Bear Reviews Music!
After a decade of music journalism for Musicalypse and Tuonela Magazine that started in 2011 and continues to this day, I’ve developed a love of writing critical analyses of things that interest me. Please enjoy everything from live reports and album reviews, and even the occasional monthly collections of featured singles!
My goal, as a critical reviewer, is not to trash people’s work, because effort deserves respect. I try my best to be objective, while still sharing my personal feelings based on my own experiences.
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MUSIC REVIEW: Machinae Supremacy - “Machinae Supremacy”
It’s been almost a 10-year wait since the last Machinae Supremacy album came out, but as of March 6th, 2026, the mostly-Swedish (and a little bit Finnish) band are releasing a self-titled album! Read on to hear the thoughts from an absolute nerd for this band.
The Machinae Supremacy Road Trip (April 2018)
Sometimes you harass a singer into agreeing to play a song for you. Sometimes this leads to a chaotic road trip throughout Finland. This is the tale of the Machinae Supremacy road trip to see “Hubnester Rising” in Jyväskylä back in 2018.
The Magic of Heavy Metal Music
17 years in Finland, over a decade of music journalism, and 27 years of being a metalhead. How did it all begin? This look-back explores Bear Wiseman’s origin story as a world-traveling metalhead.
MUSIC REVIEW: Orbital Decay
Do you long for the metal days of yore, grungy garage rock with droning riffs, echoing of greats like Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath? Consider checking out Orbital Decay from Sweden!
MUSIC REVIEW: Acanthus - “Pay for Impressions”
A review of Acanthus’ debut album, “Pay for Impressions,” which is currently coming out track-by-track on streaming services
MUSIC REVIEW: Marko Hietala - “Roses from the Deep”
A review of Marko Hietala’s second solo album, “Roses from the Deep,” out February 7th, 2025
MUSIC REVIEW: King of None - “In the Realm”
A music review of King of None’s upcoming album, “In the Realm” out April 26th, 2024
MUSIC REVIEW: Bruce Dickinson - “The Mandrake Project”
An album review of Bruce Dickinson’s latest solo album, “The Mandrake Project,” released March 1st, 2024
MUSIC REVIEW: After Infinity - “After Infinity”
A music review of After Infinity’s upcoming self-titled debut album, out March 13th, 2024
MUSIC REVIEW: Break from Bedlam - “Escaprism” (demo edition)
A music demo review of Break from Bedlam’s upcoming album, “Escaprism”
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