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Evermore – Mournbraid (2026) – Review

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The Tyrant King got us a sturdy sample of what the three weirdos of Evermore were capable of. Not at Top 10 levels (yet), true, but they left a mark on our chalkboard after all. In Memoriam artfully circumvented that black reef lurking just beyond sophomore’s reach by doing some improved more of the same. That was back in 2023. Since then, not a peep from the feisty Swedish trio hit our mighty detection radars over at the RMR Review Desk.

But now, they’re back with some scarlet mourning piece full of ravens and wild metal screams. Mournbraid really takes … [...] Click to raid more!

Red Cain, where art thou? A Tribute.

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Red Cain has been with us off and on for some time. The RMR crew first got wind of this Calgary-based outfit back in 2016, some 10 years ago, when their self-titled EP aired. It was a funky piece and somewhat new territory for a still young-ish zine. But, truly, the power prog fueled flamboyance and outstanding musical prowess started to impress us back then already. A trend that continued over the years and to this day.

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But then, some three years later, in 2019, the outfit hit our roster with Kindred: Act I, a record that still plays … [...] Click to raid more!

Greyhawk – Warriors of Greyhawk (2026) – Review

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Oh gawd, the RMR crew had Greyhawk down as some funky element in Heavy Metal’s wonderworld with a mean operatic streak. And what do we find? Vocalist Rev Taylor apparently left the band in 2024, the release year of their record Thunderheart. To further his, well, operatic career, they said. There you go, suspicions confirmed. The RMR crew heard some rumblings from backstage that Greyhawk‘s crew had undergone some changes. So, that’s finally put to bed conveniently.

Warriors of Greyhawk, Greyhawk succinctly called their newest Greyhawk-y hawkishness. Now, if the choice of that title doesn’t sound … [...] Click to raid more!

Aeon Gods – Reborn to Light (2026) – Review

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Power Metal hasn’t been on the menu yet for this early 2026. So, it’s high time to get another one out into the open that recently struck our fancy. 2025 had a good run with them. The offerings of DarkTribe, Helloween, or – again – Moonlight Haze seriously destroyed some of our loudspeakers over here. But – all of those were comparatively ‘serious’ pieces run by bands taking good care not to slather unwanted fat ‘n’ sugar everywhere.

So, the RMR crew went a-searching for that new over-the-top exuberant record, magnanimously plastering cheese wherever they shouldn’t. Aeon Gods… [...] Click to raid more!