Album Of The Week
Album Of The Week – ELLENDE – ‘Zerfall’
This is another top release of what is labelled Atmospheric Black Metal. It's different from that norm, with the use of strings and piano, I would label it almost avant-garde. These tunes have a way of working into your soul. __________
Album Of The Week – DARKTRIBE – ‘Forgotten Reveries’
This is good stuff. French band, progressive power metal, VERY well done. This is another one that came out of nowhere and yet I find myself putting it on again and again. Great, catchy, memorable songs performed well. __________
Album Of The Week – SKULL & CROSSBONES – ‘Time’
Every now and then, one new album stands out above the rest. So it is with SKULL & CROSSBONES. Musicianship is TOP NOTCH, vocals are EXCELLENT. The album is full of bangers, the songs stick in your head. You'll find yourself reaching for this album again and again. __________
Album Of The Week – OMNIUM GATHERUM – ‘May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way’
Seriously, what is in the water in Finland? So many top bands come out of there, it's just ridiculous. The latest top album to hit us is the latest from OMNIUM GATHERUM, 'May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way'. __________
Album Of The Week – NAKATOMI PLAZA – ‘Nakatomi Plaza’
Having seen the band from the very first gig, it was obvious something very special was coming our way, then once the first single hit the streets the anticipation built, leading to us being hit with a monstrous debut album. __________
Album Of The Week – TESTAMENT – ‘Para Bellum’
TESTAMENT have been around a fair while now. They know what they're doing. They're cooking with gas lately. Anybody who saw them on their Australian tour a couple of months back can testify to that. __________
Album Of The Week – AMORPHIS – ‘Borderland’
Some bands just have their own sound. AMORPHIS are like that. They don't sound 'samey', they just have their unmistakable style and sound. Their latest album, 'Borderland', is fantastic from start to finish. If you're not familiar with them, give this album a go. I'm sure you'll be glad...
Album Of The Week – AMBUSH – ‘Evil In All Dimensions’
This is so good! Swedish Metal Lords, AMBUSH, have smashed it out of the park with their latest album, 'Evil In All Dimensions'. This is a more traditional style of Metal, part Priest, part Accept, part Maiden, evoking memories of yesteryear whilst keeping it fresh and new. __________
Album Of The Week – PRIMAL FEAR – ‘Domination’
The latest album from PRIMAL FEAR is out now and it's a cracker. Chockers with anthemic Metal, the album is a tight-knit collection of bangers to get your ears around. __________
Album Of The Week – HELLOWEEN – ‘Giants & Monsters’
From the first notes of the latest HELLOWEEN album to the last, it's obvious to me what the band was doing. Now they are 'united' and the first 'reunion' album is out of the way, it's time to settle in and really get it going. __________