Category: 2020
The thing I like about Hungarian band Stardust is that they are not too heavy and not too light. Much…
This is the first time I’ve heard Hydrogyn in ages, since their ‘Bombshell’ album in fact, I’ll admit that modern…
Longtime AOR veteran Stan Bush delivers his fourteenth album and a goodie it is too, though his persistent use of…
Here is the second album from Swedish melodic rockers Heartwind – it’s a different lineup with two new lead vocalists,…
Derby’s pride The Struts released the Album Of The Year 2018 for this writer, fast forward to 2020, they’ve recorded…
This is an in-depth set of prog metal from Fates Warning which will have those lovers of basic HM scratching…
Swedish HM band Torch who originated in the 80’s return in 2020 with a brand new album after a 36-year…
Edge Of The Blade are the English trio that impressed with their 2015 debut on Escape Music. Here they are…
It goes without saying, House Of Lords know how to deliver on consistency, and you’ll find it here once again.
. I’m enjoying what’s going on here mostly with this debut from German band She Bites, hence giving this a…
Armored Saint delivers metal that lives in the current age without much of a hint of their 80’s origins. It’s…
If you’re a keyboard fan like myself, then an album like ‘Free Angel Express’ played by one-man band Mark Mangold…
Do any of you remember this Swiss band? Allison hovered in our soundspace during the early to mid-90’s, they released…
There’s not a lot here to recommend unfortunately, the sooner Amaranthe stop fiddling around with sound effects and create genuine…
Swedish band Alien have graced us with their third album of the new century, their previous one was back in…
Ultimately, Angelica’s ‘All I Am’ presented itself as a bag of delicious looking sugary lollies, but for those who don’t…
To be honest I’m not totally convinced with East Temple Avenue’s material, there are some songs which gave me an…
Wildness return for album #2, but I’m not feeling the same thrill as I did for their 2017 debut.
Volster is the Swedish band which has hooks into former Glory Daze faves Masquerade, ‘Arise’ being their second late 2020…
Swede Michael Palace is up to album number 3 as 2020 clocks off, it’s typical AOR, has a load of…
I follow this bloke on YouTube called Dan McClellan who is a religious scholar. He's very good, calm and to…
Based on the legendary album cover I’d been trying to track this down for years. I can see why Eric…
A mixed bag, but ‘One Good Reason’ has to be one of the best songs the band ever produced.
This is a seriousky underrated album. 'Don't Accuse Her' is simply breathtaking.
This album now has a YTM link. 31 tracks in total. 18 extras on top of the original 13. Upon…
Just listened to this via the YTM link. Pretty damn good. Some quirky synth reminded me of Donnie Iris. Will…
This is the pick of the HPB albums for me. Though I do occasionally drag the others out for a…
The original review from Geir might come across as indifferent. But much of this album is really good. 'Escape' and…
Terrific, obscure Hi-Tech AOR in my book.
Great to see this album getting some love. 💜