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By far, Sweden's Eclipse is one of my favorite bands. Always consistent and always entertaining, Eclipse has been delivering their 21st century version of melodic metal rock since songwriter, producer, and ... [ Read More ]

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Melodic/Heavy/Power Metal
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Eclipse - Megalomanium II Album Review

Eclipse: Megalomanium II

Melodic Metal Rock
5.0/5.0

By far, Sweden's Eclipse is one of my favorite bands. Always consistent and always entertaining, Eclipse has been delivering their 21st century version of melodic ... [ Read More ]

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4.0/5.0

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Melodic Hard Rock/AOR
4.0/5.0

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Heartwind - III Album Review

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Melodic Hard Rock/AOR
4.5/5.0

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Gabrielle De Val and the Dragonlords - Tiger Album Review

Gabrielle De Val and the Dragonlords: Tiger

Melodic Hard Rock/AOR
4.5/5.0

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Find Me - Nightbound Album Review

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Melodic Hard Rock/AOR
5.0/5.0

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The Nail - 2024 Debut Album Review

The Nail:The Nail

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4.5/5.0

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