Kerrigan – Wayfarer
When Kerrigan came across my radar in 2023, I fell head over heels for their debut album, Bloodmoon. Their unique fusion of FWOSHM worship and […]
Hellripper – Coronach
One of the many privileges I’m afforded as the founder of this here webzine is having access to new music months ahead of scheduled release […]
“As the sun goes down…”
On January 20th, 2020, when I made the first ever post on Defenders of the Faith, never in a million years could I have anticipated […]
Tyketto – Closer to the Sun
If you’ve had the misfortune of stumbling upon any metal news or review site over the past week that isn’t mine, then you’re more then […]
Stainless – Lady of Lust and Steel
What a week it is for girl power! Not only has the legendary Kate De Lombaert of Acid returned after far too long, but one […]
Kate’s Acid – Hellbender
Acid was their name and metal was their game. Over the short span of 5 years and 3 albums, these cult legends singlehandedly put Belgium […]
Kate De Lombaert (Kate’s Acid) Interview
In the 6 years since I started Defenders of the Faith, there’ve been no shortage of “pinch me” moments. This was one of them. Acid […]
Transilvania – Magia Posthuma
When I first stumbled across Transilvania 5 years ago now upon the release of their sophomore album, Of Sleep and Death, I found myself immediately […]
From My Collection #129: Motörhead – Orgasmatron
Welcome to another edition of From My Collection. Over the weekend, we were shocked to learn the news of Motörhead guitarist Phil Campbell’s passing at […]
Fangus – Emerald Dream
For the better part of my life, the term “proto-metal”, valid as it is, bothered me. It certainly has its place, and does a fine […]