Maule is a relatively new band from Vancouver, Canada which was formed in 2017 and this self-titled album is the bands sit up and take notice debut. I'm a bit of a sucker for all things NWOBHM and its updated version, New Wave Of Traditional Heavy Metal, although I fail to understand why it needs..

Herzel – Le Dernier Rempart (Gates Of Hell Records)
There is no nation in the world that does intense atmosphere better than the French, be it music, theatre or television. Whenever you see an album from a French band for review you simply know that you are in for an experience and, quite often, it can be formidable but it is always rewarding. So..

Sölicitör – Spectral Devastation (Gates Of Hell Records)
Thank you Sölicitör. This is exactly what I needed as an escape from reality. Spectral Devastation happens to be the debut full-length player of this Seattle old school speed metallers and it delivers. Oh, yes, it does. Sölicitör attracted the attention with their 4-song debut EP from last year, which was a display of sheer..