Tag Archives: heavy metal

SOLDIERS OF SOLACE – Cold As A Stone

February 25, 2017

Rock ‘N’ Growl 2017 Molten blues to petrify you: American metal debutants claim a hefty stake at staying firm. There’s a hard veneer to this quintet, but their crust bends and breaks under the bluesy crunch of “Cold As Stone” … Continue reading →

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DOLCETTI – Arriver

January 28, 2017

Dolcetti 2016 Between the gates of delirium and those of dawn, a time has come for Italian duo to land with a delicate bang. It takes guts and grooves to stand out from a heavy fusion crowd today so, having … Continue reading →

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AL ATKINS – Reloaded

January 18, 2017

Gonzo 2016 Sharpening his steel anew, original metal belter finds common denominator for a decades-spanning career. Forever glorified for his contribution to the JUDAS PRIEST canon, Alan Atkins’ relationship with his past isn’t that sophisticated, and it’s the lack of … Continue reading →

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DAMAGE LIMIT – Crank

January 6, 2017

Inverse 2017 Finnish band gear up for some serious fun and get away with it. Almost seven years into their existence, this quartet wouldn’t seem to be in for much velocity, following up on the band’s 2013 debut EP with … Continue reading →

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HMS KEELHAUL – Anchord

December 19, 2016

Inverse 2016 Pulling off the pun of their album’s cover and pulling out all the stops, Finnish quintet check in with a mighty clang. On a record, nothing screams “good times” more than titling a piece “Rock ‘n’ Roll” – … Continue reading →

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