Heavy Metal Spice Rack

Clean Lines, Sleek Design, Shredding and Blast Beats

CD Review: Clutch- Earth Rocker

There must be something in the water in Maryland, ‘cus Clutch are back and more pumped than ever. Firing on all cylinders, they’ve come to rock the whole Earth. Since … Continue reading

April 7, 2013 · Leave a comment

CD Review: The Advent Equation – Limitless Life Reflection

Hailing from Monterrey, Mexico, The Advent Equation have just self-released their debut album, Limitless Life Reflection. Purveyors or Progressive Death metal, there’s plenty of long songs, big rolling riffs, and switching between clean and … Continue reading

February 22, 2013 · Leave a comment

CD Review: Earthling/Valkyrie Split 7″

HEAVY METAL DAN SAYS: Valkyrie- Mountain Stomp Since guitarist Peter Adams left to join Baroness, Valkyrie have been very quiet. Their two albums, 2006′s self-titled debut and 2008 follow up Man … Continue reading

February 22, 2013 · Leave a comment

Why Iron Maiden Still Rock

They’re heavy metal legends and still going strong. Here’s why are better than ever… Iron Maiden are THE heavy metal band. Their popularity is on par with the likes of Metallica, and … Continue reading

February 21, 2013 · Leave a comment

CD Preview: How to Destroy Angels – Welcome Oblivion

GUEST WRITER BJ SAYS: When Trent Reznor is involved with any project, it can be difficult for listeners not to think of it as “the next Nine Inch Nails.”  Although … Continue reading

February 21, 2013 · Leave a comment

CD Review: Phillip H. Anselmo/ Warbeast- War Of The Gargantuas

After 30 years in the making, Phil Anselmo has finally made a solo album. He’s been threatening to for the last few years, and as a taster before the event, … Continue reading

February 7, 2013 · Leave a comment

CD Review: Sons Of Aeon- Sons Of Aeon

Sons Of Aeon are a Finland-based band comprising of members of Swallow The Sun, Ghost Brigade and Code For Silence’s Tony Kaikkonen on vocals. The band’s self-titled debut album features plenty … Continue reading

February 2, 2013 · Leave a comment

CD Review: Corrosion Of Conformity- Megalodon EP

It’s amazing how productive C.O.C have become since trimming down to a three-piece. While they averaged a release every five years under singer/guitarist Pepper Keenan’s stewardship, in the last 12 … Continue reading

November 18, 2012 · Leave a comment

Why the hell don’t more people listen to Taint?

Why the hell don’t more people listen to Taint? It’s a question I ask myself often. Yet I can find no answer. The Bastard over at Metal Bastard is asking … Continue reading

October 18, 2012 · Leave a comment

CD Review: Down IV Part One- The Purple EP

Some of you may need reminding that I fucking love Down. They are still one of my favourite bands. But they don’t half take a while getting around to releasing … Continue reading

October 17, 2012 · Leave a comment