Lollipop Magazine

Nocturnal Rites – New World Messiah – Review

September 20, 2004

Everything here is in place for those who like their power metal predictable, safe, and by-the-book.

The Metal Years – Power Metal – Review

November 11, 2002

If you follow these genres, most of these bands are familiar. They’re mostly the big names, with little “filler,” and omissions were probably licensing issues.

Nocturnal Rites – Afterlife – Review

April 1, 2001

Meaty and aggressive, shredding and laying down scorching solos, they’re the power metal band for those looking for something with a little more balls.

Nocturnal Rites – The Sacred Talisman – Review

January 1, 2000

Poppy, melodic, uplifting metal with pristine rhythms and major-key solos spiraling and performing death-defying mid-air stunts always puts a smile on my face.

Identity Four – Review

November 1, 1998

If you’re into heavy music and have never heard of Century Media, you aren’t very into heavy music.

Nocturnal Rites – Tales of Mystery and Imagination – Review

September 1, 1998

The singer has the tendency to sing “Mmm” a lot, like he’s smelling Mom’s brownies or thinking the groupy chicks’ll find him all emotive and hot, but I nitpick.