2024 - Page 2 of 6 - Metal-Exposure

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CD review 2024

Fabulae Dramatis – Violenta: A Multilingual Masterpiece of Latin and Metal Fusion

Andy September 19, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Isabel Restrepo, the lead vocalist of Fabulae Dramatis, which gave me a deeper appreciation for the creative force behind their music. You can find that interview here,...

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CD review 2024

Anciients – Beyond the Reach of the Sun: A Return from the Void

Andy September 19, 2024

I’ve had “Beyond the Reach of the Sun” on repeat pretty much non-stop since receiving the pre-release from the record company. Why? Because it’s that good. Anciients have crafted something nearly perfect, an album...

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CD review 2024

Painted Scars – Kintsugi: Radio-Friendly with a Raw Edge

Andy September 17, 2024

In the world of hard rock, standing out is a challenge. For new bands, the temptation to polish their sound to the point of losing their raw edge is a common pitfall. Painted Scars,...

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CD review 2024

Nails – Every Bridge Burning: A Relentless Thrash-Punk Masterpiece

Andy September 17, 2024

Nails has never been a band to mess around. With a total runtime of just 17 minutes and 47 seconds, their latest album, “Every Bridge Burning”, is a blistering assault on the senses. It’s...

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CD review 2024

Gutvoid – Breathing Obelisk: A Dark Obelisk Marred by Production

Andy September 17, 2024

Toronto-based Gutvoid has been turning heads in the death metal scene since their inception in 2019. Their blend of old-school death metal with cosmic horror and progressive elements has set them apart, creating a...

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CD review 2024

Simone Simons – Vermillion

Michael September 12, 2024

I always loved the work Arjen Lucassen and Simone Simons have done together. A “solo” record has been a goal for Simons for quite a while, but finally in 2024, this was made a...

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CD review 2024

Portrait – The Host

Extrememetalvoyager September 10, 2024

To the right, a host in the shape of a goat. To the left, a mighty sword next to a priest’s severed head. In the middle, a light, some kind of energy discharge or...

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CD review 2024

Rome – World in Flames

Ingrid September 8, 2024

It’s only been a year since Rome, product of main force Jérôme Reuter, released their last full-length album; and already, completely in style, a new EP was brought to us last August. But then...

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CD review 2024

Kanonenfieber – Die Urkatastrophe

Tabitha September 6, 2024

“Die Urkatastrophe” by Kanonenfieber: A Powerful Tribute to the Forgotten Faces of War The opening notes echo the somber tones of Reichstagspräsident Kaempf’s fateful address at the dawn of the First World War. His...

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Festival Reports 2024 Live

Report: Wacken Open Air 2024

Antonie September 4, 2024

For the 33rd time the gates of Wacken Open Air opened up, on the 28th of July 2024. This year was the first time they added a new access pass so that they could...