Modern Metal

Jinjer – Wallflowers (Album Review)

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There has been a lot of hype about Jinjer since nearly the beginning, some 11 years ago. Much of that comes thanks to their extraordinary frontwoman, Tatiana Shmayluk, who can out scream any of Metals’ top madmen. But the Ukrainian quartet’s relentless heaviness has also ... Read More

Amaranthe – Manifest (Album Review)

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All across the globe 2020 has presented a series of nearly endless challenges. Amid the chaos and uncertainty, one band is asking their listeners to stop and consider what kind of energy they are manifesting into the world. As massively addictive as ever, the Swedish ... Read More

Amaranthe – Massive Addictive (Album Review)

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Sweden has been a breeding ground for talented Heavy Metal bands for years now, and Amaranthe is no exception to that rule.  Forged in 2008 in Gothenburg when former Dream Evil vocalist Jake E. and former Nightrage guitarist Olof Mörck teamed up with soprano vocalist Elize Ryd, drummer Morten ... Read More