Tag Archives: Kamelot

Artist: Kamelot Album Title: The Awakening Label: Napalm Records Date of Release: 17 March 2023 My relationship with Kamelot has been a rocky one. My personal discovery of the band occurred around the release of ‘Karma’, thanks to the skills of the owner of the best record shop in East Anglia at the time. As  Continue Reading »

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 »

Artist: Kamelot Album Title: The Shadow Theory Label: Napalm Records Date Of Release: 6 April 2018 Never in my twelve or so years as a reviewer of rock/metal music have I ever been so torn and riddled with indecisiveness. Long-term followers and readers will understand the reasons behind this comment, but for the benefit of  Continue Reading »

The endless torrent of news regarding new albums continues. I’m actually really enjoying this series, as it feels like I’m keeping on top of things more. Mind you, almost every week I’m blindsided by news about an album that I didn’t even know was on the cards. Last time, it was a new record from  Continue Reading »

I’ve moved away from my series looking at some of the most exciting albums due in 2018. However, if you’re interested, here are the links: My most anticipated releases of 2018 – Part 6 My most anticipated releases of 2018 – Part 5 My most anticipated releases of 2018 – Part 4 My most anticipated  Continue Reading »

My most anticipated releases of 2018 – Part 5 I hadn’t anticipated a ‘part 4’, let alone a ‘part 5’, but hey, when I get on a roll, there’s no stopping me. That said, I aim to make this the last instalment of the ‘most anticipated of 2018’ series, as I am now knee deep  Continue Reading »

  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 »

Welcome to day 20 of my ‘Album of the Year 2016’ top 30 countdown. I’m exactly two-thirds the way through this mammoth annual undertaking and the quality music just keeps on coming and keeps on getting better and better. To those of you who have been with me since the beginning, I thank you. To  Continue Reading »

Artist: Enbound Album Title: The Blackened Heart Label: Inner Wound Recordings Date Of Release: 18 November 2016 If I’m honest, I thought Swedish melodic metallers Enbound were one of those bands that had been sadly consigned to the ‘one album wonders’ dustbin, having released the marvellous debut ‘And She Said Gold’ back in 2011 only  Continue Reading »

Artist: Sunburst Album Title: Fragments Of Creation Label: Inner Wound Recordings Date Of Release: 26 February 2016 If you’re familiar with the names of Black Fate or Paradox, then the clientele behind Sunburst will not be a revelation to you. Why? Because ‘Fragments Of Creation’ is the debut album by the duo behind those aforementioned  Continue Reading »