Tag: classic album review
(2004) Sonata Arctica – Reckoning Night: Anniversary Special
Back in 2004, Sonata Arctica released what is commonly referred to as one of their best albums, "Reckoning Night." Today we look back on it for its 20th anniversary!
(2014) Within Temptation – Hydra: Anniversary Special
Today we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Within Temptation's "Hydra," by having a look at the direction their music took during that exploratory phase. Check out the classic album review!
(2003) Iron Maiden – Dance of Death: Anniversary Special
On September 8th, 2003, Iron Maiden released their second album after the return of Bruce Dickinson and Adrian Smith to the lineup. Did "Dance of Death" hold up after the fantastic comeback that was "Brave New World"? Read on here to find out!
(2013) Haken – The Mountain: Anniversary Special
Haken made massive waves when they released "The Mountain" in 2013. On its 10th anniversary today, we reflect on exactly what made this album so legendary. Check out the classic album review here...
(1993) Sentenced – North from Here: Anniversary Special
On June 1st, 1993, Sentenced officially test-drove Taneli Jarva as vocalist with the release of "North from Here." Revisit this album with us for its 30th anniversary in this classic album review...
(1993) Helloween – Chameleon: Anniversary Special
We yet again delve into Helloween's history with an anniversary review of their least-successful release to-date, "Chameleon" from 1993. Is it as bad as history claims? Find out in this classic album review...
(2003) Deftones – Deftones: Anniversary Special
On this day in 2003, Deftones released a rather under-appreciated eponymous album. Read our classic album review of this release today for its 20th anniversary!
(1983) Iron Maiden – Piece of Mind: Anniversary Special
On this day a whopping 40 years ago, Iron Maiden released their second album with then-new vocalist Bruce Dickinson and all-new drummer Nick McBrain: "Piece of Mind"! Today we look back on this classic album in our anniversary special!
(2003) Helloween – Rabbit Don’t Come Easy: Anniversary Special
After the great success of "The Dark Ride," Helloween's follow-up release, "Rabbit Don't Come Easy," tried to steer back out of the dark and towards the light. We've reflected on this change for the album's 20th anniversary today! Check out the classic album review here...
(2002) Opeth – Deliverance: Anniversary Special
Twenty years ago today, Opeth released the brutal masterpiece, "Deliverance." Check out how it holds up as a classic album, as today's anniversary special!
(2012) Kamelot – Silverthorn: Anniversary Special
On this day back in 2012 Kamelot released "Silverthorn," their first album with Tommy Karevik on vocals. See what we think about this album a decade later by reading our anniversary special here...
(2002) Disturbed – Believe: Anniversary Special
On this day in 2002, Disturbed released their sophomore effort, "Believe," via Reprise Records. Check out how it holds up as today's anniversary special!
(2012) Ihsahn – Eremita: Anniversary Special
On this day in 2012, Ihsahn released a fabulous new album, "Eremita," via Candelight Records. Check out our review as an anniversary special today!
(2012) Status Minor – Ouroboros: Anniversary Special + concept teaser
Today, "Ouroboros" by Status Minor turns 10! Read the anniversary special here...
(2012) Swallow the Sun – Emerald Forest and the Blackbird
On this day in 2012, Swallow the Sun released "Emerald Forest and the Blackbird." See how it holds up on its 10th anniversary in our classic album review...
(1991) Red Hot Chili Peppers – Blood Sugar Sex Magik:...
Today marks the anniversary of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' famous album, "Blood Sugar Sex Magik." Check out our classic album review here...
(2011) Ghost Brigade – Until Fear No Longer Defines Us: Anniversary...
Ten years ago today, Ghost Brigade released a gem of an album, "Until Fear No Longer Defines Us," through Season of Mist. Read our anniversary review here...
(1991) Type O Negative – Slow, Deep and Hard: Anniversary Special
Thirty years ago today, Type O Negative released their debut, "Slow, Deep and Hard." Check out our anniversary special to see how it holds up three decades later..
(2011) Uriah Heep – Into the Wild: Anniversary Special
Ever since my childhood, I've been blessed by my father's taste in music. Whenever we would drive somewhere, he would oftentimes pick the music...
(2011) KYPCK – Ниже (Lower): Anniversary Special
KYPCK (pronounced as “kursk”) is a Finnish doom metal band founded in 2007, named after a town in Russia, mostly known for a tank...