Tag Archives: Metal

After two decades of metal, Napalm Death release another sinister beast with enough volume and power to devour you whole.  How much bite does this apex predator have?

Italy’s Simus start off 2015 with their take on progressive metal.  Spearheaded by The Soulmaker, how will the Italian metal appeal to other countries in our metal world?

Jesse of #ArchAngelTV sits down with Kayden of Thira while they were in Des Moines, Iowa on tour with Mushroomhead. Catch them back out this January,  with Mushroomhead. 1/8 Erie, PA @ BT Theater 1/9 Rochester, NY @ Montage Hall 1/10 Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar 1/11 Springfield, VA @ …

A look at some of the best rock and metal that 2014 had to offer!

Spearheaded by Sick Like Me, the fifth full album from In This Moment offers 13 tracks filled with metaphoric and sprawling imagery.  After the previous powerhouse of an album from 2012, how much bite does 2014’s Black Widow have?  

The Iowa kings of masked intensity bring the next album of hard rock and metal.  How does Corey Taylor and company’s 2014 entry fair after 15 years from their self-titled debut and several lineup changes?  

Sonata Arctica kicked off their US tour in New Jersey on Sept 3, 2014.

Delain kicked off their tour with Sonata Arctica and Xandria in New Jersey on Sept 03, ’14.

The Swedish kings of video game metal bring out their sixth full album Phantom Shadow.  How does an album with less 8-bit bleeps and more instruments and atmosphere work for a group who is so identified with their unique style? Follow me on Twitter! @RockedReviews

London’s power metal group bring up the speed with their sixth full album.  How loud do the dragons roar in 2014, and is it worth it for their long time fan base?