Tag: Traditional
Leatherhead – Violent Horror Stories Review
[Album artwork by Mario López] You would never know the very USPM-sounding Leatherhead are Greek. Yet here we are, reviewing Leatherhead’s sophomore effort, the bluntly titled Violent Horror Stories, which is … you guessed it, …
Turbo’s Tribunal – Mills Of Tribunal Review
After a particularly strong 2025, the bar is high for traditional metal in 2026. And the debut from Turbo’s Tribunal, Mills of Tribunal, just clears it. The band Turbo’s Tribunal is but one Danish man, …
A Devil’s Dozen – The Original Black Sabbath
For as long as I’ve been a fan of this wild, wonderful world of heavy metal, I can remember two discussions (that inevitably become two arguments), ones that never seem to get resolved. The first …
Anchorite – Realm Of Ruin Review
What the hell does it take for a doom band to get noticed in 2025? Jump back two decades or so ago and you will witness a noteworthy pinnacle, with not only the more traditional …
Fer De Lance – Fires On The Mountainside Review
The Second City: home to the sad, sad American football franchise, the Chicago Bears. The funny thing about Bears fans is that they’re always living in 1985–the year and season coinciding with their legendary defense …
Phantom Spell – Heather & Hearth Review
[Album artwork by Jean deMers] There are times when I’m enjoying a spin of the LP version of the Phantom Spell debut, 2022’s Immortal Requiem, where I notice the CD version of Seven Sister’s Shadow …
Power Surge – Shadow’s Warning Review
Me: “You know what the world definitely does NOT need right now? Another modern throwback metal band with a singer mirroring Bruce Dickinson, Rob Halford or King Diamond.” Friendly dog: “I hear you, brother. But …
The Lord Weird Slough Feg – Traveller Supplement 1: The Ephemeral Glades Review
It takes a certain combination of talent, timing, the stars aligning, and luck to pull off what The Lord Weird Slough Feg is currently trying to pull off: delivering a sequel to a beloved classic. …