2013 : Hollywood Metal

Éowyn and the Witch-King of Angmar by Michael Kaluta

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Michael Kaluta – Éowyn and the Witch-King of Angmar (1994) – “Her eyes, grey as the sea were hard and... View Article

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Fuck yeah, piano slide. While I have always had a soft spot for melodic power metal, my interest and appreciation... View Article

Published by Jeff K

I really wanted to love this album. Certainly, as the first few moments of “Brothers in the Stars” washed over... View Article

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“Many viewers reviewed the motion picture in comparison to the cartoon, when it really was an adaptation of the toys... View Article

Published by Adam D

Although this game is fairly recent, it feels more like a retro classic than anything else. Which is great really.... View Article

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Fleshgod Apocalypse exists for a variety of reasons. One, this Italian metal act remains one of the most popular acts... View Article

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Boris Vallejo – Basilisk (1990) – Oh Boris Vallejo your calendars have graced my walls for years, making my breakfast... View Article

Published by Luke M

When I first heard of “Of Orcs and Men” I’ll admit I was intrigued. As a bit of a nerd,... View Article

Published by Jeff K

Masterplan’s “Novum Initium” is, as the pigeon-Latin would suggest, a new beginning for the power metal band. This album features... View Article

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“You know you really can’t make fun of this like Krull” “There can be only one!” “Stop saying that, it’s... View Article

Published by Adam D

When I first heard of Amaranthe, I thought to myself, 3 vocalists seems a bit excessive for a normal band,... View Article

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Alright. Starkill. I feel that this band is just getting started. Soon internet searches will lead to this band rather... View Article

Published by Luke M

Ah, Northland. At first listen, you could be forgiven for thinking Northland were Finnish, or possibly Norwegian. Their Folk metal... View Article

Published by Jeff K

Hibria are not your father’s power metal band. While so many of that style’s contemporary performers stick stubbornly to the... View Article