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Album Of The Year 2013 – Number 12
I’m back after a brief festive break, full up on mince pies, turkey and plenty of red wine. However, after two days away, I am more than ready to return to my Album of The Year 2013 countdown. I’m amazed at the response I keep getting to this series, so I can’t wait to bring Continue Reading »
Album Of The Year 2013 – Number 13
Number 13…unlucky for some, they say. But, not for today’s artist who finds themselves nestled in my Album Of The Year 2013 list. Who is it? Well read on and all will be revealed. I hope you enjoy reading this post and make the most of it because I shall be taking a small break Continue Reading »
Album Of The Year 2013 – Number 14
Welcome back to the Blog Of Much Metal ‘Album Of The Year 2013’ countdown. I’m thoroughly enjoying myself this year, partly because I love writing about music and partly because there have been some truly brilliant releases this year. That always makes this task a lot more enjoyable…if only just a bit difficult, trying to Continue Reading »
My Route to Becoming A Metalhead
One of the most fascinating conversations I have with fellow music lovers and metalheads in particular is about the route they took when discovering this magnificent genre of music. Everybody has a different journey, one that inevitably leads to a different ending. Sure, we may all like roughly the same bands, but it is rare 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 »
Thought Chamber – Psykerion – Album Review
Artist: Thought Chamber Album Title: Psykerion Label: Inside Out Music Year of Release: 2013 Well, well, well. Progressive metal fans should…no, need to take notice of this album because it threatens to be one of the best within the genre in 2013. Why? Read on. Thought Chamber were originally formed in the mid-naughties by guitarist 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 »
Maschine – An Interview with the UK Prog Rockers
Maschine is the chosen moniker for the latest UK-based band to catch the attention of the progressive rock community. I didn’t hesitate when I was offered the opportunity to chat with band mastermind and founder Luke Machin. It is not the greatest of starts to the interview if I’m being entirely honest. I’m playing Maschine’s Continue Reading »
2013 Is Not Finished Yet (Part 2)
My initial look at what was to come in the remainder of 2013 was based purely around albums that had confirmed release dates, that we knew would see the light of day over the next few months. But I inevitably missed a few out and in addition, I’ve been hearing a few rumours from various 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 »
