#powermetal — Public Fediverse posts

🎵 Una vez más se pondrá a prueba ⚔️
la hermandad, la lealtad al metal 🤝🎸
Unidos lucharemos empuñando los martillos 🔨🔥
venciendo y derrotando a nuestros enemigos 🛡️💥
marchemos a la gloria por los campos de batalla 🏹👣
Unidos conquistamos el Valhalla 🌌✨

Nuestras huestes preparadas están 🛡️👥
por la última lucha que habremos de librar ⚔️🌋
los himnos de batalla a lo lejos se escuchan 📢🎶
por el acero que debemos conquistar ⚔️✨

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥

Hermanos del metal que reunidos aquí están 🙌🎸
cabalgando a mi lado 🐎💨
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
canten una vez más 🎤💥
los himnos de batalla 📢🎶

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥

Con furia y sin temor enfrentemos los peligros 😡🌪️
guiados por el mágico martillo 🔨⚡
nuestro es el poder 💪✨
poder que tiene el trueno ⚡🌩️
la ira y el valor de los dioses ancestros 👑🏛️

Somos las legiones santas de vikingos 🛡️🛶
que desde Asgard hemos venido 🏰🌈
cabalgando sobre mares, cielos e infiernos 🌊☁️🔥
somos elegidos bajo el signo del martillo 🔨✨
marchemos a la gloria que nos lleve a luchar ⚔️🚶‍♂️
firmes y dignos bajo el signo del martillo 🔨🛡️

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥

Y si acaso al despertar 👁️🌅
tu espíritu no puedes escuchar 👤🤫
no te rindas, adelante 🏃‍♂️💨
hay que seguir 🔥👊
con esfuerzo y valor su anhelo cubrirás 💪🎯
¡levántate y defiende aquello que crees tú! 🛡️⚡

Hermanos del metal que reunidos aquí están 🙌🎸
cabalgando a mi lado 🐎💨
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
defiendan su ideal 🛡️🎯
por los dioses de la tierra de Asgard 🏰👑

Y Mjölnir forjando los guerreros 🔨🔥
vestidos por el fuego y el acero 🔥⚔️

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal 🎵

#musica #MightyThor #HermanosDelMetal #PowerMetal #HeavyMetalMexicano #MetalEnEspañol #Valhalla #VikingMetal #Metalheads #MastodonMusic #metal

🎵 Una vez más se pondrá a prueba ⚔️
la hermandad, la lealtad al metal 🤝🎸
Unidos lucharemos empuñando los martillos 🔨🔥
venciendo y derrotando a nuestros enemigos 🛡️💥
marchemos a la gloria por los campos de batalla 🏹👣
Unidos conquistamos el Valhalla 🌌✨

Nuestras huestes preparadas están 🛡️👥
por la última lucha que habremos de librar ⚔️🌋
los himnos de batalla a lo lejos se escuchan 📢🎶
por el acero que debemos conquistar ⚔️✨

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥

Hermanos del metal que reunidos aquí están 🙌🎸
cabalgando a mi lado 🐎💨
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
canten una vez más 🎤💥
los himnos de batalla 📢🎶

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥

Con furia y sin temor enfrentemos los peligros 😡🌪️
guiados por el mágico martillo 🔨⚡
nuestro es el poder 💪✨
poder que tiene el trueno ⚡🌩️
la ira y el valor de los dioses ancestros 👑🏛️

Somos las legiones santas de vikingos 🛡️🛶
que desde Asgard hemos venido 🏰🌈
cabalgando sobre mares, cielos e infiernos 🌊☁️🔥
somos elegidos bajo el signo del martillo 🔨✨
marchemos a la gloria que nos lleve a luchar ⚔️🚶‍♂️
firmes y dignos bajo el signo del martillo 🔨🛡️

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥

Y si acaso al despertar 👁️🌅
tu espíritu no puedes escuchar 👤🤫
no te rindas, adelante 🏃‍♂️💨
hay que seguir 🔥👊
con esfuerzo y valor su anhelo cubrirás 💪🎯
¡levántate y defiende aquello que crees tú! 🛡️⚡

Hermanos del metal que reunidos aquí están 🙌🎸
cabalgando a mi lado 🐎💨
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
defiendan su ideal 🛡️🎯
por los dioses de la tierra de Asgard 🏰👑

Y Mjölnir forjando los guerreros 🔨🔥
vestidos por el fuego y el acero 🔥⚔️

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal 🎵

#musica #MightyThor #HermanosDelMetal #PowerMetal #HeavyMetalMexicano #MetalEnEspañol #Valhalla #VikingMetal #Metalheads #MastodonMusic #metal

🎵 Una vez más se pondrá a prueba ⚔️
la hermandad, la lealtad al metal 🤝🎸
Unidos lucharemos empuñando los martillos 🔨🔥
venciendo y derrotando a nuestros enemigos 🛡️💥
marchemos a la gloria por los campos de batalla 🏹👣
Unidos conquistamos el Valhalla 🌌✨

Nuestras huestes preparadas están 🛡️👥
por la última lucha que habremos de librar ⚔️🌋
los himnos de batalla a lo lejos se escuchan 📢🎶
por el acero que debemos conquistar ⚔️✨

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥

Hermanos del metal que reunidos aquí están 🙌🎸
cabalgando a mi lado 🐎💨
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
canten una vez más 🎤💥
los himnos de batalla 📢🎶

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥

Con furia y sin temor enfrentemos los peligros 😡🌪️
guiados por el mágico martillo 🔨⚡
nuestro es el poder 💪✨
poder que tiene el trueno ⚡🌩️
la ira y el valor de los dioses ancestros 👑🏛️

Somos las legiones santas de vikingos 🛡️🛶
que desde Asgard hemos venido 🏰🌈
cabalgando sobre mares, cielos e infiernos 🌊☁️🔥
somos elegidos bajo el signo del martillo 🔨✨
marchemos a la gloria que nos lleve a luchar ⚔️🚶‍♂️
firmes y dignos bajo el signo del martillo 🔨🛡️

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥

Y si acaso al despertar 👁️🌅
tu espíritu no puedes escuchar 👤🤫
no te rindas, adelante 🏃‍♂️💨
hay que seguir 🔥👊
con esfuerzo y valor su anhelo cubrirás 💪🎯
¡levántate y defiende aquello que crees tú! 🛡️⚡

Hermanos del metal que reunidos aquí están 🙌🎸
cabalgando a mi lado 🐎💨
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
defiendan su ideal 🛡️🎯
por los dioses de la tierra de Asgard 🏰👑

Y Mjölnir forjando los guerreros 🔨🔥
vestidos por el fuego y el acero 🔥⚔️

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal 🎵

#musica #MightyThor #HermanosDelMetal #PowerMetal #HeavyMetalMexicano #MetalEnEspañol #Valhalla #VikingMetal #Metalheads #MastodonMusic #metal

🎵 Una vez más se pondrá a prueba ⚔️
la hermandad, la lealtad al metal 🤝🎸
Unidos lucharemos empuñando los martillos 🔨🔥
venciendo y derrotando a nuestros enemigos 🛡️💥
marchemos a la gloria por los campos de batalla 🏹👣
Unidos conquistamos el Valhalla 🌌✨

Nuestras huestes preparadas están 🛡️👥
por la última lucha que habremos de librar ⚔️🌋
los himnos de batalla a lo lejos se escuchan 📢🎶
por el acero que debemos conquistar ⚔️✨

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥

Hermanos del metal que reunidos aquí están 🙌🎸
cabalgando a mi lado 🐎💨
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
canten una vez más 🎤💥
los himnos de batalla 📢🎶

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥

Con furia y sin temor enfrentemos los peligros 😡🌪️
guiados por el mágico martillo 🔨⚡
nuestro es el poder 💪✨
poder que tiene el trueno ⚡🌩️
la ira y el valor de los dioses ancestros 👑🏛️

Somos las legiones santas de vikingos 🛡️🛶
que desde Asgard hemos venido 🏰🌈
cabalgando sobre mares, cielos e infiernos 🌊☁️🔥
somos elegidos bajo el signo del martillo 🔨✨
marchemos a la gloria que nos lleve a luchar ⚔️🚶‍♂️
firmes y dignos bajo el signo del martillo 🔨🛡️

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥

Y si acaso al despertar 👁️🌅
tu espíritu no puedes escuchar 👤🤫
no te rindas, adelante 🏃‍♂️💨
hay que seguir 🔥👊
con esfuerzo y valor su anhelo cubrirás 💪🎯
¡levántate y defiende aquello que crees tú! 🛡️⚡

Hermanos del metal que reunidos aquí están 🙌🎸
cabalgando a mi lado 🐎💨
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
defiendan su ideal 🛡️🎯
por los dioses de la tierra de Asgard 🏰👑

Y Mjölnir forjando los guerreros 🔨🔥
vestidos por el fuego y el acero 🔥⚔️

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal 🎵

#musica #MightyThor #HermanosDelMetal #PowerMetal #HeavyMetalMexicano #MetalEnEspañol #Valhalla #VikingMetal #Metalheads #MastodonMusic #metal

🎵 Una vez más se pondrá a prueba ⚔️
la hermandad, la lealtad al metal 🤝🎸
Unidos lucharemos empuñando los martillos 🔨🔥
venciendo y derrotando a nuestros enemigos 🛡️💥
marchemos a la gloria por los campos de batalla 🏹👣
Unidos conquistamos el Valhalla 🌌✨

Nuestras huestes preparadas están 🛡️👥
por la última lucha que habremos de librar ⚔️🌋
los himnos de batalla a lo lejos se escuchan 📢🎶
por el acero que debemos conquistar ⚔️✨

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥

Hermanos del metal que reunidos aquí están 🙌🎸
cabalgando a mi lado 🐎💨
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
canten una vez más 🎤💥
los himnos de batalla 📢🎶

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥

Con furia y sin temor enfrentemos los peligros 😡🌪️
guiados por el mágico martillo 🔨⚡
nuestro es el poder 💪✨
poder que tiene el trueno ⚡🌩️
la ira y el valor de los dioses ancestros 👑🏛️

Somos las legiones santas de vikingos 🛡️🛶
que desde Asgard hemos venido 🏰🌈
cabalgando sobre mares, cielos e infiernos 🌊☁️🔥
somos elegidos bajo el signo del martillo 🔨✨
marchemos a la gloria que nos lleve a luchar ⚔️🚶‍♂️
firmes y dignos bajo el signo del martillo 🔨🛡️

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥

Y si acaso al despertar 👁️🌅
tu espíritu no puedes escuchar 👤🤫
no te rindas, adelante 🏃‍♂️💨
hay que seguir 🔥👊
con esfuerzo y valor su anhelo cubrirás 💪🎯
¡levántate y defiende aquello que crees tú! 🛡️⚡

Hermanos del metal que reunidos aquí están 🙌🎸
cabalgando a mi lado 🐎💨
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
defiendan su ideal 🛡️🎯
por los dioses de la tierra de Asgard 🏰👑

Y Mjölnir forjando los guerreros 🔨🔥
vestidos por el fuego y el acero 🔥⚔️

Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal ✊🔥
Hermanos del metal 🤝🎸
Hermanos del metal 🎵

#musica #MightyThor #HermanosDelMetal #PowerMetal #HeavyMetalMexicano #MetalEnEspañol #Valhalla #VikingMetal #Metalheads #MastodonMusic #metal

https://www.europesays.com/es/749771/ 70000TONS Of Metal: el crucero de Heavy Metal anuncia la venta de entradas con 30 grupos confirmados #BlackMetal #DeathMelodico #DeathMetal #Entertainment #Entretenimiento #ES #España #FolkMetal #HeavyMetal #MetalProgresivo #MetalSinfónico #Music #Música #PowerMetal #Spain #ThrashMetal

JUDICATOR (Estats Units) presenta nou EP: "The Elector" #Judicator #PowerMetal #Setembre2026 #EstatsUnits #NouEp #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic

JUDICATOR (Estats Units) presenta nou EP: "The Elector" #Judicator #PowerMetal #Setembre2026 #EstatsUnits #NouEp #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic

What movie is Anton talking about? #BeastInBlack

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/pOUFc_gOI_4

#Music #BeastInBlack #PowerMetal

KINGCROWN (França) presenta nou àlbum: "Moonfall" #Kingcrown #HeavyMetal #PowerMetal #Setembre2026 #França #NouÀlbum #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic

KINGCROWN (França) presenta nou àlbum: "Moonfall" #Kingcrown #HeavyMetal #PowerMetal #Setembre2026 #França #NouÀlbum #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic

Mary's Blood - Queen of the Night (live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX4K3-RpexE

#JukeboxFridayNight
#Royalty
#PowerMetal

Mary's Blood - Queen of the Night (live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX4K3-RpexE

#JukeboxFridayNight
#Royalty
#PowerMetal

Mary's Blood - Queen of the Night (live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX4K3-RpexE

#JukeboxFridayNight
#Royalty
#PowerMetal

Mary's Blood - Queen of the Night (live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX4K3-RpexE

#JukeboxFridayNight
#Royalty
#PowerMetal

For #ThursdayFiveList #ShadowAndLight I tried to tell a lil story with the song titles

Excalion - Arriving as the Dark
https://song.link/i/322542724

The Night Eternal - Prince of Darkness
https://song.link/i/1689417955

Induction - Queen of Light
https://song.link/i/1776760964

Lethal Accords - Rainbow of Shadows
https://song.link/i/1737914848

Masterplan - Kind Hearted Light
https://song.link/i/942625247

#NowPlaying #Music #Metal #PowerMetal #HeavyMetal

Alles Firlefanz? Mag sein – aber hinter dem lustigen Aufhänger steckt nicht nur ein ausgeklügeltes Gesamtkonzept, sondern vor allem Arbeit, Zeit, Leidenschaft und das Wissen um eine entsprechend firlefanzaffine Nischencommunity. Mit PENGS QUEST haben sich Timo Fritsch (v.) und Peter Brandsch (g., dr., k.) im Kleinen etwas ganz Großes vorgenommen. Zeit für ein paar Fragen zum Projekt – und zum aktuellen Buzzword „Gimmickband“. #pengsquest #pinguinmetal #powermetal #pinguin

https://www.burnyourears.de/interviews/54935-firlefanz-mit-substanz-auf-pinguinsafari-mit-pengs-quest.html (2/2)

Typically, you can judge a cheesy power metal album just from its cover art. Look at the laser-powered sharks/dinos from Victorius, the D&D fantasy elements of Power Paladin, or the stuffed assembly of characters on Angus McSix, and you know you’re getting yourself a heap of cheddar. The covers are busy, bombastic, and as brightly-colored as Frida Ohlin’s hair (see band photo below). Sweden’s Rexoria bucks that trend. The cover art for Fallen Dimension looks like it belongs on a work of dystopian prog like Vanderlust. They deliver something far more light-hearted, though—symphonic power metal. Rexoria deem themselves the birth of a genre called “Royal Metal”—it’s in their name. Rex means king, and Oria means gold. Royal metal. Get it? So just what is this new tag? More importantly, would you like your royale with cheese?

Fallen Dimension blends old school heavy metal with modern power metal and a dash of keyboard synths. While they boast of symphonics in their promo sheet, Rexoria have more in common with Unleash the Archers than Mystfall. They combine the joyful energy of Frozen Crown with the straightforward approach of Sabaton. With honed pop structures, Rexoria set aside the wankery of many power metal bands and dive quickly into their anthemic choruses. Blink, and you might miss the music that happens between the opening spoken word segment and hooky chorus on opener “Metallic Rain.” If you like the bop and energy of power metal without its often masturbatory shredding, then this is for you. Rexoria has solos, but they’re in and out in a flash, all to ensure songs end in a (mostly) tidy 3-4 minutes. The downside is that where bands like Frozen Crown and Unleash the Archers do some really cool stuff with their guitars, the guitars on Fallen Dimension sound generic and bland.

Frontwoman Frida Ohlin gives Rexoria a more distinctive sound relative to more recent power metal bands. She has a gritty voice akin to Joan Jett rather than the smooth and joyful tone of Frozen Crown’s Giada Etro. She delivers some really good choruses, bringing to life the likes of “Break the Wave” and “Running with the Stars” with her energetic delivery. She even shows a more tender side on the rock ballad, “Heart of Sorrow,” a duet with Johnny Gioeli (Axel Rudi Pell). Her grit keeps the bouncy, formulaic songs from going too far down the road of pop music. It’s not that the other players are incompetent—they just don’t have much to work with. The drums are standard, galloping blast beats, and the guitar riffs are competent if uninspired. Rexoria brought in a new bassist (Adam Nordquist) for Fallen Dimension, but I rarely heard him. Usually a record like this benefits from outside hooks, and the synths tend to be hit or miss. There are some good ones, such as those on “Metallic Rain,” but on follow-up “Awakening,” I couldn’t help but wonder if they started recycling synth lines.

In general, Fallen Dimension is a pleasant listen that’s also forgettable due to its jack-of-all-trades nature. Rexoria’s plug-and-chug approach allows for an enjoyable energy and choruses that hit the right notes. Yet there’s very little to distinguish them from the power metal pack. The opening riff on “Wasted Land” sounds a lot like something from a Fellowship record, while a majority of their other riffs are hardly more creative than your run-of-the-mill radio rock music. I didn’t dislike any of the songs, yet nothing really grabbed me either. Some of the choruses stuck in my head for a little while, but without any real emotional impact. Rexoria has all the pieces in place—they’re just missing that extra something to make them shine.

Power metal serves as a bridge between extreme and popular music. It often contains pop structures that appeal to a wider audience, yet can still stretch the limits with exciting musical prose that can appeal to thrill-seeking extremists. The pitfall of flirting with more commercial styles is that it often leads to formulaic and watered-down music. Rexoria boasts in their promo sheet of millions of Spotify streams and half a million YouTube views, so clearly they are finding success. It would just be nice to see them take some risks. Too often, success gets in the way of art. I hope Rexoria can continue to find success while also developing the art of their music.

Rating: 2.5/5.0
DR: N/A | Format Reviewed: Stream
Label: Black Lodge Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Official Site
Releases Worldwide: May 8th, 2026

The Queen Is Dead Volume 201 – Borrower, Estinzione, Power Paladin

The Queen Is Dead Volume 201 - Borrower, Estinzione, Power Paladin
Tre dischi non comuni per tre grandi gruppi, il primo è heavy prog metal, il secondo grindcore e powerviolence dal vivo, il terzo power metal islandese.

#iyezine #inyoureyesezine #iyezine.com #thequeenisdead#borrower #estinzione #powerpaladin #heavyprogmetal #grindcore #powermetal

iyezine.com/the-queen-is-dead-…

Once again, I return to my roots. That opulent, gem-encrusted egg from which my metalhead nascency spawned, symphonic power metal. Cloaked in velvet drapery as I return to these cobbled alleys I used to haunt, those early years steeping in Nightwish, Leaves’ Eyes, Epica, and Xandria wash over me, evoking a nostalgic bliss. Enter Greece’s Mystfall and their sophomore effort Embers of a Dying World. Relatively fresh on the scene, and competing with newer champions like Elvellon or Dialith, do Mystfall have what it takes to make waves?

If nothing else, Mystfall have two big things going for them: a (relatively) meaty guitar tone and the most convincing death growls and blackened rasps in the genre right now. Thanks to a moderately-better-than-industry-standard mix and master, you can clearly hear the bass guitar thundering underneath lush strings and prominent choirs as well. These are items that countless acts in this space neglect or shortchange, but not Mystfall. Thankfully, those items don’t detract from the usual suspects. Operatic mezzo-soprano lead vocals, heavily accented; hooky verse work and soaring choruses; galloping drums and brisk pacing; rich orchestrations; the gang’s all here, and in fine form for the most part. And, in another unexpected breath of fresh air, Embers of a Dying World clocks in at a tidy 38 minutes, with the longest song just barely brushing past five minutes. It seems that on paper, Mystfall fully understood their assignment and gave me everything the world needs in a modern symphocheese record.

Embers Of A Dying World by Mystfall

In practice, Embers of a Dying World acquits itself quite nicely as well. Enlisting the help of studio bassist and harsh vocalist Stelios Varotsakis was an inspired choice, as his counterpoint on both instruments elevates everything it touches (“Embers of a Dying World,” “Fading Memories”). It is my assertion that Mystfall make him a full-fledged member of the band immediately. However, his contributions aren’t so astounding as to distract from Marialena Trikoglou’s siren song, Aris Baris’ chuggy riffs, or Dimitris Miglis’ expressive percussion. Hints of old school Epica melodies (“Crimson Dawn,” “Echoes of Arcadia”), Leaves’ Eyes/Xandria adventurism (“Whispers of the Tempest,” “Guardians of the Earth,” “Cosmic Legends”) and Nightwish double bass bounce (“Sleeper in the Abyss”) coalesce into a fun variety of moods and motifs, all smartly woven together to allow each performer their spotlight. With such a bizarrely tight runtime, Embers of a Dying World is also ridiculously easy to spin multiple times in one session, assisting greatly with long-term memorability.

Unfortunately, Mystfall still struggles to find a distinct identity in the homologous plague the symphonic power metal scene perpetuates. While crafting an enjoyable album that is undoubtedly fun and wholly engaging, its similarity to those bands that originally forged the style is undeniable and obvious. Partly due to the strict and restrictive nature of operatic singing techniques—and the physiological difficulties that committing to that style poses to the exploration of any other kind of singing—Marialena’s technically competent performance here lacks impact and power when pinned against singers who can and do work in multiple disciplines (Simone Simons, Floor Jansen, Veronica Bordacchini). On the instrumental front, Aris Baris’ riffs rarely venture outside of the conventions long upheld in this field, often allowing the orchestrations to take point when leading melodies or initiating motifs. Even the dramatic orchestrations lack the showstopping quality they could have if they were either recorded with a full orchestra or more unique in composition or arrangement.

As a result, Embers of a Dying World feels misplaced in time. Were it released in 1996 or thereabouts, it would’ve constituted an instant hit, a direct competitor to the pack leaders at the time. In 2026, it’s one in a million, albeit better made and brilliantly edited. As maligned by songwriting issues and stylistic banality as symphonic power metal often is, competing for acclaim and attention in that crowded place requires a fierce, striking showing. Mystfall have everything they need to make that showing, but Embers of a Dying World falls just short of that elusive threshold. That said, I’m impressed with it enough to wait avidly for what Mystfall might come up with next!

Rating: Good
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Scarlet Records
Websites: mystfallofficial.com | facebook.com/mystfallofficial
Releases Worldwide: March 20th, 2026

When last we saw the mighty power metal heroes of Angus McSix, they were a fledgling group with a noble aim and a mighty quest: the titular starlord offered promises of adventure and whimsy, with epic aims and a glorious future that had nothing whatsoever to do with Gloryhammer, thank you for asking. Angus McSix could do no wrong on his epic trajectory. Then Thomas Winkler (vocals and the titular Angus McSix) opted to leave the band after their debut, so now McSix’s brother Adam (Samuel Nyman, Manimal) will lead in his stead. So that was a surprise. Still, I have nothing against a new hero, so, like Adam himself, I’m happy to roll with the punches and see what Angus McSix have up their sleeves for their descriptively-titled sophomore, Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye.

Unsurprisingly, the core of the Angus McSix sound is pretty much the same. Nyman even sounds uncannily like Winkler on vocals, and the band’s approach to “join our D&D session, the drinks are already here” metal is largely unchanged. It’s a fairly open session too; joining Angus McSix are Rhapsody of Fire (“I Am Adam McSix”), Van Canto (“Dig Down”), Turmion Kätilöt (“Techno Men”), and Freedom Call (“The Power of Metal”).1 Winkler himself makes a brief appearance in opener “6666” for just long enough to say “help me brother, for I am trapped in a block of ice”2 and pass the torch to Adam. It’s a big number3 too, with exactly the kind of over-the-top, bombastic chorus and structure that made Angus McSix and the Sword of Power such a great album. It seems at first that Angus McSix has not missed a step; they pick up exactly where they left off, which is fine by me.

Unfortunately, the rest of the album is not so consistent, with the songwriting oscillating between classic Angus McSix and shakier ground. In particular, the guitars are pushed way back in the mix. The keyboards are similarly brought way up, and, in contrast to the previous album, focused on synths rather than orchestrations, giving several songs a vague ’00s-dance-pop-meets-power-metal feel. “Techno Men,” for example, plays to the industrial metal feel the Turmion Kätilöt singers bring to the song. The chorus, however, is classic Angus McSix, with Nyman singing his heart out on catchy vocal melodies this band does so well. Still, without a strong guitar presence—and the drums don’t pack much punch either, I’m sad to say—a lot of Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye feels passive. “I Am Adam McSix” and “Dig Down” are good examples of this; in both songs, Angus McSix slow things down a bit, but only the latter one brings the energy needed to maintain an adventurous feel. This poppier Angus McSix can be a little hit-or-miss.

One of said misses was really unexpected: contrary to their debut, it feels like Angus McSix are trying to be funny. Many of the narrations are intentionally silly; at one point, a narrator describes Adam’s aims as “utterly impossible,” “even more impossible,” and “all in all, a rather questionable plan, except it wasn’t even a plan” (this all from “The Power of Metal,” an otherwise strong song that would be at home on an Avantasia record). Songs like “Ork Zero” embrace the inherent silliness of Angus McSix’s storytelling without overtly acknowledging it and largely succeed; when they do, it falls flat. I love the story of the uber-ork with a heart of gold, but why do Van Canto comment of Adam, “honestly, his tune is really catchy”? Does the phrase “orkish mumbo jumbo” have to appear at all? These feel like unneeded distractions from a group that actually does storytelling fairly well.4

There are great moments and baffling moments on Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye. I strongly believe we need more fun in metal and adore Angus McSix for their success in that department. But I feel they missed a step here, leaning too far away from solid songwriting and too much into on-the-nose humor. I remain fully in Angus—and Adam—McSix’s corners, and will be back for the next chapter. But I hope things will feel more like they did back in the day.

Rating: 2.5/5.0
DR: NA | Format Reviewed: Crappy STREAM!
Label: Napalm Records
Websites: angusmcsix.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/angusmcsix
Releases Worldwide: March 13th, 2026

Picture it. Asheville, North Carolina, 2024. A devastating hurricane had just ripped through my region, wiping out entire sections of our richest cultural centers and critical economic staples, not to mention forever impacting the lives and homes of hundreds of thousands of residents (myself included). But, as the absorbent and resilient sponge I know myself to be—and with the help of hordes of kind and loving friends and family—I persisted. Not even a full month after disaster struck, I resumed my writership by covering Greek heavy metal quintet Triumpher’s sophomore epic Spirit Invictus. An eternity spans between then and now, but like myself, Triumpher persists, Piercing the Heart of the World in 2026.

Those who heed Triumpher’s call as I do will be happy to know that the MegatonManowarsword righteousness these Greeks wield like Olympians remains as stalwart as ever. In fact, Piercing the Heart of the World marks the high-water mark of the Triumpher troupe’s songwriting skill and performative prowess. Mars Triumph puts down a vocal showcase of a singular passion, his wild and animalistic delivery reminiscent of Riot City’s early work. That invigorating spirit finds loyal and unflinching support from stellar guitar leads, galloping riffs, and scorching tremolo waves courtesy of guitarists Christopher Tsakiropoulos and Mario Ñ Peters. Meanwhile, Stelios Zoumis rumbles like a thunderous storm, throwing hefty bass bolts through every measure to anchor every one of Piercing’s 45 minutes in righteous metal. Driving the march toward inevitable WICTORY, Agis Tzoukopoulos tumbles, pounds, and stomps his way through every technique known to metalkind in the pursuit of maximum awesomeness, and finds it with alarming regularity here.

Piercing The Heart Of The World by TRIUMPHER

Piercing the Heart of the World proves that Triumpher achieved the next stage of evolution in their still-young career. With the massive one-two punch of “Black Blood” and “Destroyer,” Piercing launches with a ferocity that would intimidate the finest specimen of any apex predator family. The former song recalls the vampiric darkness that inked Storming the Walls, which is a welcome introduction, but fails in the most exhilarating way to prepare me for the sword-raising spirit of the latter. That, in turn, fails to prepare me for the epic beauty that is “The Mountain Throne.” The first of two Song o’ the Year contenders, this sub-seven-minute odyssey traverses a calming plucking melody to dive right into blackened speed and a thrashy gallop, all while Mars croons and wails atop a storm of double bass runs and blasts. Yet, the whole is smoother than chrome and sharper than scalpels, resulting in an utterly astounding listening experience. However, even it feels understated when faced with the late-album highlight “Erinyes.” Punky and thrashy in a way I never thought traditional heavy metal could be, but still possessed of that chest-thumping, fist-pumping flame that lights hearts and souls ablaze, “Erinyes” is an unqualified success of excess, exuberance, and excitement.

In the past, Triumpher’s greatest weakness was always that the highlights far outstripped the supporting cast. Not so with Piercing. Even the slow and metered “Ithaca (Return of the Eternal King),” ballad interlude “Vault of the Immortals,” and two-act closer “Naus Apidalia” find ways to make memories and stand with distinction in Triumpher’s catalog. In all cases, those memories are founded in storytelling, either by establishing new characters (as is the case with “Ithaca”), shifting the tone (“Vault”), or by resolving arcs and tying up loose ends (“Naus Apidalia”). This strategy, in turn, makes more traditional heavy metal crowd pleasers like “The Flaming Sword”—which boasts a sleeper chorus that will get stuck in your head—feel more impactful than they might’ve otherwise.

With this in mind, I found very little to complain about. If it weren’t for his sheer charisma, I would say that Mars’ vocal performance teases the “Too Much” button far more often than I prefer. Were it not for the presence of endless barnstormer solos and affecting melodies, I would bemoan the protracted runtime of the closer. The meaty bass presence foils my bubbling rant against the more aggressive compression and increased loudness of this master. The caveats persist, leaving behind a wake of hobbled criticisms that would conspire to chip away at Triumpher’s final score. The damage they perpetrated amounts to mere flesh wounds in the end. Put simply, Piercing the Heart of the World is Triumpher’s greatest triumph yet, and you’d do well to hear it!

Rating: Great!
DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: No Remorse Records
Websites: triumpher.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/Triumpher.official
Releases Worldwide: March 6th, 2026

Steel Druhm

I was unaware of Greek mega-trve metal warriors Triumpher until Kenstrosity tackled their Storming the Walls debut back in 2023. I was immediately intrigued by the Manowar-meets-Megaton Sword-meets-Primordial sound they brought to the battlefield, and though there were some trials, tribulations, and rough spots to their presentation, the core of something bigger was there. Things improved on 2024s Spirit Invictus, as the Triumpher sound became more potent and consistently enthralling, and they seemed poised to usurp the throne of trve metal through sheer might and mayhem. Fast-forward to 2026, and their third crusade is set to kick off with Piercing the Heart of the World. I came into this hoping and expecting to be shocked and awed by sword, shield, and steroidal masculinity. Could Triumpher be the Manowar for this new age? That’s a mighty big loincloth to fill, but hope hung thickly in the air.

My anticipation of excessive glory overload was slaked by ginormous opener “Black Blood,” and woe to those who don’t bend the knee. It’s a volatile mash-up of Manowar, Primordial, and Doomsword, with a structure that starts out larger-than-life and tries to stack vainglorious and titanic moments upon one another like a grand memorial to the Elder Gods. Vocalist Mars Triumph channels Manowar’s legendary Eric Adams while also referencing Primordial’s A.A. Nemtheanga. This makes the song a total barn burner and exactly what I was hoping for. They follow this up with the uber-beefy, badass “Destroyer,” which reeks of Manowar’s The Triumph of Steel era. Grandiose choral segments and black metal influences elbow their way in, but this is a trve metal chariot ride through the Nine Worlds. Keeping the sword between the ribs, “The Mountain Throne” finds Triumpher pushing every lever to MAX GLORY as the false and weak flee for the safety of their fortifications. This one brings a lot of the same energy as the recent Fer De Lance, and there are touches of Lost Horizon, too. Mars stretches his vocals to the very edge of madness, and the chorus is as mighty as a barrel full of Wotans. Those who make it through this will be gifted a lifetime supply of wisdom, power, and back hair.

What could stop such a mighty and righteous host after such a rousing start? A soft and flabby middle, that’s what. “Ithaca (Return of the Eternal King)” is a slow-burning epical ballad that keeps building toward a massive release of rage and wiolence, but the release never arrives, and you’re kept on the edge of something for nearly 7 minutes with no somethings in sight. This results in the condition known as Blue Baldur. “Ithaca” is immediately followed by the 2-minute interlude “Vaults of Immortals,” which is equally restrained and subdued, making for 9 minutes stuck in emo-fied low-gear. This blunts the album’s momentum, taking you out of battle rage and into resource management. Steel cares not for resource herding when they are enemies left to be smottened! While things pick up with “The Flaming Sword,” and especially the trve-meets-semi-black-thrash of “Erinyes,” it feels like the album never fully regains its war footing, and 9-minute plus closer “Naus Apidalia” is merely good, not great, and suffers from some very Virgin Steele-esque compositional sinkholes and ego bloat. At a reasonable 44:44, Piercing the Heart of the World feels much longer than that, and though the first 16 or so minutes are massive, the rest of the album can’t sustain the prolonged siege.

I’m impressed with Mars Triumph’s performance. He’s gotten more proficient from album to album, and he has a crazy broad range. Anyone who can approximate Eric Adams is talented, and his black and death vocals are good as well. That said, he can and does overdo things at times, pushing his tonsils beyond human control. I can’t even suggest he dial things back, since that is not what Triumpher is all about. You just take the good with the weird and ride on. The guitar work from Christopher Tsakiropoulos and Mario Ñ Peters brings the thunder to the tundra, borrowing from a raft of trve and heavy influences while injecting enough blackened edges to make things extra deadly and dangerous. As the riffs roar and soar, Agis Tzoukopoulos delivers Scott Columbus-approved war drumming that embiggens the sword and spirit. This is a talented horde, and it’s the songwriting missteps that ultimately derail their relentless advance.

Triumpher have all the tools to forge a world-beating heavy metal monsterpiece, but Piercing the Heart of the World fails to penetrate my armor and score a critical hit. I heartily enjoy the opening trilogy, and there’s solid stuff later on, but this isn’t an album that captivates me from start to finish, despite my fervent wishes that it did. Piercing loses some of the ground won by Spirit Invictus, but I haven’t lost heart. The warrior spirit will endure and rise again if Crom wills it. Onward to great deeds!

Rating: 3.0/5.0

When it comes to the vast pantheons of mythological figures, Aeon Gods is clearly interested in the most powerful. Their 2024 debut album, King of Gods, expounded upon the mighty deities of Mesopotamia with plenty of power metal bombast. Now, less than 18 months later, this German five-piece turns their attention to ancient Egypt. Specifically, Reborn to Light orbits the sun god Re (more commonly known today as Ra). The first half recounts Re’s nightly voyage into the underworld and his battles with the giant snake Apophis, then the latter half describes Re’s disagreements with humankind, which lead to his eventual departure at the hands of an unbelieving population. Let’s examine this latest offering and weigh its worthiness.

Reborn to Light may be about a sun god, but Aeon Gods is more similar to the moon reflecting the light of many important power metal forebears. The predominant style is an anthemic blend of Gloryhammer and Sabaton. As expected, the music is big and dramatic, seeking to replicate the larger-than-life storytelling of Brothers of Metal, though with much more of a symphonic slant than folk. Aeon Gods stops just short of going full-blown symphonic power metal like Dragony, sticking closer to acts like Twilight Force or Freedom Call, which garnish with keyboards more judiciously. Organs and choirs at times recall the theatricality of Powerwolf. Pretty much all the main hallmarks of the genre are present on Reborn to Light.

Reborn To Light by Aeon Gods

Overall, Aeon Gods are blessed by their devout worship of these groups. Most immediately noticeable are the sharp, memorable choruses (charismatically delivered by Alex “Sol’Ra-tu” Hunzinger), as well as the bounteous guitar shredding (courtesy of Robert “Abzu’Kean” Altenbach and Nino “En-Atum” Helfrich). Reborn to Light embodies its concept unexpectedly well, being enhanced considerably by a lyric sheet (and a casual Wikipedia perusal about Egyptian mythology). The bulk of the record paints a vivid cycle of blazing sunrise (“Birth of Light”), tranquil twilight (“Barque of Millions (Amduat pt. I)”), a valiant battle (“Soldiers of Re (Amduat pt. III)”), and the inevitable victory of the sun (“Reborn to Light (Amduat pt. IV)”) again. In many important respects, Aeon Gods stacks up well against the genre greats.

On the other hand, this side-by-side comparison reveals a few qualities in which Aeon Gods is lacking. While Sol’Ra-tu has a solid singing voice—some listeners will appreciate that he avoids the typical shrill upper ranges—it isn’t always strong enough to carry the music on its own, particularly during the slower parts like quasi-ballad “Barque of Millions (Amduat pt. I).” The guitarists prove their mettle with their soloing during the bridges of most songs, but there are few notable leads that might have given the vocals a boost. Anja “Su’en-Chel” Hunzinger’s keyboards are more impactful, injecting a triumphant oomph to the chorus of “Reborn to Light (Amduat pt. IV)” and an awe-inspiring tone to “Blood and Sand (Re’s Dying Reign pt. II).” Finally, while Aeon Gods rejects bloat, Reborn to Light does not deviate at all from the standard pop structure, which gives each song a measure of predictability despite the variety in the compositions.

Imperfections notwithstanding, Reborn to Light is a great implementation of tried-and-true musical formulas. It’s executed very well, and should be a pleasantly familiar—albeit safe—experience for many power metal fans. I would, ideally, like to see Aeon Gods apply their abundant talents to more daring songwriting and let the guitars and keyboards share a bit more of the melodic load. Reborn to Light is a sizable step up from Aeon Gods’ debut, showing they are on a clear upward trajectory. I look forward to the day when Aeon Gods ascends to the echelons of full-fledged godhood.

Rating: 3.0/5.0
DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 256 kbps mp3
Label: Scarlet Records
Websites: scarletrecords.bandcamp.com | aeongods.com | facebook.com/AEONGODS
Releases Worldwide: February 20th, 2026

Is a supergroup still a supergroup if the members who made it a supergroup are no longer part of the band? Last Canada’s Wreck-Defy passed through these halls, Steel Druhm was pleasantly surprised by their third LP, Powers That Be. However, the band that Steel reviewed has seen some significant lineup changes since then. Two of the original power players—Aaron Randall (ex-Annihilator) and Alex Marquez (ex-Malevolent Creation)—have departed, replaced with one newbie (David Allan, drums) and one seasoned vet in vocalist Greg Wagner (Wags Metal Inc.). The glue holding Wreck-Defy together is lead guitarist Matt Hanchuck and ex-Testament bassist Greg Christian, and at essence they remain a speedy act with plenty of killer riff acrobatics. Six albums in, Wreck-Defy prove they remain a force in thrash.

Dissecting the Leech sets the thrashy tone with some sweet riffs and thumping blast beats on opener “Under the Sun.” Hanchuck collaborates with a long list of guest guitarists, such as Chris Poland (ex-Megadeth) and Mike Gilbert (Flotsam and Jetsam), to ensure a never-ending supply of fresh, exciting riffs, solos, and other guitar antics. As in prior outings, Wreck-Defy plays largely in the Testament mold with a few Megadethian flourishes. However, it’s not all pedal to the medal—plenty of songs vary in tempo, like the melodic, mid-paced “Millenial Dystopia” and the near-ballad “The Path.” While retaining their core identity, Wreck-Defy manage a varied sound throughout Dissecting the Leech, with tunes lasting anywhere from the blink-of-an-eye at three-and-a-half minutes (“Do It Again”) to the progressively-paced six-and-a-half minutes of “I Don’t Care.”1 The latter flexes creative songwriting similar to last year’s Helms Deep, with a mid-track portion that unexpectedly rockets off into a shreddy solo that’s absolutely riveting.

While Hanchuck and Christian prove to be the heart, the two new players more than hold their own. Greg Wagner has the grizzled voice of an old soul and brings a level of grit to the music. Yet he’s no one-trick pony, occasionally rising to the falsetto of many power metal vocalists, not to mention taking a few stabs at King Diamond shrieks. His surprise melodic lilt on “Another Day” proves to be one of the record’s highlights.2 David Allan proves to be quite effective behind the kit as well. His opening kicks to “Under the Sun” establish a fiercely energetic tone that resonates throughout much of Dissecting the Leech. Perhaps my favorite moment comes from “The Haunting Past,” a completely bonkers track that sounds like its instruments have gone haywire before delivering a blitzkrieg of thrashy riffs and blast beats powered by Allan’s jaw-dropping performance.

Wreck-Defy power their thrash into social critiques that prove forceful behind their spirited performances. They tackle environmental, political, and generational issues, casting a gloomy pall over modern events. On “Under the Sun,” they lament the degradation of our planet through warfare (“Look at the damage we’ve done”) and warn, “we’ll all die under the sun.” Concern turns towards the younger generations on “Millenial Dystopia,” where Wreck-Defy observes that “there’s no room to grow old,” leading to a “generation of no hope.” All people want, according to “Another Day,” is “air to breathe / just let me live another day.” Considering critiques from Steel and commenters over juvenile lyrics from Powers That Be, Wreck-Defy appear to have matured in their storytelling and thematic content. They offer a coherent narrative, even if it just boils down to “the world is a mess,” and mankind is facing “a dark, dismal future” (“Revolt”), and end on the hopeful message that they’ll “keep on fighting” for what’s right (“Apocalypse of Hope”).

Like Steel before me, I had never heard of Wreck-Defy before taking this promo, and I’m impressed. Dissecting the Leech is proving among the best in a rather good year for thrash so far, though a few things do hold it back. At 48 minutes, it’s a tad long, but considering its progressive leanings and the impressive musicianship, that’s a minor issue. A couple of songs don’t fit in as well as the rest (“Dissecting the Leech,” “The Path”), proving to be weak links amidst a great set. “The Path” is particularly puzzling, appearing to serve as the evening wind-down music to help settle the kids and old-timers for bedtime. But you’d better hurry because the ironically-named finale, “Apocalypse of Hope,” serves a jolt of caffeine to keep the party going. If you like thrash, you’ll have a good time with Dissecting the Leech.



Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 256 kbps mp3
Label: Massacre Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: February 20th, 2026

Review: Krateros – Lost in Translation

Published by Noor on February 14, 2026February 14, 2026 Artwork By: All4band Design Style: Thrash Metal, Progressive Metal,…
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@futurebird

Tough one with a cheesy taste in music... 😅

1) Popular
Blind Guardian - Bard's Song
https://youtu.be/i-IcX_bccFc

2) Should be popular
Kamelot - Anthem
https://youtu.be/C2aYDXn6whY?si=9uCIDo9ol6gZfQd0

3) Guilty Pleasure
Dragony - Defender
https://youtu.be/1wuG6RuhdfY

Also thanks for this thread. So many great reminders and new stuff to listen into.

#PowerMetal #BlindGuardian #Kamelot #Dragony

💡 Wait… I’m alone… I can listen to my music in the office…! 🤘 *2 minutes later, headbanging* “I AM A DWARF AND I’M DIGGING A HOLE / DIGGY DIGGY HOLE” 🏷️ #AtWork #Dork #DwarfMetal #Metalhead #PowerMetal

Bloodbound – Field of Swords Review

By Baguette of Bodom

Bloodbound has always been a band with a confusing identity. These Swedes lit up a storm with debut Nosferatu in 2006, an underappreciated heavy/power gem fusing the best of Iron Maiden’s gallops with the hooks of Helloween and HammerFall. The golden pipes of Urban Breed (ex-Tad Morose) were the cherry on top. However, the curse of unstable lineups would strike. Urban Breed would leave for one album, rejoin for the odd-but-good, progpower-meets-Kalmah melodeath sound of Tabula Rasa, and promptly leave again. A decade of struggles followed, ranging from watered-down HammerFall to withered Sabaton to simply tepid heavy metal. 2021’s Creatures of the Dark Realm was a surprising resurgence, drifting Bloodbound more towards saccharine Europower. This brings us to newcomer Field of Swords. Where does it fit into this unconventional discography?

Field of Swords doubles down on Bloodbound’s recent melodic adventures. The double bass drumming of ’90s power metal is immediately recognizable, following in the steps of Stratovarius and HammerFall. The guitar work, too, has rejuvenated. Gone are almost all of the Sabatonisms that marred some of the band’s lowest points; here, the Olsson brothers’ rhythmic assault is simple but effective (“As Empires Fall,” “Born to Be King”), and its attitude carries the medieval fantasy spirit of [Luca Turilli(‘s) / Lione] Rhapsody [of Fire] minus the wank. The vocals of Patrik J. Selleby fit this style like a glove, his adapted performance being one of the strongest of his tenure thus far.

Bloodbound’s newfound breakneck pace and consistency are their greatest assets. The decision to go borderline sparkly on Field of Swords could have backfired, marking yet another sudden left turn in a discography full of them. Instead, it feels like a natural development from the past three albums. While the album on the surface is written like standard ’90s–’00s melodic power metal (“Field of Swords”), the execution of classic power chord choruses leading into blazing solos (“The Code of Warriors,” “Forged in Iron”) is surprisingly fiery and fun. Most importantly, Field of Swords forgoes balladry and prioritizes speed for a lion’s share of its 45-minute runtime. The record has a unified image unusual of Bloodbound. It’s not infallible—the unnecessary Sabaton sing-along stomp rears its head on the second half of “Pain and Glory”—but it is tightly-knit in a way I greatly appreciate.

As catchy as Field of Swords is, there are a few things preventing it from being a resounding success. For one, Bloodbound rely too much on one-note Battle Beastian disco synths. While Fredrik Bergh contributes plenty of pleasant backing bombast to the album as well, his main weapon of choice is sharp and high up in the mix, leading to fatigue on some otherwise strong choruses (“Defenders of Jerusalem,” “Light the Sky”). The band is still not immune to odd songwriting shifts either. In addition to the aforementioned “Pain and Glory” stumble, closing track “The Nine Crusades” features Unleash the Archers’ talented Brittney Slayes, only for her voice to drown under sappiness unfit for the record. Even so, the concoction here is potent. Cuts like “Land of the Brave” and “Light the Sky” are some of Bloodbound’s fastest and most energetic to date, and this sudden burst of frenzy is admirable of a veteran band.

For the first time in a while, Bloodbound’s sound has a true sense of direction. Field of Swords’ all-gas, no-brakes approach gives the record more urgency than they’ve had in forever, and both the songwriting and album flow greatly benefit in return. Despite some lingering issues, Field of Swords ends up being one of the better albums in the band’s catalog. Both Creatures of the Dark Realm and this album indicate the Europower-forward realignment continues to work in their favor. I can’t say I don’t still long for the days of Nosferatu, and Bloodbound could place a bit more faith in their strong guitar work and vocal lines, but whatever they’re doing is paying off once more. I can only hope this progress continues.

Rating: Good!
DR: N/A | Format Reviewed: Stream o’ Piss
Label: Napalm Records | Bandcamp
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Instagram
Releases Worldwide: November 21st, 2025

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#Spotify gave me this song today and I wanted to share it

Rhapsody - Dragonland's rivers

https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/track/6Il0WhenAdPPfiYTTghKMj?si=3d1be6d463f74d5d

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BLOODBOUND (Suècia) presenta nou single: "As Empires Fall" #Bloodbound #HeavyMetal #PowerMetal #Octubre2025 #Suècia #NouSingle #Metall #Metal #MúsicaMetal #MetalMusic

Feanor – Hellhammer Review

By Samguineous Maximus

Within the sprawling cosmos of heavy metal, there are those who shy away from “cheese.” The self-serious arbiters of credibility who cannot fathom the spectacle of a Jørnlike figure, clad in frills, golden mane cascading, arms outstretched as soliloquies of passion pour forth in gloriously ESL-stained accents. Yet for those of us who have dared sail the seas of cheese, who have cast aside the brittle armor of irony, such bombast is not an embarrassment but a revelation, a childlike ecstasy born from grown men shrieking about dragons or Tolkien over galloping power chords as though their lives depended on it. It is precisely for this rapturous abandon, this embrace of the sublime absurd, that we turn to a band like Feanor. These Argentinians have been cultivating their own brand of curd since the ‘90s, and across 5 albums, have basked in the glorious light of Teutonic heavy metal. Their last album, Power of the Chosen One, fermented for perhaps just a tad too long. Still, with some lineup changes, a new label, and an impressive cast of guest musicians, Hellhammer seems poised to deliver them into the gilded halls of heavy metal greatness. Will Feanor at last unveil a wheel aged with patience and depth, or will these hapless cheesemongers find themselves choking on the very aroma they hoped would entice?

The most immediate difference between Hellhammer and Feanor’s previous efforts is the sheer Euro-chad aura emanating from new vocalist Micke Stark. This is a man forged in the fjords, his Swedish accent as thick as a tankard of mead, his tenor piercing the heavens like Odin’s own warhorn. Stark doesn’t just sing; he commands the ship, steering us through Feanor’s cocktail of Manowar’s loincloth bravado, Running Wild’s salt-crusted bombast, and enough ‘90s power metal clichés to fill a longship. He makes even Thomas Winkler sound reserved, and every syllable he chews becomes a weapon in the band’s arsenal. Whether belting absurd tales of brotherly love (“The Epic of Gilgamesh Pt2 (The Quest For Immortality)”), forbidden Elvish/human romance (“The Ballad of Beren and Luthien”) or vague Scandinavian mythology (“Flight of the Valkyries”), Stark sells every line with enough charm where you can almost feel the pyrotechnics. Nowhere is the ESL charm more apparent, though, than “H.M.J,” a folk metal-flavored ripper about miscellaneous pirate stuff, where in between shredtastic solos and cannonball sound effects synched to gang vocals of “Fire! Guns! Cannons!,” its chorus boldly intones: “Heavy metal Jesus, heavy metal is the law” before ending with a tongue-in-cheek reference to “Stay forever Running Wild.” Stark elevates ridiculous moments like this to memorable highs that feel built for drunken sing-alongs at European festivals and almost make row pits seem like a good idea.

None of this vocal cheese would work without a proper boarding party, and Hellhammer boasts an impressive cast of scallywags for maximum HEAVY METAL POWER. 1 Axemen E.V. Martel and Thilio Hermann (appropriately ex-Manowar and ex-Running Wild, respectively) deliver exactly what one would expect of this style, nailing the distinct blend of galloping verse riffs, tasty lead melodies, and acrobatic solos. Their work is bolstered by newcomer Diana Boncheva on violin, injecting an orchestral feel to Feanor’s core sound by harmonizing with guitar lines, augmenting choruses, and rounding out ballads with some dynamic contrast. Of course, Hellhammer also features no fewer than 9 guest musicians, ranging from more ex-Manowar guitarists Ross the Boss and David Shankle, who throw even more lead guitar layers in the pot, to Piet Sielck of Iron Savior, embellishing arrangements with keyboards and choirs, to Camilla Star,k who delivers female vocals on several cuts. The added cast members lends the album an epic heft, like a band of grizzled adventurers converging for one last quest. When everything comes together, like on adrenaline-filled opener “Sirens of Death” or mid-tempo singalong “Remember the Fallen,” Feanor reach the majestic heights that only cheese this pungent can produce. Unfortunately, not every track is equally alluring.The problem is, Hellhammer just doesn’t know when to quit. At nearly 70 minutes, even the most heroic momentum falters. Feanor try to mix things up with interludes and slower songs, and while some work, they can’t prevent fatigue from setting in. With most tracks running 5–7 minutes, songs start to blur, and by the time track eight (“Maglor the Singer”) rolls around, the weight of the remaining 20+ minutes feels daunting. The album’s final stretch doesn’t help, ending with a ballad (“The Ballad of Beren and Luthien”) and a slower number (“This One’s for You”) that fizzle out instead of finishing strong. The length doesn’t erase the album’s brightest moments, but it does make front-to-back listens a heavy lift.

With Hellhammer, Feanor have produced an impressive collection of fist-pumping tunes that are destined to make seasoned cheese heads grin. Despite its intimidating size, I still find myself reaching for another serving of the band’s exquisite platter. The best songs here are going right into my cheese-maxing playlist alongside Dream Evil and ANGUS McSIX, destined to cheer me up on the darkest of days. This record isn’t perfect, but sometimes it’s nice to rock out alongside metal that’s so unabashedly fun. Even bloated and overstuffed, this album is a banquet worth raiding, a wheel of cheese worth gnawing until your stomach protests, a voyage you’ll happily set sail on again and again.

Rating: Good!
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: No Remorse Records
Websites: facebook.com/feanorband
Releases Worldwide: September 19th, 2025

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1. Belted in your best implacable Euro accent. ↩

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Primal Fear – Domination Review

By Steel Druhm

Ever since Ralph Scheepers left Gamma Ray for greener pastures and an ill-fated tryout for the vacant vocal spot in Judas Priest, he’s thrown his all into Primal Fear, and so, every two years or so, like clockwork, we get a new gleaming chrome platter from them. At first, it felt like he was doing Painkiller-esque album after album to show Priest what a huge fuck up they made by choosing Ripper over him.1 Over time, though, the Primal Fear sound morphed into a more power metal-centric style with Judas Priest no longer the primary influence. They’ve more or less occupied the same space as bands like Brainstorm and Mystic Prophecy for the last decade, and every release is a familiar buffet of macho riffs and Scheepers’ high-flying Halfordisms. 15th album Domination sees long-time guitarists Tom Naumann and Alexander Beyrodt depart, and Angus McSix axe-mistress Thalìa Bellazecca stepping in to replace them. Well-traveled drummer André Hilgers also comes aboard, replacing Michael Ehré. Will all this new blood shake up the Primal Fear sound and give us something different and unusual? Yes and no.

Domination kicks off in typical Primal Fear style with the anthemic and fist-pumping “The Hunter.” It’s a great example of their “Judas Priest doing power metal” sound, and it hits the chorus and makes you remember it after one spin. It’s what you expect at this point from Primal Fear, and it’s easy to enjoy. They follow that up with a run of equally catchy nuggets from “Destroyer” on through lead single “Tears of Fire.” All featuring their tried-and-true blueprint of meaty riffs and commanding vocals with a big(ish) chorus to screw your memory to the sticking point. Five songs in, you’re experiencing a very solid album that checks all the primal cuts.

Unfortunately, things start to get wobbly after that, with hits and misses appearing in random order. “Heroes and Gods” is decent and has some intensity, but the chorus falls flat and grows annoying. “Eden” is a 7-minute epic power ballad that’s okay but not epic or interesting enough to justify its length despite some decent guest vocals from Melissa Løwe Bonny (Ad Infinitum). Both “Scream” and “The Dead Don’t Die” feel generic and underwhelming, and this makes for a very soft and doughy middle for Domination. Late album track “Crossfire” brings things back around with a muscular, testosterone-heavy trip that plays to the band’s strength, but things then immediately crash again on the weird and awkward “March Boy March.” This one kicks off with weird EMD/club music before eventually launching into a speedy assault, but it feels flat and forced. I do give the band props for the odd closing ballad “A Tune I Won’t Forget” that starts out like a Leonard Cohen tune with Ralph adopting a smoky, world-weary baritone before exploding into his usual power and fury. It doesn’t amount to much, but it’s an interesting new shade nonetheless. At just over an hour, Domination is definitely too long, and since it has several lesser inclusions, it should have been pared down for a tighter, meaner release.

As ever, Ralph Scheepers is in fine form. He relies less and less on his upper-register screams and shrieks as the albums pile up, but he’s still the working man’s Rob Halford, and he knows how to push a metal anthem over the top. I’ve been a fan since his Gamma Ray days, and he always hits the mark. Long-time guitarist/songwriter Magnus Karlsson and new addition Thalìa Bellazecca do a respectable job providing the riff backdrop for Ralph, and on about half the tracks, they work some degree of magic. On the lesser tracks, things bog down into simplistic 80s-centric riffing and leads that just kind of disappear into the background. They do, however, come together for a rousing shred-fest on instrumental “Halluctions,” which is an interesting and moody addition.

Primal Fear has had a long run of good to very good albums, and Domination is the first miss in my book since 2009s 16.6 outing. Even when they miss, you still get over half an album’s worth of entertaining and replayable gym fodder. I suspect they will right the ship and come back in two years with something more memorable, and until that day, this will have to tide the faithful over. Hold fast for the Fear!

Rating: 2.5/5.0
DR: 6 | Format Reviewed: 256 kbps mp3
Label: Reigning Phoenix
Websites: primalfear.de | facebook.com/primalfearofficial | instagram.com/primalfearofficial
Releases Worldwide: September 5th, 2025

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#Festival #rockero playero, 'Sun & Thunder', #Marenostrum en colaboración y producción conjunta, con la promotora que vela por el estupendo #Z!LiveRockFest de Zamora. #Metalsky #Metal #Heavy-Metal #Hard-Rock collectorseriesdiy.blogspot.com/2025/08/el-m... #Death-Metal #Power-Metal #Glam-Metal #Rock

🎬 Hinter den Kulissen mit DRAGONY! 🐉
In unserem exklusiven Studio-Bericht „Hic Svnt Fans“ gewähren Dragony spannende Einblicke in die Entstehung ihres neuen Albums! 🔥

🎧 Wie läuft eine Aufnahme-Session bei der Band ab?
🏗️ Was passiert, wenn Technik, Kreativität und Zeitdruck aufeinandertreffen?
🤘 Und wie erleben die Fans das alles hautnah mit?

Ein Blick hinter die Studiotüren, den ihr nicht verpassen solltet!
👉 https://www.burnyourears.de/blog/54547-hic-svnt-fans-–-im-studio-mit-dragony.html
#Dragony #PowerMetal #BehindTheScenes #StudioVibes #BurnYourEars #MakingOf #HicSvntFans

🎤 NEUES INTERVIEW MIT DRAGONY! 🐉
„Eskapismus, Einzigartigkeit und hartes Business“ – in unserem neuesten Interview sprechen Dragony offen über die Herausforderungen im Musikgeschäft, die Bedeutung von Fantasie in ihrer Musik und was sie von anderen Bands abhebt. ✨

💥 Warum Eskapismus in Zeiten wie diesen so wichtig ist
🎸 Wie sie ihren eigenen Sound gefunden haben
💼 Und wie hart das Musik-Business wirklich sein kann...

Jetzt lesen! 👇
👉 https://www.burnyourears.de/interviews/54548-dragony-im-interview-ueber-eskapismus,-einzigartigkeit-und-hartes-business.html

#Dragony #PowerMetal #Interview #BurnYourEars #MetalCommunity #MusikBusiness #Eskapismus

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#groovemetal #heavymetal #vikingmetal #warmetal #blackeneddeathmetal #deathnroll #melodicdeathmetal #symphonicmetal #deathdoommetal
#funeraldoommetal
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#deathgrind #goregrind #industrialmetal #postmetal #mathcore #dissonantdeathmetal #dissonantblackmetal #neoclassicalmetal
#speedmetal #crossovermetal #nwothm #nwobhm #djent #metalcore

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KRISIUN Vocalist ALEX CAMARGO - "My Story As A Metal Frontman" (Video)
Finland's Chaoszine recently caught up with Krisiun vocalist Alex Camargo to discuss his journey as a metal frontman.

https://bravewords.com/news/krisiun-vocalist-alex-camargo-my-story-as-a-metal-frontman-video

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I might be #TheLast, but I will not miss the #ThursdayFiveList by @neurothing! Here we go:

1. Mothica "Last Cigarette" #altpop
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hCNkhwe-Ow

2. Nightwish "Last Ride of the Day" #symphonicmetal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ukDEYRXoH2g

3. Warcry "El Último" #powermetal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ul_SZ9fNw-0

4. Arch Enemy "One Last Time" #MelodicDeathMetal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWVgWKFJKtU

5. Der Weg Einer Freiheit "Letzte Sonne" #BlackMetal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDpHjuWXK8Q

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The Dio Album
Nobody sensible would argue with Paul Gilbert's credentials, or indeed his enormous talent. Whether raising the bar for heavy metal with the perennially underrated RACER-X, conquering soft rock radio with MR. BIG or simply being one of the most technically gifted and...

https://blabbermouth.net/reviews/the-dio-album

#DioAlbums #Ranked #Rising #DreamEvil #Magica #SacredHeart #SacredHeartTour #HeavenAndHell #powermetal #classicmetal #RonnieJamesDio #IconicVoice

No soy muy fan de Avantasia después del 2º disco pero esta está chula en verdad #powermetal #happymetal #hansi #tobias #jebismo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czJJBH-7J5s cc @rovegah @kunzahe

BLOODBOUND - The Raven's Cry (2023) // Official Audio Visualizer // AFM Records

https://youtu.be/WSvedxlpuxM

#music #metal #powermetal #bloodbound #afmrecords

We have the feeling there‘s no one on this app from Dundee. Where are you from? ex-#gloryhammer #powermetal #angusmcsix #scotland

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La meva #CancóDelDia és avui dels suecs #Bloodbound a ritme de #PowerMetal i parlant del vampir més terrorífic 🦹‍♂️🦹‍♀️🦹‍♂️!