Lollipop Magazine

Deicide – In The Minds of Evil – Music Stream

January 10, 2014

“In The Minds of Evil” is heavy as hell, but it’s got groove and craft as well. This is how death metal is done.

Death Angel – The Dream Calls for Blood – Music Stream

January 7, 2014

This is straight-up bloody meat thrown to ravenous thrash fans — prototypical thrash that is equal parts Slayer and Megadeth.

Dream Theater – Along for the Ride – Music Stream

January 6, 2014

It’s great to report that “Along for the Ride” from their 2013 self-titled record is along the lines of Dream Theater’s classic early work.

Twilight of the Gods – At Dawn We Ride – Music Stream

January 1, 2014

This talented bunch quickly grew beyond the initial concept to play classic, galloping, mall-strutting ’80s metal.

Powerwolf – Amen & Attack – Music Stream

December 11, 2013

Adapting Kiss’ Creatures of the Night to Preachers of the Night is funny. If it’s serious, that’s dopey. It’s multilayered powermetal, could go either way.

In Solitude – Sister – Music Stream

December 6, 2013

An incredible step forward for these up-and-comers, and they already had their Mercyful Fate-inspired heavy metal down pretty cold on their last album.

Paradise Lost – Loneliness Remains – Music Stream

November 13, 2013

They’ve been on a resurgence since Faith Divides Us, Death Unites Us. Someone decided it was time to shake out an album’s worth of b-sides and rarities.

Fates Warning – Firefly – Music Stream

November 7, 2013

Fates Warning has undergone numerous lineup changes since its inception 30 years ago. Thankfully, the band is ageing gracefully.

Tyr – Blood of Heroes – Music Stream

November 6, 2013

The Faroese folk metallers in Tyr deliver some badass music to back up the badass cover art of their latest, Valkyrja.

Gwar – Madness at the Core of Time – Music Stream

November 5, 2013

“Madness at the Core of Time” is a cut above their standard thrash-fodder, featuring an impassioned delivery from Oderus Urungus.