Ayreon

 

Artist:  Ayreon
Origin:  Netherlands
Genre:  Rock Opera, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Space Rock, Symphonic Metal, Folk Metal, Power Metal

Ayreon is a musician project by Arjen Anthony Lucassen.  Ayreon's music is mostly Heavy Metal and Progressive Rock, and also combines with Folk, Classical, and Electronica, but the majority of Ayreon's albums are Rock Opera (or Metal Opera) as the albums contain complex storylines.  Ayreon's music is used of the traditional instruments such as Guitars, Bass, Drums, Synthesizers, Electric Organs to mix with instruments from Folk and Classical music:  Mandolins, Violins, Violas, Celli, Flutes, Sitars and Didgeridoo).

Title:  An Amazing Flight Through Time (30th Anniversary 2CD+DVD) (2026)

Genre:  Rock Opera, Progressive Metal, Progressive Rock, Space Rock, Symphonic Metal, Folk Metal, Power Metal

Label:  Music Theories Recordings

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD+DVD

Tracks:

Disc 1:  CD

 1.  Dream Sequencer 1 (2:32)

 2.  My House On Mars (5:41)

 3.  Sail Away To Avalon (4:02)

 4.  Green And Cream (4:49)

 5.  Days Of The Knights (3:29)

 6.  Childhood (3:09)

 7.  Dragon On The Sea (5:20)

 8.  Sign (3:18)

 9.  Sea Of Machines (5:29)

10. The Year Of '41 (6:35)

11. The First Man On Earth (5:54)

12. The Lighthouse/The Argument 2/The Parting (5:53)

13. Carried By The Wind (3:43)

14. Dream Sequencer 2 (1:43)

15. The Theory Of Everything (4:47)

16. Actual Fantasy (1:29)

17. Into The Black Hole (6:20)

Disc 2:  CD

 1.  Dreamtime (3:02)

 2.  Dawn Of A Million Souls (7:01)

 3.  Valley Of The Queens (2:56)

 4.  Loser (4:43)

 5.  Band Introduction Mike (2:04)

 6.  The Castle Hall (5:54)

 7.  Amazing Flight In Space (6:16)

 8.  Everybody Dies (5:22)

 9.  Speech Arjen And Joost (16:32)

10. Set Your Controls (6:14)

11. Dream Sequencer 3 (1:25)

12. Isolation (9:09)

Disc 3:  DVD

Full Show (149:23)

Fan Reactions (22:38)

Personnel:

Vocalists:

Arjen Lucassen:  Project Mastermind, Backing/Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar

Anneke Van Giersbergen;  Longtime Collaborator

Damian Wilson:  Regular Project Vocalist

Tommy Karevik:  Kamelot Frontman

Marcela Bovio:  Regular Live and Studio Vocalist

Irene Jansen:  Frequent Live Collaborator

Mike Mills:  Frontman of Toehider

Dino Jelusick:  Trans-Siberian Orchestra And Whitesnake Vocalist

Heather Findlay:  Former Mostly Autumn Vocalist

Maggy Luyten:  Heavy Metal Powerhouse Vocalist

Wudstik :  Progressive Rock Vocalist

Robert Soeterboek:   Longtime Live Asset

Instrumental Band:

Joost Van Den Broek:  Keyboards, Musical Direction

Ed Warby:  Drums

Timo Somers:  Lead & Rhythm Guitars

Ferry Duijsens:  Electric & Acoustic Guitars

Johan Van Stratum:  Bass

Orchestral Ensemble:

Ben Mathot:  Violin

Jurriaan Westerveld:  Cello

Jeroen Goossens:  Woodwinds, Flute

An Amazing Flight Through Time is a live celebration of 30 Years of Music by Ayroen, released on June 8, 2026 by Music Theories Recordings, featuring All-Star cast.  30th Anniversary 2CD+DVD.

The Flight of Sleipnir

 

Artist:  The Flight Of Sleipnir

Origin:  Denver, Colorado, USA

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Epic Doom, Doom Metal, Black Metal, Folk Metal, Post Metal, Stoner Rock, Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Heavy Slow Riff, Melodic Rock, Progressive Metal

Original line-up:

Clayton Cushman:  Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Keyboards

David Csicsely:   Drums, Vocals, Guitar

2nd line-up:

Clayton Cushman:  Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards

David Csicsely:   Drums, Vocals

Dave Borrusch:  Bass

Justin Siegler:  Guitar

Jeremy Winters:  Guitar

The Flight Of Sleipnir is an American Epic Doom from Denver, Colorado USA, formed in 2007 by Clayton Cushman (Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Keyboards), and David Csicsely (Drums, Vocals, Guitar).

Title:  V by The Flight Of Sleipnir (2014)

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Epic Doom, Doom Metal, Black Metal, Folk Metal, Post Metal, Stoner Rock, Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Heavy Slow Riff, Melodic Rock, Progressive Metal

Label:  Napalm Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Headwinds (7:06)

 2.  Sidereal Course (8:11)

 3.  The Casting (6:45)

 4.  Nothing Stands Obscured (6:54)

 5.  Gullveig (6:49)

 6.  Archaic Rites (9:08)

 7.  Beacon In Black Horizon (11:26)

 8.  Equinox (6:25)

 9.  Silent One (4:08)

10. Eleven Rivers (3:31)

Personnel:

Clayton Cushman:  Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Keyboards

David Csicsely:   Drums, Vocals, Guitar

V by The Flight Of Sleipnir is the 2014 album by The Flight Of Sleipnir, released on November 24, 2014 by Napalm Records.  The unique soundscapes and strong guitar work.

Alestorm

 

Artist:  Alestorm
Origin:  Perth, Scotland
Genre:  Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Folk Metal, Pirate Metal

Original line-up:

Christopher Bowes:  Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Keytar
Gavin Harper:  Guitar, Backing Vocals
Dani Evans:  Bass
Doug Swierczek:  Drums

Alestorm is a Scottish Heavy Metal Band from Perth, Scotland, formed in 2004.  The band's music called "True Scottish Pirate Metal".

Title:  Captaun Morgan's Revenge (10th Anniversary Edition) (2024)

Genre:  Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Folk Metal, Pirate Metal

Label:  Napalm Records

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1. Over The Seas (3:56)

 2.  Captain Morgan's Revenge (642)

 3.  The Huntmaster (4:59)

 4.  Nancy The Tavern Wench (4:52)

Side B:

 1.  Death Before The Mast (3:17) 

 2.  Terror On The High Seas (3:51)

 3.  Set Sail And Conquer (4:38)

4. Of The Treasure (2:58)

 5.  Wenches & Mead (3:42)

 6.  Flower Of Scotland (2:37)

Personnel:  

Christopher Bowes:  Lead Vocals, Keyboards, Tin Whistle
Gavin Harper:  Guitar, Backing Vocals, Jew's Harp, tambourine, Additional Drums
Dani Evans:  Bass
Ian Wilson:  Percussion

Additional Musicians:

Lasse Lammert:  Vibraslap, Tambourine

Brendan Casey:  Backing Vocals, Additional Bass

Migo Wagner:  Drums, Backing Vocals

Chris Mummelthey:  Backing Vocals

Captain Morgan's Revenge is the debut studio album by Alestorm, originally released on January 25, 2008 by Napalm Records, remastered and reissued on May 17, 2024 by Napalm Records.  10th Anniversary Strictly Limited Edition.  Great Music, and Great Album.

Wytch Hazel

 

Artist:  Wytch Hazel

Origin:  Lancaster, England

Genre:  Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Folk Metal, Christian Metal, Melodic Metal

Original line-up:

Colin Hendra:  Guitar, Vocals

Josh Winnard:  Guitar

Comelius Corkery:  Bass

Aaron Hay:  Drums

Wytch Hazel are an English Hard Rock Band from Lancaster, formed 2011 by Colin Hendra (Guitar, Vocals), Josh Winnard (Guitar), Comelius Corkery (Bass), and Aaron Hay (Drums).  The band's influences included Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, Wishbone Ash, Jethro Tull.  Two Guitars Melodic Sound.  

Title:  IV:  Sacrament (2023)

Genre:  Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Folk Metal, Christian Metal, Melodic Metal

Label:  Bad Omen Records

Rating:   ****

Format:  CD 

Tracks:

 1.  The First Control (3:49)

 2.  Angel Of Light (4:50)

 3.  Time And Doubt (4:46)

 4.  Strong Heart (3:58)

 5.  Deliver Us (4:02)

 6.  A Thousand Years (4:43)

 7.  Gold Light (1:24)

 8.  Endless Battle (5:16)

 9.  Future Is Gold (3:46)

10. Digging Deeper (6:23)

Personnel:

Colin Hendra:  Vocals, Guitars, Piano, Organ, Drums

Alex Haslam:  Guitars

Andrew Shackleton:  Bass

IV:  Sacrament is the fourth studio album by Wytch Hazel, released on June 2, 2023 by Bad Omen Records.  For Fans of Wishbone Ash and Praying Mantis.

Twilight Force

 

Artist:  Twilight Force  
Origin:  Falun/Borlange, Sweden
Genre:   Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Symphonic Metal, Speed Metal, Folk Metal

Original line-up:

Chrileon:  Vocals
Lyrd:  Guitar
Aerendir:  Guitar
Born:  Bass
Blackwald:  Keyboards, Violin
De'Azsh:  Drums

Twilight Force is a Swedish Power Metal Band from Falun/Borlange, Sweden, formed in 2011.  The band member want to keep their real names in privacy, so they use nicknames.  The band's main lyrical themes are based on fantasy stories.

Title:  At The Heart Of Wntervale (Limited Edition Ice Blue Vinyl) (2023)

Genre:   Heavy Metal, Power Metal, Symphonic Metal, Speed Metal, Folk Metal

Label:  Nuclear Blast

Rating:   *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side A:

 1.  Twilight Force (4:11)

 2.  At The Heart Of Wintervale (4:50)

 3.  Dragonborn (4:03)

 4.  Highlands Of The Elder Dragon (10:32)

Side B:

 1.  Skyknights Of Aldaria (5:13)

 2.  A Familiar Memory (1:18)

 3.  Sunlight Knight (4:28)

 4.  The Last Crystal Bearer (10:20)

Personnel:

Alessandro Conti (Allyon):  Vocals

Philip Lindh (Lyrd):  Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

Jocke Leandro Johansson (Aerendir):  Rhythm Guitar
Dunder Bjorn Lundqvist (Born):  Bass
Daniel Beckman (Blackwald):  Keyboards, Violin, Piano, Cembalo
Isak Olsson (De'Azsh):  Drums

At The Heart Of Wntervale is the fourth studio album by Twilight Force, released on January 20, 2023 by Nuclear Blast.  Limited Edition Ice Blue Vinyl.

Amorphis

 

Artist:  Amorphis
Origin:  Helsinki, Finland
Genre:  Progressive Metal, Scandinavian Metal, Death Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Folk Metal, Heavy Metal

Original line-up:

Esa Holopainen:  Lead Guitar
Tomi Kolvusaari:  Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Olli-Pekka Laine:  Bass
Jan Rechberger:  Drums

Amorphis is a Finnish Heavy Metal Band from Helsinki, Finland, formed in 1990 by Jan Rechberger (Drums), Tomi Kolvusaari (Guitar), Esa Holopainen (Guitar), and Olli-Pekka Laine (Bass).  Initially, the band was played Death Metal style, but later playing  other Genres, including Heavy Metal, Progressive Metal, and Folk Metal.

Title:   Halo (2022)

Genre:  Progressive Metal, Scandinavian Metal, Death Metal, Melodic Death Metal, Folk Metal, Heavy Metal

Label:  Atomic Fire

Rating:   *****

Format:  CD

Tracks:

 1.  Northwards (5:30)

 2.  On The Dark Waters (4:47)

 3.  The Moon  (5:57)

 4.  Windmane (4:49)

 5.  A New Land (4:36)

 6.  When The Gods Came (4:57)

 7.  Seven Roads Come Together (5:38)

 8.  War (5:24)

 9.  Halo (4:40)

10. The Wolf (4:36)

11. My Name Is Night (feat. Petronella Nettemalm) (4:43)

Format:  LP

Tracks:

LP 1:

Side A:

 1.  Northwards (5:30)

 2.  On The Dark Waters (4:47)

 3.  The Moon  (5:57)

Side B:

 1.  Windmane (4:49)

 2.  A New Land (4:36)

 3.  When The Gods Came (4:57)

LP 2:

Side C:

 1.  Seven Roads Come Together (5:38)

 2.  War (5:24)

 3.  Halo (4:40)

Side D:

 1.  The Wolf (4:36)

 2.  My Name Is Night (feat. Petronella Nettemalm) (4:43)

Personnel:

Tomi Joutsen:  Vocals

Esa Holopainen:  Guitar

Tomi Koivusaari:  Guitar

Santeri Kallio:  Keyboards

Olli-Pekka Laine:  Bass

Jan Rechberger:  Drums

Halo is the 14th studio album by Amorphis, released on February 11, 2022 by Atomic Fire, including the latest hit single "The Moon".  Great Songs, Great Music and Powerful Vocals.