LORD – Fallen Idols
aggressive and high-precision aspects of extreme metal with infectious and anthemic choruses that border on AOR levels of sweet melodicism
Haunt – If Icarus Could Fly/Mosaic Eyes EP
speedy, melodic, aggressive, and concise tunes that are catchy as all-get-out.
Diamond Head – The Coffin Train
an inspired, if somewhat uneven, album that more than holds its own against today’s hordes of old-school copycats.
Sacred Reich – Awakening
straight-forward, groove-based thrash with occasional bursts of pummeling speed
Arch/Matheos – Winter Ethereal
veritable prog-metal all-star team weaves spellbinding soundscapes throughout
A CONVERSATION WITH METAL LEGEND JOHN ARCH
this new album is another outstanding, progressive, and dynamic record from you and Jim Matheos
Amon Amarth – Berserker
12 blistering, galloping, uproarious, riff-laden odes to Viking vengeance
Deceased – Ghostly White
A captivating sense of melody binds all the disparate riffs, tempos, meter changes, and moody atmospheres together.
Amon Amarth – The Pursuit of Vikings: Live At Summer Breeze
a near-perfect overview of their storied career
Artillery – The Face of Fear
blistering speed metal – a plethora of tempos, moods, and melodies create a balanced listening experience