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Whiteabbey – ‘Words That Form The Key’ (Metalopolis Records)

Whiteabbey – ‘Words That Form The Key’ (Metalopolis Records)

Posted by | Feb 23, 2024 | ,

Whiteabbey is a small, nondescript and unremarkable little village on the northern outskirts of Belfast, dominated by a sprawling housing estate built for soldiers returning from the Second World War. No more than a passing thought to many of those who circumvent it on their journeys between the city centre and its commuter belt. But, there is nothing small, nondescript or unremarkable about this power metal project which takes its name from this former hamlet… in fact, nothing could be further from the truth, as Monk will now elaborate.

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Amaranthe – ‘The Catalyst’ (Nuclear Blast)

Amaranthe – ‘The Catalyst’ (Nuclear Blast)

Posted by | Feb 23, 2024 | ,

Triumphs, tragedies, rebirths and upheavals… Life is often defined by its moments of revelation.’The Catalyst’, the latest studio offering from the Swedish symphonic metal project driven by the almost singularly-focussed mindset of founder and guitarist Olof Mörck, sees the band re-emerge from a three-year period of reflection and renewal, with an album they undoubtedly hope lives up to its title, by serving not only as a catalyst for change (not least in terms of the debut of a new singer) but also for advancement to the next level of their collective, and Mörck’s own personal, musical ambitions.

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