Change can be often good, and often, not so good. For every Pantera ditching hair metal there is George Clooney Batman. Dutch symphonic metal outfit Delian formed back in 2002, and underwent their most dramatic change in 2021 replacing all but founding member Martijn Westerholt. Their fresh new lineup has […]
Long time symphonic metal veterans Delain have undergone a rather large change recently. Losing all members apart from one certainly qualifies as a major shift. Founder Martyn Westerholt has recruited new and former members to release new single under the new regime The Quest and the Curse. Replacing so many […]
Every band has a turning point. A moment in time when they find their purpose, their passion, their….je ne sais quoi. So to speak. Multi-European symphonic metal band Visions Of Atlantis have taken to the plundering ways on their latest release Pirates. A one off venture to the high seas, […]
European symphonic power metal band Visions of Atlantis took leave for the high seas on their last single release Legion of the Seas, off their upcoming album eight studio album Pirates. The plundering ways continue now with their second release Melancholy Angel. Melancholy Angel fully embraces the inner Annette Olzen […]
Sooner or later, everyone comes to the realisation that all music can be improved with the injection of some piratical plundering. European power metal quintet Visions Of Atlantis have taken the plunge on their latest single Legion Of The Seas, taken from their upcoming album Pirates. Visions Of Atlantis have […]
The nordic country of Finland has heavy metal in its veins. Some of the very best bands in the history of heavy metal have emerged from Santa Claus’s homeland. From The Land of a Thousand Lakes, Finnish Metal is often dripping in emotion, complexity and often more than a hint […]
Swedish, epically overpowering dark symphonic metal unit Eleine has joined the Atomic Fire Records roster! Founded and led by charismatic vocalist Madeleine Liljestam and guitarist/growler Rikard Ekberg, Eleine has released three successful, multifaceted albums since 2015, all of which illuminate the remarkably sorted and exquisitely balanced dark mixture the collective is capable […]
Italian symphonic metal force Temperance, on the heels of Vidian and Melodies of Green and Blue, are back with their sixth album Diamanti – out November 19. To prepare you for the upcoming assault, a new single and video has been released Pure Life Unfolds. Temperance are continuing with their […]
Covering a track by another band has occurred for as long as music has existed. Many blues legends have injected their own textbook style onto the work of previous generations to magnificent effect. Metal covers have been something that has emerged in the modern era. Metal covers can exist for […]
New Album Chapter II – Legacy Announced Today Symphonic metallers Ad Infinitum have turned down the dark gothic vision, and ramped up the melodic earworms on the first single from their upcoming sophomore release. Unstoppable is the first offering from Chapter II – Legacy. Their second album, announced today will […]
