Classic Metal

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Cobra Spell – 666 (Album Review)

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Emerging onto the Heavy Metal landscape back in 2019, Cobra Spell is a band whose heart lies in the classic era of the genre. The vision of Sonia Anubis, who had previously played with Crypta and Burning Witches, with her own project, she has myologically ... Read More
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U.D.O. – Touchdown (Album Review)

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Whereas some traditional Heavy Metal acts have honestly had a dropped off in quality with their new material, Germany’s U.D.O. clearly have not. Formed back in 1987 by Udo Dirkschneider after he exited the well-known Accept, since that time U.D.O. has been as consistent as ... Read More

Interview – John Gallagher of Raven

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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