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CD Review: “The Immortal Wars” by Ex Deo
Ex Deo's members don their armor once more to unleash a barrage of epic death metal on its third album The Immortal Wars. The band's love for Ancient Roman history…
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CD Review: “Crossover Ministry” by Iron Reagan
Iron Reagan return with a new album, Crossover Ministry, after a three year gap. Crossover Ministry shows the band continuing to spread the good news of hardcore infused metal music.…
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“Theater of Dimensions” by Xandria
Xandria's seventh release, Theater of Dimensions, lives up to its name. It is a 75 minute opus of metal, classical, electronica and a dab of pop. The track “Death To…
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Top 10 Heavy Metal Albums Of 2016
We wrap up another year and it is time for the annual “best of” list for 2016 heavy metal releases. Old school thrash metal acts like Testament and Sodom released…
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CD Review: “In His Infernal Majesty’s Service” by Witchery
Blackened thrash metal supergroup Witchery return after a six year absence with its sixth hellish offering, In His Infernal Majesty's Service. “Lavey-athan” storms from the abyss like a demon ready…
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CD Review: ‘The Similitude Of A Dream’ by The Neal Morse Band
It’s been a long day. A very long day. But luckily, The Neal Morse Band’s newest release, an immense double-LP concept album, The Similitude Of A Dream, is the perfect…
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CD Review: “Dim Days Of Dolor” by Sirenia
Sirenia's newest release, Dim Days Of Dolor, is a majestic journey of heavy twists and melodic turns. This record marks the debut of Emmanuelle Zoldan as lead female vocalist. Zoldan…
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CD Review: “The Serpent Only Lies” by Crowbar
The Masters of Sludge get back to the basics on their 11th record, The Serpent Only Lies. The return of Todd Strange may play a role in this as Crowbar…
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CD Review: “Maximalism” by AMARANTHE
Electronica meets death metal on AMARANTHE's fourth record, Maximalism. The first half of Maximalism is accessible metal with poppy hooks and choruses. The initial track “Maximize” opens with a driving…
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CD Review: “Five” by The Agonist
The Agonist stay on the deathcore path with its newest release, Five. The band's brand of melodic deathcore is contrived at this point with the group opting to play by…