Reviews

Unleash the Archers - Abyss Label: Napalm Records Release Date: August 21, 2020 Unleash the Archers took us to the Apex and now they stand ready to drag us into the Abyss. The new record is the quartet's fifth full-length studio effort…

Dark Sarah-Grim Label: Napalm Records Release Date: July 17th, 2020 What a dynamic shift in perspectives for me. Dark Sarah is completely out of my wheelhouse of music reviews. When approached about interviews and given one track by each…

Wilderun - Veil of Imagination Label: Century Media Release Date: July 17, 2020 Frequently and loudly I have proclaimed and bemoaned the lack of imagination in modern metal and the disappearance of the perfect album. That which beckons…

Primal Fear - Metal Commando Label: Nuclear Blast Release Date: July 24, 2020 Germany has been blasting out some of the best heavy metal for decades and among the nation's alumni are the ever consistent, Primal Fear. Born from classic…

"Brock's 2 cents" - quick metal reviews! Finally out of quarantine and semi-getting back to normal, so here's the albums I got to this month. These are my reviews of recently released albums that I think you should know about. Forget about…

Smackbound – 20/20 Label: Frontiers Music Release Date: June 12, 2020 Admittedly, I have a soft spot for melodic hard rock and metal. I love a big hook, an addictive chorus, and memorable riffs. I am also an ardent fan a female vocalists…

Pale Divine - Consequence of Time Record Label: Cruz Del Sur Music Release Date: June 26, 2020 To put into words how I feel about this band and their music, feels almost impossible. The first time I heard one of Pale Divine’s songs, I…

Long Distance Calling – How Do We Want To Live? Label: InsideOut Music Release Date: June 26, 2020 How Do We Want To Live?  is the upcoming seventh studio album from Germany's Long Distance Calling. Currently the band’s line-up consists…

SHRAPNEL - Palace For The Insane Label: Candlelight Records Release Date: May 15, 2020 The thrash is strong with Shrapnel. Their 3rd offering entitled PALACE FOR THE INSANE  is an absolute ripper and will satisfy any metal heads need for…

Virtual reality concert? Given the current times, count me in! This is my second online live show, and what a show it was. Desperate times call for desperate measures, and these bands are getting creative with bringing the music to the…