Starmen – “Starmenized II”
I was blindsided by Starmen back in 2023 when they released “Starmenized.” The zany presentation in comic book style with worn LP cover art spoke to the retro hey-day of the 70s and 80s hard
Hell’s Enemy – “Memento Mori”
Roman Catholic solo metal project Hell’s Enemy is a force to be reckoned with. Having only formed in 2024, Frederick Blauer’s solo metal project has released over 40 songs in a myriad of full lengths,
Peyton Parrish – “Evangelcore 1”
Like it or not, social media is a force to reckon with that affords social currency for various projects, which is great for getting the word out. Since I don’t use social media, it is
Alterium – Stormrage (ep)
Symphonic power metal band Alterium release an ep filled with songs that will drive anticipation for their next full length. Symphonic power metal with strong female vocals is a very European thing and fittingly, Alterium
Silence the Echo – Liberation
Silence the Echo combines beautiful, crushing, and inspirational moments in Liberation. Back in 2022, Katja and Jani Stefanovic (Miseration, Solution .45) began to put together a project incorporating her vocals with his metal and metalcore