Tag: Power
Necromancing the Stone – Jewel of the Vile Review
Some things in life are meant to be fun. Sex is one example that immediately comes to mind. Sports are also fun. Some people like to enjoy a brisk walk in the park while others …
We Have the Power! – The Year in Power Metal, Pt. 2
A long time ago, a friend and I were sitting in a bar having a 5,397 hour discussion about the many merits of heavy metal when he asked “What the Hell is it about power …
We Have the Power! – The Year in Power Metal, Pt. 1
Escapism: One of the principle elements of power metal that has kept me in its corner lo these many years. More so than any other off-shoot, power metal demands a predilection for escapism from its …
Fast Rites – Volume 7: The One (Mad)Man Binge and Purge
There were a number of albums that came across my desk as I pondered what I would follow up my review of Prong’s latest with. Some garnered more interest than others; some were destined to …
Avantasia – Ghostlights Review
This is, I swear, a review of the new album from Avantasia. It just… well, sometimes it takes a minute to get to where you end up wanting to go. Bands like Avantasia seem to …
Primal Fear – Rulebreaker Review
The title Rulebreaker is certainly an ironic one – Primal Fear is about as by-the-book as they come. If you chainsawed up a dozen European trad metal bands – and who among us hasn’t thought …
Chaos Frame – Paths To Exile Review
One of the interesting and strangely rewarding things about being a power metal enthusiast in 2015 is the fact that, due to the general indifference shown by media outlets and the metal population at large, …
Unleash The Archers – Time Stands Still Review
To me, the enjoying of power metal comes down to a couple of factors: One, does the music feel passionate, feel fiery, feel…well, powerful? Do the songs soar? Do the melodies stick in the brain? …