Metal Reviews

Trevor Rabin Returns With Rio, His First Proper Rock Album In Over 30 Years

Trevor Rabin - A triumphant return to rock with Rio, his first album in over 30 years from the creative genius behind Yes hits and blockbuster movie scores. Words: Robert Adams @trevorrabin.official @insideoutmusic

War Shepherd / A Melodic Death Metal Debut Triumph

War Shepherd - Act I. Atrocities Beneath A Blue Star: An Intense, Immersive, and Technically Excellent Debut Album from Plymouth's Melodic Death Metal Band Words: Jools Green @warshepherd

Motörhead / Another Perfect Day: A Divisive Album That Defied Expectations

Motörhead's Divisive Sixth Album: Another Perfect Day 40th Anniversary Edition | A Chaotic Journey and Underrated Gem in the Band's Discography Words: @hutchie224 @officialmotorhead

Heavy Load / Seminal Swedes Ride The Storm With First Record For 40 Years

The Legendary Heavy Load: Pioneers of Swedish and Viking Metal release first new album in 40 years, Riders Of The Ancient Storm. The wait has been worth it. Words: @hutchie224 #HeavyLoad

Robin Trower And Sari Schorr – Two Outstanding Artists, One Sublime Album

Joyful Sky. Discover the mesmerising synergy between guitar legend Robin Trower and powerhouse vocalist Sari Schorr in this soulful, blues-infused masterpiece. Words: @pmonkhouse1 @robintroweruk @sarischorr @mascotlabelgroup

Black Stone Cherry Offer An Enrapturing Experience With Their Latest Album

Their 8th studio record, Screamin' At The Sky is both mettlesome and unflinching on the brink of their return to the UK touring circuit. Words: @montysewellrocks_ @blackstonecherryofficial @mascotlabelgroup

Iron Savior Fire Their Stars With Incredible New Album.

Iron Savior - Firestar: A Scintillating Power Metal Journey. Uplifting vocals, thunderous drums, and phenomenal guitar. There will not be a finer Power Metal release in 2023. Words: @hutchie224 #IronSavior @afm.records

Ronnie James Dio Rocked The World Right To The End

Discover the Evolution of Ronnie James Dio with Dio - The Studio Albums 1996-2004 - Angry Machines - Magica - Killing The Dragon - Master Of The Moon. Words: @pmonkhouse1 @_ronniejamesdio @bmguk

Pete Wadeson / ’80s Shredding Legend Proves That Class Is Permanent

Discover the Guitar Genius of Pete Wadeson with Metallic Savage - A Collection of Iconic Metal Instrumentals from the Underground

Paul Rodgers / Vocally unrivalled, Midnight Rose Showcases Superior Style

The new album by rock legend Paul Rodgers - Midnight Rose. With his timeless vocals and captivating tracks like Coming Home and Living It Up, it's a must-listen

Trivax / A Powerful Journey In Eastern Death Magick

Trivax - Eloah Burns Out: A Spectacularly Commanding Offering of Eastern Death Magick in Black Death Metal | Cult Never Dies | Release Date: 29 September 2023 Words: Jools Green @trivax_official @cultneverdies

Primordial / How It Ends – Deep, Dramatic Aggression And Defiance

Primordial - How It Ends. A Weary and Cynical View of the World or Realistic Reflection? The Aggressive and Defiant Influences of Highly Anticipated 10th Album. Words: @Hutchie224 @primordial_official @metalbladerecords

Dead Man’s Whiskey / Monumental Metal As We Always Want It To Be

Dead Man's Whiskey: In The Storm - A Heavy Metal Album with Arena-Sized Ambition. This is monumental Metal as we always want it to be. Simply amazing. Words: Mark Rotherham @deadmanswhiskey

Stream Of Passion / Beautiful Warrior An Outpouring Of Hope Over Adversity

Stream of Passion Returns with Powerful EP Beautiful Warrior - A Symphonic Metal Masterpiece that Showcases the Band's Strength and Resilience. Words: @adrianstonley @stream.of.passion

Murder She Wrote / Promethium Channel Their Inner Jessica Fletcher

Promethium: The haunting beauty of latest album, Bleeding The Ghost. A journey through powerful riffs, catchy harmonies, and thought-provoking lyrics. Words: @sophzrocks @promethiumband

Album Of The Week / Cannibal Corpse And The Ferociously Bruising Chaos Horrific

Cannibal Corpse Unleashes Chaos Horrific: A Blistering Death Metal Album That Proves Their Legacy Endures | Release Date: 22 September 2023. Metal Blade Records. Words: @Hutchie224 @cannibalcorpseofficial @metalbladerecords

Bulletbelt / Burn It Up A Reinvention Of Power And Classic Metal

Bulletbelt - Burn It Up A Surprising Journey from Black/Thrash to Power/Heavy Metal. Definitely full of surprises and an engaging listen well worth checking out. Words: Jools Green @bulletbeltnz

Verderbnis Unleash Debut Album Paria: A Hypnotic Black Metal Offering

Verderbnis - Paria (Black Sunset): A Hypnotic, Melodic Voyage into Progressive Black Metal | Release Date: 22 September 2023 @verderbnis.band
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