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An extraordinary woman who was brilliant and feisty; she assaulted the male bastion of classical music composition; but she did more, so much more.

"An Age Undreamed Of," the first full length album from Sweden's metal barbarian horde Vanquisher, was released on Stormspell Records in 2022.

From iconic soundtracks to independently published solo releases to prog-rock masterpieces, here are five incredible instrumental metal albums that any hard rock fan should absolutely check out.

Blackthorne was a short lived hard rock "supergroup" that featured vocalist Graham Bonnet, guitarist Bob Kulick, and drummer Frankie Banali.

Formerly known as Skull & Bones, the Argentinian pirate metal band Naufragant released "A Short Life" on Stormspell Records in 2022.

Merciless Law's debut album, "Troops Of Steel," was released by Stormspell Records in 2022.

Discussion of American composer Robert Ward's "Symphony #2," including background, overview, and brief analysis, as well as public reception and suggested sources of recordings and musical scores.

Read on to learn how "After Life" combines strong vocal performances, energetic synth work and thoughtful lyrics.

The story of how grunge supergroup Temple of the Dog's signature song came to be

Read on to learn about the way in which "Sulis Minerva" combines strong vocal performances, intriguing lyrics and layered synths.

Read on to learn about how "Now and Again" combines impassioned singing, emotive lyrics and a energetically intertwining synth background.

Discover more music like Metallica’s Master of Puppets from the ‘80s thrash metal period. Music by Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer, Testament, and others helped define an era.

This article will list some of the most beautiful cartoon themes that have accompanied a generation of Italians since the 1980s.

Taking a brief sojourn from food-related hubs, here is an account of my ascent into punk rock, and the positive and lasting effects it has had on me.

Read on to learn more about how "Deathtouch" unfolds in layered, complex synth imagery.

"Under Lock and Key" was Dokken's third studio album, released in 1985.

"Resurrection Day" is the 25th studio album by the long running German heavy metal band RAGE, released in September 2021.

Primal Fear, the German power-metal band featuring Ralf Scheepers of Gamma Ray, released their debut album in 1997. Twenty-five years later they're still going strong.

Read on to learn about the way in which C O A S T L I N E unfolds in interwoven sonic layers underpinned by intense bass and powerful percussion.

Meet the Jazz guitarists who revolutionized six-string playing and the genre.

Read on to learn about why I feel that "Costa" is full of soothing emotions and a jazzy sensibility.

Read on to learn about the way in which "Living Without You:" explores the song's two characters working through the emotional complexity of their affair.

An amazing show that's made even more captivating by its soundtrack. Check out the best songs from Season 4 of "Yellowstone."

"Out Of The Gutter" by L.A. glam/sleaze metallers Jones Street was recorded in the early 90s and reissued in 2022 by Eonian Records.

Read on to learn about why I feel that "MixDown EP2" is layered, ear-grabbing synth music that hits like a caffeine jolt.

From their 1995 debut to 2020's "Ohms," here is every Deftones album ranked from 9 to 1.

Read on to learn how "Future Was Better In The Past" combines dynamic energy, intriguing sonic textures and well-crafted melodies.

Kendrick's fourth studio album revolves around his personal struggles and his thoughts about today's society. Check out my review on it here.

"Possessed by the Moon," the latest album by Italy's Gengis Khan, was released by Stormspell Records in 2022.

Get to know about the phenomenal R&B singer-songwriter, Arthur Nery. Discover his biography from his early career to becoming one of the brightest OPM artists. Also, learn about his albums and songs.

"Midnight Flames" is the first full length album by the Greek metal band, Stygian Oath, released by Stormspell Records in 2022.

Read on to learn how "Lilith" combines desolate emptiness and aching fragility with a raging drum and bass storm.

Stormspell Records presents a collection of rare demos recorded by the cult Michigan-based metal band, Ruthless Horde.

Read on to find out why "Nights In North Sentinel" combines luscious musical textures, strong vocal performances, and intriguing lyrical content.

Read on to learn why "Umbra" is a sonically fascinating ambient synth voyage that unfolds in interwoven musical layers.

Read on to find out why I feel that "Voyage Of The Synths" is an aurally complex, layered journey through the vastness of interstellar space.

"The Many Faces Of Motörhead" is a triple-disc tribute to Lemmy and his crew of rock 'n' roll outlaws, featuring cover versions, live tracks, and rare goodies.

"Departure Zero" blends well-considered synths, massive percussion, hard-hitting guitar, and emotive songs.

"The Many Faces Of Ramones" is a triple-disc tribute to the New York punk icons, featuring cover songs, rare tracks, and a few surprises.

"Second Chance" is a tapestry of retro synth sounds woven into a well-produced, emotional, and expressive journey.

HeartBeatHero's new album, "Star Child," combines intricately entangled synths, beautiful melodies, and mingled emotions.

Read on to learn why “Age Of Wonder” is a lushly complex, dance-floor friendly exploration of a plethora of unique synthesized and electronic sounds

Read on to learn about how "The Labyrinth" tells the classic tale of Theseus and the Minotaur in shadowed, layered, and powerful synth tones.

Read on to learn about how "The Skeleton’s Closet" showcases Color Theory's unique vocal style, strong melodies and intriguing lyrics along with fresh remixes of his music.

Read on to learn why I feel that "Abyssal Arcana" is an album of intensely deep shadows that unleashes an unrelenting, terrifying musical onslaught of monumental proportions.

"The Many Faces Of Def Leppard" is a triple-disc tribute to the British pop metal kingpins, featuring covers of their greatest hits, plus an assortment of hard-to-find rarities.

"Chasing a Dream" is the second studio album by Swedish progressive metallers Palantir, released in 2022 by Stormspell Records.

"The Train" is the debut EP from Canadian metal band Master Spy, released by Stormspell Records in 2022.

Grey Wolf is a power metal band from Brazil. Their "Cimmerian Hordes" album was released by Stormspell Records in 2022.

Most people are familiar with the name Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. They are taught in school that he was a genius. This article traces his life, career, and best classical music.