Best of 2021
Top 20 Metal Albums of 2021 As always, the top albums of the year are for full albums (no EP’s or demos) released in 2021. They are new studio albums for the year, not re-recordings, re-releases, cover songs, or live albums. Below the combined top 20 you will find links…
Crusade Of Bards – Video Interview with Paolo “The Bard” Andreotti
Symphonic pirate metal CRUSADE of BARDS will be sailing high tide on February 18, 2022 with the release of their sophomore album “Tales of The Seven Seas” via Rockshots Records. The album follows their 2019 debut record “Tales of Bards & Beasts”, which was released via Pride & Joy Records.…
Finnish Rockers SERPICO Drops Power Ballad “Dark Energy”
New Album “The Chosen Four” Coming Summer 2022 Finnish sleazy rockers Serpico are unveiling the power ballad “Dark Energy”, which will be featured on their forthcoming album “The Chosen Four” due out summer 2022 via Rockshots Records. The album is produced by platinum-selling Finnish record producer Anssi Kippo (Children of Bodom, Hanna Pakarinen, Teräsbetoni) who had…
BERIEDIR Celebrate Release of New Album “AQVA” w/ New Music Video “At Candle Light”
To celebrate the release of their new album “AQVA”, out now as of Friday, Jan 21st via Rockshots Records, progressive power metal legion Beriedir are sharing with fans their latest music video for the track “At Candle Light”. The song is about finding shelter in someone, not as a perfect saviour, but as a true companion,…
PLANESWALKER’s (members of Helion Prime, Gloryhammer) New Video ft. Guests From Unleash The Archers, Ravenous E.H., ex-Helion Prime; Debut Album “Tales of Magic” Out Jan 21st
Debut Album “Tales of Magic” Out Jan 21st Exploring the rich and deep lore of Magic: The Gathering, Planeswalker, the new power metal band founded by Helion Prime guitarist Jason Ashcraft and newly added Gloryhammer vocalist Sozos Michael, celebrate the release of their debut album “Tales of Magic”, out now as of January 21st with the…
Canada’s CAVEAT Release Title-Track / Single Off Upcoming Album “Alchemy”
Track Premiere via Sonic Perspectives; New Album “Alchemy” Out Feb 11th, 2022 Caveat have a new album coming out, their first since 2016 and they are fully intending to give their fans a very nuanced listening experience with “Alchemy”. Never content to pigeonhole themselves into a single genre or follow any…
New Single “Lies & Ashes” ft. Fabio Lione (Angra, Rhapsody of Fire) From Symphonic Pirate Metal CRUSADE of BARDS
New Album “Tales of the Seven Seas” Out February 18, 2022 Symphonic pirate metal CRUSADE of BARDS will be sailing high tide on February 18, 2022 with the release of their sophomore album “Tales of The Seven Seas” via Rockshots Records. The album follows their 2019 debut record “Tales of Bards & Beasts”, which was…
Planeswalker – “Oath of the Gatewatch” (ft. Brittney Slayes, Heather Michele and R.A. Voltaire)
“Oath of the Gatewatch” Planeswalker premier their ambitious music video for the track “Oath of the Gatewatch” which features Brittney Slayes (Unleash the Archers), R.A. Voltaire (Ravenous E.H.) and Heather Michele (ex-Helion Prime) The track, taken from the lore of the magic the gathering, follows the story line of the…
Best of 2021: EvilG
My Top 20 1. Helloween – Helloween There was never a doubt that this album would be near the top of a few lists, mine included. Silly me wasn’t sure it would be number one on my list because it came out in June, and I thought with 6 months…
KING’S X GUITARIST TY TABOR TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM “SHADES” ON MARCH 4
Acclaimed King’s X guitarist, songwriter, and co-vocalist Ty Tabor has today announced his latest solo album, Shades, out on March 4th via Rat Pak Records. The upcoming 11th solo album features 10 brand new songs with 3 bonus tracks and follows the successful release of 2018’s Alien Beans. Shades is…
KREATOR – Release Live Video For Title Track Of “Violent Revolution” / 20th Anniversary Re-issue Out Now!
German thrash metal gods KREATOR have released a very special re-issue of their 2001 masterpiece Violent Revolution for its 20th anniversary! This new edition includes a huge selection of assorted live bootleg recordings, grouped together under the name “Bootleg Revolution.” The 20th-anniversary edition of Violent Revolution is available in various formats, including digital album, CD jewelcase, CD digipak, double…
Best of 2021: Anders Sandvall
01. Iron Maiden “Senjutsu” Maiden is one of the biggest metal bands in the world and even if the songs on the new album feels a bit long it’s worth taking the time listening to them. I’m not convinced I like the more progressive elements that Maiden put into their…
Gene Hoglan parts ways with Testament
Gene Hoglan parts ways with Testament. The legendary drummer released the following announcement on his official Facebook : “It’s been a great ten years folks, and now it’s time for me to move on from the mighty Testament. It merely comes down to the fact that schedules can be challenging…
Stray Gods announce the release of their debut album “Storm The Walls”
Stray Gods is the brainchild of the highly acclaimed Greek Heavy Metal musician and producer Bob Katsionis, known for his work with bands like Firewind, Outloud, Serious Black, solo albums, guest songwriter for Kamelot, and his participation in numerous acts both in his country’s metal scene and worldwide. There would…
ROSS THE BOSS announces extensive 2022 European tour dates
Ex-Manowar guitarist ROSS THE BOSS will be spotted once more on European soil in 2022 – headlining shows on his own and appearing on festivals throughout much of the spring and into the summer (and joined on many of the dates by either Dark Embrace, and The Evolution of Fire…