Power Metal

1 month ago | bravewords.com | Carl Begai |Power Metal

Vocalist Tobias Sammet officially began his career in 1992 with power metal upstarts, Edguy, regarded at the time as a mid-tier wannabe Helloween. Be that as it may, the band gained a loyal following in the years that followed, to the point that Sammet was able to pursue other musical goals.

1 month ago | bravewords.com | Mark Gromen |Power Metal

(No Remorse)The opening “Ride For Ruin” features a guest spot from Jeff Loomis (Nevermore/ex-Arch Enemy) on guitar. While that may be the calling card for some, there’s lots to like about the Boston area outfit, who have visited many of the regional US metalfests, as well as getting the invite for Up The Hammer, in Greece. The drummer is the brains behind the Stormbringer fest, but singer Jeff Stark is an unheralded talent in the underground, possessing a smooth, natural register.

1 month ago | bravewords.com | Nick Balazs |Power Metal

Japan’s East Of Eden have released their debut full-length The First Eden – Seeds Of Hope today via Warner Music Japan. A new music video for “IKIZAMA” is available below. The track is a catchy, up-tempo J-rock tune. The “IKIZAMA” video is directed by Kotarou Nogami with camera and lighting assistants Dai Ito, Yuki “YAKKY” Yakita with production by Grafica.film and 3DCG art by Keigo Doi. Seeds Of Hope is the first full-length album released by East Of Eden.

1 month ago | bravewords.com | Nick Balazs |Power Metal

(Napalm)Swagger mixed with whimsy and wonder. This is how Tobi got his groove back. Outside of a few months on Moonglow, the last two Avantasia forays have withered in stagnation. Instead of focusing on a story, running with a general theme on Here Be Dragons allows for Tobias to spread his wings and showcase confidence, fun arrogance (one of the few that can pull it off), and his oddball humor. With the usual suspects returning, it’s the new faces that leave the biggest impression.