Author: Metal Storm
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Heltekvad’s Debut Album Blends Melodic Black Metal Mastery
Heltekvad, a Danish band led by Ole Luk of Afsky and Solbrud, has ventured into new sonic territory with their latest release. Morgenrødens Helvedesherre, the band’s debut album, offers a departure from their previous atmospheric black metal sound. Embracing heroic melodies and medieval soundscapes, Heltekvad presents a blend of high-energy melodic black metal reminiscent of…
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Faidra Redefines Black Metal Tradition with Debut Album
Faidra, a black metal band, has made a mark with its debut album “Six Voices Inside,” reviving the classic sounds of the genre. The musician behind this project remains anonymous, emphasizing that the music should speak for itself without the distraction of personal identity. This approach aims to keep the focus on the music rather…
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Album Review: Pillar Of Light – Caldera
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Wolf to Man Track 2: Leaving Track 3: Spared Track 4: Eden Track 5: Infernal Gaze Track 6: Unseeing Track 7: Certain End 🎸 Album Review: **Album Review: ‘Caldera’ by Pillar Of Light** Pillar Of Light, the enigmatic post-metal outfit hailing from the depths of the underground music scene, have unleashed…
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Vomitory and Vader Announce Electrifying Metal Tour Across Europe
Vomitory, the legendary death metal band, is set to embark on a tour across the UK and Europe alongside Vader, commemorating the latter’s 40th anniversary. This collaboration comes shortly after Vomitory marked their own 30-year milestone and released their latest album, All Heads Are Gonna Roll, via Metal Blade Records. Hysgscwd 6Pcs Sleeve Garters, Anti-Slip…
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Album Review: Night In Gales – Shadowreaper
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Into the Evergrey Track 2: The Horrors of Endlessness Track 3: Open the Sun Track 4: The Nihilist Delta Track 5: Spirals Track 6: Dead Inside Track 7: Window to the End Track 8: Sculptured and Defleshed Track 9: Walk of Infinity 🎸 Album Review: German melodic death metal band Night…
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Top 10 Black Metal Festivals for 2023 Revealed
Black metal fans often prefer more intimate settings over massive outdoor festivals, but this year’s lineup of major events promises to showcase some of the best acts in the genre. To guide enthusiasts out of their comfort zones and into the heart of the action, we’ve compiled a list of 10 essential festivals that any…
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Album Review: Within Silence – The Eclipse Of Worlds
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Land of Light Track 2: Divine Power Track 3: The Eclipse of Worlds Track 4: The Treason Track 5: Storyline Track 6: Battle Hymn Track 7: The Broken Thorn Track 8: The Mist Track 9: When Worlds Collide 🎸 Album Review: Within Silence’s latest album, ‘The Eclipse Of Worlds’, is a…
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Iranian Black Metal Band KAABOOS Defies Cultural Restrictions in Norway
An Iranian black metal band, KAABOOS, made a bold statement by performing a cover of TAAKE’s “Nordbundet” during a protest outside the Iranian Embassy in Oslo, Norway. The protest aimed to challenge the cultural restrictions imposed by the Islamic Republic of Iran, particularly on genres like heavy metal. KAABOOS, a one-man black metal project, symbolizes…
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Metal Church Announces 2023 Australian Tour and Album Release
Metal Church, the legendary heavy metal band from Aberdeen, has thrilled Australian fans with the announcement of their 2023 Australian tour. The tour is set to kick off in Melbourne on December 14th, making its way through Brisbane and Sydney before culminating in Adelaide on December 17th. Classic Live | $50.14 The excitement surrounding this…
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Album Review: Tarja – Rocking Heels: Live At Hellfest
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: No Bitter End (live at Hellfest) Track 2: Never Enough (live at Hellfest) Track 3: Ciaran’s Well (live at Hellfest) Track 4: Calling From the Wild (live at Hellfest) Track 5: Supremacy (live at Hellfest) Track 6: Victim of Ritual (live at Hellfest) Track 7: Tutankhamen / Ever Dream / The…
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Gorod Teases ‘Aethra’ Album: A Celestial Metal Masterpiece
Gorod, the progressive death metal band, is gearing up for the release of their tenth studio album, ‘Aethra’, set to hit the shelves on October 19th under Overpowered Records. Vocalist Julien Deyres delved into the creative process behind the album, hinting that this might just be their most exceptional work yet. The album’s creation was…
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Album Review: Aara – Eiger
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Die das wilde Wetter fängt Track 2: Senkrechte Welten Track 3: Felsensang Track 4: Todesbiwak Track 5: Der Wahnsinn dort im Abgrund Track 6: Zurück zur roten Fluh Track 7: Grausig ist der Blick Track 8: Alptraum 🎸 Album Review: **Album Review: ‘Eiger’ by Aara** Swiss black metal duo Aara have…
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Kruelty: Redefining Heavy Hardcore with ‘Untopia
Kruelty, a metal band known for their unique blend of beatdown, death, and doom metal, has carved out a niche for themselves in the genre. Drawing inspiration from old school metal bands like No Zodiac and Xibalba, Kruelty’s debut LP, “A Dying Truth,” showcased their prowess in tight songwriting and creative riffage, setting them apart…
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Hell Fire, Tanith, and Haunt Unite for Metal Spectacle
Bay Area metal quartet Hell Fire, founded in 2010 by guitarist Tony Campos and bassist Herman Bandala, evolved from covering Iron Maiden and Metallica to crafting original tunes, leading to the release of their debut album Metal Masses in 2016. Their second album, Free Again, showcased refined songwriting and arrangements, propelling them to sign with…
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Unveiling Hidden Gems: Black Metal Bands That Redefine the Genre
Black metal has a rich history filled with legendary bands that have shaped the genre’s landscape. While some acts like Darkthrone and Gorgoroth enjoy widespread recognition, there are numerous other outfits that have not received their due share of mainstream attention. Bands like Urfaust, Archgoat, and Abruptum have contributed significantly to the black metal scene…
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Bad Company Drummer Reflects on Guitarist Mike Ralphs’s Legacy
Legendary rock group Bad Company recently lost one of its founding members, guitarist Mike Ralphs, who passed away at the age of 81. Drummer Simon Kirke, a surviving member, shared his feelings about Ralphs’s death during an interview with New York’s Q104.3 radio station. Ralphs had been bedridden since suffering a stroke in 2016 and…
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Album Review: Mystery Blue – Night Demon
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: – End Of The World Track 2: – Colours Of Life Track 3: – Burning Souls Track 4: – Night Demon Track 5: – Human Again Track 6: – Pandemic Metal Virus Track 7: – Rebel At Heart Track 8: – Undertakers Track 9: – Skulls From Hell Track 10: –…
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Iron Savior’s ‘The Landing’ Revives Classic Power Metal Glory
Iron Savior, a German metal band, has carved its niche in the realm of heavy and power metal with their larger-than-life persona and penchant for sci-fi themes. Founded by Piet Sielck, a close associate of Kai Hansen from Helloween and Gamma Ray, the band’s extravagant style and bombastic sound have drawn comparisons to metal legends…
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Barbarous Unveils Debut Album ‘Initium Mors’ in Metal Landscape
Barbarous, a fierce death metal outfit hailing from Oakland, California, burst onto the scene recently with a potent two-song demo that caught the eye of Creator-Destructor Records. This Bay Area quintet quickly found a home among the label’s roster, sharing space with heavyweights like Spinebreaker, Doomsday, and Sunami. Metal Stainless Steel Bands for Apple Watch…
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Album Review: Neckbreakker – Within The Viscera
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Horizon Of Spikes Track 2: Putrefied Body Fluid Track 3: Shackled To A Corpse Track 4: Nephilim Track 5: Purgatory Rites Track 6: Unholy Inquisition Track 7: Absorption Track 8: Silo Track 9: Face Splitting Madness 🎸 Album Review: **Album Review: “Within The Viscera” by Neckbreakker** Neckbreakker, the death metal powerhouse…