Unlike previous years, 2012 was quite a lull, with numerous (high profile) releases that were disappointing, many that were mediocre and extremely few that created a lasting impression. That said though, below I have attempted to list down 10 albums that have stood out from the sea of average releases this year. In no particular …
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Tag Archive: Power Metal
Nov 23
Album Review: Frost Giant – When Myth and History Merged into Mystery
Frost Giant [USA]
When Myth and History Merged into Mystery
2012
EP
Blasphemour Records
Melodic Death/Power/Folk Metal/Hardcore
When Myth and History Merged into Mystery is Frost Giant‘s debut EP, and what an ambivalent record this is. The band lists itself as viking metal and hardcore, two genres that couldn’t seem …
Nov 19
Album Review: Galneryus – Angel of Salvation
Galneryus [Japan]
Angel of Salvation
2012
Full Length
VAP
Power Metal
For some reason, ever since the departure of Galneryus‘ ex-vocalist Yama-B, the band’s new material have never really caught my attention. New vocalist Masatoshi felt somewhat awkward after being so used to Yama-B’s vocals on albums like Advance to the …
Tags: 2012, Galneryus, Japan, Power Metal, VAP
Sep 19
Album Review: Twilight Gate – Twilight Gate
Twilight Gate [Italy]
Twilight Gate
2012
EP
Independent
Power Metal
Among the different styles of power metal, the European style has always been one that has had a constant appeal to me. Bands such as Firewind and Edguy have had a stronger hold over my musical taste compared to power …
Tags: 2012, Independent, Itally, Power Metal, Twilight Gate
Aug 31
Album Review: Firewind – Few Against Many
Firewind [Greece]
Few Against Many
2012
Full Length
Century Media Records
Power Metal
Of all the power metal bands that I have encountered over the years, Firewind remains one of the staples in my metal diet, with The Premonition easily being one of my favourite power metal albums of all time. …
Tags: 2012, Century Media Records, Firewind, Greece, Power Metal
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