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WRTX – A Message Left Behind

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 Alright, listen. I know metal. He knows metal. She knows metal. We all know metal. And whenever a good metal album comes along, we either jump on it like ravenous dogs on some meat, or it goes totally under our radars only to be discovered years later. No in between, sadly, just the two opposites of the same coin. In this case, WRTX and their album “A Message Left Behind” is one of those unfortunate albums that are jock full with awesome metal moments but were left behind (no pun intended) to be picked up again by inquisitive people such … Continue reading WRTX – A Message Left Behind

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Grimace – Gates of Mind

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 I don’t know what it is with these Northern European countries like Finland and Sweden but goddamn can they make some awesome metal! While HammerFall, Amon Amarth, and Volbeat are just three examples that immediately come to mind there are of course many many other artists out there who have amazing talent and deserve a hell of a lot more attention that what they’ve already received. Grimace is one of these unknown bands. They have an amazing sound to them that hasn’t ceased to amaze me throughout the entirety of their debut “Gates of Mind”. While I’m gonna label this … Continue reading Grimace – Gates of Mind

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Icons – Lifesigns EP

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 Some people may have noticed a pattern among my reviews that I don’t typically do reviews that are from last year. Like to keep the reviews fresh you know? Although I make some exceptions. If an album from say December or November really blow me away I’ll do it (i.e. : “Dead or Alive” from A Breach of Silence). Or if the band and it’s work is more or less unknown. By unknown I mean it’s not available to buy except from one source, not on any internet radio sites, and/or if they got little support on social media sites. … Continue reading Icons – Lifesigns EP