Boston’s hard rock powerhouse, EXTREME, triumphantly marks their return by releasing their electrifying new album, SIX. This high-octane, pedal-to-the-metal record is an emphatic testament to their enduring longevity, awe-inspiring musical prowess, and ceaseless passion for transcending the confines of genre.
The album roars to life with “RISE,” a searing anthem that lays the foundation for the sonic journey that is to follow. This potent track is underpinned by Bettencourt’s robust guitar work and serves as a cautionary narrative about the perils of fame. With riveting riffs and visceral vocals, it broadcasts an impactful message [...]
Metallica is back with their twelfth studio album called 72 Seasons. The album consumes 77 minutes with 12 tracks and is produced by Greg Fidelman in collaboration with guitarist James Hetfield and drummer Lars Ulrich. The title “72 Seasons” refers to this critical period of the first 18 years of our lives in which parental influence can either confine or liberate us as individuals, as described by Hetfield (the primary lyricist for the band). The lyrics on the album delve into the analysis of how these foundational beliefs impact our adult perceptions and experiences.
Opening the album is the title track with all the power we have [...]
Battle Beast is releasing their next installment of European power metal with its sixth studio album called Circus of Doom. The female-fronted metal band is buoyant with symphonic metal driven by agile guitar playing and the grit of singer Noora Luohimo. Who has lost none of her fire over the past 9 years. The sextet has created an album that is easy to listen to while still maintaining an aggressive metal edge. The ten songs have many hooks, riffs, and rebellious driving grooves.
The album sports many symphonic metal anthems, the best being the title track, “Circus of Doom.” There is an edge to the song with its aggressive guitar riffs, [...]
WIG WAM, the heavy metal band from Norway, have reunited and are back to abusing the airwaves with a new album, fittingly titled Never Say Die. The twelve new tracks have all the aspects that built their monster reputation of driving energy, unstoppable riffs, and ever power melodies. The songwriting is fresh sounding with plenty of loud guitars. The catchy hooks and melodic hard rock anthems that Wig Wam is known for are present throughout for a full-blown hard-rocking excursion. WIG WAM is Glam (Åge Sten Nilsen), vocals; Teeny (Trond Holter), guitars; Flash (Bernt Jansen), bass; and Sporty (Øystein Andersen), drums.
The title track was also the [...]
