Author | MettleAngel@MetalCovenant
(Michael "MettleAngel" Francisco)
Current location: Ohio, U.S.
Favorite bands: Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Accept, Manowar, Skyclad, Gamma Ray, Moonspell, Therion, Alice Cooper, Rush and almost all Noise, Metal Blade, SPV, Roadrunner, Combat, Mausoleum, Neat, Megaforce, New Renaissance label bands from the 80's, and bands who do something unique.
Michael's reviews were originally published at Metal Covenant:
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By MettleAngel@MetalCovenant. Published on 28 November, 2009

The Manimal – who lately, has sucked, like the least inspired musician, that is Blackie Lawless – is back inside the eclectic circus of – “God, Guns, & Religion”.
The hellion, who created a unique metallic sound in the early ’80s; lucklessly, has done very little to depart from it; thereby leaving many of the subsequent releases staid, tedious, and boring. His reign of unholy terror continues with – ‘Babylon’ – where he babbles on with a new album based around biblical visions of “The Four Horseman Of The Apocalypse” Continue Reading
By MettleAngel@MetalCovenant. Published on 08 November, 2009

After his untimely departure from Destruction, Schmier joined with his fellow dudes of wrath and formed Headhunter. Their first release – Parody Of Life – stormed the senses with a cracked brain damaging insult Continue Reading
By MettleAngel@MetalCovenant. Published on 03 November, 2009

Leather Wych and her legions of true to the last axemen bring to light pure Polish female- fronted speed. Through blood, sweat, and gasoline dreams fulfilled, have they recorded their sophomore release – Metal Nation. With powerful persistance, this flaming metal systematically embodies all aspects of melody, magick, and mettle inclination Continue Reading
By MettleAngel@MetalCovenant. Published on 15 September, 2009

On the edge of honor, the champion Templar heroes return ready to bring the hammer down, with their mettle hearts on fire. On this, their seventh studio release, these restless souls still keep the fire and flame burning, continuously destined for glory Continue Reading
By MettleAngel@MetalCovenant. Published on 06 September, 2009

Hot, wet, sweaty, and dressed to hail and kill, Hysterica are here. These pleasure slaves are coming from Sweden, with raging whore moans, and unbridled passion. These go, go, girls are truly made for Heavy Metal, clad in leather, donning the weapons of warfare; like Wizard, with hammer, bow, axe, and sword drawn, prepared for the metalwar. Continue Reading
By MettleAngel@MetalCovenant. Published on 27 August, 2009

Pittsburgh Steel Lords – Meltdown have now become Mantic Ritual. There’s no need to panic; because, they have re-recorded their self-released – Execution CD under the tutelage, and careful guidance of Andy Classen. This is a monster opus of total death and destruction Continue Reading
By MettleAngel@MetalCovenant. Published on 14 August, 2009

US based Heavy Artillery – “The new force in old school metal” is well-known for representing the best of the new thrash and retro high grade contenders. Such honest and appealing acts as Merciless Death, Exmortus, and soon At War fulfill their roster! Their latest offering is Sweden’s own Enforcer, who also include vocalist Olof Wikstrand of Oppression. This band is exceptional and have become part of the Stormspell Thrashclash Series sharing a split with Chicago’s own youthful Diamond Plate, who opened for Sabbat in the spring Continue Reading