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VENOM INC. – There’s Only Black

October 5, 2022 Mark Zagotti Leave a comment

Venom Inc. is back with their sophomore album on Nuclear Blast Records titled, There’s Only Black. Venom Inc. is headed by Tony “Demolition Man” Dolan (bass/vocals), Jeff “Manta” Dunn (guitar), and the newest member Jeramie …READ MORE

MACHINE HEAD – ØF KINGDØM AND CRØWN

August 31, 2022 Mark Zagotti Leave a comment

Following the disappointment of 2018’s album, Catharsis. Rumors were circulating that Machine Head would break up after the departure of bassist Dave McClain and guitarist Phil Demmel. Founding member Robb Flynn clarified that Machine Head …READ MORE

DEATH ANGEL – The Bastard Tracks

December 7, 2021 George Dionne Leave a comment

Bay Area Thrash Metal act Death Angel released their last studio album Humanicide in 2019. Due to the pandemic, many bands were forced to come up with ways to keep their fans engaged until they …READ MORE

MINI REVIEWS – April 11, 2021

April 11, 2021 George Dionne Leave a comment

The latest batch of Metal Express Radio Mini Reviews include Primal Fear feat. Tarja – I Will Be Gone EP, Sweet Oblivion feat. Geoff Tate – Relentless, Sea of Snakes – World on Fire EP, and FM – Tough It Out Live

BLACK STAR RIDERS (Live at The O2 Academy, Newcastle, U.K., October 19, 2019)

RICKY WARWICK (THE FIGHTING HEARTS, BLACK STAR RIDERS): “A Solo Record Is A Completely Narcissistic Thing To Do”

February 16, 2021 George Dionne Leave a comment

Ireland’s Fighting Heart Black Star Riders front man Ricky Warwick returns with his 5th solo album When Life Was Hard and Fast [review] on February 19, 2021. Joining Warwick for this album is his backing …READ MORE

RICKY WARWICK – When Life Was Hard And Fast

February 16, 2021 George Dionne Leave a comment

The Backstory Ricky Warwick is the rugged and soulful front man for Black Star Riders. When he’s not jamming with the Thin Lizzy inspired 5 piece, Warwick can be found performing on social media or …READ MORE

ACCEPT – Too Mean To Die

January 28, 2021 George Dionne Leave a comment

The Backstory Too Mean to Die is the 16th studio album by German Heavy Metal heroes Accept. It is their fifth album with current vocalist Mark Tornillo. The Album The intense opening track “Zombie Apocalypse” …READ MORE

MAJESTICA – A Christmas Carol

December 22, 2020 George Dionne Leave a comment

The Backstory Swedish Power Metal act Majestica is the brainchild of vocalist Tommy Johansson. Then known as ReinXeed, the band got their start in 2004. Their brand of Metal can best be described as Helloween …READ MORE

HEATHEN – Empire Of The Blind

September 29, 2020 George Dionne Leave a comment

The Backstory Bay Area thrashers Heathen released their first album Breaking the Silence in 1987. It was produced by rock legend Ronnie Montrose. As with most bands in the eighties, bad management got in the …READ MORE

DAVID WHITE (HEATHEN): “Nobody Knows Which Way Is Up Anymore… Everything Is Chaos”

September 17, 2020 George Dionne Leave a comment

Bay Area Thrashers Return With Aggression It’s been 10 years since the release of Heathen’s comeback album The Evolution of Chaos. As they say, good things come to those who wait. Heathen is on the …READ MORE