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10.0:         Cannot be improved! Perfect, instant classic! Essential in any record collection.
9.5 – 9.9:  Fantastic, spectacular and outstanding!
9.0 – 9.4:  Amazing release! It just lacks that little extra spice to make it perfect.
8.5 – 8.9:  Exceptional release! Will likely rank among top ten albums of the year.
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Album Reviews

SYMPHONY X – Live On The Edge Of Forever

November 13, 2001 Frode Johnsrud Leave a comment
To be a “russ” in my native language means to graduate from high school. Now I don’t know if Russ Allen ever was a russ, but he passes the test for a singer on a …READ MORE
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ANGRA – Rebirth

November 13, 2001 Frode Johnsrud Leave a comment
I didn’t notice much buzz about this CD so far. Maybe most people gave up on Angra when master composer Andre Matos grabbed the rhythm section and went on to form Shaman, Virgo and whatever …READ MORE
Album Reviews

MIDNIGHT SUN – Metal Machine

November 13, 2001 Frode Johnsrud Leave a comment
I have no idea, but I seriously believe that these Swedes are just out to make fun of metal. Or they’re out to make money… I have never in my entire life seen more cliches …READ MORE
Album Reviews

EVERGREY – In Search Of Truth

November 13, 2001 Frode Johnsrud Leave a comment
One of Sweden’s premier metal outfits is back with their third album, In Search Of Truth. Evergrey is one of the few and unique bands that already from album number one found their own sound …READ MORE
SCORPIONS - Love At First Sting [Remastered]
Album Reviews

SCORPIONS – Love At First Sting [Remastered]

November 6, 2001 Frode Johnsrud Leave a comment
Love at first sting is the biggest album of the Scorpions career. Magazine-cover stars, Rock in Rio appearance, a world tour that rivaled the biggest bands ( in both length and attendance numbers), hit singles …READ MORE
JUDAS PRIEST - Sin After Sin [Remastered]
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JUDAS PRIEST – Sin After Sin [Remastered]

November 6, 2001 Frode Johnsrud Leave a comment
FINALLY! The Priest remastered back-catalog returns with a vengeance! The first four albums released on Columbia records, can now be bought either separately or in the collectors edition box. Earlier this year, the “middle-part” of …READ MORE
JUDAS PRIEST - Stained Class [Remastered]
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JUDAS PRIEST – Stained Class [Remastered]

November 6, 2001 Frode Johnsrud Leave a comment
Following hot on the heels of Sin after Sin, Stained Class originally released in 1978, is another heavy metal classic from the Priest. Starting off with Exciter you can’t really go wrong, can you? White …READ MORE
JUDAS PRIEST - Unleashed In The East [Remastered]
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JUDAS PRIEST – Unleashed In The East [Remastered]

November 6, 2001 Frode Johnsrud Leave a comment
Judas Priest in concert. Does it get any better? Well, in 1979, few could rival Priest’s live show, and fortunately they were captured on tape for the pleasure of millions. Unleashed in the east seems …READ MORE
Album Reviews

EMPIRE – Hypnotica

November 3, 2001 Metal-Katie Leave a comment
At the onset, the intro “Hypnotica” sounds like a take off. The first riff on “Fool In Love” reminds you of Maiden but the vocals strangely bring Bon Jovi to mind. It sounds like the …READ MORE
Album Reviews

CIRRHA NIVA – Liaison De La Morte

October 31, 2001 Frode Johnsrud Leave a comment
Dutch theatre-dramatic prog rockers might have more than “Liaison De La Morte” in their discography, but I must admit this is my first meeting with the band. Call this theater metal, call it whatever you …READ MORE

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