by Mar Morannon | Sep 12, 2024 | Reviews
Wolfheart’s latest release Draconian Darkness blends epic cinematic builds with slower and more melancholy atmospheric sections. While the band have not deviated stylistically from their past work, Draconian Darkness shows the lineup coming together to create an...
by Mar Morannon | Jun 17, 2024 | Reviews
Fu Manchu has a distinctive sound that they’ve maintained for nearly forty years, and their latest release, The Return of Tomorrow, fits right into that. If you’ve never listened to them before, their signature sound is a blend of skater punk and psych rock and sounds...
by Mar Morannon | Jun 3, 2024 | Photos, Reviews
Day 3 (May 19th) of Milwaukee Metal Fest had a slower start. Perhaps everyone was nursing hangovers from Saturday night, but things didn’t really start filling up until a few hours into the day. The lineup was again heavy on death metal, with a good showing of...
by Mar Morannon | May 30, 2024 | Photos, Reviews
Day two of Milwaukee Metal Fest brought in some bigger crowds, likely a combination of the heavier lineup, which tends to draw more fans around Milwaukee, and the Saturday timing. Without a local act at the start of the schedule, people took their time filing in,...
by Mar Morannon | May 28, 2024 | Photos, Reviews
The first day of Milwaukee Metal Fest started pretty strong, considering doors opened mid-day on a Friday. Local favorites like Lords of the Trident, Illusion of Fate, and Macabre brought a decent turnout from their loyal fans, while larger bands like Blind Guardian,...