Heavy Metal Resource-Picks

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Pick of the month for 11 - 2024

Arctis-Arctis

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Arctis is a relatively new female fronted act that some may compare to bands like Metalite, Edge Of Paradise, or maybe to a small extent Amaranthe. The band offers up a pretty energetic sound that leans modern in ways and although hard driving, does have some good melodic sensibility as well. I didn't know it at the time that I ordered this album, but Jimmy Westerlund from One Desire handled production. That all by itself would have been enough of a reason to pick this up. Instead, I ran into a video track on YouTube and knew this was going to suit my tastes well, and it did overall. I understand that the band already have more songs written. I will be waiting patiently for that follow up! Definitely don't miss any of the titles below as they all represent the genre very nicely!

Another solid record by the Gothenburg based hard rock band. The band have been releasing for about 5 years or so and have shown really good consistency. The new album is up to their standard and does show the band evolving a little. I am feeling a confidence with this record. The band are doing a great job from album to album.

For Fans of: Melodic Hard Rock Website: Seventh Crystal Official Website

Pretty solid outing that in ways reminds me of the recent 'Empath' album. It's Devin doing what Devin does, showing his creativity and making it fun. There is a version that includes a large hardbound book, bonus demo disc with 3 tracks and a third disc with a Dolby Atmos mix. That is the version I went for. Really cool stuff!

For Fans of: Rock Website: Devin Townsend Official Website

While Krokus may apparently be done and have been for some years now, it's obvious that Marc Storace still has some things left to say musically. This is a pretty straight forward record that due to Storace's vocals will get comparisons to Krokus. It's kind of it's own thing and has a very good sound with a cool vibe overall!

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: Storace Official Website

Always liked this band. I dove into the earlier stuff quite heavily back in the day and have had the chance to check out more recent stuff. This record shows the band still offering their unique sound and some catchy songs. If you are familiar with them, you'll have a good idea what I mean. Decent record once again!

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: D-A-D Official Website

This one took a while to get. It came out on digital platforms, but for me, I wanted a physical copy. It is the last recordings of Steve Riley who sadly passed away a year ago. The album itself had things similar to early L.A. Guns, but also showed the band evolving a bit in their sound. I thought it was a great record!

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: Riley's L.A. Guns Official Website

Kind of a quick follow up or part 2 to last years 'Megalomanium'. While I felt that the first album maybe leaned slightly more modern in sound, this album goes back a bit closer to the band's usual sound. There is a track or two that has the first album's feel, but this one may be better liked by the band's usual audiences.

For Fans of: Melodic Rock Website: Eclipse Official Website

Tommy Denander and friends are back with another excellent melodic hard rock record. As always, great vocal talent joins him. Jeff Paris, Robin McAuley and others add their talents to the great songs offered here. Each album has it's own personality in my opinion and they always end up being top notch. Easy recommend!

For Fans of: Rock Website: Radioactive Facebook

This album feels like a hybrid of sorts between the sound of Escape The Fate and Ice Nine Kills. Horror elements and a more modern metal sound should please fans that dig it heavy with combo scream/clean vocals. There are some cool videos to check out on YouTube if you think they might appeal to you!

For Fans of: Modern Metal Website: Mister Misery Official Website

Another superb release! This release combines two of my favorite things. 80's hard rock and video rental stores. Seemed like the two went hand in hand back in the day. The music is really cool once again and I loved thee keyboard/synth sound on some of the tracks. Pretty unique sounding band that people seem to really like!

For Fans of: 80's Hard Rock Website: Fans Of The Dark Facebook