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Music for Writing: Coast of Gold

On May 3, 2020May 3, 2020 By Elyan WhiteIn power metalLeave a comment

Woahwoahwoah. I discovered a new metal group. Stop and pay attention.These guys are called Thaurorod. This album not only features the titular song, "Coast of Gold," but also such gems as "The Commonwealth Lives," "Cannibal Island," and "24601."

Vignettes from the Metal Concert

On October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 By Elyan WhiteIn power metalLeave a comment

Earlier this week, I dropped everything for a nine-hour bus drive to see Sabaton perform live with Hammerfall, showcasing their new album "The Great War" in commemoration of World War I. Seeing how it's an open secret my Phantasmagorium moonlights as a power metal fan site, I thought I'd share a few stories from the incredibly epic concert.

Stones Grow Her Name

On October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 By Elyan WhiteIn power metal, Writing1 Comment

Every now and again I'm just going to need to share album covers. I had to gush about Sonata Arctica's "The Ninth Hour" last time, but now I have to gush about Sonata Arctica's "Stones Grow Her Name." I mean, look at it.

The Ninth Hour

On September 1, 2019 By Elyan WhiteIn WritingLeave a comment

Now, I know my obsession with power metal and album covers bleeds over into Phantasmagorium a bit more often than is strictly called for, but I had to share Sonata Arcitca's "The Ninth Hour."

5 Final Albums to Tell the Story Of

On August 9, 2019 By Elyan WhiteIn Writing13 Comments

Finally getting settled in the new digs, so this gallery will end off the power metal album mini-series. Get a load off the lighting visuals. Soak in the expressive settings, and think about why they work--what details can you add to your story worlds that give them more kick? (Marchen Station, by the way, has …

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5 Extra Albums to Tell the Story Of

On August 8, 2019 By Elyan WhiteIn WritingLeave a comment

Much like the writing community, power metal is about half original content of varying creativity and about half fanfiction of existing content, mythology, or history.

5 More Albums to Tell the Story Of

On August 7, 2019 By Elyan WhiteIn WritingLeave a comment

My love affair with power metal album covers continues.

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