PALADIN: Ascension
PALADIN Ascension
PROSTHETIC
8/10
MELODIC
THRASH POWER METAL: While
Paladin is a comparatively new entry to the world of metal, its members have a
pedigree going back a good...
DREAM THEATER: Distant Memories — Live in London
DREAM THEATER Distant Memories — Live in London
INSIDE OUT
9/10
PROGRESSIVE METAL: Do we really need another live Dream Theater record? Distant Memories...
WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM: Primordial Arcana
WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM Primordial Arcana
RELAPSE
10/10
BLACK METAL: From the depths of the cool mountain forests of the Pacific Northwest, atmospheric black metal...
PATHOLOGY: Reborn to Kill
PATHOLOGY Reborn to Kill
PAVEMENT
8/10
BRUTAL DEATH METAL: Rabid
fans of Pathology listen to the band for one reason and one reason only, to get
thoroughly pummeled...
CIRITH UNGOL: I’m Alive
CIRITH UNGOL I’m Alive
METAL
BLADE
8/10
MUTANT METAL: “I’m Alive” is not only the name of one of Cirith Ungol’s best songs, but also a triumphant statement...
SHINING X: Varg Utan Flock
SHINING
X - Varg Utan Flock
SEASON OF MIST
8/10
SUICIDAL BLACK METAL:Shining, led by maniacal frontman Niklas Kvarforth, has carried forth its brand of black metal...
DIO: Magica (Reissue)
DIO Magica (Reissue)
BMG / NIJI
8/10
After spending the 90s unsuccessfully chasing relevance in the post-Nirvana world, Ronnie James Dio made an about-face in...
BERNTH: Elevation
BERNTH Elevation
8/10
INSTRUMENTAL GUITAR MADNESS: After hearing Elevation, the debut album from Bernth, aka Bernd Brodträger, it’s time to include the YouTube guitar...
RINGWORM: Seeing Through Fire
RINGWORMSeeing Through Fire
NUCLEAR BLAST
9/10
OVERPOWER, OVERCOME: Here’s a question: when was the last time anyone referred to Cleveland sons Ringworm as a “crossover” band? The term...
ZAKK SABBATH: Vertigo
ZAKK SABBATH Vertigo
MAGNETIC EYE
7/10
Zakk Sabbath’s new release, Vertigo, is the band’s monstrous cover of Black Sabbath’s iconic self-titled album and features...