Lollipop Magazine

Def-Con-One – Soul Possessed – Music Stream

April 2, 2014

Pure opening-act mediocrity from the UK. Def-Con-One is a throwback to scores of second stage Ozzfest bands from the late ’90s-early ’00s.

Eldritch – Alone Again – Music Stream

March 20, 2014

Intriguing, moody power metal from Italy. Incredibly (for this genre), the singer doesn’t overplay it.

Eldritch – Tasting The Tears – Review

February 17, 2014

Intriguing, moody power metal from Italy. Incredibly (for this genre), the singer doesn’t overplay it.

Def-Con-One – II – Review

February 7, 2014

Pure opening-act mediocrity from the UK. Def-Con-One is a throwback to scores of second stage Ozzfest bands from the late ’90s-early ’00s.

Secret Sphere – Portrait of a Dying Heart – Review

February 27, 2013

Before the phrase “Italian power metal” sends you screaming for the exits, know that Secret Sphere craft a pretty sweet Dream Theater-style instrumental opener.

Secret Sphere – The Fall – Music Stream

February 27, 2013

Before the phrase “Italian power metal” sends you screaming for the exits, know that Secret Sphere craft a pretty sweet Dream Theater-style instrumental opener.

Thy Majestie – ShiHuangDi – Review

November 28, 2012

This Italian power metal crew has never shied away from mining history for album themes. ShiHuangDi tells the story of the brutal Chinese emperor.

Def-Con-One – Warface – Music Stream

November 14, 2012

Seriously chunky, pit-friendly fare. They’re looking to expand beyond the north east of England, and killer beatdowns like “Warface” should help them do that.

Def-Con-One – Warface – Review

November 14, 2012

Seriously chunky, pit-friendly fare. They’re looking to expand beyond the north east of England, and killer beatdowns like “Warface” should help them do that.

Thy Majestie – Harbinger of a New Dawn – Music Stream

October 28, 2012

This Italian power metal crew has never shied away from mining history for album themes. ShiHuangDi tells the story of the brutal Chinese emperor.