Tag Archives: Melodic Metal
Upcoming New Releases in 2014 (Part 1)
Having bled 2013 dry, with an ‘Album of the Year’ top 20 countdown, a round-up of some of the ‘best of the rest’ and a separate list highlighting my top 3 live releases of 2013, I though it was about time to turn my attention to the future a delve into what 2014 has to Continue Reading »
2013 – The Best Of The Rest (Part 2)
Welcome to part 2 of my round-up of some of the other great rock and metal releases from 2013 that, thanks to a very strong year, missed out on a spot in my top 20 list. Part 1 can be read here if you missed it. Also, if you missed my full top 20 countdown, Continue Reading »
Album Of The Year 2013 – Number 3
We’ve now hit the Top 3 in my ‘Album of the Year 2013’ countdown. Today, I give you no preamble and will just get down to business… At Number 3: ORPHANED LAND ‘All Is One’ Century Media Records There is something special about this band, something unique. This Jewish Israeli band has managed to do Continue Reading »
Album Of The Year 2013 – Number 15
We’ve reached Day 6 in my ‘Album Of The Month 2013’ countdown. Thanks to everyone for reading these posts so far. Your support is invaluable and it is this that keeps me coming back day after day with another entry in this series. And, if I can introduce a few new bands to people, that’s Continue Reading »
For The Love of Evergrey
I realise that I have talked a lot about Evergrey throughout my blogs and on other social media platforms. I gave their third album ‘In Search Of Truth’ the accolade of being my favourite album of all time, a sentiment I still wholeheartedly stick to. In the last couple of days, the last remaining founding Continue Reading »
James LaBrie – Impermanent Resonance – Album Review
Artist: James LaBrie Album Title: Impermanent Resonance Label: Inside Out Music Year of Release: 2013 Blessed with an instantly recognisable voice and one of the most enviable day jobs in metal, James LaBrie hardly needs any introduction to the vast majority of metal heads. However, just in case you’ve been floating in outer space for Continue Reading »
2013 Is Not Finished Yet
Having gone through some of my favourite released so far from 2013, I thought I’d turn my attention to the remainder of the year and highlight some of those albums that I personally, am looking forward to being released. Based on the following list, it threatens to be another strong six months… Haken – “The Continue Reading »
Half-Way Through 2013 – The Best So Far – Part 5
Just as you (and I for that matter) thought that I had reached the end of this little mini series of mine, I realised that I had missed out on a couple of albums. A heinous crime and one that I felt had to be immediately rectified. The previous instalments can be found here: Half-Way Continue Reading »
My Top 20 of 2012 – Number 15
Can it already be day six of my Top 20 of 2012 countdown? Blimey, time flies. Missed Day five? Check it here. And whilst you’re at it, check out days 1, 2, 3 and 4 too. Devin Townsend Project ‘Epicloud’ HevyDevy Records/Inside Out Records The fact that this next album features in my Top 20 Continue Reading »
My Top 20 of 2012 – Number 19
Day two of my Top 20 of 2012 countdown. If you missed day one, please check it out here. Vision Divine “Destination Set To Nowhere” earMusic My number 19 was a bit of a surprise if I’m entirely honest. Italian melodic metallers Vision Divine have released some decent material in the past (six albums worth Continue Reading »
