Sorry for the delay!! The second half of April got very busy for me, so I ended not having much to share. Still, I was able to find some new stuff worth rocking out to. Let's get into it!
Kicking off with Sabaton might be cheating, but I can't deny their charm and grandeur. This time, digging into Swedish military history again, and borrowing a melody from a classic Christian hymn, they provide another epic number about bravery and glory. Not exactly new territory for the band, but when it's this good, it doesn't matter.
Now here's a new group! Building off the template of bands like Judas Priest, Saxon, and Accept, Coronary have a very no-nonsense, classic metal sound. This one is energetic, with a great rock 'n' roll attitude, and a vocalist that sounds like Rick Altzi from Herman Frank's band. Solid stuff!
Well, this is some high energy, double-kicking power metal! I admit I'm not very familiar with Vexillium, but I like the folky elements they've weaved into their sound. The layered vocals on the chorus is a nice epic touch, and the solos are solid as well.
An interesting (and long) piece from a band I had heard a few times before. This prog metal group from Lebanon is going for a lighter, dreamier tone. Instead of technical playing, it's more on the emotional side of the genre, much like early Dream Theater or even Evergrey. Worth a listen, if you have the time.
Yup, these guys again. This one is a little more mellow, coming across as a kind of mid-tempo rock anthem that makes me think of bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd or Aerosmith. It's rather uplifting compared to some of their earlier singles, but they still have the crunch when they need it.
Sonic Haven is a new heavy/power metal group from Germany, they certainly aren't new to the genre. Herbie Langhans is fresh off of his Firewind debut from last year, and sounds great here, backed by a band full of experience. Just off this track alone, I expect a lot of high energy riffing and double-kicking drive.
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