Kalidia – “Lies Device”
European power metal has become one of my favorite genres lately. Actually, power metal in general, which likely hearkens back to my childhood growing up with bands like Rainbow. At this point in the year,
The Beckoning – “Desolate” (demo)
A metal album that is two songs and approximately 20 minutes long must be some epic doom metal, right? As it turns out, not necessarily. The Beckoning have forged their own brand of metal that
GX Project – “Sinner”
From the opening chords of the song “Satisfaction” you know what the album holds, this is straight up rock and roll in the vein of AC/DC. Nothing fancy, but lots of catchy riffs, big hooks,
Blood Thirsty – ‘Sanguine River Absolution”
If you’re looking for skull-crushing, symphonic, technical death metal, Sanguine River Absolution, the debut album from Blood Thirsty is something you will want to pick up. Before even getting into details, it has to be
The Old-timers – “Be Reconciled”
For their newest offering the Old-timers have released a concept ep “born out of life’s very real struggles.” Love, loss, passion, hurt, acceptance, rejection, dark nights, joyful days, and the wonder of reconciliation. We’ve all