Angel are back, bringing a nice mix of AOR and glam rock that reminds me very much of Europe's early material, and which is a compliment in my book! Something of a nostalgic song as they look back on their past, but it sounds like they can still rock all the same.
Apocalyptica are certainly a unique band in the rock world, with their cello-driven metal, but here we see them venture more into progressive territory, mixing the collage-like imagery with all kinds of mood shifts and tempo changes. Impressive work!
Of course, I can't stay away from power metal. Here is another one from NorthTale, full of that symphonic power metal magic I love! I really should listen to their album, as I've loved everything they've released so far!
More symphonic power metal! Visions of Atlantis takes things on a more cinematic scale, showing some nice vistas to go along with their epic melodies and orchestral swells. Great stuff!
Talk about a band playing it oldschool! RAM is here is bring back the glory days of early metal, carrying vibes of late-70s Judas Priest, Accept, and Riot. With some crazy fast licks and a penchant for over-the-top metal aesthetic, this is a blast, literally and figuratively!
Let's finish with something a bit weird. The prog supergroup Flying Colors is back with a third album, and for their first single, they're messing around with time-signatures and glow-in-the-dark in the same measure. While the video is pretty nuts, the music is an interesting blend of hard rock and jarring rhythms, with a softer section reminiscent of Yes or early Genesis. Nice work, fellas!
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