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Warrior of metal. Slayer of dragons. Lover of dogs.

Writer for The Metal Observer, HeavyMusicHQ, Forgotten Scroll, and, of course, PowerThorn.

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• Amberian Dawn – Looking For You Review

  By kanismaximus on 22 January 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  ABBA Metal Masterpiece
  9.5/10

• Melodic Metal: New Single From Temperance

  By kanismaximus on 21 January 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Italian melodic metal outfit Temperance are a bit of a breath of fresh air in their space. Fronted by the talents of three vocalists, the band offers a brand of melodic metal that has a unique melodic delivery over symphonic… Read More ›

• Melodic Metal: Amberian Dawn Drop Titular Track

  By kanismaximus on 18 January 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  With Looking For You only two weeks away, Finnish ABBA metal (formerly symphonic metal) troupe Amberian Dawn have released another synth-heavy single. The titular track follows suit with the previous singles to be released for the album: heavy bass and… Read More ›

• Power Metal: Powerwolf Announce New Album

  By kanismaximus on 18 January 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Heavy metal priests Powerwolf have are amassing a compilation album of unholy proportions. Best of the Blessed will contain sixteen of the band’s most beloved anthems, as well as fourteen live tracks. Many of the studio tracks will be revamped… Read More ›

• Progressive Metal: Scardust Release Track From Upcoming Album

  By kanismaximus on 18 January 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Israeli symphonic proggers Scardust have released a live video for the first single, ‘Tantibus II’, of their upcoming album. While there are no further details of the album, it is set to come out this Fall. Scardust is a ferocious… Read More ›

• Brothers Of Metal – Emblas Saga Review

  By kanismaximus on 8 January 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  An Album For The Gods
  10/10

• Power Metal: Alestorm Begin Recording New Album

  By kanismaximus on 7 January 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Comedy pirates Alestorm have announced that they have begun the recording of their sixth album, which will be recorded in Krabi Road Studios in Thailand. The album will be titled Curse of the Crystal Coconut and is set for an… Read More ›

• Top 25 Metal Albums Of 2019

  By kanismaximus on 29 December 2019 • ( 3 )

  

  The Best of the Best in the Year of Power Metal

• Ancient Knights – Camelot Review

  By kanismaximus on 22 December 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  The Best Dark Moor Album Since 2002

• Leaves’ Eyes – Black Butterfly Review

  By kanismaximus on 19 December 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  As Exciting as a Black Butterfly in the Night Sky
  3/10