Tag: Borealis

  • Borealis – World of Silence MMXVII

    Borealis – World of Silence MMXVII

    It’s been nearly seven years since I reviewed an independently-released debut album from a power metal band out of Orangeville, Ontario. I liked the first Borealis record then, and unlike some of the other albums that briefly captured my attention over the years, World of Silence has stayed with me. I’m always happy for a…

  • Leaves’ Eyes / Blackguard / Borealis @ The Opera House, Toronto ON, September 19 2010

    “Arriving at the Opera House a little late (missing Unleash the Archers for the TIFF presentation of Takashi Miike’s 13 Assassins) we walked into a friendly greeting from Leaves’ Eyes growler Alex Krull. That second or two was characteristic of the relaxed and intimate vibe that held for the rest of the night. With Kamelot…

  • Sonata Arctica/Borealis @ The Music Hall, London ON, Oct 15, 2009

    Having recently played a shortened set in Toronto under Dragonforce, Sonata Arctica returned to play an exclusive headlining show – the only one on their current North American tour. With their recent release of The Days of Grays, new songs were the main focus of the evening. TDoG continues in the direction that Unia started…