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Awake By Design – Unfaded – EP Review

Artist: Awake By Design Album Title: Unfaded Label: Independent Release Date of Release: 29 October 2021 UK melodic metal band Awake By Design impressed me last year with their self-titled third full length studio release, offering a heavy and satisfying slab of memorable music in the process. As such, it was a no-brainer when I  Continue Reading »

Album Of The Year 2020 – Number 30

After an absence in 2019, I’d like to welcome you to the return of the annual tradition at manofmuchmetal.com, the countdown of my favourite records of 2020. Please note the wording above – this is a series where I shine the spotlight for one final time this year on the albums that I have enjoyed  Continue Reading »

Awake By Design – Awake By Design – Album Review

Artist: Awake By Design Album Title: Awake By Design Label: Independent Release Date of Release: 14 August 2020 My question to you is this: were you a fan of Kamelot, but have become a little disillusioned by their output in recent years? If, like me, you find yourself answering ‘yes’, then might I suggest you  Continue Reading »


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