CRY OF THE WOLF MAGAZINE

      Saxon has delivered yet another finely tuned heavy metal masterpiece. Produced by Andy Sneap for Silver Lining Music Thunderbolt is the 22nd album by the metal icons, and they show no signs of slowing down. Songs like "Speed Merchants", and " Sniper", are some of their finest works to date. But it is on the soon to be classic hits, "Thunderbolt", and "They played rock and roll", that Saxon once again define themselves; as the permanent kings of the NWOBHM movement that spawned them all those years ago.      " They played rock and roll"is a fitting sonic tribute to the great Lemmy and Motorhead. The enduring mutual affection by both bands is hailed throughout the song. Mutual respect for other artists can sometimes be fleeting in the business and yet Saxon have remained pure to a higher standard.        They are the esteemed gentlemen of heavy metal. But make no mistake there is still fierce power and energy that spi

Cry Of The Wolf Magazine interviews Tony (the metal duke) and Al from the band IRON WILL      For those of you not familiar with the heavy metal sounds of IRON WILL, we present to you their latest offering "Life is your Labyrinth". And yes it took 18 years to complete.Rivaling the mighty Guns And Roses in album downtime. That being said you will not find a more metal dedicated character as Tony. From videos on their face book page it is clear that he lives and breathes heavy metal. I hear a lot of old school metal influences with IRON WILL. They are like a cross between ANVIL and early IRON MAIDEN with Paul Dianno. The music just has this old school headbanging feel to it. There is a lot of heart and soul burned into their collective sound. Can you give us a brief history of the band?                Al - My brother Eli were channel surfing on a Saturday morning back in 1997, I think, and we just happened to catch Tony on public access TV singing with his old band, S

Jim Florentine Everybody is awful (except you) Jim Florentine will forever be known to the metal community as "That metal show guy". But this book shows an illustrious career that spans acting,dj work, Hbo, That metal show, sirius xm radio dj, and even...driver for strippers. Emmy award winning Florentine is a modern comedic genius. He is the "Heaven and Hell" version of comedy to reference Sabbath.  The book takes us through his life interspersed with his clever and comedic insights on everything from facebook posts to language usage. Florentine's book is chock full of great quips and pokes at modern social media soaked society. This is a great book and and an easy read. Step inside the snarky, rant filled brain of Mr Florentine and enjoy the ride. 9/10 wolf Howls CRY OF THE WOLF MAGAZINE Da Capo Press

  TITLE 9 BY Noturnall LABEL Rockshots Records RELEASE 19 January 2018 NOTURNALL is one hell of a metal band. The video included below sends a powerfully positive message to all who watch. Just incredible sense of dramatic and control within the song. This is a band that feels like its on the edge of something. Plus they straddle both the heavier elements and the softer elements of the genre. making this band an extremely versatile force to be reckoned with. Get this album and crank it!!! Check out "shadows", "changes", and the uplifting "Hearts as one". 9/10 Wolf Howls CRY OF THE WOLF MAGAZINE If you're fan of Symphony X, Angra, Shaman then you'll want to check out this one!   I present to ya Brazil's NOTURNALL and their album "9" being unleashed in North America on Jan 19th via Rockshots Records and released in Europe this past Oct

Here's the next promo from  Rockshots Records  to check out! Especially if you're a fan of an amalgamation of Folk Metal, Symphonic, Power, Doom, Post-Metal, Black, which the band dubs as Druid Metal.   I present to you Finland's  UNSHINE  and  their upcoming album "Astrala" due out on Jan 19th in Europe and Feb 9th in North America.   So far the band as unleashed album teaser for people to check out.   Please feel free to share and repost on your outlet or social media. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=ScFgarXtoG4   The band's first video will be coming soon for their track " Visionary’s Last Breath". Keep ya posted on that.   I've included all other info on the band and as always would love to have your support for album review, interview, feature, spotlight, airplay of single " Visionary’s Last Breath" and social media share.   Band comments about the album:   “UNSHINE has always bee

Malet Grace    Malsanity Progressive style heavy metal on an epic scale. This is the music that will set the metal universe on fire. Superior musicianship meets powerfully crafted songs. Production value is fantastic. Overall a very well laid out disc. Malet Grace stands apart from the crowd. Check out "Egopathy", and "Angel Of Chaos.Malsanity is a fantastic ride into the metal realms and beyond!!! Another gem from Spider Rock Promotions. 9/10 Wolf Howls Cry Of The Wolf Magazine

From all of us at Cry Of The Wolf Magazine : Happy new year!!!! So many good bands put out tremendous albums this year. Hard to nail it down to just one so here are a few stand outs: 1. Tragedian....Unholy Divine   2. Beast In Black....Berserker 3. Lancer....Mastery 4. Niviane...The Druid King 5. Bloodbound....war Of Dragons 6. Angel Nation....Aeon Of course there are so many other bands out there as well. This is just the top 6. Get out and pick up these albums, and check out local bands.