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By Nick AndreasApril 17, 2018

Without much surprise everything I expected is here. Based on shorter songs and perhaps more pop-hooks than your usual prog album, La Muerta is a…

By Gonzalo PozoApril 16, 2018

Rarely does a band come down the pike that’s worthy of the adulation that surrounds it. With Oceans of Slumber, we may finally have been…

By Rodrigo AltafApril 6, 2018

Fans of Nightwish have no shortage of reasons to celebrate in 2018: the band recently embarked on a lengthy tour to celebrate their 20th anniversary…

By Eric WoodyApril 5, 2018

Over the last decades Ross “The Boss” Friedman has built quite an impressive resume for himself in the world of hard-rock and heavy metal, playing…

By Alan CoxApril 4, 2018

What in God’s name is going on with Stryper these days? Despite an ugly and rather public break up with former bassist Tim Gaines, Stryper…

By Geoff BailieApril 2, 2018

The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) was the time so may great bands emerged in a perfect storm. Championed on the BBC Friday…

By Nick AndreasMarch 30, 2018

“This is interesting” is a phrase that can easily go two ways. Oftentimes we say it in order to acknowledge that something is unlike anything…

By Geoff BailieMarch 29, 2018

I recently wrote an article about my Desert Island Yes albums. As I had expected, that prompted some debate, and many comments on my choices.…

By Alan CoxMarch 28, 2018

There’s good news and bad news about Kamelot’s new release, “The Shadow Theory.” The good news is, it’s another Kamelot release. The bad news is…

By Rodrigo AltafMarch 27, 2018

In a world where instant gratification is the norm – fast food, speed dating, instant downloads – it’s refreshing to see a band betting on…