British Metal Archives

Raven – Can’t Take Away The Fire (EP Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockFebruary 10, 2025

When a group of teenagers get together to play music, their eyes are full of stars, and they can only hope to get out of the garage or basement for a taste of Rock-n-Roll stardom. For many, the dream never manifests; for others, luck strikes, ... Read More

Tokyo Blade Time Is The Fire album cover

Tokyo Blade – Time Is The Fire (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockJanuary 7, 2025

In the late ‘70s, a new form of heavy rock emerged from the United Kingdom, and it is famously known as the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal. A magical time in the world of Heavy Metal music; the style combined speed, raw energy, and ... Read More

Iron Maiden Brings The Future Past Tour To Denver, CO 10-19-24

Rafi ShlosmanRafi ShlosmanOctober 23, 2024

While some bands spend tireless months, and even years, formulating albums around heartbreak, politics, empowerment, etc., others spend their time constructing albums and tours that are immersive experiences. These rare acts create albums that tell a story and take you on a complete sonic journey ... Read More

Tygers of Pan Tang – Bloodlines (Album Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 5, 2023

In the Heavy Metal universe, the term NWOBHM holds a lot of value. Standing for New Wave Of British Heavy Metal, the movement that began in the mid to late ‘70s included a bunch of bands that would help redefine the genre. With many names ... Read More

Interview – John Gallagher of Raven

CrypticRockCrypticRockJuly 17, 2023

One of the earliest bands on the New Wave of British Heavy Metal scene, Raven is not to be overlooked. Forming in 1974, they would be the inspiration and influence of countless other bands that followed, thanks to their heavy, thrashy sound and ability to ... Read More

Iron Maiden – The Number of the Beast / Beast Over Hammersmith (40th Anniversary LP Set Review)

CrypticRockCrypticRockDecember 12, 2022

Iron Maiden is perhaps the biggest band in Heavy Metal history. Offering the entire package, they have the songs, the context, musicianship, imagery, and energy to capture the attention of multiple generations. Looking back, the history of the band is quite interesting as well because ... Read More

British Metal

Raven – Can’t Take Away The Fire (EP Review)

Tokyo Blade – Time Is The Fire (Album Review)

Iron Maiden Brings The Future Past Tour To Denver, CO 10-19-24

Tygers of Pan Tang – Bloodlines (Album Review)

Interview – John Gallagher of Raven

Iron Maiden – The Number of the Beast / Beast Over Hammersmith (40th Anniversary LP Set Review)

Raven – Can’t Take Away The Fire (EP Review)

Tokyo Blade – Time Is The Fire (Album Review)

Iron Maiden Brings The Future Past Tour To Denver, CO 10-19-24

Tygers of Pan Tang – Bloodlines (Album Review)

Interview – John Gallagher of Raven

Iron Maiden – The Number of the Beast / Beast Over Hammersmith (40th Anniversary LP Set Review)

This Month in Horror Movie History – Terror Train (1980)

This Month in Horror Movie History – The Prophecy (1995)

This Month in Horror Movie History – The Abyss (1989)

Developing Artist Showcase – Red Voodoo

Developing Artist Showcase – Glitterfox

Developing Artist Showcase – Deadcode

Interview – Ms. Toi

Interview – Craig R. Baxley

Interview – Drop & Ben Nominet of Sybreed

Police Academy 3: Back in Training – Still Laughing 40 Years Later

Blackwater Holylight – Not Here Not Gone (Album Review)

Harry Styles – Aperture (Single Review)

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