Power Metal Reviews
Dio – The Very Beast of Dio Volume Two (Classic Metal, Metal, Power Metal)
15th November 2012 -‘The Very Beast of Dio – Volume Two’ is a compilation of the late Ronnie James Dio’s work from the second half of his solo career. The better known section of his solo work is, indisputably contained in the first volume. This then, makes Volume Two an interesting listen as it lacks the familiarity of more well-known songs such as… Read More »
Triaxis – Rage & Retribution (Classic Metal, Metal, Power Metal)
8th October 2012 -Artist: Triaxis Album: Rage & Retribution Label: Rocksector Release Date: 8th October 2012 For Fans Of: Iron Maiden, Metallica, Nightwish, Symphony X, Joe Satriani 2012 has been a very good year for British metal, with quality new albums emerging from all corners. With Welsh five piece Triaxis releasing their second studio album Rage & Retribution, their first since deservedly getting… Read More »
Epica – Requiem For The Indifferent Review (Metal, Power Metal)
8th February 2012 -Band: Epica Album: Requiem For The Indifferent Release Date: 9th March 2012 (13th March 2012 for the USA) Record Label: Nuclear Blast For Fans Of: Nightwish, Kamelot, Lacuna Coil, After Forever, Amaranthe, Symphonic Metal Epica are a band who on record up until this point I’ve not been too familar with, and my main knowledge of them has been seeing… Read More »
Symphony X – Iconoclast (Metal, Power Metal, Prog Metal)
1st June 2011 -I am by no means an expert of Symphony X, having heard some of their previous albums but not having much more than passing familarity. However when the chance to review their latest offering came along I jumped at the chance, anxious for the chance to review what could be one of the power metal albums of the year and… Read More »
Stratovarius – Elysium (Power Metal)
25th April 2011 -After the departure of long time member and once lead guitarist/lead vocalist Timo Tolkki, it wasn’t an unreasonable thought to question the future of Stratovarius. 2009’s Polaris – the first album of the bands career not to feature Tolkki – was the sound of a rejuvenated band hitting some much needed form. Now, on their 13th studio release, Stratovarius are back… Read More »
