Heavy Metal Resource-Picks

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Pick of the month for 5 - 2025

Giant - Stand And Deliver

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Some of my more favorite 80's melodic rock includes Giant. I was a big fan of the band's debut album 'Last Of The Runaways' and tend to compare anything they do to that album. 'Stand And Deliver' is the second album with Perfect Plan's Kent Hilli handling vocals and it's a gem. Part of the album reminds me of the earlier Giant stuff. You'll hear it in song structure and tone. I always expect a great album from the band, but this one exceeded what I expected. Everyone performed at the highest levels and songwriting was very good. If you are a fan of melodic rock or Giant, you will probably want to check this one out. The band still has a lot left to say! Definitely don't miss any of the titles below as they all represent the genre very nicely!

A definite banger of an album. Can have some decent finesse, and then go for the jugular in terms of intensity. The band has come a long way and these recent albums have shown them evolve in big ways in terms of their sound. Definitely writing and delivering at the top of their game. For fans of heavy modern type stuff.

For Fans of: Heavy Rock Website: Lacuna Coil Official Website

Getting it done just like they always do. One of my favorite Frontiers artists that features Jeff Scott Soto and Eclipse's Erik Martensson. Songs are typical of what you would expect. Melodic hard rockers with an infectious feel. It's always a pleasure to dive into a new album from this band as they always deliver!

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: W.E.T. Facebook

Harem Scarem always brings the goods. Performances are always good and the songwriting is always as expected. The band have a sound to them that is always there and of the highest quality. This album is once again, chock full of great songs. If you are into a traditional melodic hard rock sound, Harem Scarem is an easy recommend!

For Fans of: Melodic Hard Rock Website: Harem Scarem Facebook

Very good new album from this modern rock band. They have a combination of clean and scream although it leans a bit more to clean vocally. Songs are fairly catchy and some have a mainstream feel to them. The band have been gaining traction recently and will be doing some shows with Falling In Reverse soon. Great modern album!

For Fans of: Modern Hard Rock Website: Sleep Theory Official Website

A whole lot of cool and nostalgic going on here. 80's sounding rock with horror elements and cool retro artwork. The band sounds fairly mainstream with a melodic edge, but do have a strong image with utilizing costumes and the whole package shows plenty of detail and effort. Always a fun band to check out!

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: Lordi Official Website

Every now and then I show my more extreme side. Sure, everyone knows who this band is and if you like it really heavy, with great riffing and songwriting with substance, this is your band and album. I feel like this album needs to be taken in with multiple listens to fully digest everything here. Pretty solid intense modern metal!

For Fans of: Modern Heavy Metal Website: Killswitch Engage Official Website

One of the more modern and heavy bands on the newly started BLKIIBLK label from Frontiers. This is a female fronted band that we have looked at before. This album continues in the direction the band usually take. Loud and nasty with plenty of imagery. If you like more modern stuff with a dark edge. This one fits the bill.

For Fans of: Modern Hard Rock Website: Sick N' Beautiful Official Website

Excellent new melodic hard rock release from the Swedish rockers. The band write with a decent nod to the heyday of the 80's mixed with their usual flashy hard rock sound complete with very good vocal work and great songwriting. A pretty consistent release that traditional hard rock fans will love!

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: H.E.A.T. Official Website

After a great release a few years ago, Smackbound singer Netta Laurenne and Battle Beast vocalist Noora Louhimo return with an even better release in my opinion. I recently took them both in just to be able to honestly compare and this new one evolves the band a bit and has a very good tracklisting. Easy recommend!

For Fans of: Rock Website: Laurenne/Louhimo Facebook