Seven Spires – A Fortress Called Home
Boston’s Seven Spires is the best symphonic metal band out there right now … MoreSeven Spires – A Fortress Called Home
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Nightmare – Encrypted
Is the third frontwoman the charm for the veteran French power metal band? … MoreNightmare – Encrypted
Týr – Battle Ballads
Their keen knowledge of their own history –and that of the Nordic lands in general – make the songs here even more meaningful … MoreTýr – Battle Ballads
Korpiklaani – Rankarumpu
“Rankarumpu” is a terrific effort, one that’s kept so from start to finish … MoreKorpiklaani – Rankarumpu
Borknagar – Fall
A masterpiece. Nothing more really needs to be said … MoreBorknagar – Fall
Amaranthe – The Catalyst
Not reinventing the wheel, but fun … MoreAmaranthe – The Catalyst
Mega Colossus – Showdown
Good things come in small packages … MoreMega Colossus – Showdown
March To Die – Tears of the Gorgon
This is an all-star effort by a band who has thrown down the gauntlet for others to match … MoreMarch To Die – Tears of the Gorgon
Vansind – Mørket
Morket shines a brilliant light on the Danes of Vansind that is unlikely to be dimmed in the future … MoreVansind – Mørket
Rome – Gates of Europe
The first pure protest album of the 2020s … MoreRome – Gates of Europe