
Carl Frederick
- Oct 25, 2019
Noveria - Aequilibrium (Review)
"Aequilibrium," or "equilibrium," has a double meaning for Italy's Noveria. On one hand, it is the basis of the conceptual album's plot about achieving balance following a devastating earthquake in central Italy. On the other, the band's perfect balance between power and progressive metal, a thrilling modern approach that has made the quintet one of the most appealing "newer" bands out there today - Dynazty without the glitz. Though not quite as catchy as previous efforts, "A
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 15, 2018
A Sound of Thunder Releases 'It Was Metal', Udoroth Returns In New Video Clip
D.C. metal act A Sound Of Thunder’s eagerly awaited new studio album and companion graphic novel "It Was Metal" was released today (June 15th) through Mad Neptune Records. For more information on grabbing your own copy...visit the band's website over here. Today, the band also unleashed the video clip for the album's iconic title track, which not only features the return of Udoroth, but Brian Posehn as the evil dragon, Grinder T. Dragon. Check it out at in the player above. C
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 15, 2018
Fantasy Opus Enters The 'Realm Of The Mighty Gods' In New Lyric Video
Portuguese power/progressive metal band Fantasy Opus released a new lyric video for the song "Realm Of The Mighty Gods," which is available in the player above. The song appears on the band's latest album "The Last Dream," which was just issued back on June 8th via Pure Steel Publishing. #FantasyOpus #powerprogressivemetal #PureSteelPublishing #lyricvideo
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 14, 2018
A Sound of Thunder Streams New Single 'Phantom Flight' Featuring Accept Vocalist
D.C. metal act A Sound Of Thunder’s eagerly awaited new studio album and companion graphic novel "It Was Metal" will be released globally tomorrow (June 15th) through Mad Neptune Records. For more information visit the band's website over here. Today, the band unleashed the new single "Phantom Flight," which features the guest vocals of Accept's Mark Tornillo. You can check it out at this location, where you can also pre-order the album. Check out CROM's review of "It Was Met
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 11, 2018
Steel Prophet Signs With ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records
U.S. heavy metal legend Steel Prophet has signed a multi-album deal with ROAR! Rock of Angels Records. The new Album "The God Machine" will be released in early 2019. The band's new singer will be announced soon. Check out the video teaser in the player above. The highly respected act, which now hails from Van Nuys in California, delivers technically minded progressive heavy metal. The band was actually founded in 1983 in Middletown, Connecticut USA and has released 8 studio
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 5, 2018
Mob Rules Reveals Title, Artwork And Release Date For New Album
German melodic power metal act Mob Rules will release the new album "Beast Reborn" on August 24th is via SPV/Steamhammer. The artwork for the album can be found at the bottom, with more details expected soon. The new album will be presented via three release shows, among others in the Nordic Pumpwerk (Wilhelmshaven), where Mob Rules has already performed legendary concerts. The powerful new album tells stories about legends with mythical and historical references involved; pe
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 5, 2018
Open Burn To Release Debut Full Length 'Divine Intermission'
Cincinnati heavy/power/progressive metal act Open Burn - featuring three members of the legendary U.S. metal act Lethal (the classic "Programmed" era) - will issue the debut full length album "Divine Intermission" on June 29th via No Remorse Records. Check out the album's first single "Drawing Lines" in the player above. The band was founded in 2015 and released a self titled EP "Open Burn" in 2017 as an independent release.The band features the following lineup: Eric W. John
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Carl Frederick
- Jun 1, 2018
Eldritch - Cracksleep (Review)
Certain bands are held to a slightly higher standard. This can be attributed to longevity, a history of quality outputs, or simply the diversity found within a band’s catalog. In the case of Italy’s Eldritch, perhaps it’s a bit of all three. Longtime fans of the band would agree that the Eldritch's releases can generally be grouped into three separate and distinct categories. The “early” days of the band were highlighted by a pair of classic progressive metal albums, “Headqu
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Carl Frederick
- May 30, 2018
Michael Romeo Releases Lyric Video New Single 'Black'
Symphony X guitarist Michael Romeo issued a lyric video for the new single "Black." The song is taken from Romeo's upcoming solo album "War of the Worlds, Pt. I," which drops on July 29th via Music Theories Recordings/Mascot Label Group. Pre-orders are available over at this location. The wildly ambitious 10-song disc sees the founder, chief songwriter and prime mover of the progressive titans Symphony X furthering his reputation as one of the world's preeminent axe slingers
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Carl Frederick
- May 29, 2018
Kamelot Releases Video Clip For New Single 'Amnesiac'
Kamelot issued a video clip for the new single "Amnesiac," which is available in the player above. The song is taken from the band's latest album "The Shadow Theory," which was issued in early April via Napalm Records. Purchase your copy at this location. The band commented on the song: "We are constantly receiving tons of information from all directions and it is telling us how to be, what to do and what to want... So is the reality we are navigating every day even real?...
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Carl Frederick
- May 25, 2018
Saate Releases Video Clip For New Single 'Sovereign Plea'
The new sensational heavy metal band from Sweden Saate - featuring Stefan Rådlund (Guitars) and Robert Ahlenius (Bass) from power/progressive metal band Binary Creed along with Summoned Tide vocalist Rickard Thelin - issued a video clip for the new single "Sovereign Plea." Check it out in the player above. The song is part of the band's campaign to release a new single every month via Rockshots Records. Stay tuned for new songs in the coming months. #Saate #melodicpowermetal
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Carl Frederick
- May 18, 2018
Novareign Releases New Lyric Video For 'The Builder', Announces Tour Dates
After building a strong local following in the Los Angeles area with powerful live shows that feature stunning musicianship, the progressive power metal quintet Novareign – in support of the latest album "Legends" released earlier this year via M-Theory Audio (See CROM's review here) – will hit the road this summer for a West Coast tour with the power/thrash group Railgun. In addition, the band will also perform at select shows alongside Angra, Powerglove and labelmates Grave
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Carl Frederick
- May 17, 2018
Divinity Compromised Gives 'The Definition Of Insanity' In New Lyric Video
Chicago progressive metal act Divinity Compromised released a new lyric video for the song "The Definition of Insanity." The song is taken from the band's latest album "Terminal," which was issued via No Dust Records in 2017. Check out the clip above. #DivinityCompromised #powerprogressivemetal #atmosphericprogressivemetal #lyricvideo
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Carl Frederick
- May 17, 2018
Fantasy Opus Releases Third Preview Clip For New Album 'The Last Dream'
Portuguese power/progressive metal band Fantasy Opus released a third review clip for the new album "The Last Dream," which is coming June 8th via Pure Steel Publishing. Check out the clip in the player above. Fantasy Opus was founded in Lisbon in 1998 and released the debut album "Beyond Eternity" in 2008. "The Last Dream" is a gigantic leap in terms of production, style, image, lyrics, heaviness and overall content from the predecessor. The main element of the whole album
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Carl Frederick
- May 15, 2018
Nils Patrik Johansson Explains 'How The West Was Won' In New Single
Lion's Share/Astral Doors singer Nils Patrik Johansson (ex-Civil War) released the second single from the his first solo album "Evil Deluxe" coming via German label Metalville on May 25th. Check out the new song "How The West Was Won" in the player above. "Evil Deluxe" was produced and mixed by Lars Chriss and mastered by Mike Lind. The lineup on the album is: Nils Patrik Johansson (Lion's Share, Astral Doors) - Vocals Nils Fredrik Johansson (Tuck From Hell) - Drums Lars Ch
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Carl Frederick
- May 15, 2018
A Sound of Thunder Details New Album 'It Was Metal'
D.C. metal act A Sound Of Thunder’s eagerly awaited new studio album and companion graphic novel "It Was Metal" will be released globally on June 15th through Mad Neptune Records. For more information visit the band's website over here. Check out CROM's review of "It Was Metal" at this location. Recorded at Assembly Line Studios with longstanding producer Kevin '131' Gutierrez (Shinedown, Believer, Raven), the album features eleven new songs and features guest appearances by
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Carl Frederick
- May 9, 2018
Eynomia Releases New Lyric Video For 'Someday Maybe'
U.S. melodic metal act Eynomia released a new lyric video for the song "Someday Maybe." The song appears on the new album "Break Free," which dropped back on January 26th via Pure Legend Records, a division of Pure Steel Records. Check out the clip above. #Eynomia #progressivemetal #symphonicgothicmetal #powerprogressivemetal #PureLegendRecords #PureSteelRecords #lyricvideo
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Carl Frederick
- May 8, 2018
Fabio Lione Splits With Vision Divine
Angra frontman Fabio Lione recently announced his departure from Italian progressive power metal band Vision Divine. The band's latest release was 2012's "Destination Set to Nowhere." In a statement on Facebook from April 28th, Lione stated: "...Has been a long journey.. "its always sad when you realize that a part of you life has come to an end.. "Since '99 we've done some fantastic records, great songs and shared some amazing experiences.. After almost 20 years time has com
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Carl Frederick
- May 4, 2018
A Sound Of Thunder - It Was Metal (Review)
The undisputed kings and queen of the D.C. metal scene return with the new album "It Was Metal," which by your author's calculations - was written 10 years ago. In all seriousness, literally no bands on earth work harder, generate insane amounts of relevant and competent music and produce higher quality products completely on its own than this band. With expectations already high, I settled down and pressed play on the trusty iPod to check out the latest in the continuation o
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