Nightwish Go in a Folk Direction on Their Double LP ‘Human. :||: Nature.’
In the curious case of Nightwish's Human. :||: Nature., the whole is ultimately less compelling than the individual parts it comprises.
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Wilderun’s ‘Veil of Imagination’ Is a Wonderfully Chameleonic Progressive Metal Adventure (album stream) (premiere)
Boston's Wilderun construct an epic combination of folk, classical, metal, and progressive rock on their third LP, Veil of Imagination. Hear it in full before it's release tomorrow.
Within Temptation’s ‘Resist’ Needs to Resist Against Something
Within Temptation's newest album Resist pushes musical boundaries but is thematically vague.
Satyricon: Deep Calleth Upon Deep
Adding subtle orchestral cues to their double kicks and power chords, Satyricon experiment with new ideas on their latest release.
Earth Electric – ‘Vol.1: Solar’ (album stream) (premiere)
Former Mayhem guitarist returns with an exciting symphonic metal outfit that thrills with its emotional and music range.