Let's kick off September with some new videos, though I'm glad it's getting cooler. Definitely a mix of different things here, with some prog rock, as well as traditional and power metal. I swear, the end of this year is stacked with so much good music! Anyways, check these videos out!
So I guess Victory has been around since the 80s, though I admit this is the first I've heard of them. Still, this is some pretty solid, double-kicking straight-forward metal, and oh look, that's Herman Frank on guitars. I guess he's been with the band near since it's inception (more or less). No wonder I like it!
More new Yes! While the first single had a strong Asia vibe, this one seems to be sitting somewhere between Keystudio and Magnification, especially with the symphonic flourishes. Still, both this one and "The Ice Bridge" show more energy and creativity than anything that was on Heaven & Earth. Definitely feeling some promise for this new album.
Meanwhile, Vega just keeps killing it. Some nice crunch in the guitars while Nick Workman's great vocals soar over it all. Here's another album coming out that I should give attention to, as I've liked most of the singles from it.
Good grief, this Brainstorm album is going to be massive. Another solid heavy/power offering that hits hard without losing any of its melodic power. That Halford-esque scream at the beginning is particularly good, and the rhythms are quite tight. Great stuff!
Spirit Adrift keep pushing on, still doing their particular blend of doom, stoner, and heavy metal, with a dash of 70s-style shred. This song is really quite the ride, having a nice stompy tempo at first, then going into a softer section, before turning it back up again with a "Crazy Train" style rhythm.
While I know Iron Maiden just released a new album, Attick Demons are here to relive the iconic band's past. However, as I've said before, this band definitely has the chops, and Almeida has the voice, so for those who want to go back to the days of Piece of Mind and Powerslave, this is some solid Maiden-worship.
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