Hibria - Defying The Rules
What a fantastic feeling to discover a band like this. Right from the first song I felt an adrenaline rush that only happens when something really special is playing. Spirited power metal played with total conviction. The best discovery since Lost Horizon. Thanks Stuart.
Jon Oliva's Pain - Festival
Jon Oliva is back with a new album! Always cause for a celebration. This album shows potential. Full review is expected for arrival soon.
Crazy Lixx - New Religion
Def Leppard and Bon Jovi meets CrashDïet but unfortunately the wild C too often gets bullied out of the way by the dB gang. Talking straight (out of the gutter): Ok album but too polished for my taste.
Edge of Forever - Another Paradise
Catchy Melodic Rock but it shows signs of not holding up in the long run. The "What a Feeling" cover feels out of place and the main riff of Another Paradise sounds like it has been ripped straight from Skid Row's Youth Gone Wild.
Iron Mask - Shadow of the Red Baron
Many sing along tracks but the album never really rises to truly stand out.
Wolf - The Black Flame
Excellent Heavy Metal played with great intensity and spirit.
Treat - Coup De Grace
A solid ball of ultra melodic rock. "I'm not running" has become a favorite among many great songs.
Overkill - Ironbound
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Overkill - Horrorscope
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Fairyland - Score to a New Beginning
Well executed and quite excellent Symphonic Power Metal.
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CD purchases of the month
Hibria - Defying The Rules
Sonata Arctica - The Days of Grays
Wolf - Ravenous
