Okay, so we’ve ripped on White Wizzard a little bit on this site. We’ve shown more preference for Holy Grail, but have definitely dropped some love for WW here and there. The thing we make fun of most is their seemingly-perpetual lineup changes, and now that vocalist Wyatt Anderson is back for the young band’s fourth year, they have technically reunited, for fucksakes. Oh well, “The Screamin’ Demon” actually has sweet pipes, and I think a little continuity between albums will be a good thing. Read the full press release here.

Cole checks in with his year-end best-of list, but don’t let that picture confuse you—”Snakes for the Divine” doesn’t actually show up until #7 …see what else he chose!

White Wizzard has lived for three tumultuous years, on a quest to restore truth to the world of Metal. The band harks back some thirty years to the inception of the NWOBHM movement, channeling major players like Iron Maiden and Motörhead, in an effort to forge a sound of their own. While they certainly have the passion and the chops, only half of this debut full-length is strong enough to stand on its own. However, if White Wizzard can keep it together, I suspect monumental growth in the future.

HOLY GRAIL confirmed for AMON AMARTH North American spring tour and major European metal festivals.