Carnifex – World War X

Carnifex is one of the more interesting bands in the death metal scene, and they remain that way but constantly evolving. Not content on sticking to one style or being happy with being confined to a subgenre, their longevity is a testament to their willingness to stay ahead of the pack. World War X, their seventh…

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Soulfly – Ritual

Max Cavalera is to heavy metal what Ronseal are to DIY, any album with his name on it does exactly what it says on the tin. As one of the most consistent and profilic songwriters in the metal scene, he has a back catalogue that most people would give their right arm for, and that…

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    Wednesday 13 – Condolences

    Seven albums into their horrifyingly contagious career, Wednesday 13 send their unapologetic ‘Condolences’ to their enemies, including death itself. Despite iconic frontman Wednesday 13 being the last surviving original member, this current line-up now feels as comfortable as ever with axeman Roman Surman assuming co-writing duties once again. After twelve years under the Wednesday moniker,…

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      Ghost Bath – Starmourner

      Ghost Bath is a tough sell, it is almost impossible to categorise what they do. All I can say for certain is that they weren’t what I was expecting. I say that with praise because they turned out to be so much more. Starmourner is their third album and the follow-up to 2015’s ‘Moonlover’.  I would…

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        Nightwish – Endless Forms Most Beautiful

        Nightwish are arguably one of Finland’s biggest musical exports. The band have been at the forefront of the development of symphonic metal over a 19 year career and now in 2015 the band are set to release their eight studio record, Endless Forms Most Beautiful. Does this new offering by Nightwish continue the band’s choke…

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        SONATA ARCTICA

          Sonata Arctica Preview Upcoming DVD Release “Live In Finland”

          SONATA ARCTICA, Rocksins’ favourite Finnish power metal band, have released a teaser video for their forthcoming DVD, which is simply titled “Live In Finland”. The video can be viewed below: [youtube id=”8HN7NgzIV7w” width=”600″ height=”350″] The DVD comprises two discs consisting of a main live concert, bonus music videos and lots of other content. If you…

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          Symphony X Iconoclast Album Cover

            Symphony X – Iconoclast

            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…

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