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…
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.
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)
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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…
Agnostic Front – Get Loud! (Album Review)
NYC hardcore/crossover pioneers Agnostic Front were at the forefront of a movement back just before your author was introduced to heavy metal. The band’s second…
Deaf Rat – Ban the Light (Album Review)
As a child, did you ever dream of what it would have been like had Venom sounded like early Dokken, but kept the same lyrical…
Tygers Of Pan Tang – Ritual (Album Review)
As an avid old school metal fan, nothing brings greater joy than to see classic bands releasing consistently brilliant and still relevant material. The term…
LOST IN THE ICE: A Look at KING DIAMOND’s Landmark Album “Abigail”
Today is Halloween’s Day and this month is especially significant in the King Diamond’s universe: His 1990’s album “The Eye” was released a day like…
Blind Guardian Twilight Orchestra: Legacy of the Dark Lands (Album Review)
At long last, an ambitious project that began over 20 years ago finally will be released. Originating in the period of time just before the…
