Author: Metal Storm
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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…
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The Flight of Sleipnir Unveils ‘Nature’s Cadence’ Album Evolution
Today marks a significant moment in the musical journey of The Flight of Sleipnir as they unveil their latest album, Nature’s Cadence, in an exclusive premiere. This release showcases the band’s unique fusion of folk-tinged black metal and represents a bold leap into new creative realms. Aeromantic Ii | $29.99 Nature’s Cadence signifies a turning…
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Album Review: Old Forest – Graveside
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: Curse of Wampyr Track 2: Witch Spawn Track 3: Solstice Sacrifice Track 4: Interment of Ashes Track 5: Decrepit Melancholy Track 6: Halfway Human Track 7: Soil of the Martyrs Track 8: Forgotten Graves 🎸 Album Review: **Album Review: ‘Graveside’ by Old Forest** Old Forest, the renowned purveyors of dark and…
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Metal Community Mourns Kevin Riddles: Angel Witch Bassist Remembered
The metal music community mourns the loss of Kevin Riddles, the original bassist and founding member of the English metal band Angel Witch, who passed away at the age of 68 after battling cancer. The news of Riddles’s death was announced by Kevin Heybourne, the only remaining founding member of the band, through a heartfelt…
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Andy’s Top 10 Progressive Metal Albums of 2023
As a progressive metal fan, Andy faced challenges in 2023 due to personal and musical shifts, leading to a less extensive top ten list. Despite the year’s perceived weakness in prog metal releases, Andy compiled a list that captured his favorites. Among the honorable mentions, Ne Obliviscaris’ “Exul” stood out as a pinnacle of prog…
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Cavalera Announces Landmark Australian Tour with Algor Mortis
In the realm of heavy metal, the name Cavalera is synonymous with a rich history of musical aggression that dates back to 1984 when Sepultura emerged from Brazil. Max and Iggor Cavalera, pivotal figures in the heavy metal scene, have embarked on a journey revisiting their early releases, Morbid Visions, Bestial Devastation, and Schizophrenia, infusing…
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Iron Maiden Commemorative Coin Celebrates Band’s 50-Year Legacy
The Royal Mint in the UK has recently unveiled a special commemorative coin that celebrates the remarkable 50-year journey of the iconic heavy metal band, Iron Maiden. This band, known for its powerful music and unique style, has now been immortalized on a coin, joining the ranks of other music legends like Queen, Elton John,…
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Frozen Soul Bassist Samantha Mobley Redefines Women in Metal
On the 35th episode of “She’s with the Band,” a show dedicated to showcasing the voices of women and femme individuals in the music industry, host Tori Kravitz sits down with Samantha Mobley, the bassist of the up-and-coming death metal group, Frozen Soul. As they delve into the conversation, Samantha Mobley sheds light on her…
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Ozzy Osbourne’s Farewell Show with Black Sabbath Rocks Birmingham
Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne bid farewell to his illustrious career with Black Sabbath in a monumental final show at Villa Park stadium in Birmingham, UK. The ‘Prince of Darkness’ mesmerized the hometown crowd with a five-song solo performance before reuniting with his original bandmates for the first time in two decades. The emotional concert…
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Metal Writers Reflect on Top Albums of 2023
As the year 2023 came to a close, a sense of weariness settled in for many, including Carcharodon. Reflecting on the year, he realized the need for self-care and introspection, setting resolutions for the upcoming year. Despite personal challenges, he acknowledged the positive aspects of the year, including a new job, family vacations, and a…
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Album Review: Desert Near The End – Tides Of Time
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: City of Eternal Flame Track 2: Ascension Track 3: Oceans of Time Track 4: Children of Lethe Track 5: Half-Learned and Long Forgotten Track 6: Sunset Fields Track 7: Burn Like the Sun, Shine Like the Dawn Track 8: Damnation Track 9: In the North of Every Man’s Heart… 🎸 Album…
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TESTAMENT Announces Explosive Australian Tour in June 2025
Legendary Bay Area band TESTAMENT is gearing up for an explosive Australian tour in June 2025, marking their first headline tour in over a decade. Since their inception in the San Francisco Bay Area, TESTAMENT has solidified their status as heavy metal icons, delivering a string of timeless metal anthems that have resonated with fans…
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Black Sabbath’s Legendary Farewell Concert Unites Music Icons
Black Sabbath bid farewell to their fans in Birmingham at a legendary concert that marked the end of an era. The iconic metal band, fronted by the legendary Ozzy Osbourne, delivered a performance that electrified the crowd and left a lasting impact on the music world. Metal Stainless Steel Bands for Apple Watch Bands 38mm…
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Sorcerer Unveils ‘Reign Of The Reaper’ Album Details
Sorcerer, the iconic metal band, has been a force to be reckoned with since their resurgence in 2010. With a series of electrifying live performances and three stellar albums under their belt, the band shows no signs of slowing down. Their album ‘In The Shadow Of The Inverted Cross’ in 2015 marked their triumphant return,…
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Album Review: Valdaudr – Du Skal Frykte
🎵 Tracklist: Track 1: …Og Jages Bort Fra Verden Track 2: Den Moerke Tronen Track 3: Herren Hoester Liv Track 4: Straffen For Dem Som Lokker Til Frafall Track 5: De Som Fortaeres Av Lengsel Track 6: Tilgi Dem Ikke Track 7: Hans Klamme Haand Glipper Taket 🎸 Album Review: Valdaudr, a black metal band…
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Black Sabbath’s Farewell Show: ‘Back To The Beginning’ Highlights
Black Sabbath, the legendary heavy metal band, bid farewell to their fans with a monumental final show titled “Back To The Beginning.” The event took place at Villa Park in Birmingham, the band’s hometown, and featured an array of special guests including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, and more. The concert, spanning over eight hours, paid homage…