Category: 2000s Reviews

All 2000s reviews for the GDMonline.info website. Decade 2000-2009.

Frozen Rain - Frozen Rain

Frozen Rain – Frozen Rain 4 (1)

The Frozen Rain debut is a very classy effort all round. True, there are lots of contributors to the album….

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On The Rise - Dream Zone

On The Rise – Dream Zone 4 (1)

As mentioned, to my ears, ‘Dream Zone’ bears little resemblance to the first On The Rise album. In fact, I…

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On The Rise - On The Rise

On The Rise – On The Rise 4 (1)

From the Northern Nordic locale of Bergen Norway comes the duo On The Rise, ready to put the zing back…

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Fraze Gang - Fraze Gang

Fraze Gang – Fraze Gang 0 (0)

When delivering the type of music Brighton Rock were known for, Fraze Gang are undoubtedly still adept. But by opting…

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Rox Diamond - Powerdrive

Rox Diamond – Powerdrive 3 (1)

If you wind the clock back, Rox Diamond released a fantastic album back in 1992. Well thirteen years might have…

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Presto Ballet - The Lost Art Of Time Travel

Presto Ballet – The Lost Art Of Time Travel 3 (1)

Despite the latest Presto Ballet album being released independently, I went in search of it. I secured a copy from…

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Presto Ballet - Peace Among The Ruins

Presto Ballet – Peace Among The Ruins 4 (1)

Presto Ballet have delivered one of the the surprise packets of the 2005 year, bar none. Retro prog from a…

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Anvil - This Is Thirteen

Anvil – This Is Thirteen 0 (0)

Now down to a trio (along with bassist Glenn Five), Anvil hooked up with long-time fan and erstwhile British heavyweight…

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Pretty Maids - Wake Up To The World

Pretty Maids – Wake Up To The Real World 3 (1)

After a break of four years, Pretty Maids prove that they are still a valid proposition. Admittedly they are far…

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Pretty Maids - Planet Panic

Pretty Maids – Planet Panic 0 (0)

Danish metallers Pretty Maids have a solid core of followers here at GD. Admittedly, by 2002, one could theorize that…

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Whitesnake - Good To Be Bad

Whitesnake – Good To Be Bad 3 (1)

‘Good To Be Bad’ is a celebratory 30th anniversary of Whitesnake’s existence, and is now their eleventh studio album. Despite…

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Zeno - Runway To The Gods

Zeno – Runway To The Gods 0 (0)

Personally, I don’t think this is Zeno’s best work, the production is ok, but the way it has been mixed…

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Brother Firetribe - False Metal

Brother Firetribe – False Metal 4 (1)

Brother Firetribe are the new sensation coming out of the land of prog metal, Finland – during 2006.

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Dragonland - Astronomy

Dragonland – Astronomy 4 (1)

A few years ago, I was stunned by Swedish prog metallers Dragonland, and their third effort ‘Starfall’. Melodic, commercial, and…

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Saga - Trust

Saga – Trust 0 (0)

Not having chucked a pen at a Saga album for many years, it is timely that their new effort crossed…

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Riot - Army Of One

Riot – Army Of One 0 (0)

This is Riot’s first album since 2002’s ‘Through The Storm’, and it would appear the band haven’t lost any sleep…

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The Who - Endless Wire

The Who – Endless Wire 0 (0)

This could be labeled as unconventional by the casual listener, but for dedicated fans of The Who it’s a refreshing…

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Vicious Rumors - Warball

Vicious Rumors – Warball 0 (0)

Having read some other reviews of Vicious Rumors’ ‘Warball’, it is surprising to see that many equate this release to…

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Hydrogyn - Bombshell

Hydrogyn – Bombshell 0 (0)

Another recent discovery of Chavis Records, Hydrogyn have caused an online media stir with this release, their second following 2004’s…

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Silent Rage - Still Alive

Silent Rage – Still Alive 0 (0)

It would be unfair to compare ‘Still Alive’ with Silent Rage’s prior efforts, as a lot of water has passed…

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