Kamelot – Dark Asylum (2026) – Review

Posted on 6 September 2026 by RockmusicRaider — Leave a reply

Kamelot‘s 2023 piece The Awakening already gave us that notion of a much refined piece of metal, produced with nary a hair out of bounds. Tidbits of metal music that this crew already heard somewhere before, revamped, and served with gusto. Kinda, sorta what The Awakening‘s predecessor already had in store. Back in time, a sort of an infinity mirror on its journey to nowhere. This syncs with the progression of Magick Metal Sorceresses or something on Kamelot‘s covers in various poses. All of them are pieces of fine art, but none of them rocked this crew … [...] Click to raid more!

Green Carnation – A Dark Poem, Part III: The Messiah Complex (2026) – Review

Posted on 4 September 2026 by RockmusicRaider — Leave a reply

Let’s not even talk about the first part of A Dark Poem. That one already piqued our interest and delivered as intended. Instead, let’s jump right into the second installment. Yes, that one. Sanguis made quite a splash over here earlier this year. An absolute kicker in this powerful constellation made up of doom, goth, prog rock, and metal. Presented in so many ways – and with absolute gusto. It also featured one of the most frugal but also one of my most favored videos of 2026.

So much praise is a tough wall to run up against … [...] Click to raid more!

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!