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Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Powerwolf

Artist: Powerwolf

Origin: Saarbrucken, Germany

Genre: Power Metal, Heavy Metal, Symphonic Metal, Speed Metal

Original line-up:

Benjamin "Matthew Greywolf" Buss: Lead Guitar

David "Charles Greywolf" Vogt: Rhythm Guitar, Bass

Christian "Falk Maria Schlegel" Jost: Keyboards

Karsten "Attila Dorn" Brill: Vocals

Stefan Gemballa: Drums

Powerwolf are a German Power Metal from Saarbrucken, Germany, formed in 2003 by Benjamin Buss (Lead Guitar), David Vogt (Rhythm Guitar, Bass), Christian Jost (Keyboards), Karsten Brill (Vocals), and Stefan Gemballa (Drums).

Title: Wake Up The Wicked (2024)

Genre: Power Metal, Heavy Metal, Symphonic Metal, Speed Metal

Label: Napalm Records

Rating: *****

Format: CD

Tracks:

1. Bless "Em With The Blade" (2:45)

2. Sinners Of The Seven Seas (3:00)

3. Kyrie Kitorem (3:03)

4. Heretic Hunters (3:26)

5. 1589 (4:04)

6. Viva Vulgata (3:08)

7. Wake Up The Wicked (3:39)

8. Joan Of Arc (3:20)

9. Thunderpriest (3:21)

10. We Don't Wanna Be No Saints (3:15)

11. Vargamor (3:37)

Format: LP

Tracks:

Side A:

1. Bless "Em With The Blade" (2:45)

2. Sinners Of The Seven Seas (3:00)

3. Kyrie Kitorem (3:03)

4. Heretic Hunters (3:26)

5. 1589 (4:04)

Side B:

6. Viva Vulgata (3:08)

7. Wake Up The Wicked (3:39)

8. Joan Of Arc (3:20)

9. Thunderpriest (3:21)

10. We Don't Wanna Be No Saints (3:15)

11. Vargamor (3:37)

Personnel:

Attila Dorn: Vocals

Matthew Greywolf: Lead Guitar

Charles Greywolf: Rhythm Guitar, Bass

Falk Maria Schiegel: Keyboards

Roel van Helden: Drums

Wake Up The Wicked is the tenth studio album by Powerwolf, released on July 26, 2024 by Napalm Records.

Monday, June 24, 2024

Apocalyptica

Artist: Apocalyptica

Origin: Helsinki, Finland

Genre: Symphonic Metal, Neo-Classical Metal, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Classical Crossover, Progressive Metal, Classical

Original line-up:

Eicca Toppinen: Lead Cello, Programming

Paavo Lotjonen: Rhythm & Bass Cello

Max Lilja: Lead Cello

Antero Manninen: Lead & Rhythm Cello

Apocalyptica is a Finnish Symphonic Metal Band from Helsinki, formed in 1993 by Eicca Toppinen (Lead Cello, Programming), Paavo Lotjonen (Rhythm & Bass Cello), Max Lilja (Lead Cello), Antero Manninen (Lead & Rhythm Cello). Originally a Classical Metal Metallica Tribute Band without the use of conventional Guitars and Bass. The band released their debut studio album, Plays Metallica by Four Cellos, in 1996. They have sold over four million albums worldwide.

Title: Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 (2024)

Genre: Symphonic Metal, Neo-Classical Metal, Alternative Metal, Heavy Metal, Classical Crossover, Progressive Metal, Classical

Label: BMG

Rating: *****

Format: CD

Tracks:

1. Ride The Lightning (6:48)

2. St. Anger (4:19)

3. The Unforgiven II (4;05)

4. Blackened (5:59)

5. The Call Of Ktulu (7:27)

6. The Four Horsemen (4:47)

7. Holier Than Thou (3:49)

8. To Live Is To Die (3:02)

9. One (9:43)

10. One (Instrumental) (9:43)

Format: LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

1. Ride The Lightning (6:48)

2. St. Anger (4:19)

3. The Unforgiven II (4:05)

Side B:

4. Blackened (5:59)

5. The Call Of Ktulu (7:27)

6. The Four Horsemen (4:47)

LP 2:

Side C:

7. Holier Than Thou (3:49)

8. To Live Is To Die (3:02)

9. One (9:43)

Side D:

10. One (Instrumental) (9:43)

Personnel:

Eicca Toppinen: Lead Cello, Programming

Paavo Lotjonen: Rhythm & Bass Cello

Antero Manninen: Lead & Rhythm Cello

Mikko Siren: Drums, Percussion

Additional Musicians:

Robert Trujillo: Bass on Tracks: 6, 9, 10

Pete Korpela: Additional Percussion

Dave Lombardo: Drums on Tracks 4

Lasse Piirainem: Synthesizer

Perttu Kivilaakso: Synthesizer

Budapest Art Orchestra:

Peter Pejtsik: Conductor

Paivi Severeide: Harp

Joonas Parkkonen: Additional Cello Recording

Plays Metallica, Vol. 2 is the tenth studio and tribute album by Apocalyptica, released on June 7, 2024 by BMG. Transparent Blue 2-LP.

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Scardust

Artist: Scardust

Origin: Israel

Genre: Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal, Symphonic Metal

Original line-up: 2013

Noa Gruman: Vocals, Piano

Orr Didi: Multi-Instruments

2nd line-up: 2015

Noa Gruman: Vocals, Piano

Orr Didi: Multi-Instruments

Yoav Weinberg: Drums

Yanai Avnet: Bass

Yadin Moyal: Guitar

Lior Goldberg: Keyboards

Scardust is a Progressive Metal and Symphonic Metal from Israel. The band was found in 2013 by Noa Gruman (Vocals), and Orr Didi (Songwriter, Multi-Instrments) as Somnia, but changed their name to Scardust in 2015.

Title: Strangers (2023)

Genre: Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal, Symphonic Metal

Label: M-Theory Audio

Rating: *****

Format: LP

Tracks:

Side A:

1. Overture For The Estranged (6:34)

2. Break The Ice (3:51)

3. Tantibus II (3"39)

4. Stranger (4:10)

5. Concrete Cages (feat. Patty Gurdy) (7:21)

Side B:

1. Over (6:14)

2. Under (4:13)

3. Huts (3:26)

4. Gone (4:43)

5. Addicted (5:29)

6. Mist (3:22)

Personnel:

Noa Gruman: Vocals

Orr Didi: Multi-Instruments

Yoav Weinberg: Drums

Yanai Avnet: Bass

Yadin Moyal: Guitar

Itay Portugaly: Keyboards

Strangers is the second studio album by Scardust, originally released on October 30, 2020 by M-Theory Audio, remastered and reissued on September 15, 2023 by M-Theory Audio. Limited Edition 250 pressed on White Vinyl. For Fans of Symphony X, Dream Theater, Epica. Highly Recommended!.

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Virgin Steele

Artist: Virgin Steele

Origin: Long Island, New York, USA

Genre: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Power Metal, Symphonic Metal, Neo-Classical Metal

Original line-up:

Jack Starr: Guitar

David DeFeis: Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Synth Bass, Piano

Joe O'Reilly: Bass

Joey Ayvazian: Drums

Virgin Steele is an American Heavy Metal Band from Long Island, New York, formed in 1981 by Jack Starr (Guitar), Joey Ayvazian (Drums), David DeFree (Lead Vocals), and Joe O'Reilly (Bass).

Title: The Passion Of Dionysus (2023)

Genre: Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Power Metal, Symphonic Metal, Neo-Classical Metal

Label: SPV/Steamhammer

Rating: *****

Format: LP

Tracks:

LP 1

Side A:

1. The Gethsemane Effect (7:08)

2. You'll Never See The Sun Again (9:20)

(A Drama In 3 Parts):

Pt. 1. You'll Never See The Sun Again

Pt. 2. Pearls Before Swine

Pt. 3. The Fate That Pursues You

3. A Song Of Possession (5:51)

Side B:

1. The Ritual Of Descent (12:41)

(An Agon In 4 Parts):

Pt. 1. The Claws Of Your King

Pt. 2. Divine Intervention

Pt. 3. Underworld

Pt. The Claws Of your King Reprise

2. Spiritual Warfare (7:50)

3. Black Earth & Blood (2:24)

LP 2:

Side C:

1. The Passion Of Dionysus (8:09)

2. To Bind & Kill A God (8:18)

Side D:

1. Unto Mystica (9:15)

2. I Will Fear No Man For I Am A God (8:46)

Personnel:

David DeFeis: Vocals, Keyboards, Bass, Orchestrations, Drum Programming

Edward Pursino: 6-String Guitar

Josh Block: 7-String Guitar

The Passion Of Dionysus is an album by Virgin Steele, released on June 30, 2023 by SPV/Steamhammer Records.

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Powerwolf

Artist: Powerwolf

Origin: Saarbrucken, Germany

Genre: Power Metal Heavy Metal, Symphonic Metal, Speed Metal

Original line-up:

Benjamin "Matthew Greywolf" Buss: Lead Guitar

David "Charles Greywolf" Vogt: Rhythm Guitar, Bass

Christian "Falk Maria Schlegel" Jost: Keyboards

Karsten "Attila Dorn" Brill: Vocals

Stefan Gemballa: Drums

Title: Call Of The Wild - Tour Edition (Box Set) (2022)

Genre: Power Metal, Heavy Metal, Symphonic Metal, Speed Metal

Label: Napalm Records

Rating: *****

Format: CD

Tracks:

Disc 1:

Title: Call Of The Wild (2021)

Genre: Power Metal, Heavy Metal, Symphonic Metal, Speed Metal

Label: Napalm Records

Rating: *****

Format: CD

Tracks:

1. Faster Than The Flame (4:09)

2. Beast Of Gevaudan (3:32)

3. Dancing With The Dead (4:05)

4. Varcolac (3:53)

5. Alive Or Undead (4:23)

6. Blood For Blood (Faoladh) (3:11)

7. Glaubenskraft (3:56)

8. Call Of The Wild (3:40)

9. Sermon Of Swords (3:19)

10. Undress To Confess (3:32)

11. Reverent Of Rats (2:56)

Personnel:

Attila Dorn: Vocals

Matthew Greywolf: Lead Guitar

Charles Greywolf: Rhythm Guitar, Bass

Falk Maria Schiegel: Keyboards

Roel van Helden: Drums

Pa' Dam Chamber Choir: The Choir Ensemble

Call Of The Wild is the eighth studio album by Powerwolf, released on July 16, 2021 by Napalm Records. Excellent Heavy Metal Album!.

Disc 2:

Title: Missa Cantorem II (2022)

Genre: Power Metal Heavy Metal, Symphonic Metal, Speed Metal

Label: Napalm Records

Rating: *****

Format: CD

Tracks:

1. Faster Than The Flame (feat. Tribune) (4:08)

2. Beast Of Gevaudan (feat. Robrerto Dimitri Liapakis) (3:31)

3. Dancing With The Dead (feat. Hannes Braun) (4:05)

4. Varcolac (feat. Jonne Jarvela) (3:52)

5. Alive Or Uhdead (feat. Nils Molin) (4:23)

6. Blood For Blood (Faoladh) (feat. Melissa Bonny) (3:11)

7. Glaubenskraft (feat. Michelle Darkness) (3:56)

8. Call Of The Wild (feat. Hansi Kursch) (3:39)

9. Sermon Of Swards (feat. Tommy Johansson) (3:18)

10. Undress To Confess (feat. Matteo VDiva Fabbiani)(3:31)

11. Reverent Of Rats (feat. Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann) (2:54)

Personnel:

Attila Dorn: Vocals

Matthew Greywolf: Lead Guitar

Charles Greywolf: Rhythm Guitar, Bass

Falk Maria Schiegel: Keyboards

Roel van Helden: Drums

Special Guests:

Tribune (Warkings): Vocals on Track 1

Robrerto Dimitri Liapakis (Mystic Prophecy): Vocals on Track 2

Hannes Braun (Kissin Dynanire): Vocals on Track 3

Jonne Jarvela (Korpiklaani): Vocals on Track 4

Nils Molin (Amaranthe & Dynasty): Vocals on Track 5

Melissa Bonny (Ad Infinitum): Vocals on Track 6

Michelle Darkness (End Of Green): Guitar on Track 7

Hansi Kursch (Blind Guardian): Vocals on Track 8

Tommy Johansson (Sabaton/Majestica): Guitar on Track 9

Matteo VDiva Fabbiani (Hell Boulevard): Vocals on Track 10

Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann (Orden Ogan): Vocals on Track 11

Missa Cantorem II is the headline tour in Europe by Powerwolf, released on November 11, 2022 by Napalm Records, featuring special guests Nansi Kursch (Blind Guardian), Tribune (Warkings), Melissa Bonny (Ad Infinitum), Tommy Johansson (Sabaton/Majestica), and many more!.

Friday, March 3, 2023

Twilight Force

Artist: Twilight Force
Origin: Falun/Borlange, Sweden
Genre: Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Symphonic Metal, Speed Metal, Folk Metal

Original line-up:

Chrileon: Vocals
Lyrd: Guitar
Aerendir: Guitar
Born: Bass
Blackwald: Keyboards, Violin
De'Azsh: Drums

Twilight Force is a Swedish Power Metal Band from Falun/Borlange, Sweden, formed in 2011. The band member want to keep their real names in privacy, so they use nicknames. The band's main lyrical themes are based on fantasy stories.

Title: At The Heart Of Wntervale (Limited Edition Ice Blue Vinyl) (2023)

Genre: Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Symphonic Metal, Speed Metal, Folk Metal

Label: Nuclear Blast

Rating: *****

Format: LP

Tracks:

Side A:

1. Twilight Force (4:11)

2. At The Heart Of Wintervale (4:50)

3. Dragonborn (4:03)

4. Highlands Of The Elder Dragon (10:32)

Side B:

1. Skyknights Of Aldaria (5:13)

2. A Familiar Memory (1:18)

3. Sunlight Knight (4:28)

4. The Last Crystal Bearer (10:20)

Personnel:

Alessandro Conti (Allyon): Vocals

Philip Lindh (Lyrd): Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Jocke Leandro Johansson (Aerendir): Rhythm Guitar
Dunder Bjorn Lundqvist (Born): Bass
Daniel Beckman (Blackwald): Keyboards, Violin, Piano, Cembalo
Isak Olsson (De'Azsh): Drums

At The Heart Of Wntervale is the fourth studio album by Twilight Force, released on January 20, 2023 by Nuclear Blast. Limited Edition Ice Blue Vinyl.