Victorius – Space Ninjas From Hell (Album Review)
Something strange happened on the way to Algalord. Sure, parody and gimmickry have been around for ages in metal (especially thrash metal), but not as…
Author Carl Frederick
Carl Frederick
Rabid metal fan since 1986. From the early to mid-90's, Carl published his own fanzine called C.R.O.M. In 1997, he released a compilation entitled "CROM: The Resurrection of True Metal," which featured songs from bands from around the world, including the first U.S. release of any kind for bands like Italy's Rhapsody (n/k/a Rhapsody of Fire) and Brazil's Angra. From 2011-2017, Carl contributed news, photography and reviews for Metal Underground and from 2017-Present has been contributing photography for Metal Storm specifically for 70,000 Tons of Metal.
Rage – Wings of Rage (Album Review)
Ever since the split with guitarist Victor Smolski five years ago, Rage founder/bassist/vocalist Peavy Wagner has been on a mission to take back his band.…
A Year In Review: Our 2019 Favorite Metal Albums
Metal music is as broad and diverse as the many seas, and holds just as many mysteries in its turbulent depths. The steady tide of…
A Year In Review: Our 2019 Favorite Melodic Hard Rock Albums
In an era where technical complexity seems to be heralded as the defining feature in determining what makes an album great, the refreshing breath that…
Crystal Eyes – Starbourne Traveler (Album Review)
If you ever get lost in the sea of “crystal” acts (Crystal Eyes, Crystal Tears, Crystal Viper, Crystal Ball, Crystal Castle, Crystal Lake, Crystal Sword….need…
Running Wild – Crossing The Blades (EP Review)
Just over three years since the release of the last full length release “Rapid Foray” in 2016, German pirates Running Wild have returned with the…
Metal De Facto – Imperium Romanum (Album Review)
Ensiferum bassist Sami Hinkka side steps (but not too far) from his main act to co-found the exciting new power metal act called Metal De…
Avatarium – The Fire I Long For (Album Review)
Born from epic doom laden mastermind known as Leif Edling, Avatarium sprung on the scene in 2013 with the self-titled debut, the band immediately seized…
Crystal Viper – Tales Of Fire And Ice (Album Review)
Polish metal act Crystal Viper has returned with the follow up to the band’s 2017’s return album “Queen of the Witches,” the first to follow…
Red Death – Sickness Divine (Album Review)
When faced with the term “hardcore” in 2019, there is a cringe level that can only be topped by the term “metalcore.” However, if you…
