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R#XMS Vol. 2 (Album Review)

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Back in 2021 Germany’s Metalville Records released a Christmas-themed compilation they called R#XMS. Featuring songs from The 69 Eyes and Sonata Arctica to Doro and Lee Aaron, it was an interesting Heavy Metal and Hard Rock mix of holiday music for the headbanger out there. ... Read More
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Firewind – Stand United (Album Review)

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It is interesting how matters can develop into something more than we ever expected. The story goes that a young Greek guitarist named Konstantinos Karamitroudis opted to leave a US music college to record a demo called Nocturnal Symphony. Released in 1998, it consisted of ... Read More