Tag Archives: Cynthesis
Anticipated music in 2017 -An Update – 21 Jan
Since I wrote my series looking at some of my most anticipated album releases of 2016, there have been some updates. I’ve never really done this kind of thing before, so let me know if you like it or find it useful. My plan is that if it is welcome, I could continue these bulk Continue Reading »
My most anticipated releases of 2017 – Part 4
Another day, another batch of great material that should be destined to arrive in 2017 to bathe our ear in. On the strength of all this, I don’t think there’s any danger of the recent momentum in the metal world slowing down. And isn’t that great? It gives us all something to look forward to Continue Reading »
Essential rock & metal releases still to come in 2016 – Part 2
Welcome to the second instalment of my series looking ahead to some of the music that is still scheduled to come our way in the remainder of 2016. If you missed Part 1, it can be accessed via the following link: Essential rock & metal releases still to come in 2016 – Part 1 However, Continue Reading »
Most Anticipated Metal Releases of 2016 – Part 3
Welcome to Part 3 of my most anticipated album releases of 2016. Missed Parts 1 and 2? Click the links below and find out why I’m thinking that 2016 could be one of the strongest years for rock and metal for a long time: Most Anticipated Metal Releases of 2016 – Part 1 Most Anticipated Continue Reading »
Album Of The Year 2015 – Number 10
And I’m back! After more food and drink than it’s socially acceptable to admit to, I’m ready to crack on with my ‘Album of the Year 2015’ top 30 countdown. It has been a long journey to this point but I’m finally beginning my Top 10. Given the strength of 2015, you can rest assured Continue Reading »
Abnormal Thought Patterns – Interview – ‘This was probably the most challenging album I’ve had to do’
The Tipton brothers are big names within progressive metal circles. The hugely talented twins were responsible for the technical progressive metal behemoth that was Zero Hour and, since then, have created Cynthesis and Abnormal Thought Patterns, both quite different from Zero Hour and from each other but both delivering music of the very highest calibre. Continue Reading »
Zero Stroke – As The Colours Seep – EP Review
Artist: Zero Stroke Album Title: As The Colours Seep Label: Unsigned Year Of Release: 2015 One of the biggest joys of writing this blog is discovering new talent for which there is not necessarily the room or time to cover for other publications. Over the years I have been sent requests from an increasing number Continue Reading »
Album Of The Year 2013 – Number 10
And so, with a palpable sense of relief from you all, no doubt, we enter the top 10 of my ‘Album of the Year 2013’ countdown. Thanks for sticking with me, I’m grateful to each and every reader. Without the constant support, this blog would have been dead and buried long ago. As a special Continue Reading »
Half-Way Through 2013 – The Best So Far – Part 1
We’ve reached the half-way point of 2013, so what better time to take a moment and reflect on the year so far from a rock and heavy metal perspective? It’s a rhetorical question, but I hope you’ve all answered ‘now’ regardless! All things considered, 2013 has been a pretty decent year to date. There have Continue Reading »
