Heavy Metal Resource-Picks

This page was last updated on: July 4, 2019

Pick of the month for 6 - 2019

Chaos Magic feat. Caterina Nix-Furyborn

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I developed a pretty big interest in female fronted metal bands quite few years ago. I always keep my ear out on band's that I feel are of high quality presentation and make sure they get coverage here at the Resource. Chaos Magic was one I was unfamiliar with until this record, but have become a pretty big fan of. Musically I feel the band is somewhere between older Within Temptation and say maybe Kobra and the Lotus. Good heavy stuff with melodic elements throughout. I felt this album has a lot of consistency and the delivery is excellent. I like the fact that Frontiers Records releases stuff like this as it really rounds their roster out. This is a very easy recommend. If you are unfamiliar, check out their videos via Youtube! Also, check out the other great music below!

Another great release from the St. Petersburg, Russia based band. Keep in mind, these guys used to be a more extreme death metal band, but have since embraced a more mainstream friendly modern hard rock sound. The style of this record is consistent with the previous few releases. Good catchy modern hard rock sounds!

For Fans of: Modern Hard Rock Website: Grenouer Official Website

This really is a great album. You get a mix of old classic Whitesnake mixed with the flash of the late 80's version of the band. The music is accessible with some good hit potential in certain markets. I do believe that this one has been selling well and for good reason. Definitely worth your time if you are a fan of traditional hard rock!

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: Whitesnake Official Website

Pretty solid melodic rock record from this veteran of the music industry. Decent amounts of melody mixed with some great guitar work make this a very smooth listen. I liked the interludes between songs as well. A nice approach to tie things together. There's a lot to like here.

For Fans of: Melodic Hard Rock Website: Michael Thompson Band Facebook

This band features 3 of the 4 classic Dokken lineup and Robert Mason who also worked with Lynch on Lynch Mob and their self titled album. These 4 guys have great chemistry. Album leans a little more to the Lynch Mob sound but arguments could be made in favor of Dokken as well. Easy recommend!

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: The End Machine Facebook

Crazy Lixx always releases great melodic hard rock music with some decent energy. The band has fully embraced the sound of the hard rock bands of the 80's and they do it very well. 'Forever Wild' is another great chapter in this sound and the band's career. Traditional hard rock fans who haven't heard this really should!

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: Crazy Lixx Official Website

It's a five track e.p. that shows a lot of promise for this band. The y have been growing a larger audience through XMSirius Octane and there is a buzz out there. The band will appeal to fans of bands like Nothing More and the like. The music is heavy but at times has a really good rich atmosphere to it with some good depth. Good messages as well from these guys!

For Fans of: Modern Hard Rock Website: SAUL Official Website

This album had a familiar vibe. Not that I had heard these guys before, but they play a style that I have listened to for years dating back to the 80's. The songs are quite catchy as well. It's nice to see bands stilling to embrace the hard rock sounds of the 80's. These guys do it quite well!

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: Sandness Official Website

Hands down, the best thing Geoff Tate has been involved with since his departure from Queensryche. It isn't necessarily the same, but with his vocal work, you can draw comparisons. Pretty solid listen and Tate sounds really good vocally. He still has a great set of pipes that help make this album memorable!

For Fans of: Metal Website: Sweet Oblivion on Facebook

This is a really smooth modern hard rock album that also incorporates electronic elements. At times it reminds of Linkin Park and at others Nothing More. The band are from Serbia and do vocalize some of the songs in their native tongue. It never takes away from the music as it is just really good. Easy recommend to modern fans!

For Fans of: Modern Hard Rock Website: Phrenia Bandcamp