Ville Krannila
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KISS – SONIC BOOM (ROADRUNNER 2009)
“Sonic Boom” is something many never thought would see the light of day, I certainly didn’t believe it either and forgot the grand rule of the Kiss world: never say never. Both Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have stated as recently as couple of years ago that new Kiss studio album would absolutely “not happen.”…
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Queensrÿche – Queensrÿche (Century Media 2013)
FIRST off let’s not get into the war raging between vocalist Geoff Tate and his former band members. The soap opera has continued since last year, and probably will continue to do so until the court settles the rights on Queensryche-name this fall. Until then there will be two versions of the band, one featuring…
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Judas Priest – Turbo
30 years after its release, Judas Priest’s “Turbo” is still among my all-time faves from the band, thus making it one of the best metal albums ever released. Although criticized by some of its lighter tone, the song writing moved to another level and Rob Halford made a vocal performance which is up there with…
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LANA LANE – EL DORADO HOTEL (THINK TANK MEDIA 2012)
After a four-year break, the queen of symphonic rock Lana Lane has returned with a new studio album. Her previous effort “Red Planet Boulevard” was released at the tail end of 2007 and while being decent enough, somehow failed to match the past glories of such albums as “Secrets Of Astrology” and “Garden Of The…
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The Fuel Of The Furnace focus on the 40th anniversary of “Tyrant”
Celebrations of the 40th anniversary of “Sad Wings Of Destiny” continue with The Fuel Of The Furnace focusing on the classic track “Tyrant.” Check out in depth article on the song, “Sad Wings Of Destiny” and its legacy. How do you view “Tyrant” now 40 years after its initial release? The Fuel Of The Furnace…
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ICED EARTH – PLAGUES OF BABYLON (CENTURY MEDIA 2014)
In a career fast approaching 25 years, amazingly this marks Iced Earth’s 11th studio record. The band’s new-found activity saw them release “Plagues Of Babylon” mere 13 months after their previous studio album “Dystopia.” Plus a full live album and DVD were also issued in between, there is much to be happy about if like…
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MAGNUM – Helsinki 7.4.2014
[three_fourth] MONDAY night in 2014, one of the greatest British hard rock institutions and a band I had not yet seen live. Those were the necessary ingredients for a good evening and now I could finally tick off one box from a personal concert list. Magnum’s last show in Finland took place amazingly over 25…
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HOSTILE – THE NEW WORLD DISORDER (2016)
[three_fourth] Review By Ville Krannila / February 2016 Birmingham’s Hostile have roots in the Midlands sharp as steel heavy metal industry. Their extreme metal while on the surface seems very different to Black Country’s traditional bands, actually drives forward with same spirit and essence. Their first record “Eve Of Destruction” was produced by none other…
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DEVIL´S DICE – LIBERTARIAN (2015)
HAILING from the birthplace of heavy metal, Birmingham is a promising gene for Devil’s Dice, band with ten years of existence behind them. According to the band themselves, their influences range from Accept and Thin Lizzy to obviously Judas Priest and Saxon.
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Avatarium – The Girl With The Raven Mask
Avatarium have released their second album “The Girl With The Raven Mask,” which ranks as personal favourite of 2015. Their self-titled debut record in 2013 already raised the stakes but this time, they have moved up to an even better level. Candlemass’ bassist Leif Edling’s familiar style of song writing, 1970’s sound with modern touch,…