Archive for 2021

It’s always a joy to hear Iron Maiden have a new record out. And after six years since the last release, I can say even from the first harmonies of Senjutsu that I really missed their distinctive sound and Bruce Dickinson’s intense singing. Steve Harris reprises his role as the …

Summer has been pretty slow in terms of albums, as it usually is. And with no concerts and festivals to write about, it took me ages to post something. Again… I’ve been gathering the courage to review Van Canto’s To the power of eight for some time now. As you …

Blackmore’s Night is the first band I introduced my son to. He’s one. And I don’t mean to imply it’s a childish band, simply that it’s lovely. Sweet, calm, cheerful, pleasant… what I want him to experience life like. And that’s exactly what Nature’s light and Blackmore’s Night inspire me …

It seems that lately some of my favourite singers came out of the woods. First it was Roy Khan with Conception, now it’s finally Vibeke Stene’s turn. It’s been 14 years since her wonderful voice has graced our ears (if you don’t count the insipid Queen of broken hearts). The …

After a string of albums below expectations for me, that left me wondering if I really became that hard to please, Communic’s Hiding from the world is here to put my mind at ease. It’s an excellent release, on par with what Communic have gotten me used to. Dark, brooding, …

It’s been a long time since my last post, even longer than usual. But Oceans of slumber’s latest release really did a number on me. I listened to it over and over again, trying to properly get it, thinking there’s something I missed. It took some time for me to …