LET'S face it, we're getting a glut of thrash from bands new and old at the minute, with many pretenders throwing their hats into the ring. But some bands manage to keep that enthusiasm alive and kicking without compromising quality.
There may be nothing really new in using the thrash template, but Exumer have taken that tried and tested formula and re-ignited and resurrected enthusiasm in this old jaded hack with their latest album, 'The Raging Tides'. <br
Read more: ALBUM REVIEW: Exumer tread the thash path again...and resurrect enthusiasm
EVIL Scarecrow played a stunner in Belfast in November (read Mel's review here) and are now gearing up for a short tour before, no doubt they sign up for the summer festivals.
To celebrate something or another to do with all things weird they have released a lyric video for the track 'End Level Boss', and for those gamers of a 'certain age' it
WHEN you have been part of the power metal hierarchy for almost 32 years there's very little to prove, but as Helloween have shown in recent months there is still scope to churn out valid and varied output, something which Rage prove on their ep 'My Way'.
With a new line-up assembled by founder Peavy Wagner ahead of album releases and touring this ep is a literal taster: two new tracks and two re-recorded releases.
Read more: EP REVIEW: My Way roar from power metal verterans Rage