Tag Archives: Circus Maximus
Ayreon – The Source – Album Review
Artist: Ayreon Album Title: The Source Label: Mascot Label Group/Music Theories Recordings Date Of Release: 28 April 2017 My relationship with the music of Arjen Anthony Lucassen is a complex one. I would definitely class myself as a fan, but not one without reservation, as the back catalogue contains both the sublime and the Continue Reading »
Most Anticipated Metal Releases of 2016 – Part 1
I know that this post is a little late, but I always enjoy looking ahead to see what musical treats are in in store for us over the coming year. 2015 was very strong indeed, so much so that I had to increase my end-of-year ‘best of’ countdown from 20 to 30. And even then, Continue Reading »
Most Anticipated Album Releases of 2015 – Part 2
Naturally, as is always the way, there are just far too many anticipated releases during the coming year to fit into one post. Therefore, you’ll be delighted to know that I’ve put this second post together to raise awareness of yet more very important albums that are scheduled to be released during 2015. Based on Continue Reading »
My Top 20 of 2012 – Number 10
Into the second half of my countdown and the number 10 spot belongs to an album that took me a long time to fully appreciate. Links to the previous 10 days can be found at the bottom of this post. Circus Maximus ‘Nine’ Frontiers Records Indeed, when I first listened to this record, the Norwegian Continue Reading »
The Internet, Heavy Metal & Me
Over the past few years, the music industry has changed almost beyond recognition thanks almost entirely to the rise of the Internet. You can bemoan this revolution, resent it as much as you want and even blame it for certain things. The demise of the independent record store (see previous blog) is one of the Continue Reading »
