Yes, power metal can be silly and over-the-top. That’s part of its charm. Gloryhammer are the answer to the question, “What if a band…
The notion “they sound much better live than on record” fit Swedish act Royal Republic; that is, until now. My first exposure to the…
It’s rare for a band to release two records within 18 months, where quantity over quality can become an issue. I happened to love…
For those who haven’t followed the heavy rock resurgence of the past few years, let Subtle be a loud and clear signal that Lo-Pan…
Paladin may be the best power metal album for people who think they don’t like the style; it’s also very likely to be one…
American War Machine Boston Unholy War | April 12 | Bridge Nine Records RIYL: Squad goals. “The A-Team.” “M*A*S*H.” “Some people see [our] name…
Age Hasn’t Spoiled You will easily go down as one of the most impressive surprises of 2019. Bands rarely complete such a striking sonic…
Post-punk is often fueled by paranoia, but few albums conjure up delightful distrust quite like Lifelike does. Coming from the fertile, experimental soil of…
Lust For Youth’s latest exists in a perfectly constructed world where it’s okay (welcome, even) to have fun while being sad. The Copenhagen-based act…
Post-punk is often fueled by paranoia, but few albums conjure up delightful distrust quite like Lifelike does. Coming from the fertile, experimental soil of…
