Tag: Power

Logar’s Diary – Book II: Parlainth – The Forgotten City Review

If you thought bands who wrote songs based on “Lord of the Rings” and other such works of fantasy were huge nerds, wait until you get a load of Germany’s Logar´s Diary. This six-piece concept

Beyond Fear – Self Titled Review

Tim “Ripper” Owens is a real trooper. Plucked from relative obscurity out of Winter’s Bane and a Judas Priest cover band to front the metal gods, he went on to sing on two studio albums

Evergrey – Monday Morning Apocalypse Review

Originally written by Chris Chellis. If collaborating with a pop producer resulted in anything, it was a greater attention to catchy choruses. Monday Morning Apocalypse is so full of catchy choruses that I can’t help but proclaim

Edguy – Rocket Ride Review

Originally written by Chris Chellis. Tobias Sammet’s instantly recognizable voice electrifies “Sacrifice” and we’re indeed already on Edguy’s Rocket Ride. There’s no questioning Sammet’s decision to focus all his efforts on singing beginning in the late 90s.

Nocturnal Rites – Grand Illusion Review

Originally written by Chris Chellis. Now here’s a power metal album I can sink my teeth into without worrying about any hidden aluminum foil. Take the name of the album with a grain of salt,

Primal Fear – Seven Seals Review

I toyed with several different introductions for this review, all based around the idea that Primal Fear’s past albums have been weak and largely forgettable, until I realized something: I haven’t listened to a Primal

Winterfell – The Veil Of Summer Review

Shortly before sitting down and checking out what I’d like to sink my teeth into for my first review, I did some research online regarding a book in a new fantasy series called “The Song

Jon Oliva’s Pain – ‘Tage Mahal Review

It’s been just about a year since this album was released in Europe, so why not commemorate the occasion with this long overdue review? This is the latest solo endeavor by Savatage vocalist/keyboardist and man-Mountain