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DARKLON – Mind Reaper

December 9, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

The Greek heavy metal scene has long been a fertile ground for bands that understand the true ethos of steel, and Athens-based power metallers Darklon are no exception. Since their formation in 2017, the band …READ MORE

DORO – Warriors Of The Sea

October 14, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

When you talk about heavy metal royalty, one name always rises to the top — Doro Pesch. The “Metal Queen” has been flying the flag for traditional metal since her early days fronting Warlock in …READ MORE

Blutgott - Legions of Metal - Album cover art

BLUTGOTT – Metal Universe

October 11, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

Blutgott is not just a band—it’s an entire metal universe. Helmed by the ever-prolific Thomas Gurrath, the creator behind Debauchery, Blood God, and Balgeroth, this sprawling project has spent the last two decades forging its …READ MORE

The minimalist album cover for Purpendicular featuring Ian Paice's album, "Banned." The artwork is a light cream color with a small stylized fire or flame rising from a dark horizontal line. The title "Purpendicular * Ian Paice" is at the top, and the word "BANNED" with a red strikethrough is at the bottom right.

PURPENDICULAR Featuring IAN PAICE – Banned

September 30, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

Purpendicular’s origins trace back to being one of the most respected Deep Purple tribute acts in Europe, but the band has steadily grown into something more than a nostalgic showcase. With none other than Ian …READ MORE

The image features a circle of 5 women in a dark, tangled forest conjuring a demon from a pyre, while a armored hero stands behind a tree watching the event, while carrying a great battle axe.

FEANOR – Hellhammer

September 26, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

Since their formation in 1996, Argentina’s Feanor have been torchbearers for epic heavy metal steeped in Tolkien-inspired mythos, steel-clad battles, and a steadfast devotion to classic power metal traditions. Across nearly three decades, they’ve carved …READ MORE

GLENN HUGHES – Chosen

September 26, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

Glenn Hughes hardly needs an introduction, but his story is one worth repeating. Known as the “Voice of Rock,” Hughes first came to prominence in the early ‘70s with Trapeze before joining Deep Purple during …READ MORE

BURNING WITCHES – Inquisition

August 31, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

Since their fiery emergence in 2015, Burning Witches have stood tall as one of Europe’s most exciting all-female heavy metal acts. Founded by guitarist Romana Kalkuhl, the Swiss quintet quickly earned acclaim with their self-titled …READ MORE

HELLOWEEN – Giants & Monsters

August 20, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

Helloween hardly need an introduction, but forty years into their career the German legends are still proving why they sit atop the power metal mountain. With 15 gold records, six platinum awards, and over ten …READ MORE

REINFORCER – Ice And Death

August 14, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

Since forming in 2015, Reinforcer has been sharpening their steel, blending the anthemic bite of classic heavy metal with the grand sweep of power metal. After their well-received debut EP The Wanderer (2018), the Paderborn, …READ MORE

BRUCE DICKINSON – More Balls To Picasso

July 31, 2025 Bryce Van Patten Leave a comment

In 1994, Bruce Dickinson stepped out from behind Iron Maiden’s iconic shadow to prove he was more than just the voice of metal’s most enduring band. Balls to Picasso, his second solo album, showed fans …READ MORE