Deadly Sins

October 25, 2004 Metal-Katie Leave a comment

Danish foursome, Manticora, have a thing for turning stories into music. This is already their second concept album, and it tells a story of a man on his deathbed recollecting his life, which like the …READ MORE

NOSTRADAMEUS – Hellbound

October 25, 2004 Metal-Katie Leave a comment

Nostradameus’s 4th studio album is here! This CD can be described in just one word – “solid.” Solid performances all around, solid production, and even a solid, pure Metal cover. Feel free to insert your …READ MORE

EUROPE (Live)

October 15, 2004 Metal-Katie Leave a comment

Europe (the band) is still very much alive and kicking at the moment and demanding to be noticed. The more accurate question is does anyone still care? The quite surprising answer to that question was …READ MORE

BACKYARD BABIES (Live)

October 12, 2004 Metal-Katie Leave a comment

There was tons of teased hair and black eyeliner on sight when Sweden’s favorite outcasts performed their annual club show in Helsinki. This time they brought along a film crew to save the occasion on …READ MORE

FATES WARNING – FWX

October 5, 2004 Metal-Katie Leave a comment

Fates Warning has always suffered from the so called “little brother syndrome” when it comes to their better known big brothers Dream Theater and Queensrÿche as far as public awareness goes. For some reason, when …READ MORE

SKELETOR – HellFireRockMachine

October 4, 2004 Metal-Katie Leave a comment

The CD cover already lets you know what you’re in for with this German four piece’s second release: Fast Cars and Fast Women. This is Hard Rock made for hot rod races and motorcycle crowds. …READ MORE

MOONLIGHT COMEDY – The Life Inside

September 24, 2004 Metal-Katie Leave a comment

This is the first offering from these Italian Progressive Rockers from Milano. The album starts interestingly enough with what sounds like someone running to their car in an empty parking lot, and then the keyboards …READ MORE

SONATA ARCTICA – Reckoning Night

September 22, 2004 Metal-Katie Leave a comment

“And from the sea came the wolves….” What the heck?? Not being familiar with sailing terms or legends, better to just let that cover picture slide and get on with the music being offered! Sonata …READ MORE