Change can be often good, and often, not so good. For every Pantera ditching hair metal there is George Clooney Batman. Dutch symphonic metal outfit Delian formed back in 2002, and underwent their most dramatic change in 2021 replacing all but founding member Martijn Westerholt. Their fresh new lineup has […] The post Delain – Dark Waters Album Review appeared first on The Metal Protocol ..read more

There are a number of bands who know their strengths, deviate rarely, and consistently publish quality albums as a result. With their unique take on otherworldly, gothic symphonic power metal, Powerwolf have risen to be one of the biggest bands in European heavy metal. With the release of their 8th […] The post Powerwolf – Call of the Wild Album Review appeared first on The Metal Protocol ..read more

Long time symphonic metal veterans Delain have undergone a rather large change recently. Losing all members apart from one certainly qualifies as a major shift. Founder Martyn Westerholt has recruited new and former members to release new single under the new regime The Quest and the Curse. Replacing so many […] The post DELAIN Unveil New Lineup and Single THE QUEST AND THE CURSE appeared first on The Metal Protocol ..read more

Every band has a turning point. A moment in time when they find their purpose, their passion, their….je ne sais quoi. So to speak. Multi-European symphonic metal band Visions Of Atlantis have taken to the plundering ways on their latest release Pirates. A one off venture to the high seas, […] The post Visions of Atlantis – Pirates Album Review appeared first on The Metal Protocol ..read more

European symphonic power metal band Visions of Atlantis took leave for the high seas on their last single release Legion of the Seas, off their upcoming album eight studio album Pirates. The plundering ways continue now with their second release Melancholy Angel. Melancholy Angel fully embraces the inner Annette Olzen […] The post VISIONS OF ATLANTIS set loose new single MELANCHOLY ANGEL appeared first on The Metal Protocol ..read more

Sooner or later, everyone comes to the realisation that all music can be improved with the injection of some piratical plundering. European power metal quintet Visions Of Atlantis have taken the plunge on their latest single Legion Of The Seas, taken from their upcoming album Pirates. Visions Of Atlantis have […] The post VISIONS OF ATLANTIS join the Pirate Metal Crew with new single LEGION OF THE SEAS appeared first on The Metal Protocol ..read more

The nordic country of Finland has heavy metal in its veins. Some of the very best bands in the history of heavy metal have emerged from Santa Claus’s homeland. From The Land of a Thousand Lakes, Finnish Metal is often dripping in emotion, complexity and often more than a hint […] The post 10 Awesome Finnish Metal Bands appeared first on The Metal Protocol ..read more

Swedish, epically overpowering dark symphonic metal unit Eleine has joined the Atomic Fire Records roster!  Founded and led by charismatic vocalist Madeleine Liljestam and guitarist/growler Rikard Ekberg, Eleine has released three successful, multifaceted albums since 2015, all of which illuminate the remarkably sorted and exquisitely balanced dark mixture the collective is capable […] The post Swedish Symphonic Metal Unit ELEINE Signs With Atomic Fire Records appeared first on The Metal Protocol ..read more

Covering a track by another band has occurred for as long as music has existed. Many blues legends have injected their own textbook style onto the work of previous generations to magnificent effect. Metal covers have been something that has emerged in the modern era. Metal covers can exist for […] The post 10 of the Very Best Metal Covers appeared first on The Metal Protocol ..read more

New Album Chapter II – Legacy Announced Today Symphonic metallers Ad Infinitum have turned down the dark gothic vision, and ramped up the melodic earworms on the first single from their upcoming sophomore release. Unstoppable is the first offering from Chapter II – Legacy. Their second album, announced today will […] The post AD INFINITUM Release First Single UNSTOPPABLE From New Album appeared first on The Metal Protocol ..read more