The Crucible of Man (Something Wicked Part 2) (SPV/Steamhammer). Review by Scott Adams.

Manowar vocalist Eric Adams goes bow hunting with writer Chester Moore. Manliness ensues. Less stalking, more rocking sayeth Carl F Gauze.

The Sons of Odin (Magic Circle Music). Review by Bob Ham.

Cryptobeast (Earache Records). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Damnation And A Day (Sony). Review by Zoltan Drago.

Say Your Prayers (self-released). Review by Vinnie Apicella.

Ink 19 kicks off our 2002 “Top 19” lists with 19 examples of rock star wisdom from the talented Gail Worley.

Tara (Olympic). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Power of the Dragonflame (Limb Music / SPV). Review by Stein Haukland.

It’s not every day that you get to attend a Viking wedding. Ian Koss recounts the events surrounding the marriage of David Lee Beowulf.

Salvation By Fire (Steamhammer / SPV). Review by David Lee Beowulf.

Lord of Earth and Heavens Heir (Steamhammer / SPV ). Review by David Lee Beowulf.

Rain of a Thousand Flames (Steamhammer / SPV). Review by David Lee Beowulf.

Stand by for Exciter, as David Lee Beowulf talks with Scott Travis, drummer for the legendary Judas Priest, about the state of metal in 2002!

Atlantis Ascendant (Nuclear Blast). Review by David Lee Beowulf.

Nothing says “the holiday season” like a nice, long chat with Kerry King, of America’s favorite South Of Heaven metal band, Slayer. David Lee Beowulf shares the joy of the season and discusses the band’s latest gift to their fans, God Hates Us All.

Sure, there are lots of bands that play metal, and even several that play power metal, but only the Italian band Rhapsody can play Epic Symphonic Hollywood Metal! David Lee Beowülf is ready for his close-up, and guitarist Luca Turilli gives him direction.