Monthly Archives: February 2016

Eveline’s Dust – “The Painkeeper”

“The Painkeeper” is a concept album from Italian prog rock band Eveline’s Dust which I have been anticipating for a while now. I’ve been lucky enough to follow their progress both as a band and with this album. For a … Continue reading

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Secrets of the Moon release epic video for “Man Behind the Sun”

The visually stunning music video for Secrets Of The Moon’s “Man Behind The Sun” has just been released. Also, Secrets of the Moon will be hitting the road in Europe very shortly. The dates are below.  

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Riverside guitarist Piotr Grudziński passes away at 40

Shocking and incredibly sad news from the Riverside camp as they announce that guitarist Piotr Grudziński passed away this morning. The cause of death is currently unknown. He was just 40 years old. Piotr attended a show last evening in … Continue reading

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Perihelion Ship – “A Rare Thunderstorm in Spring”

This is not one of those typical reviews where I get send an album by a label, a band or a PR company. This album was suggested to me by my buddy Robert Brady, who said two words: “HOLY FUCK!” … Continue reading

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Skeleton King – “Natural Kingdom”

I have to give huge credit to Trendkill Recordings for sharing this EP in my Facebook group because I would not have known about it and neither would you. Fortunately, this will resolve that issue. Skeleton King are a French … Continue reading

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Karybdis – “Samsara”

Extreme metal from UK’s Karybdis will please the fans of Revocation, Lamb of God, and Soilwork to name a few. You won’t find clean vocals during the choruses here, folks. Very heavy slamming mid-tempo riffs mingled with thrashy sections, sparingly … Continue reading

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Voivod – “Post Society” EP

First of all, there is no way possible for me to be objective about Voivod. I LOVE VOIVOD! I’ve loved every single album they have done. I love “Angel Rat.” I love both albums with E-Force fronting the band. I … Continue reading

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EXCLUSIVE FULL ALBUM STREAM: Hypno5e – “Shores of the Abstract Line”

The pioneers of cinematic metal, HYPNO5E, are back with their third album, “Shores of the Abstract Line.” This release explores in greater depth the philosophical landscapes crafted by the band on their first 2 albums. Operating in the fractured nomansland … Continue reading

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