My personal review as a fan of HRH Metal IV
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Baldrs Draumar – Magnus
I think this would have been up there in my favourite albums of 2019 if I’d reviewed it last year. Baldrs Draumar are definitely a band you need to check out if you’re into your folk metal!
Ye Banished Privateers – Hostis Humani Generis
With plenty of track to dance, toe-tap and drink to, it’s a shame I won’t be able to see Ye Banished Privateers live any time soon…
LIVE REVIEW: Sabaton, Apocalyptica, Amaranthe; Wembley Arena, 8th February 2020
So much fire, so much energy, so many memories, I was very glad I went with my heart and bought a ticket to this show. I went without my reviewer hat on for this show, but it was amazing first gig of 2020, so I had to document it.
I would love to be able to thank Sabaton in person for an amazing night where I conquered some of my inner mental demons, but I hope this review from a small review site run by little old me goes a little way to doing that.
FESTIVAL PREVIEW – Descended From Odin Jorvik Takeover
Festival: Jorvik TakeoverVenue: The Barbican, YorkDates: 19th-21st February 2020Promoters: Descended From Odin Check out my playlist of (almost) all the bands playing at the Jorvik
Elvarhøi – Dansen låter fra graven åter
From my Ostara Orbits Norway edition, Elvarhøi have released their debut album Dansen låter fra graven åter, and I finally got around to giving it a listen.
FESTIVAL PREVIEW – HRH Metal
The bands I’m most excited to see at HRH Metal this year!
Brothers of Metal – Emblas Saga
A great start to 2020 for power metal. I’d love to be able to see Brothers of Metal live!
REVIEW: Warhorns Festival 2019
Yet another incredible edition of Warhorns Festival at The Trades in Rotherham. Don’t miss out on buying your tickets for 2020 now, otherwise you’ll miss out on some of the amazing bands already booked for next year!
Grimgotts – Dragons of the Ages
Far from their Harry Potter themed power metal (which I am still a little disappointed they abandoned), I feel like Grimgotts have a potentially great future as a band together. They have their own take on power metal which is reminiscent of the Swedish power metal scene with bands such as Dragonland and Bloodbound springing to mind, but they add their own twist with the nautical themes which don’t dive straight into the pirate metal trope.
POWER METAL QUEST FEST 2019 Preview
A preview for all the amazing talent playing at the third installment of Power Metal Quest Fest!
WARHORNS FESTIVAL 2019 Preview
My preview of Warhorns Festival 2019, taking place over 30th and 31st August at The Trades, Rotherham.
Sellsword – …Unto The Breach
Band: SellswordAlbum: …Unto The BreachRelease Date: 3rd August 2019Record Label: Unsigned I’ve known Sellsword as a band and friends for a number of years now,
BLOODSTOCK PREVIEW 2019: Festival Advice and Other Things to Do!
Other things to do and some festival advice for Bloodstock Festival 2019!
BLOODSTOCK PREVIEW 2019: Hobgoblin New Blood Stage and Jagermeister Stage
A preview of some of the excellent upcoming bands playing the Hobgoblin New Blood and Jagermeister stages at Bloodstock Open Air 2019.
BLOODSTOCK PREVIEW 2019: Sophie Lancaster Stage
My preview of some of the amazing bands I’ll be checking out on the Sophie Lancaster stage at Bloodstock 2019!
BLOODSTOCK PREVIEW 2019: Ronnie James Dio Stage
The Ostara Metal preview of the Ronnie James Dio stage at Bloodstock Open Air 2019!
Gloryhammer – Legends From Beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex
I absolutely love Gloryhammer, and music like this never fails to bring my joy on a sad day. Gloryhammer have stuck to their core style, harking back to elements and melodies of previous tracks, as well as bringing a new and exciting installment to their sage to save the Kingdom of Fife and the mighty City of Dundee.
Amon Amarth – Berserker
Amon Amarth have successfully managed to try something new whilst still holding true to their roots and previous records. They have got the right balance between maintaining their sound while keeping it fresh, and that, in my opinion, is not always an easy thing to do, particularly for a band such as Amon Amarth who have such a distinctive sound and image.
Månegarm- Fornaldarsagor
Once again, Månegarm have produced another fantastic album. It’s new and fresh while still being true to their signature style. I hope that I am able to catch them live again very soon, as I am sure a lot more UK fans are!
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