Power metal titans GLORYHAMMER are back with a vengeance as the mighty warriors ‘Return to the Kingdom of Fife‘! In the not-so-distant Kingdom of Fife, there lies a band like no other. GLORYHAMMER embodies the very essence of power metal and epic fantasy, with a sound so majestic and grandiose that it could only be the work of the gods themselves. Led by the manifestation of extreme trumpet-chaos in battle-mode, GLORYHAMMER has […]

Review: Burning Witches – The Dark Tower Napalm Records (May 5th, 2023) Reviewer: Stephen Brophy Having only begun the process of getting the band together in 2015 and releasing their debut self-titled album in 2017, it has been a very busy 6 years for this Swiss all female Power/Heavy Metal band Burning Witches, with ‘The […]

Review – Kamelot – The Awakening Napalm Records (17th March 2023) Reviewer:  Stephen Brophy One of the leading lights in the Symphonic/Power Metal scene, and they have been for a long time, The international mix of extremely talented individual musicians that always come together so tightly as a unit whether they are playing live or […]

After much anticipation, modern heavy symphonic titans, KAMELOT, announced the upcoming release of their most introspective, uplifting, vital release to date – their first full-length in five years, ‘The Awakening‘, out 17th March 2023 via Napalm Records. ‘The Awakening‘ enters the KAMELOT legacy as their most massive and diverse offering yet – mixing symphonic, gothic, melodic, progressive and power metal styles while […]

In 2023, rising modern symphonic metal outfit Ad Infinitum re-enter the scene with their electrifying third studio album, ‘Chapter III – Downfall‘, out March 31 via Napalm Records. Ad Infinitum‘s signature sound – consisting of punching, modern, even progressive riffs, addictive symphonic nuances, hooky choruses and Melissa Bonny‘s inimitably versatile vocal skills – has positioned them […]