Classics Appreciation
Classics Appreciation: Tyrant – Too Late to Pray Review
USPM from California. One album. That’s all it took to forever change the way I view metal music. Read more…
Guides, Primers, and Features
Marco’s Guide to USPM Part I: The Basics, Essentials, and Modern Heroes
This article is the first in a trilogy of guides chronicling the United States power metal (USPM) scene. This first section focuses on defining the sound and providing listening essentials. It also includes excerpts from interviews with Mike Sabatini of Attacker and Howie Bentley of Cauldron Born.
New Releases
New Release Highlight: Traveler – 2018 Demo Review
Traditional Metal from Canada. This particular demo has been making rounds in underground circles since its release in late May and with very good reason. The line up alone is enough to get excitement going. Read more…
Lost in Time
Lost in Time: Overlorde – Return of the Snow Giant Review
USPM from New Jersey. Overlorde (not to be confused with Overlorde S.R., another top notch USPM band) formed together all the way back in 1985. The United States Power Metal movement was in full swing by that time Read more…