| MUSIC REVIEWS (December 2008) |
ANAEL - FROM ARCANE FIRES
(7 track CD) PARAGON RECORDS
ANAEL play some very dark Occult Black Metal in an old school style. The music is very harsh
at times that is thrown up in your face, while other times it's a bit slower more gloomy & almost
Doom that engulfed the bands sound too. The vocals follow the same path as the music. Most of
the vocals are done in a harsh throaty Black Metal growl scream, but there are some more
melodic almost Goth like clean vocals too. This is one for all old school Black Metal hordes!
www.ANAEL.de
(7 track CD) PARAGON RECORDS
ANAEL play some very dark Occult Black Metal in an old school style. The music is very harsh
at times that is thrown up in your face, while other times it's a bit slower more gloomy & almost
Doom that engulfed the bands sound too. The vocals follow the same path as the music. Most of
the vocals are done in a harsh throaty Black Metal growl scream, but there are some more
melodic almost Goth like clean vocals too. This is one for all old school Black Metal hordes!
www.ANAEL.de
BIBLE OF THE DEVIL - FREEDOM METAL
(8 track CD) CRUZ DEL SUR MUSIC
BIBLE OF THE DEVIL play a very cool fast paced rockin' Metal style of music. The music
has an old school 80's vibe that has been injected with Modern Metal along with elements of
Thrash, Progressive & straight forward Heavy Metal. There is a gritty & dirty almost biker bar
band vibe that blankets their sound. The vocals are done in a mid ranged clean Progressive
Thrash Metal style with some lower & higher pitched parts. These guys are very cool & have a
sound you don't hear too often. Check these guys out, cause they are very under rated & deserve
more attention than they get!
(8 track CD) CRUZ DEL SUR MUSIC
BIBLE OF THE DEVIL play a very cool fast paced rockin' Metal style of music. The music
has an old school 80's vibe that has been injected with Modern Metal along with elements of
Thrash, Progressive & straight forward Heavy Metal. There is a gritty & dirty almost biker bar
band vibe that blankets their sound. The vocals are done in a mid ranged clean Progressive
Thrash Metal style with some lower & higher pitched parts. These guys are very cool & have a
sound you don't hear too often. Check these guys out, cause they are very under rated & deserve
more attention than they get!
BLOODSWORN - ALL HYLLEST TIL SATAN
(7 track CD) AGONIA RECORDS
BLOODSWORN is an old school Black Metal band that's been around for over 10 years. This
release is actual material that was created back in 1999. It was remixed in 2007 & release just
recently. The music is very fast paced, cold & noisy old school Black Metal. There is a strong
war & satanic vibe to their sound that flows all through out. There is also a mechanical & static
style to their music too. The vocals are done in a mid ranged groggy Black Metal growl with
some mid ranged to higher Black metal screams. This is another one for old school Black metal
hordes!
www.myspace.com/BLOODSWORN666
(7 track CD) AGONIA RECORDS
BLOODSWORN is an old school Black Metal band that's been around for over 10 years. This
release is actual material that was created back in 1999. It was remixed in 2007 & release just
recently. The music is very fast paced, cold & noisy old school Black Metal. There is a strong
war & satanic vibe to their sound that flows all through out. There is also a mechanical & static
style to their music too. The vocals are done in a mid ranged groggy Black Metal growl with
some mid ranged to higher Black metal screams. This is another one for old school Black metal
hordes!
www.myspace.com/BLOODSWORN666
CEREBRAL TURBULENCY - SEGREGACE K NINE
(17 track CD) KHAARANUS PRODUCTIONS
I was happy & sad to receive this CD for review. I have always dug these guys a lot & their
intense & spastic form of Grindcore, but sad to find out this is the bands release, for they have
broken up. These guys hail from Czech Republic & have always been one of the better bands
playing this style & also from that country. The music is ultra fast, tight, spastic & gives the
listener one hell of a beaten. They even toss in some slightly slower grooves into all the chaos.
The vocals are mid ranged Death growls & screams with some higher Grindcore screams.
Another one of the best bands laid to rest!
http://bandzone.cz/CEREBRALTURBULENCY
(17 track CD) KHAARANUS PRODUCTIONS
I was happy & sad to receive this CD for review. I have always dug these guys a lot & their
intense & spastic form of Grindcore, but sad to find out this is the bands release, for they have
broken up. These guys hail from Czech Republic & have always been one of the better bands
playing this style & also from that country. The music is ultra fast, tight, spastic & gives the
listener one hell of a beaten. They even toss in some slightly slower grooves into all the chaos.
The vocals are mid ranged Death growls & screams with some higher Grindcore screams.
Another one of the best bands laid to rest!
http://bandzone.cz/CEREBRALTURBULENCY
DAYS OF BETRAYAL - DECAPITATED FOR RESEARCH
(10 track CD) SHIVER RECORDS
school style of Death Metal music. On this, the bands first full length they kick out some hyper
fast, aggressive, powerful & harsh sounding Death Metal. They are definitely in the new wave
of Death & tempo changes. The vocals are done in a mid ranged Death growl with some harsh
Death Metal cool sounding new JOB FOR A COWBOY!HEAVEN SHALL BURN, THE
FACELESS
www.DAYSOFBETRAYAL.com
(10 track CD) SHIVER RECORDS
school style of Death Metal music. On this, the bands first full length they kick out some hyper
fast, aggressive, powerful & harsh sounding Death Metal. They are definitely in the new wave
of Death & tempo changes. The vocals are done in a mid ranged Death growl with some harsh
Death Metal cool sounding new JOB FOR A COWBOY!HEAVEN SHALL BURN, THE
FACELESS
www.DAYSOFBETRAYAL.com
DIRTFEDD - ADVANCE MUSIC
(11 track CD) KOCH ENTERTAINMENT / SOPRA EVIL RECORDS
DIRTFEDD formed back in April 2002 & has since gone through some changes. When new
members joined the band it drove them in a new direction to create more intense, creative &
solid music. Their music is planted in the Metal vein that pull influences from lots of different
Metal genres. They mostly have a Modern Metal style that incorporates some Hardcore,
Nu-Metal & Death Metal elements. The vocals follow the same path as the music. I could really
see these guys getting huge. For fans of SLIPKNOT, LAMB OF GOD, HATEBREED &
MUDVAYNE!
www.myspace.com/DIRTFEDD
(11 track CD) KOCH ENTERTAINMENT / SOPRA EVIL RECORDS
DIRTFEDD formed back in April 2002 & has since gone through some changes. When new
members joined the band it drove them in a new direction to create more intense, creative &
solid music. Their music is planted in the Metal vein that pull influences from lots of different
Metal genres. They mostly have a Modern Metal style that incorporates some Hardcore,
Nu-Metal & Death Metal elements. The vocals follow the same path as the music. I could really
see these guys getting huge. For fans of SLIPKNOT, LAMB OF GOD, HATEBREED &
MUDVAYNE!
www.myspace.com/DIRTFEDD
HADES - BOOTLEGGED IN BOSTON 1988
(7 track DVD) CRUZ DEL SUR MUSIC
HADES has been around since the late 70's & has been shredding out some killer Metal ever
since. They play a form of Traditional Heavy metal with mixes of Thrash, Power & Progressive
Metal all mixed in. They have a lot of shredding catchy riffing all through out. The vocals are
done in a mix of all the above styles as well. This DVD is an actual bootleg of the bands
performance in Boston from 1988. It's a bit raw & sketchy at times, but it's a bootleg. The DVD
also includes a "BEHIND THE METAL" documentary filmed during the recording of "THE
DOWNSIDE". This is a must for true fans of the band HADES!
(7 track DVD) CRUZ DEL SUR MUSIC
HADES has been around since the late 70's & has been shredding out some killer Metal ever
since. They play a form of Traditional Heavy metal with mixes of Thrash, Power & Progressive
Metal all mixed in. They have a lot of shredding catchy riffing all through out. The vocals are
done in a mix of all the above styles as well. This DVD is an actual bootleg of the bands
performance in Boston from 1988. It's a bit raw & sketchy at times, but it's a bootleg. The DVD
also includes a "BEHIND THE METAL" documentary filmed during the recording of "THE
DOWNSIDE". This is a must for true fans of the band HADES!
GAMMARAY - HELL YEAH! THE AWESOME FOURSOME
(33 track 2 DVD set) NICO
This is the DVD version release of the CD that I reviewed last month. The DVD is a bit better
because you get so much more than just the live set that's on the CD. GAMMARAY play a very
tight, intricate & well thought out style of Power Thrash Metal music. This is a live show
recorded in Montreal Canada on May 6th 2006. The live set on disc one contains 18 tracks & is
over 120 minutes long. On disc two you Road Movie, a documentary of the North American
tour 2006. Video Clips for 8 songs, Live @ Wacken Open Air 2003 & 2006 plus a 47 minute
Historay of the band!
www.GAMMARAY.org
(33 track 2 DVD set) NICO
This is the DVD version release of the CD that I reviewed last month. The DVD is a bit better
because you get so much more than just the live set that's on the CD. GAMMARAY play a very
tight, intricate & well thought out style of Power Thrash Metal music. This is a live show
recorded in Montreal Canada on May 6th 2006. The live set on disc one contains 18 tracks & is
over 120 minutes long. On disc two you Road Movie, a documentary of the North American
tour 2006. Video Clips for 8 songs, Live @ Wacken Open Air 2003 & 2006 plus a 47 minute
Historay of the band!
www.GAMMARAY.org
JANUS - RED RIGHT RETURN
(10 track CD) GLASS BOTTOM BOAT RECORDS
JANUS has deployed their 2nd release to the masses. This new release is for of a fresh sound
being injected into the Metal genre. The music has a kind of cold melodic vibe to it, but at the
same time adding in ethereal backdrops covered in aggressive heavy rhythms. They definitely
bring something a vocals at times. The closest comparison would be if 30 SECONDS TO
MARS & MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE were to combine into one group!
www.JANUSmusic.com
(10 track CD) GLASS BOTTOM BOAT RECORDS
JANUS has deployed their 2nd release to the masses. This new release is for of a fresh sound
being injected into the Metal genre. The music has a kind of cold melodic vibe to it, but at the
same time adding in ethereal backdrops covered in aggressive heavy rhythms. They definitely
bring something a vocals at times. The closest comparison would be if 30 SECONDS TO
MARS & MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE were to combine into one group!
www.JANUSmusic.com
KREATOR - HORDES OF CHAOS
(10 track CD) SPV RECORDS
The mighty KREATOR is back with another amazingly intense release. What can be said about
these guys one of the greatest Thrash bands ever? Their music is very intricate with intelligent
song writing & well thought out lyrics about war propaganda. These guys have been pumping
out great album after great album since the early 80's & from the sounds of this new album I
don't think they will be stopping any time soon. If your into Thrash Metal then you should
already know of these guys & be a fan. If your not then pick up this album & you will quickly
become one. One of the best bands ever, still going strong & better than many out there now.
Buy this album! 'Nuff said!
www.KREATOR-terrorzone.de
(10 track CD) SPV RECORDS
The mighty KREATOR is back with another amazingly intense release. What can be said about
these guys one of the greatest Thrash bands ever? Their music is very intricate with intelligent
song writing & well thought out lyrics about war propaganda. These guys have been pumping
out great album after great album since the early 80's & from the sounds of this new album I
don't think they will be stopping any time soon. If your into Thrash Metal then you should
already know of these guys & be a fan. If your not then pick up this album & you will quickly
become one. One of the best bands ever, still going strong & better than many out there now.
Buy this album! 'Nuff said!
www.KREATOR-terrorzone.de
MALECODA - THE HORDES OF ANNIHILATION
(5 track CD) Self Released
MALECODA play an different style of Death Metal music than most out there. They
incorporate a lot of Progressive elements into their sound. This mostly comes through in the
guitar work. There are also lots of Thrash Metal influences present all through out. The music is
very fast, aggressive & has an old school Death Metal feel to it with some new school flavoring.
The vocals are a mid ranged Death of the major names in the Death Metal genre!
www.MALECODA.com
(5 track CD) Self Released
MALECODA play an different style of Death Metal music than most out there. They
incorporate a lot of Progressive elements into their sound. This mostly comes through in the
guitar work. There are also lots of Thrash Metal influences present all through out. The music is
very fast, aggressive & has an old school Death Metal feel to it with some new school flavoring.
The vocals are a mid ranged Death of the major names in the Death Metal genre!
www.MALECODA.com
MYRKVAR - ALS EEN WOESTE HORDE
(9 track CD) SHIVER RECORDS
MYRKVAR started back in 2003 as a traditional Black metal band. Over the years with many
band still playing Black metal music, but there is a lot more Folk Metal mixed in their sound.
They have also incorporated violins & keyboards into their sound. There are even some clean
vocals to accompany the harsh Black Metal vocals. There are some chant & sing along chorus as
well as even some dancable parts. This is a great Folk Metal band in the vein of ELUVEITIE &
ENSIRFERUM!
www.MYRKVAR.nl
(9 track CD) SHIVER RECORDS
MYRKVAR started back in 2003 as a traditional Black metal band. Over the years with many
band still playing Black metal music, but there is a lot more Folk Metal mixed in their sound.
They have also incorporated violins & keyboards into their sound. There are even some clean
vocals to accompany the harsh Black Metal vocals. There are some chant & sing along chorus as
well as even some dancable parts. This is a great Folk Metal band in the vein of ELUVEITIE &
ENSIRFERUM!
www.MYRKVAR.nl
NECROBLASPHEME - DESTINATION NULLE PART
(9 track CD) AGONIA RECORDS
This is the debut CD release from this French Death Metal band on AGONIA RECORDS.
These guys are definitely in the Death metal genre, but they play a style that mixes in many
elements of Grindcore as well as some Doom Metal influences. The music is very fast & crunchy
at times with lots of low ended grooves. At other times it will creep along in a Death Doom
style. The vocals are done in a Death growl style crossed over with a Grindcore type scream
style. These guys are one of the better bands I've heard come out of France in a long time!
www.NECROBLASPHEME.com
(9 track CD) AGONIA RECORDS
This is the debut CD release from this French Death Metal band on AGONIA RECORDS.
These guys are definitely in the Death metal genre, but they play a style that mixes in many
elements of Grindcore as well as some Doom Metal influences. The music is very fast & crunchy
at times with lots of low ended grooves. At other times it will creep along in a Death Doom
style. The vocals are done in a Death growl style crossed over with a Grindcore type scream
style. These guys are one of the better bands I've heard come out of France in a long time!
www.NECROBLASPHEME.com
ROBOT LORDS OF TOKYO - WHISKEY, BLOOD & NAPALM
(10 track CD) Self Released
The ROBOT LORDS are back with their second CD release. This Ohio based band have
continued their "PROBOT-like" approach & have gathered some of the best talents of the
Midwest as guest musicians. They have guest from AMERICAN DOG, MAGNITUDE 9,
ICARUS WITCH,ORDER OF NINE & more. They once again continued with their dirty
whiskey soaked brand of Metal music that is straight out great, aggressive, grooving Metal
through & through. The vocals are done in a raspy rough melodic Metal style. This is a must
listen for every Metal fan out there. These guys kick ass!
www.ROBOTLORDSOFTOKYO.com
(10 track CD) Self Released
The ROBOT LORDS are back with their second CD release. This Ohio based band have
continued their "PROBOT-like" approach & have gathered some of the best talents of the
Midwest as guest musicians. They have guest from AMERICAN DOG, MAGNITUDE 9,
ICARUS WITCH,ORDER OF NINE & more. They once again continued with their dirty
whiskey soaked brand of Metal music that is straight out great, aggressive, grooving Metal
through & through. The vocals are done in a raspy rough melodic Metal style. This is a must
listen for every Metal fan out there. These guys kick ass!
www.ROBOTLORDSOFTOKYO.com
ROSS THE BOSS - NEW METAL LEADER
(11 track CD) CANDLELIGHT USA
This is a solo album from one of the original members of MANOWAR. Ross has been in music
since the early 70's & was also a member of the band THE DICTATORS. This new band is a
full band & not just himself doing all the work. ROSS THE BOSS continue some what the
tradition he made in MANOWAR with fist pounding battle hymns done in a Traditional Heavy
Metal & Power Metal style. The vocals are also done in the above styles. This is one that many
fans of MANOWAR will love, but it will definitely pull in some new fans as well.
www.ROSSTHEBOSS.com
(11 track CD) CANDLELIGHT USA
This is a solo album from one of the original members of MANOWAR. Ross has been in music
since the early 70's & was also a member of the band THE DICTATORS. This new band is a
full band & not just himself doing all the work. ROSS THE BOSS continue some what the
tradition he made in MANOWAR with fist pounding battle hymns done in a Traditional Heavy
Metal & Power Metal style. The vocals are also done in the above styles. This is one that many
fans of MANOWAR will love, but it will definitely pull in some new fans as well.
www.ROSSTHEBOSS.com
SATANIST - SADOMASOCHRIST
(10 track CD) NEGATIVITY RECORDS
SATANIST play true Alaskan Black Metal music. These guys are the first Black Metal band I
have ever heard from Alaska. It's very dark, cold & harsh sounding, just like Black Metal should
be. The music is tight, strongly structured & smashes you in the face. They have an old school
pissed off satanic, obviously, approach to their sound. The vocals are done in a mid ranged groggy
Black Metal growl/scream crossover style. This is a must for all old school true Black Metal
hordes!
www.SATANIST666.com
(10 track CD) NEGATIVITY RECORDS
SATANIST play true Alaskan Black Metal music. These guys are the first Black Metal band I
have ever heard from Alaska. It's very dark, cold & harsh sounding, just like Black Metal should
be. The music is tight, strongly structured & smashes you in the face. They have an old school
pissed off satanic, obviously, approach to their sound. The vocals are done in a mid ranged groggy
Black Metal growl/scream crossover style. This is a must for all old school true Black Metal
hordes!
www.SATANIST666.com
SINNER - CRASH & BURN
(11 track CD) CANDLELIGHT RECORDS
SINNER has been churning out consistently good music since 1983. This is the bands newest
release since 2003. They play a adrenaline fueled form of Hard Rock mixed with Traditional
Metal music. There is a lot of grooving rhythms in their songs & some cool shredding parts too.
The vocals are done in a mid ranged clean sometimes melodic Metal style. The band also features
members of PRIMAL FEAR. If your a fan of the bands past releases than you will surely enjoy
this new release. It's their best release in awhile!
www.myspace.com/SINNERofficial
(11 track CD) CANDLELIGHT RECORDS
SINNER has been churning out consistently good music since 1983. This is the bands newest
release since 2003. They play a adrenaline fueled form of Hard Rock mixed with Traditional
Metal music. There is a lot of grooving rhythms in their songs & some cool shredding parts too.
The vocals are done in a mid ranged clean sometimes melodic Metal style. The band also features
members of PRIMAL FEAR. If your a fan of the bands past releases than you will surely enjoy
this new release. It's their best release in awhile!
www.myspace.com/SINNERofficial
SOL EVIL - SANCTUS SATANAS
(13 track CD) ANTI XTIAN TERROR RECORDS
This CD is a compilation of the bands demo, live & unreleased material. It contains 65 minutes of
true Satanic Black Metal music. The vocalist & guitarist have been in prison since 2003 for trying
to kill a former band member. These guys aren't fucking around. The music is done in an old
school Black metal tradition & is raw, aggressive & dark as hell! The vocals are done in a mid
ranged Black / Death Metal crossover style. These guys are pure satanic evil & will suck you in &
strangle the shit out of you. This is for all true Black Metal hordes that think they can handle
this! You've been warned!
myspace.com/SOLEVIL
(13 track CD) ANTI XTIAN TERROR RECORDS
This CD is a compilation of the bands demo, live & unreleased material. It contains 65 minutes of
true Satanic Black Metal music. The vocalist & guitarist have been in prison since 2003 for trying
to kill a former band member. These guys aren't fucking around. The music is done in an old
school Black metal tradition & is raw, aggressive & dark as hell! The vocals are done in a mid
ranged Black / Death Metal crossover style. These guys are pure satanic evil & will suck you in &
strangle the shit out of you. This is for all true Black Metal hordes that think they can handle
this! You've been warned!
myspace.com/SOLEVIL
THE RECKONING - COUNTERBLAST
(10 track CD) SHIVER RECORDS
Hailing from Belgium comes this hyper intense Blackened Thrash metal band. They base their
sound strongly in the Thrash Metal genre, but then cover it with many Black Metal elements &
then even inject some Death Metal influences into the sound. The music is really fast paced, high
adrenaline & sometimes spastic. The vocals are mostly done in a mid ranged harsh Thrash/Black
Metal crossover style. These guys totally blew me away & gave my ears one relentless beating
that I enjoyed all the way through. These guys deserve a lot of attention & I hope they get it!
One truly amazing band in every aspect. Listen to these guys loud & often!
www.THERECKONING.be
(10 track CD) SHIVER RECORDS
Hailing from Belgium comes this hyper intense Blackened Thrash metal band. They base their
sound strongly in the Thrash Metal genre, but then cover it with many Black Metal elements &
then even inject some Death Metal influences into the sound. The music is really fast paced, high
adrenaline & sometimes spastic. The vocals are mostly done in a mid ranged harsh Thrash/Black
Metal crossover style. These guys totally blew me away & gave my ears one relentless beating
that I enjoyed all the way through. These guys deserve a lot of attention & I hope they get it!
One truly amazing band in every aspect. Listen to these guys loud & often!
www.THERECKONING.be
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