Tag: Traditional
Diamonds And Rust – Exploring Metal Classics: Riot – Fire Down Under
This reviewing gig exposes me to a lot of new metal, for free, and that’s great. But you know what I like more than discovering new metal? I like discovering old metal. For whatever reason, …
Wolf Hoffmann – Headbangers Symphony Review
I’m not gonna lie: I feel like a fraud reviewing this album (even more so than I normally do just being here with the rest of this intrepid staff). I’m a moderate fan of Accept …
Denner / Shermann – Masters Of Evil Review
When news emerged that old Mercyful Fate axemen Michael Denner and Hank Shermann would be reuniting for a new band, lots of old guard metalheads were understandably stoked. The inclusion of Cage wailer Sean Peck …
Grand Magus – Sword Songs Review
We are often the hardest on the ones we love, and make no mistake, I love me some Grand Magus. I have a long-standing appreciation for metal that’s to the point, infectious and galloping, and …
Lucifer’s Hammer – Beyond The Omens Review
A lot of “Traditional Heavy Metal” bands come pretty much pre-packaged and ready to go by record labels. Polished, easy to market, and ready for their 15 minutes of “fame.” But it is often the …
Are We Evil? Yes, please. Interview with Brian Tatler of Diamond Head
The New Wave of British Heavy Metal is today recognized as one of most influential musical movements in the heavy metal genre, a time in musical history set at the crossroads of 70s heavy metal …
Metal Church – XI Review
The return of Mike Howe to Metal Church was some of the best news of 2015. No disrespect to the late David Wayne, of course – he fronted the band on two absolutely great records, …
Savage Master – With Whips And Chains Review
*Extremely quiet museum docent voice* “Well, ladies and gentlemen, it’s a little-known fact, but the band Savage Master took their name from the French ‘Ça Va-Je Mas Terre’, which is a supremely sophisticated name that …