Cloudscape – Voice of Reason Dead End Exit (2016) Reviewer – Aaron Chatfield  It’s been 4 years since this Swedish Progressive Power Metal band released their previous album, New Era, the longest gap in the bands career. With Patrik Svard (Guitar) and Micheal Andersson (vocals) still at the helm, they make their Dead End Exit […]

Review: Voodoo Circle – Whiskey Fingers AFM Records (2015) Reviewer – Aaron Chatfield Guitarist Alex Beyrodt has ripped his six string on a number of classic Germanic metal releases Primal Fear, Sinner and Silent Force and is considered a virtuoso by those in the now. His band Voodoo Circle are on their 4th album, the […]

Review: Queensrÿche – Condition Hüman Century Media (2015) Reviewer: Aaron Chatfield A few weeks ago I reviewed the latest release from estranged Queensrÿche singer, Geoff Tate’s current band, Operation: Mindcrime, so it is only appropriate that I get my teeth into the brand new release from Queensrÿche themselves. Condition Human has been a highly awaited […]

  W.A.S.P. – Golgotha Napalm Records (2015) Reviewer: Aaron Chatfield There are few people in the world with the focus, passion and drive that Blackie Lawless possesses. Starting his career as a mid-tour replacement guitarist for Johnny Thunders in New York Dolls, Blackie has carved his path threw bands such as Killer Kane, Sister and […]

C.O.P – State Of Rock AOR Heaven (2015) Reviewer: Aaron Chatfield I don’t know much about C.O.P and I actually thought this was an album from UK band Crimes of Passion (who appear to be going by the moniker COP UK). C.O.P actually features three members of Grand Illusion and hails from Sweden. ‘Loner’ starts […]

Chris Caffery -Your Heaven Is Real Metalville (2015) Reviewer: Aaron Chatfield I first became aware of Chris Caffery, when he joined one of my favourite bands, Savatage. A multi-instrumentalist (the usual bass, vocals, guitar… Plus saxophone! J). He released his first solo work back in 2004, although, it’s not until his 2009 release, Pins And […]

Royal Hunt – Devil’s Dozen Frontiers Records (2015) Reviewer: Aaron Chatfield  Devil’s Dozen is Royal Hunt’s 13th studio album, which by any band is quite an achievement. Andre Andersen remains the driving force behind the music and direction of the band and as he is a keyboardist, Royal Hunt have always had a keyboard heavy […]