Heavy Metal Resource-Picks

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Pick of the month for 6 - 2024

Nestor-Teenage Rebel

I have revamped the picks section into more of a buyers guide. I figured that I would give a little more exposure to albums that are must haves and are still available as far as I know. If you have questions beyond the descriptions given, email me. Thanks for checking this section out.

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Fans of 80's hard rock are going to love this release. There are a lot of bands that write music that is inspired by the 80's melodic hard rock era, but there are only a few that actually capture the authentic feel. Nestor is one of those bands that not only capture it musically, but visually as well. Watch their music videos and you'll see exactly what I mean. This new album is next level in terms of quality. The bands 'Kids In A Ghost Town' album was a favorite of mine and I felt that had to at least hit that bar, but in my opinion they have exceeded it. The music is very good. Plenty of rockers and some very good ballad style tracks as well. This album is a must have for anyone who loved that more mainstream hard rock sound. If it still were the 80's, this album would spawn a lot of chart toppers! Definitely don't miss any of the titles below as they all represent the genre very nicely!

Really dig this release. Obviously more modern sounding and may lean more to a Rammstein type crowd, but there is a lot going on here conceptually. My recommend is to take this one in after listening to the first Pandemonium record. Some very cool tie ins. Keep an eye on this band, they keep doing bigger things!

For Fans of: Modern/Industrial Website: Gothminister Official Website

Absolute banger of an album. Plenty of great guests and the music shows plenty of variety. It keeps things exciting and fresh. There are modern sounds, some industrial and even a Rap/Rock hybrid that works very well. Morrison is the real deal. Definitely grab this album as it is a very easy recommend from me!

For Fans of: Rock Website: Billy Morrison Official Website

UK based band that play a catchy raw hard rock style that in some ways finds similarities with bands like AC/DC. Listen for the small cool things with this record. A quick blast of funk or even some cool depth added to a track that you would normally expect to be relatively basic. Also, there is a very good ballad on this record!

For Fans of: Rock Website: Blitz Facebook

Been quite a buzz around this one. Dickinson's solo albums have always been quite good and different than Iron Maiden. This particular album is quite ambitious. Watch for companion comic books and appreciate the depth that will be coming your way. It definitely rocks, but goes deeper. Roy Z is here once again also!

For Fans of: Traditional Metal Website: Bruce Dickinson Official Website

Second release featuring Jona Tee and Nils Molin from Dynazty and Amaranthe. Very dynamic metal album that tackles a theme of conquerors whether that is militarily or maybe other things like space. An album full of epic style tracks that sound amazing. Great cover of Maiden's 'Alexander The Great' as well!

For Fans of: Metal Website: New Horizon Official Website

Been a while between studio albums, but the wait was worth it. This album hits both sides of the spectrum, from really heavy with harsh vocals, to very melodic modern sounds. A bit in between as well. One of the bands best attributes is their diversity. They like to try different things and this album once again shows that!

For Fans of: Modern Rock/Nu Metal Website: Emil Bulls Official Website

Excellent melodic release once again. Found these songs instantly likable and the album gets even better the more you listen to it. Great powerful vocal work with excellent range. Issa has quite a few albums now and this is a worthy addition to an impressive catalog. Good shredding in places as well!

For Fans of: Melodic Rock Website: Issa Facebook

When I dove into this album, I ended up going for a ride with the previous few albums. I like the approach and songs. Leans a bit towards the AC/DC or Rhino Bucket sound, but the band does a very good job of keeping things fresh and the songs fun. These guys would be a great pairing with Blitz, similar styles.

For Fans of: Hard Rock Website: The Treatment Facebook

Demon may be one of the most underrated bands to come out of the NWOBHM movement so many years ago. The band have a talent for combining melody with some progressions all while retaining that NWOBHM sound. This album grows with each listen and the guitar solos are crazy fun in my opinion. Excellent!

For Fans of: NWOBHM Website: Demon Facebook