10.12.2005 NOSTURI, HELSINKI REVIEW AND PICTURES BY MARKO SYRJÄLÄ This was probably my first time writing a review about an almost entirely unknown band to me. I had only seen the “Suffocating Under Words of Sorrow” video once from MTV, and I knew that this band was nominated in the…
Göran Edman of the new band XsavioR
XsavioR is a new band/project with the well known Swedish vocalist Göran Edman as a front figure. Göran has been involved in several groups/projects and albums throughout the years and this summer saw the release of the debut album by Xsavior as well as the new Brazen Abbot album MY RESURRECTION.…
Udo Dirkschneider discusses new U.D.O album, MISSION X, a short-lived reunion with Accept and more
Interview and pictures by Marko Syrjälä Udo Dirkscheider’s band U.D.O. recently released a brand new studio album, “Mission X,” which, as the name says, is their tenth studio album to date. Last summer, he also did a kind of reunion tour with his old bandmates Accept. Together, they did a…
GWAR & A Dozen Furies Live In Vancouver: November 12, 2005
GWAR/A Dozen FuriesSaturday, November 12, 2005The Commodore BallroomVancouver, BC Canada Review & All Live Photos By Lord of The Wasteland
Hellfueled Born II Rock tour headline at The Rock in Copenhagen Denmark 2005
HellfueledBorn II Rock TourThe RockCopenhagenDenmark4/11 – 2005 By: Anders SandvallPictures by: Anders Sandvall
Hellfueled Lead Singer Andy
HELLFUELED BORN TO ROCK is the title of Hellfueled’s latest and second album. I took the opportunity to interview the singer Andy when the band landed in Copenhagen. We talked about the latest album and I also asked Andy more personal questions. Interviewed by: Anders Sandvall Thanks to Ulrika Henriksson…
Hypocrisy / Exodus : The 24th Of November, Helsinki Finland
HYPOCRISY & EXODUS(Keep Of Kalessin)November 24, 2005Nosturi, Helsinki, Finland Review and pics by Arto Lehtinen The past year has been an incredible metal year here in Finland as several classic well known bands have visited doing two, or even three, gigs. Especially the old school thrash metal bands have gained…
RAVAGE – Vocalist Al ‘Ravage’
RAVAGE: Interview with Vocalist Al ‘Ravage’ Interviewed by: Lord of the Wasteland, EvilG, Metal George, & Celtic BobIntro text by Lord of the Wasteland While the rest of the metal dudes their age are busy applying eyeliner or writing breakdowns, Massachusetts’ Ravage are not only writing REAL metal but they are…
HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR 2005
HEADBANGERS OPEN AIR 2005Written by Thrash Attack & BlackGoatReview and Photos by Thrash Attack & BlackGoat Again the worlds biggest garden party for Metal was at hand! I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: this is one of the greatest Metal events EVER! And in case you are…
Wetton/Downes – Icon
Wetton/DownesIcon2005, Frontiers Records/Atenzia RecordsRating: 1.5/5
Styx – Big Bang Theory
StyxBig Bang Theory2005, Frontiers Records/Atenzia RecordsRating: 1.5/5
AC/DC – Family Jewels (DVD)
Reviewed: December 2005 Released: 2005, Epic RecordsRating: 5.0/5 Reviewer: Lord of the Wasteland Preamble/Intro A collection of 40 AC/DC videos from 1975-1990.
Anthrax – Alive 2: The DVD (DVD)
Reviewed: December 2005 Released: 2005, Sanctuary RecordsRating: 4.5/5 Reviewer: Celtic Bob Preamble/Intro A live concert from June 2005 and a documentary about the reunion with Joey Belladonna and several bonus features.
Torben Enevoldsen – Flying Solo
Reviewed: December 2005 Released: 2005, Lion MusicRating: 2.0/5 Reviewer: Lord of the Wasteland The good people at Lion Music continue to bore me to death with their neo-classical/prog-rock instrumental albums. All the musicians in their stable are undeniably talented but why can the music not have some balls to it??…
Various Artists – Rainbow Six: Lockdown
Reviewed: December 2005 Released: 2005, Calvin RecordsRating: 2.0/5 Reviewer: Lord of the Wasteland Not being a gamer myself, my knowledge of the RAINBOW SIX series is limited. Fortunately, I am reviewing the CD soundtrack not the game, though, so the sixteen tracks “taken from and inspired by” RAINBOW SIX: LOCKDOWN,…