Overland: Scandalous (2020)

Overland: Scandalous (2020)

by | May 9, 2021 | Reviews

Steve Overland has been at the forefront of British melodic rock for many years, both with the band bearing his own name and the classic FM, as well as plenty of other appearances, and here he is back with his latest release. I love his voice, which just seems to be...
Prophecy Playground: Comfort Zone (2020)

Prophecy Playground: Comfort Zone (2020)

by | May 9, 2021 | Reviews

Over the years I have been fortunate enough to come across some really great bands from Israel, and I can now add Prophecy Playground to the list. Based around singer/songwriter guitarist/singer Or Izekson, the band is completed by cellist Carmiella Bernstein and...
Raven: Metal City (2020)

Raven: Metal City (2020)

by | May 9, 2021 | Reviews

Back in 1980 I was just 17 years old, and deeply into the NWOBHM. There was no doubt in my mind that one of the best bands around were Raven, and I loved their single “Don’t Need Your Money”. When they released their album, I was unable to get it anywhere locally and...
Varathron: Glorification Under The Latin Moon (2020)

Varathron: Glorification Under The Latin Moon (2020)

by | May 9, 2021 | Reviews

Co-founded in 1988 by Stefan Necroabyssious, the band’s vocalist and sole original member, Greek black metal band Varathron has been on a steady release schedule since 2004’s ‘Crowsreign’, but for some reason have never put out a live album until now....