Review: Vision Divine – A Clockwork Reverie Scarlet Records – May 22nd, 2026 Reviewer – David Pearce Italian Power Metal band Vision Divine were formed in 1998 by guitarist Olaf Thorsen who has been their one ever present member over the past 27 years. They have released nine albums and two EPs over the years. Their […]

Review: Leaves’ Eyes – Song Of Darkness Reigning Phoenix Music (March 6th, 2026) Reviewer – David Pearce Leaves’ Eyes were set up in 2003 by lead vocalist Alexander Krull and since 2016 he has been joined on lead vocals by Finnish soprano Elina Siirala. The two guitarists in the band are Florian Ewert and Luc […]

Review: Darktribe – Forgotten Reveries Scarlet Records (November 21st, 2025) Reviewer – David Pearce Darktribe are an Italian Band who were founded 16 years ago by brothers Antony Agnello their vocalist and Julian Agnello their original drummer, who left in 2023 and was replaced by Guillaume Morero who plays drums on their new album. The […]

Review: Finger Eleven – Last Night On Earth Better Noise Music (November 7th, 2025) Reviewer – David Pearce Finger Eleven are a Canadian band who have been together since their school days. They have released seven albums with the first coming in 1997. However, ‘Last Night on Earth’ is their first original album since ‘Five […]

Review: The Vintage Caravan – Portals Napalm Records (September 26th, 2025) Reviewer – David Pearce The Vintage Caravan are an Icelandic Prog Rock trio whose sixth album is called ‘Portals’. They consist of Stefan Ari Steffanson the drummer, Oskar Logi Agustsson on guitars and lead vocals and Alexander Orn Numason on bass guitars and synthesisers. […]

Review: Nighthawk – Six Three O Mighty Music (August 1st, 2025) Reviewer – David Pearce Nighthawk are a Swedish band who have released three albums. ‘Six Three O’ is their fourth. It was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales, the same studio space used by groups like Queen and Oasis. They are a five-piece band […]

Review: Ashes Of Ares – New Messiahs  ROAH (July 18th, 2025) Reviewer – David Pearce Ashes of Ares are a heavy rock band formed by Matt Barlow, the lead vocalist and Freddie Vidales, who takes care of both guitar and bass. For this album they are joined by drummer Kyle Taylor. Although they have been […]

Review: Tiffany Kills – World On Fire CTM ChrisTones Music (June 27th, 2025) Reviewer – David Pearce Tiffany Kills are a six piece band from the Netherlands, and their debut album ‘World On Fire’ is a state of the planet reflection that hits hard musically and lyrically. The six members are vocalists Mendy Sneijers and […]