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Most Anticipated Album Releases of 2015 – Part 4

I know, I know, it’s getting a little silly now isn’t it? I’m beginning to lose count but here are another ten or so bands that either are or may be likely to release new material during 2015. It was all sparked by the first band in my list who I only just realised were  Continue Reading »

Half-Way Through 2014 – The Best So Far – Part 3

Today I bring you the third instalment of my half-way round-up of some of the best albums released so far in 2014. So far, this year has been a strong one with a number of albums catching my attention and garnering positive reviews where applicable. If you missed parts 1 and 2, they can be  Continue Reading »

My Route to Becoming A Metalhead

One of the most fascinating conversations I have with fellow music lovers and metalheads in particular is about the route they took when discovering this magnificent genre of music. Everybody has a different journey, one that inevitably leads to a different ending. Sure, we may all like roughly the same bands, but it is rare  Continue Reading »

Rock And Metal Releases in 2012 – The Best Of The Rest (Part 2)

This is the second blog post where I focus on albums that, for one reason or another, didn’t make my Top 20 rock and metal albums for 2012…but perhaps should have! Just the one album today, but I think it’s a good’un. Sons Of Aeon ‘Sons Of Aeon’ Lifeforce Records I know that, technically, this  Continue Reading »

My Top 20 of 2012 – Number 4

We’ve reached number 4 in my Top 20 rock/metal albums of 2012 countdown. If you have missed any of my previous posts, links to these can be found at the bottom of this post – please have a read and feel free to tell me if you agree or disagree with my choices! So, down  Continue Reading »

Unknown & Underrated – Part 5

This is the fifth installment of my ‘Unknown & Underrated’ series. In Part 5, I take a look at three very different bands yet again. First up are a progressive rock band that have a flair for the dramatic. Then I choose a melodic doom metal band that are perhaps bigger than many I have  Continue Reading »

Festival Fever – The UK’s Best

Festival season may be nearly over for another year, but it’s never the wrong time to talk about them and engage in a little reminiscing. First up, a selection of UK festivals from the point of view of the Man Of Much Metal… The very first festival that I attended was Bloodstock in 2004. Since  Continue Reading »


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