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Receiver – Whispers of Lore (2023) – Review

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I have a confession to make. Receiver here almost got the boot, plucked out of the muck of our review pipe, and unceremoniously dismissed. And I blame the quality of the promo preview that returned a horrible tinny sound. Luckily, things improved once we got our hands on a real copy. Never brutally judge something by its first appearance, right? So very true.

Thus, Whispers of Lore got some real love over here after a few spins. And for cause. The record combines (some of) the exuberance of Splintered Throne with the galloping machinations of Iron Maiden. All of … [...] Click to raid more!

Traveler – Termination Shock (2020) – Review

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Ah, yes. Finally, I have that warm, cozy glow back in my chest. It kinda went cold with this confinement muckfest and all its implications for the music industry. So, what else can you do than hit the turntable and search for that chunk of metal that’ll do your inner spirit good?

And why not reach back into the distant past when metal was easy, fast, and blazing hot? Back into the bosom of NWoBHM where superchargers like Cirith Ungol made that mighty impression. One that just revived itself lately, much to our delight. A place where The Number … [...] Click to raid more!