Gloryhammer - Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath (2026) Album Review

Cover of Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath (source: www.gloryhammer.com)

    Gloryhammer is a relatively young band on the power metal scene, formed in 2013 by Christopher Bowes (Alestorm), but they have quickly established a huge cult following thanks to their intergalactic tales and epic symphonic battles. Their new album is the fifth studio record in their discography. Blending symphonic power metal, catchy melodies and epic sci-fi storytelling, the record continues the band's cosmic fantasy saga. Read my Gloryhammer Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath review, check the tracklist and compare ratings from other metal publications.

[Review] Frozen Crown - The Legend of the Six Kings

Cover of The Legend of the Six Kings (source: frozencrown.myshopify.com)

    "" – this was the track that drew me to the new album from Frozen Crown, "The Legend of the Six Kings". A few weeks ago, when this composition debuted on Stef Metal Chart, I had a feeling that the upcoming record might turn out to be the best album of this year. Did my expectations come true? Let’s find out.

[Reviews] Airbourne - Airbourne

    When I heard "Australia" my first thought was AC/DC, speaking of music of course. However lately it became knows to me also because of band called Airbourne. The band formed in 2001 but they released their debut album in 2007. Their new self-titled album is the sixth studio album in band's discography.

[Review] Masterplan - Metalmorphosis

    Actually I found Masterplan music with their 2007 album "MK II". While it may not have been a masterpiece, it certainly had its undeniable charm. Since then, the band has only released two original studio albums. I’m deliberately excluding the live release and the re-recordings album of Helloween - tracks—because even though those were penned by Masterplan co-founder Roland Grapow, they were still essentially covers rather than fresh material. So now, with new music finally arriving after a 13-year wait, I feel a slight sense of disappointment. However, I also must admit that "Metalmorphosis" is by no means a write-off.

[Reviews] Elegant Weapons - Evolution

    Looking for new releases I found new album from Elegant Weapons, heavy metal supergroup composed of musicians such as Ronnie Romero and Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest. Sounds great, isn't it? So that's how Evolution hit my music player. Here are some sentances from internet reviews of Elegant Weapons's new album.

[Reviews] Aeon Gods - Reborn To Light

    In January we received symphonic metal albums from Beyond The Black and Edenbridge. On February 20, 2026, this year's power metal gap was filled with release of the German Aeon Gods' second studio album "Reborn To Light". It was released just 18 months after their debut album and the first single from new album was "" being new entry on week 9 of new versioned Stef Metal Chart. Here are some swntances from other reviews of "Reborn To Light".

[Reviews] Megadeth - Megadeth

    "Megadeth" is Megadeth's 17th studio album. It was released just few days ago on 23. January 2026 and according to Dave Mustaine's words that is band's last final studio album. It contain 10 new songs and additionally "Ride The Lightning" - cover of Metallica's second album's title track. "", promo single of new album, still stays at Stef Metal Chart . Here are some sentances from "Megadeth" review on external sites.

[Review] Elettra Storm – Evertale

    Just a little more than year and a half after releasing their debut album "Powerlords" italian Elletra Storm are back with brand new album. On October 24, 2025 we received "Evertale". It is promoted by "" (66. last week at Stef Metal Chart). Read review to get know if the album continues the previous album.

Rage - A New World Rising - reviews

    Rage's "A New World Rising" was released on 26. September 2025. It is akready 27th studio album of that German band formed in 1984 released just a year after previous album "Afterlifelines". The promotion first single from this album is "". I can say that this one of bunch of better this year albums. Here are some sentences.

The Halo Effect - March Of The Unheard - review

    The Halo Effect's "" was new entry on week 125 of Stef Metal Chart. It promoted upcoming band's new album "March of the Unheard" that was released just few days ago. The band was formed in 2019 by former members of In Flames. So if anyone knows anything about In Flames or know at least that they are coming from Sweden, then probably will be almost sure that music recorded at The Halo Effect's new album would be melodic death metal or something close to this. And that would be good opinion. And my opinion is that band's second studio album is piece of good music.

InnerWish - Ash Of Eternal Flame - review

    InnerWish's fans had to wait eight years for another album from their favourite band. Although Greeks usually release new albums at longer intervals, his time that period was the longest in thair 29 years long carieer. But finally new album, "Ash Of Eternal Flame" was released on November 1st 2024. And at that point some questions must be asked. Is new album worth of waiting? How representative for the album is "" - number 43 on week 130 of Stef Metal Chart?

Wind Rose - "Trollslayer" - review

    One of new entries on week 121 of Stef Metal Chart was Wind Rose's "". It was just a new single from upcoming new album and while I was listening to it I was expecting just another symphonic/power metal album as many released this year. "Trollslayer", the album I'm writing about, was released on October 4th 2024 and I had some doubts putting italians new album into my player. And the facts that Wind Rose are playing together for 15 years now and they released five studio albums during this time gave me some hope for good album.

All For Metal - Gods Of Metal (Year Of The Dragon) - review

    As we announced earlier, on August 23rd, 2024 All For Metal's second studio album "Gods Of Metal (Year Of The Dragon)" was released. That German-Italian band was formed in 2022 and released their debut after a year. From "Legends" comes "", the song that still keeps place at Stef Metal Chart, and having it in my mind I was expecting above averange album. You must read the rest below to find out if it really is like that. However for new album the band recorded 10 new composition, additionaly started and ended by female narration.

HammerFall - "Avenge The Fallen" - review

    On August 9th, 2024 new item was added to power metal records collection when swedish HammerFall's new album was released. It is Band's thirteenth studio album and they titled it "Avenge The Fallen". New album contains 10 tracks, two of which were already new entries at Stef Metal Chart ("" and ""). Whole set is quite equally good, recorded in well-known HammerFall style perfected over the years.

Visions Of Atlantis - Pirates II: Armada - review

    Visions Of Atlantis was started in 2000, so they have been present on the music market for over 20 years and have recorded 8 studio albums so far. Personally, I found them familiar by occasion of their album "Pirates" from 2022 and the single "" that was present at our Stef Metal Chart reaching 14 place (it is 136th on current All Time List between 208 songs that reached Top 20). And now, on July 05th, 2024 their ninth studio album "Pirates II: Armada" was released. And it continues the style of the previous album, as the title itself suggests.

Elettra Storm - Powerlords - review

    On the February 19th, 2024, italian band Elettra Storm's debut album was released. The band was formed in 2023 and its current members are Crystal Laura Emiliani - vocal (earlier ocalist of no longer existing Lead Free, also Re-X), Davide Sportiello - bass and keyboards (SilentLie, Sinheresy), Matteo Norbedo - drums (The Shameless), Matteo Antoni - guitar (Sarahband) and Francis D. Mary - guitar (Re-X). despite short period of playing together, the recorded album brings music full of rushing tempos and interesting melodies and guitar solos. Power metal has now new band and it isn't just as any when judged by first album.

Savage Blood: Wheel Of Time - review

    Savage Blood is the german heavy/power metal band that was formed only 7 years ago in Lower Saxony but already they released EP and one full studio album. After three years since their debut album "Downfall" they released their second LP on November 16th 2023. It is titled "Wheel Of Time" and promoted by single "" (95th last week at our Stef Metal Chart - Hard'n'heavy Music (87)). Current band members are Peter Diersmann, Jörg Steinhake, Timios Zouridakis, Marc Könnecke and Michael Wächter, and they are those who recorded that interesting album.

Sophie Lloyd - Imposter Syndrome - review

    In July, we published review of guitarist Nita Strauss's solo album, and a few month later we receive another release like this. This time the author is Sophie Lloyd, British female guitarist who started her career from publishing shred covers and own materials in YouTube service. She became famous, having now more then million subscribers, and during 2022 she joined Machine Gun Kelly's concerts line-up. And the final act is artist's solo album released on 9th November 2023 titled "Imposter Syndrome".
11 compositions recorded featuring many different artists create truly interesting album, what should not be strange thing for anybody when one's keep in ming the fact that Sophie graduated from the prestigious BIMM in 2018 with a First Class Honours BMus in Popular Music Performance.

Doro - Conqueress – Forever Strong and Proud - review

    As we previously announced with November's new releases on October 27th, 2023 German vocalist Doro's new album was released. The Album titled "Conqueress: Forever Strong and Proud" is artists 14th studio solo album and brings the music that shows that Doro still likes what she does and does what she likes. We got few stronger songs, few ballads, and cover recorder featuring Rob Halford at the end..
Whole thing has 15 tracks, for which fans had to wait 5 years (a year less then for previous record), but it was worth waiting to see that she really deserved a place in the pantheon of heavy metal stars.

Ronnie Romero - Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters - review

    September 15, 2023 was the date when Ronnie Romero released his real first solo album. Artist known better for his cooparation with bands like Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow, Vandenberg, or Michael Schenker Group, has previously released two studio albums but they included only covers. Now he gives us completely solo material and must be said that this is a piece of good music.
Although "Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters" is his first fully solo studio album, Ronnie has already recorded quite a few albums, including two cover albums mentioned above. He also recorded 20 studio albums with another 11 artists of few music styles. He sang for example for power metal band Lords of Black or hard rock/heavy metal Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow and Elegant Weapons. That what his new album is - interesting vocal, interesting music, interesting guitar solos - everything what's important in hard rock and heavy metal.