Review: Induction – Love Kills! Reigning Phoenix Music (February 6th, 2026) Reviewer – Jason Hopper Power metallers Induction have been making a name for themselves on the metal scene, releasing two well-received albums since their inception a little over ten years ago. Line-up changes have slowed their progress a bit, but that is looking to […]

Review: Emotional Fire – Rising RN Records ( January 23rd, 2026) Reviewer – Jason Hopper This is an album I have wanted to review for quite some time. Back in 2023, a song randomly popped up in my YouTube playlist called ‘Will You Be There’, from the band Emotional Fire. I sought out the band and […]

Review: Rozario – Northern Crusaders Pride & Joy Music (February 20th, 2026) Reviewer – Jason Hopper New to the scene Norwegian rockers Rozario return after releasing their debut album ‘To The Gods We Swear‘ in 2023. That album came across my radar due to the involvement of their producer, Trond Holter. For those not in […]

Review: Magic Dance – No Way To Surrender Independent (December 5th, 2025) Reviewer – Jason Hopper I first became aware of Magic Dance when their track ‘When We Were Young’ was featured on Platinum Rock Radio back in 2016. The track blew me away and I immediately purchased their album ‘Vanishings‘, which would go on […]

Review: Elettra Storm – Evertale Scarlet Records (October 24th, 2025) Reviewer – Jason Hopper Elettra Storm have returned to the scene, following on the heels of their 2024 debut to bring us ‘Evertale‘. I had mixed feelings on the debut (review here) but noted that the band showed a lot of promise if they could […]

Review: Sabaton – Legends Better Noise Music (October 17th, 2025) Reviewer – Jason Hopper I have been a Sabaton loyalist for over two decades.  A close friend of mine introduced me to them with 2010’s ‘Coat of Arms‘ and I was immediately taken by their power and passion. They LOVE metal and history equally. That […]

Review: Greyfox Conspiracy – Preacherman Self Release (December 12th, 2025) Reviewer – Jason Hopper Hailing from South Wales, Greyfox Conspiracy are on the cusp of releasing their independent debut album.  These are five seasoned musicians who decided to bring their talents together with lead vocalist Greyfox Growl, formerly of Sons of Liberty.  What they have […]