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Seventh Wonder – The Testament – Album Review

Artist: Seventh Wonder Album Title: The Testament Label: Frontiers Music Date of Release: 10 June 2022 Just when 2022 was beginning to feel disappointing when it came to progressive metal, the balance has begun to be redressed. In the last month or so, we’ve had new albums from Zero Hour and Spheric Universe Experience, whilst  Continue Reading »

Seven Spires – Gods Of Debauchery – Album Review

Artist: Seven Spires Album Title: Gods Of Debauchery Label: Frontiers Records Date of Release:  10 September 2021 Yes, yes, and thrice yes. I always love it when I make a new musical discovery, one that gives me goosebumps, makes me smile, and gives me that feeling that I simply need to carve out time in  Continue Reading »

Simulacrum – Genesis – Album Review

Artist: Simulacrum Album Title: Genesis Label: Frontiers Music Date of Release: 12 February 2021 Riding high on the crest of a wave of enthusiasm and inspiration, I am delighted to bring you this review for a new discovery. The band are called Simulacrum, meaning ‘an image or representation of someone or something’, and they are  Continue Reading »

Album Of The Year 2020 – Number 12

Welcome to instalment number nineteen of my 2020 ‘Album of the Year Top 30 countdown’. Heading swiftly to my top 10, so the excitement levels are rising…or is that just me?! Time is also becoming more and more tight as Christmas draws ever nearer, so there will be no big intro today – no time!  Continue Reading »

Album Of The Year 2020 – Number 22

Welcome to day nine of my 2020 ‘Album of the Year Top 30 countdown’. I can’t believe that we’re already nearing a third of the way through this year’s series. Having not done this series last year, I am back with a renewed vigour, as I remember just how much fun it is to celebrate  Continue Reading »

DGM – Tragic Separation – Album Review

Artist: DGM Album Title: Tragic Separation Label: Frontiers Records Date of Release: 9 October 2020 We can’t all like every band, can we? And that’s why I feel comfortable when I admit to never really ‘getting’ DGM. I always checked out their material, but have never fallen head over heels for their brand of melodic  Continue Reading »

Novena – Eleventh Hour – Album Review

Artist: Novena Album Title: Eleventh Hour Label: Frontiers Records Date of Release: 6 March 2020 I must apologise for being late bringing this review to you. Firstly, I wasn’t able to listen enough whilst the promo was only available in streaming format. There’s simply no way you can digest music of this nature by snatching  Continue Reading »

Vanden Plas – The Ghost Xperiment: Awakening – Album Review

Artist: Vanden Plas Album Title: The Ghost Xperiment: Awakening Label: Frontiers Records Date of Release: 11 October 2019 I firmly believe that my thoughts towards this disc say more about my own personal mindset than the quality or lack thereof on display on this record. So, with that said, let’s delve into ‘The Ghost Xperiment:  Continue Reading »

Album of the Year 2018 – Number 19

Welcome to the 12th instalment of my Album of the Year 2018 top 30 countdown. Far from losing momentum, my excitement about revealing my favourite records released this year is simply increasing. The closer I get to the top ten, top five and my number one choice, the more eager I am to write these  Continue Reading »

Seventh Wonder – Tiara – Album Review

Artist: Seventh Wonder Album Title: Tiara Label: Frontiers Records Date of Release: 12 October 2018 At manofmuchmetal.com, I make it a rule to not review albums that are only available for review by streaming. The reason is not because I’m throwing my toys out of the pram and wanting something for nothing. I hope by  Continue Reading »


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