Power Metal – Metal Eclipse Reviews

True kvlt: IDŌL, Ava, Henry, Wolventhrone, Mymann, Rot Fester

Metalcatto

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Wings of Steel – Winds of Time

Elyna Kahn

Winds of Time, the second album by American band Wings of Steel. Following its 2023 debut Gates of Twilight, the band founded by guitarist Parker Halub and vocalist Leo Unnermark delivers an album that combines a powerful and brilliant modern sound with music that honors the purest form of Heavy Metal, born in late 70s England.

Concert review: Blind Guardian live!

Milo Lane

If you live in Europe, or you’ve been to Europe, you know it usually takes about four hours of driving to get from one city to another. But if you live in the Balkans, you know those same four hours can — and will — stretch into eight. You’ll crawl through traffic jams, bogs, boulders, mountains, and backroads, across endless fields and forests, all just to reach a city Blind Guardian might consider playing in.

True kvlt: Black Idol, Veion, Transgalactica, Eiral & World Without Humans

Metalcatto

You know the drill already. Kill or be killed, let’s go!

Tales of Destiny – Ashes of Destiny

Elyna Kahn

It’s a pleasure to discover the depth of some Power Metal bands, whose musical fabric is composed of several layers, textures, nuances, and endearing sonorities. Tales of Destiny is a great example of a band that makes power metal not only a familiar experience, but a significantly deep and emotional one. Born in a small town in Quebec, the band emerged when five young teenagers came together to bring a musical dream to life. Feeling the call of metal and inspired by legends such as Iron Maiden, Iced Earth, and Children of Bodom, they managed to find their own sound, full of fury, passion, and conviction.

True kvlt: NikoV, David, Felipe, IDŌL & Punisher

Vicky & Metalcatto

Hi there! A bit less madness this week, but still enough to make the normal mind insane. Let’s go!

Feuerschwanz- Knightclub

Elyna Kahn

Feuerschwanz – Knightclub has been released. At first listen, this work instantly evokes the feeling of “when Metal came to the Shire.” It’s a masterful fusion of technical power, festive energy, honour, joy, mystery, humour, and elegance, all woven together with perfect balance. The sound echoes something you might have heard at Bilbo Baggins’ legendary 111th birthday party—celebration and joy turned into music.

True kvlt: DoomsVein, Maanvlinder, Slutavverkning, Igarka, Glitch & Steve X

Metalcatto

You guys are sending me so much stuff lately, so no need for an intro, let’s go!

Guitar solos to break you and heal you part 3

Vicky

You’ve probably been waiting for my take on guitar solos, so here it is — but first, a quick intro. My musical taste spans from Pop Rock and Indie to Brutal Death and Black Metal, and my picks reflect that range, though I’ve kept the Black Metal to a minimum (I know not everyone’s a Burzum or Darkthrone fan). I could ramble endlessly about what makes a great solo—or why “Nymphetamine Overdose” by Cradle of Filth and Liv Kristine is, in my view, a more refined take on Symphonic Gothic/Black Metal than “Nymphetamine Fix”—but I’ll spare you the tangents and get straight to the list.

Guitar solos to break you and heal you part 1

Stargazer & Elyna

Stargazer Scholar

Once upon a time, the little Stargazer was in the car with his dad. They were listening to the radio and a rock song came on. I could not remember its title or the artist for the life of me (no Shazam back then, alas), but I will never forget the exact moment when the guitar solo came on.