E - METAL CD LIST


Easy Rider - Animal (hopefully coming soon)
Easy Rider - Regeneration 3/5 - MICHAEL
Easy Rider - Evilution 3/5 - MICHAEL
Easy Rider - Lord of the storm 3/5 - MICHAEL
Easy Rider - Perfecta creacion 3/5 - MICHAEL
Ebony Ark - When the city is quiet 3.5/5 (2nd CD of female fronted progressive power metal with crunch; strong stuff, but isn’t quite up to the level of their debut)
Ebony Ark - Decoder 4/5 Ebony Ark Review
Echo of Dalriada - Jegbonto 5/5 Echo of Dalriada Review
Echo of Dalriada - Fergeteg 3/5
Echoes of Eternity - As shadows burn 3.5/5 (2nd CD from this female fronted progressive power metal band; contains many solid songs and a few extra-catchy highlights)
Echoes of Eternity - The forgotten goddess 3.5/5 (female fronted progressive power metal debut with a dash of the dark side and a vocal similarity to Leaves’ Eyes)
Echoterra - The law of one 2/5 (symphonic metal debut with the vocalist of Dying Daylight and members of Pyramaze/Avian; has an annoying and inexcusable production)
Ecliptica - Impetus 2.5/5 (melodic power metal debut with a progressive edge, and both female and clear male vocals; reminds me of Rizon in spots, but it’s a bit plain)
Edenbridge - Myearthdream 3/5 (female fronted band’s 6th CD that has powerful orchestration, but the songwriting isn’t at the level of their previous 2 CDs)
Edenbridge - Myearthdream 3/5 Edenbridge Review - SEAN
Edenbridge - The grand design 3.5/5 (5th CD with a polished production and sweet vocals, but 'Shine' is their catchiest/best CD to date in my mind)
Edenbridge - The grand design 4/5 Edenbridge Review - MICHAEL
Edenbridge - Shine 4/5 Edenbridge Review
Edenbridge - Aphelion 3/5
Edenbridge - Arcana 3/5
Edenbridge - Sunrise in Eden 3/5
Eden's Curse - The second coming 4/5 Eden’s Curse Review - KIT
Eden’s Curse - s/t (hopefully coming soon)
Eden's Fall - Harmony of lies 3.5/5 (strong American power-thrash debut reminding me of Death Angel, Juggernaut, Metallica and Nevermore) - KIT
Edge of Thorns - Masquerading of the wicked 4/5 Edge of Thorns Review
Edge of Thorns - Ravenland 4/5

Edguy - Tinnitus sanctus 3.5/5 (even though there’s little power metal present, this is a very enjoyable CD from this long-running German band)
Edguy - Tinnitus sanctus 3.5/5 Edguy Review - SEAN
Edguy - Rocket ride 3.5/5 (some great songs exist on this CD, but I have mixed feeling about the change of music style)
Edguy - Rocket ride 3/5 Edguy Review - DAVID
Edguy - Rocket ride 4/5 Edguy Review - MICHAEL
Edguy - Hellfire club 3.5/5 (well done 6th CD with a nice song variety, should easily satisfy fans of their previous CDs)
Edguy - Mandrake 4/5
Edguy - Mandrake 4/5 Edguy Review - DAVID
Edguy - Theater of salvation 4.5/5
Edguy - Theater of salvation 5/5 Edguy Review - DAVID
Edguy - Vain glory opera 3.5/5
Edguy - Kingdom of madness 3/5
Edguy - The savage poetry 3.5/5
Eeriness - Paths 2.5/5 (2nd CD of “beauty and the beast” symphonic/gothic metal a la Odes of Ecstasy, Via Mistica and Myriads; awful “beast” vocals though)
Eeriness - A life beyond the shades of time 3/5
Eidolon - The parallel otherworld 3.5/5 (awesome and aggressive progressive spectre with entertaining guests and a cover of Mercyful Fate’s "The oath") - MICHAEL
Eidolon - Apostles of defiance 2.5/5 (extremely dry dark power metal from Canada with subpar vocals) - KIT
Eidolon - Coma nation 2/5 - KIT
Eidolon - Hallowed apparition 2.5/5 - KIT
Eidolon - Nightmare world 3/5 - KIT
Eidolon - Seven spirits 2.5/5 - KIT
Eidolon - Zero hour 3/5 - KIT
Einherjer - Blot 3/5 - MICHAEL
Einherjer - Norwegian native art 3/5 - MICHAEL
Einherjer - Odin owns ye all 3/5 - MICHAEL
Einherjer - Dragons of the north 3.5/5 - MICHAEL
Ekzistencia - The storm master 3.5/5 Ekzistencia Review
Eldritch - Blackenday 3.5/5 (Italian vets skillfully blend dark crunchy thrash with melodic and progressive elements; quality CD in line with 'Neighbourhell') - KIT
Eldritch - Neighbourhell 3.5/5 Eldritch Review - KIT
Eldritch - Portrait of the abyss within 3/5 - KIT
Eldritch - Reverse (hopefully coming soon)
Eldritch - El nino 2.5/5 (quirky Italian progressive power metal with killer vocals and spacey keyboard textures) - KIT
Eldritch - Headquake 2.5/5 - KIT
Eldritch - Seeds of rage 3/5 - KIT
Elegacy - Impressions 4/5 Elegacy Review
Elegy - Principles of pain 3.5/5 (final CD from this progressive power metal band; very catchy and certainly their best CD to date)
Elegy - Forbidden fruit 2/5
Elegy - Manifistation of fear 3/5
Elegy - State of mind 2.5/5
Elegy - Lost 2.5/5
Elegy - Supremacy 2.5/5
Elegy - Labyrinth of dreams 2.5/5
Elements - Northern echoes 4/5 Elements Review
Elevare - World... desert? 4/5 Elevare Review
Eli - Darkness will fall 3/5 (female fronted symphonic/gothic metal debut with splendid vocals but average music; perhaps for those who enjoy Tarja’s ‘My winter storm’)
Elis - Griefshire 3.5/5 (3rd CD and last with vocalist Sabine Dunser; very solid effort, but is missing a few of those exceptional highlights)
Elis - Dark clouds in a perfect sky 3.5/5 Elis Review
Elis - God's silence, Devil's temptation 4/5
Elnordia - Insight 3.5/5 (intense “beauty and the beast” styled symphonic/gothic metal debut similar to To Elysium and maybe Penumbra, but with a hint of Draconian)
Eltharia - Legend of a forgotten world 1.5/5 Eltharia Review
Eluveitie - Evocation I/The arcane dominion 3.5/5 Eluveitie Review - CRAIG B
Eluveitie - Slania 3.5/5 Eluveitie Review - CRAIG B
Eluveitie - Spirit 3/5 (jumbled, but enjoyable and fairly unique combination of folk and melodic death metal) - CRAIG B
Elvenking - Two tragedy poets 3.5/5 Elvenking Review - MICHAEL
Elvenking - The scythe 2/5 (4th CD that has the band incorporating modern influences and moving away from the power/folk metal style that made them famous)
Elvenking - The scythe 1.5/5 Elvenking Review - CRAIG B
Elvenking - The winter wake 4/5 (excellent 3rd CD from a band that blends folk metal and power metal very well)
Elvenking - The winter wake 4/5 Elvenking Review - MICHAEL
Elvenking - Wyrd 3/5
Elvenking - Heathenreel 4/5

Elvenpath - Spyrol 3.5/5 (German melodic/traditional power metal band’s very good 2nd CD that bridges the gap between bands like Helloween and bands like Ilium)
Elvenpath - Gateways 2.5/5 (good traditional power metal debut with a nice Iron Maiden vibe on occasion)
Elwing - War 3.5/5 Elwing Review - KIT
Elwing - Immortal stories 3/5 - KIT
Embargo - The red tide 4.5/5 - KIT
Embargo - Children of a lesser god 4/5 - KIT
Embargo - Panem et circenses 3.5/5 - KIT
Embrace Fire - Savage 3.5/5 Embrace Fire Review - KIT
Emerald (Che) - Hymns to steel 3.5/5 (4th CD of solid, if naive, “true” heavy metal that’s still not overly polished) - CRAIG
Emerald (Che) - Forces of doom 2.5/5 (straightforward, enjoyable, somewhat raw and naive heavy metal, Hammerfall and Attack meet Rival) - CRAIG
Emerald (Che) - Calling the knights 2.5/5 - CRAIG
Emerald (Che) - Rebels of our time (hopefully coming soon)
Emerald (Hol) - Iron on iron 2.5/5 - KIT
Emerald Sun - Escape from twilight 3.5/5 (great melodic power metal debut that’s very much in the style of early Helloween, but with a good amount of keyboards)
Empire - Chasing shadows 3.5/5 (4th CD of inspired classy traditional metal in the Martin-era Sabbath vein; great for the style) - KIT
Empire - The raven ride 3.5/5 Empire Review - KIT
Empire - Trading souls (hopefully coming soon)
Empire - Hypnotica (hopefully coming soon)
Empires of Eden - Songs of war and vengeance 2/5 Empires of Eden Review - JOHN
Empty Storage - Mortalitas 1.5/5 (female fronted debut that’s like a lighter version of Elis, Sengir, Xandria, Within Temptation or Asrai)
Empyrios - The glorious sickness 3.5/5 (catchy 2nd CD of progressive power metal with some rough vocals and a modern vibe; mix of Evergrey, Nevermore and Auvernia)
Empyrios - And the rest is silence 3/5
End Amen - Your last orison 3.5/5 - MICHAEL
Endless - A dream at the sun 4.5/5 Endless Review
Endless - Eternal winds 3/5
Endoras - Blood on the horizon 2.5/5 Endoras Review
Endyium - Eye of the storm 3.5/5 (very solid debut of Canadian classic metal recommended to fans of Omen, Megadeth, Steel Prophet and Premonition) - MICHAEL
Enemynside - In the middle of nowhere 3/5 (2nd CD of Italian thrash inferior to the debut, but fans of Neurasthenia, Hyades and Scapegoat will celebrate) - MICHAEL
Enemynside - Let the madness begin 3/5 - MICHAEL
Enertia - Force (hopefully coming soon)
Enertia - Flashpoint 2/5 - KIT
Enertia - Momentum (hopefully coming soon)
Enforcer - Into the night 3.5/5 (pure 80s-styled power metal debut embodying the best of the Metal Blade/Roadrunner elite; think Attacker, Toxik and Exciter) - MICHAEL
English Dogs - All the world's a rage 3/5 - MICHAEL
English Dogs - Bow to none 2.5/5 - MICHAEL
English Dogs - Where legend began 4.5/5 - MICHAEL
English Dogs - Forward into battle 4/5 - MICHAEL
English Dogs - Invasion of the porky men 3/5 - MICHAEL
Engrave - Legacy of a time 4/5 Engrave Review
Engrave - Esdra 2.5/5
Ensiferum - From afar 3.5/5 Ensiferum Review - CRAIG B
Ensiferum - Victory songs 4/5 Ensiferum Review - CRAIG B
Ensiferum - Dragonheads (EP) 4/5 Ensiferum Review - CRAIG B
Ensiferum - Iron 4/5 (2nd CD that’s more varied, but just a slightly lesser follow-up to the indispensable debut) - CRAIG B
Ensiferum - s/t 4.5/5 (essential folk metal debut that’s vibrant, varied, catchy and powerful) - CRAIG B
Enter Twilight - The inner verse 3.5/5 Enter Twilight Review
Epica - The divine conspiracy 4/5 (awesome CD that’s their most aggressive and contains a very well-executed “beauty and the beast” vocal style)
Epica - The divine conspiracy 4/5 Epica Review - SEAN
Epica - The score/An epic journey 4/5 (one of the better film score’s I’ve heard; obviously contains very little guitars, but Simone sings on a few songs)
Epica - Consign to oblivion 3/5 Epica Review
Epica - The phantom agony 4/5 (strong gothic metal debut with female/male vocals similar to After Forever)
Epiclore - Labyrinth alpha 3/5 Epiclore Review

Epidemia - The elven manuscript: Saga for all times 4.5/5 Epidemia Review - KIT
Epidemia - Livin' in twilight 4.5/5 (exceptional Russian-language melodic power metal; one of the best CDs I heard in 2006) - KIT
Epidemia - The elven manuscript: Opera metal 4/5 - KIT
Epidemia - Mystery of the magic country 4.5/5 - KIT
Epidemia - On the edge of time 4/5
Epinikion - s/t 2.5/5 Epinikion Review - CRAIG B
Epitafiya - Hostages of system 2/5 (disappointing 2nd CD of Russian-language heavy metal that’s without the power metal presence of their debut and is boring at times)
Epitafiya - Turned world 3/5
Epizod - The ancient warrior (hopefully coming soon)
Epizod - Our roots (hopefully coming soon)
Epizod - St. Patriarch evtimii 3.5/5 (triumphant CD by Bulgaria's masters of unique epic folk/doom/power) - KIT
Epizod - Manly songs 3/5 - KIT
Epizod - The time has come (hopefully coming soon)
Epizod - The Bulgarian god 3.5/5 - KIT
Epizod - Respect (hopefully coming soon)
Epizod - Dead among dead men (hopefully coming soon)
Epizod - Pray (hopefully coming soon)
Epsylon - The gift 3.5/5 Epsylon Review
Erben der Schopfung - Twilight 3.5/5 (gothic metal debut from the band who branched off to Elis; has more electronic/darkwave parts than Elis, but is very catchy)
Ereb Altor - By honour 3.5/5 (debut that’s an impressive viking-era Bathory worship, albeit a step down from the mighty Crom) - KIT
Essence of Sorrow - Reflections of the obscure 3.5/5 Essence of Sorrow Review - JOHN
Eterna - Epiphany 3.5/5 Eterna Review
Eterna - Terra nova 2/5
Eterna - The gate 2.5/5
Eterna - Papyrus 1.5/5
Eterna - Shema Israel 1/5
Eternal Flight - Under the sign of will 3.5/5 Eternal Flight Review - CRAIG
Eternal Flight - Positive rage (hopefully coming soon)
Eternal Legacy - The coming of the tempest 3.5/5 Eternal Legacy Review - KIT
Eternal Night - Heaven's kingdom will be yours 3/5 - KIT
Eternal Reign - Forbidden path 3.5/5 (derivative but tasty mix of classy European metal a la Mob Rules with a dash of Breaker and a pinch of latter-day Savatage) - KIT
Eternal Reign - Crimes of passion (hopefully coming soon)
Eternia - Tales of power 3/5 (one and only CD from the band now known as Destynation; is in the style of Gamma Ray, Dungeon, Gaia Epicus and faster Hammerfall)
Eternity X - From the ashes (hopefully coming soon)
Eternity X - The edge 3.5/5 - KIT
Eternity X - Mind games 3/5 - KIT
Eternity X - Zodiac (hopefully coming soon)
Etherna - s/t 3.5/5 Etherna Review
Ethos - s/t 3.5/5 (Spanish/English-language metal debut brimming with youthful enthusiasm and combining traditional, power and thrash, with some modern bits) - KIT
Etrusgrave - Masters of fate 4/5 (impressive mystical epic proto-metal debut from ex-Dark Quarterer guitarist in the early 80s style of Manilla Road or 'Battle hymns') - KIT
Euroforce - s/t 3/5 Euroforce Review - DAVID
Evarest - Fear 3.5/5 Evarest Review
Even Song - Mysterium 1.5/5 (3rd and final CD comparable to Via Mistica; doesn’t even come close to matching their wonderful debut)
Even Song - Of man's first disobedience 1/5
Even Song - Path of the angels 4/5
Event Horizon X - Far across the wasteland 3/5 Event Horizon X Review - KIT
Event Horizon X - Along came the winter (hopefully coming soon)
Event Horizon X - Fall of darkness (hopefully coming soon)
Everfest - Rising 3.5/5 (very nice debut caught somewhere in the middle of Evergrey, Platitude, Red Circuit and Vanishing Point)
Evergrace - s/t 3.5/5 (great heavy/melodic metal debut that’s got some excellent stand-out songs; band has since changed their name to Incrave)
Evergrey - Torn 4/5 (popular Swedish band is back with another excellent CD that contains the dark progressive power metal feel that made them famous)
Evergrey - Torn 4/5 Evergrey Review - SEAN
Evergrey - Monday morning apocalypse 4/5 (I prefer their previous few CDs or Vanishing Point’s ‘Embrace the silence’, but this is still excellent progressive power metal)
Evergrey - The inner circle 4.5/5 (awesome 5th CD from this unique dark progressive power metal band)
Evergrey - Recreation day 4.5/5
Evergrey - In search of truth 4/5
Evergrey - Solitude/dominance/trajedy 3/5
Evergrey - The dark discovery 2.5/5

Eviction - The world is hours away 3.5/5 - MICHAEL
Evidence One - The sky is the limit 3/5 Evidence One Review - CRAIG B
Evidence One - Tattooed heart 3/5 - CRAIG B
Evidence One - Criticize the truth (hopefully coming soon)
Evil Masquerade - Fade to black 3.5/5 (4th CD from this melodic heavy/power metal band, which has less of the interesting neo-classical parts, but the songs are great)
Evil Masquerade - Third act 3.5/5 (impressive 3rd CD of neo-classical power metal featuring Apollo Papathanasio on vocals for the first time)
Evil Masquerade - Theatrical madness 3.5/5 (2nd CD continuing in line with bands like Magic Kingdom, Iron Mask, At Vance and Book of Reflections)
Evil Masquerade - Theatrical madness 4/5 Evil Masquerade Review - DAVID
Evil Masquerade - Welcome to the show 3.5/5 (excellent debut that's like a blend of Opus Atlantica, Iron Mask and At Vance)
Evildead - The underworld 3/5 - MICHAEL
Evildead - Annihilation of civilization 3.5/5 - MICHAEL
Evile - Infected nations 2.5/5 Evile Review - CRAIG B
Evile - Enter the grave 4/5 Evile Review - CRAIG B
Evolution - Welcome to war (hopefully coming soon)
Evolution - Dark dreams of light 2.5/5 (aspiring Metalliclones expertly ape their idols, but too many boring, groovy midtempo parts) - KIT
Excalion - Waterlines 3.5/5 (2nd CD of fairly generic but very well done melodic power metal; sounds like a blend of Masterplan and Thunderstone)
Excalion - Primal exhale 4/5 Excalion Review
Excelsis - The standing stone 3/5 Excelsis Review - CRAIG B
Excelsis - The legacy of Sempach (hopefully coming soon)
Excelsis - Tales of tell (hopefully coming soon)
Excelsis - Kurt of koppingen 2/5 - CRAIG
Excelsis - Anduin the river 2/5 - CRAIG
Exciter - Thrash speed burn 3.5/5 Exciter Review - KIT
Exciter - New testament 2.5/5 (self-covers CD by Canada's finest; great songs but the lackluster sound job defeats the purpose) - KIT
Exciter - Blood of tyrants 3/5 - KIT
Exciter - The dark command 3.5/5 - KIT
Exciter - Kill after kill 2.5/5 - KIT
Exciter - s/t 3.5/5 - MICHAEL
Exciter - Unveiling the wicked 2.5/5 - KIT
Exciter - Long live the loud 4/5 - KIT
Exciter - Violence and force 4/5 - KIT
Exciter - Heavy metal maniac 4.5/5 - KIT
E-X-E - Sicker than I thought 3/5 - MICHAEL
E-X-E - Stricken by might 4.5/5 - MICHAEL
Executer - Welcome to your hell 3/5 - MICHAEL
Executer - Psychotic mind (hopefully coming soon)
Executer - Rotten authorities 3/5 - MICHAEL
Executioner - Break the silence 2.5/5 - MICHAEL
Executioner - In the name of metal 3/5 - MICHAEL
Exhibition - The sign of tomorrow 2/5 - KIT
Exiled - Blood sea 4/5 Exiled Review - CRAIG
Exiled - Fortune teller 4/5 - KIT
Exiled - s/t 4/5 - KIT
Existence - Reign in violence ll 2.5/5 (quirky indy German CD that's vaguely reminiscent of Abraxas, Depressive Age and Hollow; maybe too strange for me) - KIT
Existence - Ventricular fibrillation (hopefully coming soon)
Existence - Reign in violence (hopefully coming soon)
Exmortus - In hatred's flame 3.5/5 (dynamic deathrashin' debut with killer riffs, but brutal vocals, like early Suffocation or Malevolent Creation) - MICHAEL
Exodus - Let there be blood 4/5 (an all-time thrash classic, ‘Bonded by blood’, re-recorded with a crystal clear and a razor-sharp sound) - CRAIG
Exodus - The atrocity exhibition/Exhibit A 3.5/5 Exodus Review - CRAIG
Exodus - Shovel headed kill machine 3.5/5 (catchy, pure thrash that is uniquely well executed and sure to please fans of Exodus of old) - CRAIG
Exodus - Tempo of the damned 3.5/5 - CRAIG
Exodus - Force of habit 2/5 - CRAIG
Exodus - Impact is imminent 2.5/5 - CRAIG
Exodus - Fabulous disaster 3/5 - CRAIG
Exodus - Pleasures of the flesh 3/5 - CRAIG
Exodus - Bonded by blood 4/5 - CRAIG
Exorcist - Nightmare theatre 2.5/5 (basic thrash by all members of Virgin Steele’s ‘Noble savage’ line-up) - MICHAEL
Explode - Live forever 2.5/5 - KIT
Explosicum - Conflict 3.5/5 (rippin' thrash debut from China embracing the old-school with catchy hooks and riffs; can you say "Slaaaaaaayer"!) - MICHAEL
Exsecratus - Tainted dreams 4/5 (awesome symphonic power metal debut with tons of speed and mostly female vocals, but there are fairly brutal male death vocals too)
Exumer - Rising from the sea 4/5 - MICHAEL
Exumer - Possessed by fire 4.5/5 - MICHAEL
Exxplorer - Coldblackugly 2.5/5 - MICHAEL
Exxplorer - A recipe for power (hopefully coming soon)
Exxplorer - Symphonies of steel 4/5 - MICHAEL
Eyefear - The unseen 3.5/5 (4th CD of Aussie progressive power metal with Danny Cecati from Pegazus on vocals; for fans of Vanishing Point) - MICHAEL
Eyefear - A world full of grey 3.5/5 - MICHAEL
Eyefear - 9 elements of inner vision 3/5 Eyefear Review - MICHAEL
Eyefear - Edge of existence 3/5 - MICHAEL
Eyes of Eden - Faith 3/5 (promising female fronted gothic/symphonic metal debut that sounds like a blend of Lacuna Coil and Leaves’ Eyes)
Eyes of Shiva - Deep 3/5 (2nd CD that remains somewhat similar to Angra/Shaman, but is a lot heavier and incorporates a wide variety of vocal styles)
Eyes of Shiva - Eyes of soul 3/5 (fine debut in line with Angra, Glory Opera, Arwen, Wizards and maybe Orion Riders)
Ezo - Fire fire 3/5 - MICHAEL
Ezo - s/t 3/5 - MICHAEL



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