Right before the onslaught that became grunge in the early 90’s, there was a regional Seattle powerhouse by the name of Sanctuary, which is best known as the original band of Warrel Dane, Jeff Loomis and Jim Sheppard of Nevermore and Alice in Chains fame. However, unlike the modern metal sound of Nevermore, Sanctuary and [...]
The late 70’s and early 80’s in metal are often marekd by the rising tide of British metallians within the New Wave of british Heavy Metal with standouts such as Iron Maiden, Saxon, Diamond Head and Def Leppard making names for themselves internationally. However, across the pond in New York City, an up and coming [...]
So, unbeknownst to me, Blind Guardian has seen fit to begin its gradual takeover of the world beginning with the video game industry! Upcoming action role-playing game Sacred 2, will feature a theme song written and performed by the legends of power metal, Blind Guardian. Me being a huge BG fan, I had to seek [...]
I know we have covered this band in the last month or so quite thoroughly, but it’s better than featuring Metallica again, right? I appreciate the hits to the site but….yeah, this month has been trampled by fanboys quite enough. Anyway, back to our featured guests this week, the speedy power metal powerhouses known as [...]
Album: Falconer
Label: Metal Blade Records
Year: 2001
Album: Among Beggars and Thieves
Label: Metal Blade Records
Year: 2008
Falconer, perhaps one of the most original and talented power metal bands of the 21st century, and are unquestionably at their best with vocalist Mathias Blad. The folkish power metal combined with Mathias’ uncharacteristic sweet voice that is noticably devoid of yells and shrieks like many of his operatic counterparts, provides the muscle behind some [...]
After being exposed to the shitstorms known as Death Magnetic and The Crucible of Man, I couldn’t wait to feast my ears on the brand new Amon Amarth album Twilight of the Thundergod. Along with Dark Tranquillity, Opeth and a few other bands, Amon Amarth in the past 5 years or so has been about [...]
I never thought I’d hear myself say this…but I miss Tim Owens. Yup. And maybe less controversial, I miss Schaffer’s triplets, I miss the power thrash, I miss actual riff changes, I miss breakdowns…I miss Iced Earth badassness. *tear*
This is a very difficult review to write, because The Crucible of Man is simply so God [...]
1. Blaze Bayley - The Man Who Would Not Die (2008)
Blaze, like Ripper Owens, is seen by many as a singer for hire who supplemented Iron Maiden’s need for a vocalist while Bruce Dickinson did his own thing. However, while fans hailed the return of Maiden’s classic vocalist, Blaze Bayley seemingly went politely off [...]
