KingCrown – Moonfall (2026) – Review

Posted on 2 September 2026 by RockmusicRaider — Leave a reply

Last time it was Atlantis with Poseidon and his mighty trident in a rare lather. Quite the Power Metal piece set in some ancient fairy land, and with benefits. But now, the universe has undergone a sea change or something. Because – suddenly – KingCrown boasts of Moonfall. A catastrophe in the making with our trusty companion on a direct collision course? Looks like it.

So, no starships and galactic battles. Instead, we get some rapture of sorts, Power Metal style. Well, why not. It’s seething hot right now, so we might as well add some moon mushrooms to … [...] Click to raid more!

Lion’s Share – Dark Hours (2009) – Review

Posted on 28 August 2026 by RockmusicRaider — Leave a reply

Well, who would have thought that? The crazed shrimp is back. But this time, it returns with a much sturdier depiction of the beast than the smudgy one that garnished Lion Share‘s Inferno piece earlier this year.

Oh, and don’t get your hopes up. The band didn’t suddenly experience a magical surge of productivity that led to this famed second annual record that should never have happened. Instead, the band’s current label, Metalville, decided to reissue the band’s 2009 piece Dark Hours, out on 28 August 2026.

And that suits us just fine. This is a record that … [...] Click to raid more!

May Misery Befall You, by Perpetual Paradox!

Posted on 26 August 2026 by RockmusicRaider — Leave a reply

May Misery Befall You!

Perpetual Paradox‘s magnanimous yell and title of their newest EP is quite the opener. Well, fuck you, too. And you’re welcome.

But let’s them differences not grow into an issue, shall we? Instead, let the music talk to us first. And that’s where Metalcore’s bread is buttered. Or is it the technical part that we’re picking up? I reckon it is both. But it is also the blind rage screaming at you, backed by some boundless energy that hijacked our attention first.

In essence, you’re getting a combo of Brutal and Technical Death Metal, … [...] Click to raid more!

Black Sites – For Eternity (2026) – Review

Posted on 23 August 2026 by RockmusicRaider — Leave a reply

Black Sites - For Eternity - Album Cover

There’s one thing Black Sites do expertly well. And that is producing easily accessible, somewhat traditional modern metal. Their offering is – of course – not all that simply explained, but you get my drift. We’ll be exploring what’s there and what isn’t a bit further down.

Already Untrue and The Promised Land? gave us a good taste of what the folks over at Black Sites dispensed of that very medicine. Now, here’s a new piece on the chopping block. Mark Sugar‘s gang of merry men have been at it again. So, let’s push the play button on our … [...] Click to raid more!