Tag: Lauren Leuschner
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Unleash the Archers: creating a lasting impression
Unleash the Archers is a female fronted, melodic power metal band hailing from Vancouver, BC. Since forming in 2007, UTA have released three self-produced full length albums and one EP. While the band is generally defined as power metal, UTA’s music seems to span many other metal genres. Unleash the Archers have shared the stage…
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Hammerfall – Gates of Dalhalla
By Lauren Leuschner Sweden’s own Hammerfall have taken a well deserved break in 2013, but before they go on to the next chapter the band has chosen to commemorate 15 years together with a very special live performance. Released on a DVD/2 CD pack titled Gates of Dalhalla, the 2-hour 15 minute live show takes place…
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Epica – Requiem for the Indifferent
Requiem for the Indifferent seems to focus more on the clean vocals of both Simone and Mark. Simone in particular seems to experiment and fully embrace more of her phenomenal vocal range on the new album. In respect to the instrumental aspects of the album, fans can anticipate to hear those familiar, brutal riffs and…
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Skinny Puppy – HanDover
With that being said, grab your headphones, turn down the lights and let the music take over. This is an album not to be missed.
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Tyr – The Lay of Thrym
This album isn’t breaking any new ground, but if you’re a fan of clean-voiced heavy/melodic/viking metal (with some power metal mixed in) this album is for you.
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Mayan – Quarterpast
It may take a few spins to really grasp it, but Quarterpast has enough major virtues making the effort worthwhile. Hopefully, if Mayan does decide to put out a second album they can smooth out the creases