Music Reviews 3
In 1998 the band released their third studio album, Aégis, marking their transition from gothic metal to dark rock. It's an atmospheric and successful album.
Assembly
by Theatre of Tragedy
Synth rock from a gothic metal band. Not everyone liked it in 2002. But I did. Limited CD.
Forever Is The World
by Theatre Of Tragedy
2009 saw the release of the last studio album by the Norwegian band Theatre Of Tragedy. Dark rock, gothic metal.
Goth metal, dark rock, and then synth? Hardly any other ToT album has been more controversial. Some turned away, while new listeners came along.
Remixed
by Theatre of Tragedy
What do you do when a band has Split up 2011? That's right, a remix. White vinyl, 2019. I hate remixes! Do you?
In 2006, ToT released a new album. Without Liv Kristine, with new management and a new record label. The question: Still good?
Theatre of Tragedy
by Theatre of Tragedy
1995 – Gothic meets metal, Theatre of Tragedy's groundbreaking debut. Eerily beautiful. CD and vinyl.
Velvet Darkness They Fear
by Theatre Of Tragedy
Theatre of Tragedy released "civilized" goth metal/rock, doom in 1996. Even non-goths should check it out. Vinyl, remastered in 2024.
The Unknown
by The Vision Bleak
Do you like it dark, heavy, slightly progressive? Then The Vision Bleak has just the right album! Gothic metal. CD.
Weird Tales
by The Vision Bleak
In honor of Weird Magazine, the German horror metallers released their new album in 2024. Special features? It is structured like a one-track album.
Vinyl Floor from Denmark will release their new album on February 27, 2026. Melodic Pop/Rock.
A continuation of Anathema? In 2024, Danny Cavanagh and Daniel Cardoso released "Ocean Without A Shore." A reason for hope?
The Future Bites
by Steven Wilson
In 2021, Steven surprised his fans with neo-disco pop-art rock. Many prog fans were angry. Why?
Bleed Out
by Within Temptation
In 2024, Within Temptation released a new studio album, Bleed Out. A political album.
The Aftermath EP
by Within Temptation
It's Corona 2021. There are no concerts. Within Temptation created a virtual world and performed it live on stream. Here is the picture EP with 4 songs from the show.
Rust Never Sleeps
by Neil Young & Crazy Horse
A remaster of this great album, which originally appeared in 1979, was released in 2017. And it's still worth listening to.
Outside Or The Eastside
by Mike Zito
The brilliant blues guitarist with a new studio album in 2026. Why it doesn't quite meet my expectations.
