Sneakily, but steadily Ancient Bards have grown on me from just another Rhapsody "cover" band – from Italy even – to a serious contender to be the legitimate successors to the genre-establishing warriors who are a bare shadow of their former glory these days, at least the contemporary of Fire incarnation with only one birthing member left. I … Continue reading Ancient Bards – Origine: The Black Crystal Sword Saga Part 2 Review
One of the things that Within Temptation are very good in is their ability to adapt - starting from a gothic/doom niche, the Dutch metal institution set up to record symphonic masterpieces followed by an explosive concoction of pop, retro and modern sound, joining forces with names even outside the rock scene. Resist marks the … Continue reading Within Temptation – Resist Review
There are few genuine classic melodic power metal bands left in the business, with most ancient champions either retiring or "evolving" into something no one asked for. Austria's Dragony have been supplying the old power metal crowd with finest European forged steel since their inception around 2011, when their first album Legends released independently, a time where … Continue reading Dragony – Masters Of The Multiverse Review
Ever since their debut, Beyond the Black made quite the impact on the symphonic scene, to the point in which they became one of the most attractive line-up additions to the bigger festivals. Having the energy-driven sound of Songs of Love and Death in their arsenal, that wasn't surprising - the combination of metal with … Continue reading Beyond The Black – Heart Of The Hurricane Review
