Ayreon. Universal Migrator Part 2: Flight Of The Migrator
A powerful and musically thrilling journey into outer space, perhaps the lyrics become a bit monotone but the riffs and harmonies are soaring.

Adagio. Underworld
An intoxicating, symphonic and neo-classical blast, some of these thrilling moods are truly extraordinary.

Balance Of Power. Ten More Tales Of Grand Illusion
The mix of bombastic measures and Lance King's divine vocals works splendidly.

Dogpound. A Night In The Gutter
It's been a long time since I heard such a powerful drive, simply a great Hard Rock record.

Edguy. Rocket Ride
A multi sided approach to creating melodic Metal.

Ian Parry. Visions
A refreshing and to the point album with memorable choruses and expressive vocals of world class.

Ill. Niño. One Nation Underground
An exciting blend of aggression, tension and melody.

Pyramaze. Legend Of The Bone Carver
Sounding a bit more complex than the debut but we are still dealing with Progressive Power Metal of the extremely diverse kind. I'm missing more stand out moments but overall it somehow comes together in a neat way.

Secret Sphere. A Time Never Come
Legend is a Power Metal classic and overall this is a comprehensive and diverse album, looking forward to see them warm up for King Diamond in April.

Stride. Imagine
These guys are definitely on to something here, a different and at times sedative progressive recipe.

Written by Tommy
Thursday, March 16, 2006