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Alcatrazz – Born Innocent Label: Silver Lining Music Release Date: July 31, 2020 The 80s remain the quintessential decade for heavy metal. While it began in earnest in the late 70s, and continues to grow and evolve today, that 10-year…

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…

One of my favorite discoveries of the last year has been Boston's Wilderun. The band's self-released its third album, Veil of Imagination in November 2019, and despite the late hour still landed on many year end lists. The group ignited an…

Third time is a charm? Apparently I have a strange fascination with Kyle Shutt of The Sword and Doom Side of the Moon. This is my third interview with the guitarist/songwriter who also released a debut solo album, and has now started…

Death is widely known as the forefathers of the extreme metal genre entitled Death Metal.

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…

Three artists were sent to me for consideration. I listened to the first two with interest, attempting to determine who I would choose to interview. The third video was Dark Sarah and the decision was made. I can go through and give all the…