Tag Archives: Pagan’s Mind
Metal Update – 23 February 2018
The updates are coming thick and fast now, as more and more albums are being announced, confirmed, or further explained. Sometimes I have to go hunting for the latest news to bring you, scouring the bits of social media that the new algorithms apparently don’t want us to see. Today’s update pretty much wrote itself Continue Reading »
My most anticipated releases of 2018 – Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of my annual mini-series gazing into my crystal ball and rounding up my most anticipated album releases of 2018. Part 1 brought quite a few comments and excited exclamations about my choices, so it is clear that there’s an appetite for these posts. As such, I shall continue. Long term readers Continue Reading »
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 »
My most anticipated releases of 2017 – Part 6
Welcome to what I confidently predict will be the final part in this ever-expanding series where I look at those albums which will, should or might be released during 2017. I’ve already offered 25 releases that I’d be delighted to hear but the music keeps on coming to prove that heavy music is very much Continue Reading »
Album of the Year 2016 – number 22
Welcome to day nine of my ‘Album of the Year 2016’ top 30 countdown. Are you all still with me? I certainly hope so. If you have just discovered this blog or this particular series, please feel free to check out the previous entries – my picks for 23-30 can be found via the links Continue Reading »
Universal Mind Project – The Jaguar Priest
Artist: Universal Mind Project Album Title: The Jaguar Priest Label: Inner Wound Recordings Date Of Release: 29 April 2016 It is one thing to be impressed by an album from a band that you’re familiar with but one of the best feelings when reviewing music is being absolutely bowled over by a band that you Continue Reading »
Most Anticipated Metal Releases of 2016 – Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of my series looking at my most anticipated album releases during 2016. It hasn’t taken much time to compile a long list of records that I believe are due out during the year, meaning that if even 75% of this lot see the light of day in the coming 11 months, Continue Reading »
Essential Metal Releases Still To Come in 2015 – Part 2
Welcome to Part 2 of my series of posts taking a look at some of my most anticipated album releases that are scheduled or rumoured to see the light of day before 2015 is over. Already a strong year, it seems incomprehensible that there are just so many great albums still to come. If you 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 »
Upcoming New Releases In 2014 (Part 3)
Just when you thought I’d finished exploring some of the new releases coming througout 2014, I have come across another selection. If you missed them first time around, Part 1 can be read here and Part 2 can be seen here. So, what albums have I come across that have got me excited? H.E.A.T. ‘Tearing Continue Reading »