Review: Stratovarius | Polaris

Polaris was disclosed as being the title of Stratovarius' twelfth studio album during February 2009. Slated for issue during mid to late May across global markets, Edel imprint earMUSIC would handle the album's issue throughout Europe, whilst the group's longtime Asian record label JVC would handle its issue within that territory... CLICK FOR FULL REVIEW

Review: Blood Tsunami | Grand Feast for Vultures

In late August 2008, it was revealed that Blood Tsunami would enter Oslo, Norway's Lion Heart Studios in the fall of 2008 to cut a sophomore album for an early 2009 issue via Candlelight Records / Nocturnal Art Productions. Production was handled by the group with help from Andre Cosmo Søgnen... CLICK FOR FULL REVIEW

Classic Review: Metallica | Master of Puppets

To record Master of Puppets, Metallica needed financing. Within North America, Metallica agreed that Elektra Records would distribute Master of Puppets. Having financed the recording of Ride the Lightning, however, the group's European label Music For Nations needed to be repaid... CLICK FOR FULL REVIEW