Tag: epic metal
(1992) Blind Guardian – Somewhere Far Beyond: Anniversary Special
On this day in 1992, Blind Guardian released "Somewhere Far Beyond." Read our anniversary special today for this classic album...
(2002) Nightwish – Century Child: Anniversary Special
On this day, 20 years ago, Nightwish released the acclaimed album, "Century Child." Check out how it holds up, as today's anniversary special!
(2012) Sonata Arctica – Stones Grow Her Name: Anniversary Special
Today's 10th anniversary special is dedicated to exploring "Stones Grow Her Name" by Sonata Arctica, to decide if the album was a strong addition to the band's discography, or a bit of a disappointment. Read the verdict here...
9.4.2022 Brymir, Kaunis Kuolematon, & I Revolt @ On the Rocks,...
Brymir lit up the On the Rocks stage on April 9th with Kaunis Kuolematon and I Revolt. Check out the gig report here...
(2002) Blind Guardian – A Night At the Opera: Anniversary Special
On this day in 2002, Blind Guardian released "A Night at the Opera," a bit of a step away from their usual power metal. Have a refresher on this classic album today for its 20th anniversary!
REVIEW: Sabaton – The War to End All Wars
Sabaton's new album, "The War to End All Wars" will be released tomorrow by Nuclear Blast Records. Check out our review here...
Black/Epic Metal Pioneers Darkwoods My Betrothed Release Lyric Video for Intriguing...
Black/Epic metal pioneers Darkwoods My Betrothed release lyric video for intriguing new single “Black Fog And Poison Wind.” Watch the video here...
FEATURED SINGLE: Dhrona – Nozomi
If you haven't checked out the song "Nozomi" by Dhrona yet, make sure you're not missing out! Read our featured single here...
(2001) Kamelot – Karma: Anniversary Special
Kamelot's breakthrough album, "Karma," was released on this day in 2001, solidifying the band's place as one of the premier power metal bands of their day. Read our anniversary special of this iconic album here...
FEATURED SINGLE: Psychework – Victorious
Psychework are back once more with a new single via Ranka Kustannus. Check out our Featured Single and IGTV interview to learn more about this track...
FEATURED SINGLE: Frosttide – We Will Be Gone
One of Finlands (unfortunately) best-kept secrets is the epic melodic death metal band, FROSTTIDE. The band surprised us with a re-release of their EP,...
REVIEW: Sorcerer – Lamenting of the Innocent
Originally formed in 1988, Swedish epic/doom metal band SORCERER are back with their third full-length album, "Lamenting of the Innocent," released on 29 May...
REVIEW: Demons & Wizards – III (Musicalypse Archive)
Created in 1998 by Hansi Kürsch of BLIND GUARDIAN and Jon Schaffer of ICED EARTH, DEMONS & WIZARDS is known to many power metal...
FEATURED SINGLE: Daimonic – Might Concealed
KIUAS was perhaps one of the most legendary Finnish metal bands, and everyone in their right mind was at least a little bit heartbroken...
REVIEW: Brymir – Wings Of Fire
Founded in 2006, Finnish epic metal band BRYMIR is finally releasing the highly anticipated third studio effort "Wings of Fire" on March 8th, 2019,...
2.6.2015 Blind Guardian @ Nosturi, Helsinki (Musicalypse Archive)
BLIND GUARDIAN made their first club appearance in Finland in 10 years on June 2nd, 2015, which also happened to be their second-ever club...
19.3.2015 Lost Society & Sabaton @ The Circus, Helsinki (Musicalypse Archive)
You may recall that the last non-festival SABATON review we posted was back in 2012 – and that was Bear’s first official review for...
GALLERY: 25.9.2009 Ensiferum @ Nosturi, Helsinki (Musicalypse Archive)
The album release show for ENSIFERUM's new album, "From Afar," Nosturi 2009.
Ensiferum
Photos by Jana Blomqvist, editing by Bear W.Musicalypse, 2009OV: 9265