| MUSIC REVIEWS (March 2008) |
CELESTIA - FRIGIDIIS APOTHEOSIA
(8 track CD) PARAGON RECORDS
Back after the band was placed on hold for awhile is the second release for this European Black
Metal band. These guys play a slightly different style of Black Metal music than most. They
play cold ethereal Black Metal which draws influences from old school & melts them together
with new school elements. They also take on a more dark romantic & melancholic Black Metal
style. The music is very cold feeling & has a dreary vibe all through out. The vocals are done in
a thick groggy Black Metal singing style. These guys will definitely pull in fans of both old
school & new school Black Metal. I know I have been hooked!
www.apparitia.net
(8 track CD) PARAGON RECORDS
Back after the band was placed on hold for awhile is the second release for this European Black
Metal band. These guys play a slightly different style of Black Metal music than most. They
play cold ethereal Black Metal which draws influences from old school & melts them together
with new school elements. They also take on a more dark romantic & melancholic Black Metal
style. The music is very cold feeling & has a dreary vibe all through out. The vocals are done in
a thick groggy Black Metal singing style. These guys will definitely pull in fans of both old
school & new school Black Metal. I know I have been hooked!
www.apparitia.net
DEFILE / BLACK MASS - DEFILING THE MASSES
(8 track CD) GRIM NOCTURNAL RECORDS
Death Metal band DEFILE. These guys play a very cool old school styled Death Metal that
adds in some crunchy Thrash Metal influences all through out. There are touches of Black
Metal present at times too. The vocals are done in a rough & throaty Death Metal type scream!
The Metal style. These guys have a more low end sound that is done a bit gritty & dirty. They
add in some touches of both Black & Thrash Metal too. The vocals are done in a low ended
thick Death growl style. This split release is a definite must to pick up!
www.myspace.com/DEFILE www.BLACKMASS.us
(8 track CD) GRIM NOCTURNAL RECORDS
Death Metal band DEFILE. These guys play a very cool old school styled Death Metal that
adds in some crunchy Thrash Metal influences all through out. There are touches of Black
Metal present at times too. The vocals are done in a rough & throaty Death Metal type scream!
The Metal style. These guys have a more low end sound that is done a bit gritty & dirty. They
add in some touches of both Black & Thrash Metal too. The vocals are done in a low ended
thick Death growl style. This split release is a definite must to pick up!
www.myspace.com/DEFILE www.BLACKMASS.us
DOMINATION BLACK - HAUNTING
(5 track CD) VIOLENT JOURNEY RECORDS
DOMINATION BLACK play very cool, well structured Power Metal style, but they add in a
lot of dark, cold & "haunting" touches that really make them stand out from a lot of other bands
in this genre. There is a Classic Power Metal vibe all through out, but you can also hear many
Traditional Metal, Heavy Metal & BLACKMOORE'S NIGHT, but better, which is saying a
lot, cause both of those bands are amazing in themselves. In other words, you must get this disc
& crank it!
www.DOMINATIONBLACK.com
(5 track CD) VIOLENT JOURNEY RECORDS
DOMINATION BLACK play very cool, well structured Power Metal style, but they add in a
lot of dark, cold & "haunting" touches that really make them stand out from a lot of other bands
in this genre. There is a Classic Power Metal vibe all through out, but you can also hear many
Traditional Metal, Heavy Metal & BLACKMOORE'S NIGHT, but better, which is saying a
lot, cause both of those bands are amazing in themselves. In other words, you must get this disc
& crank it!
www.DOMINATIONBLACK.com
ETERNAL LORD - BLESSED BE THIS NIGHTMARE
(11 track CD) FERRET MUSIC
ETERNAL LORD hail from a small town in the U.K. & bring forth a huge debut album. These
guys just hammer away with hyper aggressive Metal meets Hardcore styled music. The music
has tons of fast pace Metal riffs, that are accompanied by chugging & blasting Hardcore beats.
over, but these guys will not drown in that wave, but ride it high, cause they are better than
most bands out there.
www.myspace.com/ETERNALLORD
(11 track CD) FERRET MUSIC
ETERNAL LORD hail from a small town in the U.K. & bring forth a huge debut album. These
guys just hammer away with hyper aggressive Metal meets Hardcore styled music. The music
has tons of fast pace Metal riffs, that are accompanied by chugging & blasting Hardcore beats.
over, but these guys will not drown in that wave, but ride it high, cause they are better than
most bands out there.
www.myspace.com/ETERNALLORD
EVIL HEART - STORM OF ANNIHILATION
(8 track CD) Self Released
Damn! These guys blew me away right from the get go. They come at you full blast with a huge
influence with much new school Death Metal elements mixed with in. The music is highly well
relentless grinding & grooving guitar parts. The vocals are done in a thick hallowed Death
growl with some slightly higher Death screams. Here is yet another high quality, very
professional sounding & highly talented Death Metal band that should not be over looked!
Amazing!
www.EVILHEART.com
(8 track CD) Self Released
Damn! These guys blew me away right from the get go. They come at you full blast with a huge
influence with much new school Death Metal elements mixed with in. The music is highly well
relentless grinding & grooving guitar parts. The vocals are done in a thick hallowed Death
growl with some slightly higher Death screams. Here is yet another high quality, very
professional sounding & highly talented Death Metal band that should not be over looked!
Amazing!
www.EVILHEART.com
FEAST OF CORPSES - SICKNESS OF MANKIND
(9 track CD) Self Released
This is the second CD release from this sick Death Grind band. These guys come out with all
guns blazing & never let up along the way. The music is done in a some what spastic style of
Grindcore with heavy Death Metal overtones pouring out everywhere. They are going so fast
it's think you can handle it, then join the "feast"!
www.myspace.com/FEASTOFCORPSES
(9 track CD) Self Released
This is the second CD release from this sick Death Grind band. These guys come out with all
guns blazing & never let up along the way. The music is done in a some what spastic style of
Grindcore with heavy Death Metal overtones pouring out everywhere. They are going so fast
it's think you can handle it, then join the "feast"!
www.myspace.com/FEASTOFCORPSES
FORTY BIRDS - SHOTGUN THERAPY
(11 track CD) Self Released
"SHOTGUN THERAPY" is the debut CD release from this Montreal 5 piece. These guys bring
fan can find something to like about these guys. They have a combined style of Hardcore
aggressiveness, Metal riffing & power with some more melodic almost mainstream styled Metal
screaming, mid ranged Metal growling & some melodic clean vocals. FORTY BIRDS is able to
take all of these elements, roll them together & make it work! These guys will succeed where
most have failed!
www.FORTYBIRDS.com
(11 track CD) Self Released
"SHOTGUN THERAPY" is the debut CD release from this Montreal 5 piece. These guys bring
fan can find something to like about these guys. They have a combined style of Hardcore
aggressiveness, Metal riffing & power with some more melodic almost mainstream styled Metal
screaming, mid ranged Metal growling & some melodic clean vocals. FORTY BIRDS is able to
take all of these elements, roll them together & make it work! These guys will succeed where
most have failed!
www.FORTYBIRDS.com
HEMLOCK - NO TIME FOR SORROW
(12 track CD) BLIND PROPHECY RECORDS
HEMLOCK play some really drudgy almost Doom, Sludge & Stoner Metal sounds that run
through out their songs. They then take it up a notch with some more aggressive & fast paced
Death Metal parts. The music has a really thick chugging forward type sound to it. There are
even some harsher more intense parts that have a Hardcore type vibe to them. The vocals also
imitate the music with low end slow all mixed together! This is an amazing combination if you
ask me!
www.HEMLOCKworld.com
(12 track CD) BLIND PROPHECY RECORDS
HEMLOCK play some really drudgy almost Doom, Sludge & Stoner Metal sounds that run
through out their songs. They then take it up a notch with some more aggressive & fast paced
Death Metal parts. The music has a really thick chugging forward type sound to it. There are
even some harsher more intense parts that have a Hardcore type vibe to them. The vocals also
imitate the music with low end slow all mixed together! This is an amazing combination if you
ask me!
www.HEMLOCKworld.com
KNIVES EXCHANGING HANDS - HIATUS
(12 track CD) TRAGIC HERO RECORDS
KNIVES EXCHANGING HANDS plays a new school style of Hardcore music. These guys
have that very intense, technical sounding Hardcore style that is getting big right now. There are
a lot of mixtures of melody, atmosphere & emotion mixed within all the intensity. They have a
very cool grooved out aggression that flows through out all their songs. The tempo changes &
end Hardcore/Death growls, Hardcore screams & some clean melodic singing!There are so many
good bands out there now, it's almost a shame, because bands like these guys will not get the
much deserve attention. Get This! Get This! Get This!
www.myspace.com/KNIVESEXCHANGINGHANDS
(12 track CD) TRAGIC HERO RECORDS
KNIVES EXCHANGING HANDS plays a new school style of Hardcore music. These guys
have that very intense, technical sounding Hardcore style that is getting big right now. There are
a lot of mixtures of melody, atmosphere & emotion mixed within all the intensity. They have a
very cool grooved out aggression that flows through out all their songs. The tempo changes &
end Hardcore/Death growls, Hardcore screams & some clean melodic singing!There are so many
good bands out there now, it's almost a shame, because bands like these guys will not get the
much deserve attention. Get This! Get This! Get This!
www.myspace.com/KNIVESEXCHANGINGHANDS
NATION BEYOND - THE AFTERMATH ODYSSEY
(13 track CD) BURNING STAR RECORDS
This is the debut release from this band that features members of DEBASE & FACE DOWN.
These guys have created an epic concept album of pure Power/Progressive Metal music. The
music is structured very technical & professionally. They have an atmospheric almost space like
trance vibe that is all through out their sound. There is a well balanced mix of male & female
SAVATAGE & DREAM THEATER. If your into these bands you don't want to pass on this
disc! It is amazing!
www.NATIONBEYOND.com
(13 track CD) BURNING STAR RECORDS
This is the debut release from this band that features members of DEBASE & FACE DOWN.
These guys have created an epic concept album of pure Power/Progressive Metal music. The
music is structured very technical & professionally. They have an atmospheric almost space like
trance vibe that is all through out their sound. There is a well balanced mix of male & female
SAVATAGE & DREAM THEATER. If your into these bands you don't want to pass on this
disc! It is amazing!
www.NATIONBEYOND.com
RIGOR SARDONICOUS - VALLIS EX UMBRA DE MORTUUS
(8 track CD) PARAGON RECORDS
With every new album they put out they get heavier & darker. These guys pour on the Doom
Metal thicker than any other band I have ever heard before. The music delves in the deepest
depth of Death as possible. The music has a really dragged out sludgy sound all through out. It
almost feels as the dead are creeping out of the depths of hell. There is a really thick groggy
vocal style as well. If you want This is some of the lowest down tuned & best Doom ever
played!
(8 track CD) PARAGON RECORDS
With every new album they put out they get heavier & darker. These guys pour on the Doom
Metal thicker than any other band I have ever heard before. The music delves in the deepest
depth of Death as possible. The music has a really dragged out sludgy sound all through out. It
almost feels as the dead are creeping out of the depths of hell. There is a really thick groggy
vocal style as well. If you want This is some of the lowest down tuned & best Doom ever
played!
SAHG - II
(9 track CD) REGAIN RECORDS
This is the second coming of SAHG. SAHG is one of Norway's newest Doom Metal band.
These guys don't play what you would typically expect from a Doom Metal band. These guys
add in a little bit Power Metal into their sound as well. They have a bit of a trippy retro sound to
their heavy style. They also throw in a lot of really catchy & memorable riffs. They do mix in a
few Thrash Metal elements at times in some songs. The vocals are done in a more melodic clean
& powerful style. These guys would be a good combination of trippy 70's Stoner Metal mixed
with elements of BLACK SABBATH & DEEP PURPLE.
www.SAHGweb.com
(9 track CD) REGAIN RECORDS
This is the second coming of SAHG. SAHG is one of Norway's newest Doom Metal band.
These guys don't play what you would typically expect from a Doom Metal band. These guys
add in a little bit Power Metal into their sound as well. They have a bit of a trippy retro sound to
their heavy style. They also throw in a lot of really catchy & memorable riffs. They do mix in a
few Thrash Metal elements at times in some songs. The vocals are done in a more melodic clean
& powerful style. These guys would be a good combination of trippy 70's Stoner Metal mixed
with elements of BLACK SABBATH & DEEP PURPLE.
www.SAHGweb.com
SCAPEGOAT - ZOMBIE DOG
(13 track CD) TRAGIC HERO RECORDS
SCAPEGOAT reminds me of a lot of the newer Screamo bands that are very popular right now.
But they are better musically than most of those bands. They do have a lot of the Emo melodic
parts. The music tends to go back & forth between these styles all through out their songs. The
vocals also follow the same path. They use a lot of the mid ranged melodic Emo vocals mixed
with fast harsher Hardcore type screams. I dig the heavier parts a lot more than the slower ones,
but since they balance it well, these guys were quit enjoyable to listen to!
(13 track CD) TRAGIC HERO RECORDS
SCAPEGOAT reminds me of a lot of the newer Screamo bands that are very popular right now.
But they are better musically than most of those bands. They do have a lot of the Emo melodic
parts. The music tends to go back & forth between these styles all through out their songs. The
vocals also follow the same path. They use a lot of the mid ranged melodic Emo vocals mixed
with fast harsher Hardcore type screams. I dig the heavier parts a lot more than the slower ones,
but since they balance it well, these guys were quit enjoyable to listen to!
SEPTRION - NOCTURNAL GRIMNESS
(4 track CD) IRON, BLOOD & DEATH CORP.
SEPTRION is a Black metal band that has been unleashing there evilness unto the masses since
merge them together with some old school Thrash Metal & new school Death Metal elements.
The music has an overall dark & grim feeling to it. It's cold dark & dreary all through out. The
vocals are done in a cold harsh throaty Black Metal growl style. Fans of old school Black Metal
bands like IMMORTAL, MAYHEM, BEHEMOTH & OLD MAN'S CHILD will dig these
guys! Sink your teeth into this Black Metal album!
www.SEPTRION.net
(4 track CD) IRON, BLOOD & DEATH CORP.
SEPTRION is a Black metal band that has been unleashing there evilness unto the masses since
merge them together with some old school Thrash Metal & new school Death Metal elements.
The music has an overall dark & grim feeling to it. It's cold dark & dreary all through out. The
vocals are done in a cold harsh throaty Black Metal growl style. Fans of old school Black Metal
bands like IMMORTAL, MAYHEM, BEHEMOTH & OLD MAN'S CHILD will dig these
guys! Sink your teeth into this Black Metal album!
www.SEPTRION.net
SPYDER BABY - LET US PRAY
(14 track CD) BLIND PROPHECY RECORDS
I knew I was gonna really dig this band! They blend together tons of elements from Metal, Punk
& Electronica. The music is very powerful & has a lot of energy in it all through. I love when
bands melt together Punk & Metal, being as they are my favorite styles. The music has a very
cool crunchy Industrial overtone to it & just makes it that much cooler. The vocals are done in a
mid ranged Metal & Punk crossover style. If you were to take bands like MINISTRY,
MARILYN MANSON, DOPE, HELL ON EARTH & TWENTY RIPPED ANGELS, mixed
them all together & poured them out you'd get SPYDER BABY!
www.SPYDERBABY.net
(14 track CD) BLIND PROPHECY RECORDS
I knew I was gonna really dig this band! They blend together tons of elements from Metal, Punk
& Electronica. The music is very powerful & has a lot of energy in it all through. I love when
bands melt together Punk & Metal, being as they are my favorite styles. The music has a very
cool crunchy Industrial overtone to it & just makes it that much cooler. The vocals are done in a
mid ranged Metal & Punk crossover style. If you were to take bands like MINISTRY,
MARILYN MANSON, DOPE, HELL ON EARTH & TWENTY RIPPED ANGELS, mixed
them all together & poured them out you'd get SPYDER BABY!
www.SPYDERBABY.net
THE MORNING OF - THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT
(13 track CD) TRAGIC HERO RECORDS
THE MORNING OF play a mixture of Pop, Punk & Emo music. They have a really fun up beat
Pop Punk vibe, but they add in lots of elements of melodic Emo sounds. The music is definitely
radio friendly & sometimes has a fun 80's Pop vibe to it. The music also adds in 90's styled Punk
influences. The main vocals are done in female vocals, but they add in a mixture of melodic male
vocals as well. I didn't get into this band a lot, because of the slower Emo parts, but I did really
like the faster more up beat Pop Punk stuff. I could see these guys getting big with their radio
friendly sound though!
www.THEMORNINGOF.com
(13 track CD) TRAGIC HERO RECORDS
THE MORNING OF play a mixture of Pop, Punk & Emo music. They have a really fun up beat
Pop Punk vibe, but they add in lots of elements of melodic Emo sounds. The music is definitely
radio friendly & sometimes has a fun 80's Pop vibe to it. The music also adds in 90's styled Punk
influences. The main vocals are done in female vocals, but they add in a mixture of melodic male
vocals as well. I didn't get into this band a lot, because of the slower Emo parts, but I did really
like the faster more up beat Pop Punk stuff. I could see these guys getting big with their radio
friendly sound though!
www.THEMORNINGOF.com
TYPE O NEGATIVE - DEAD AGAIN BONUS DVD
(DVD) SPV USA
This is a special edition DVD release. This DVD will be included with the re-release deluxe CD
version of the bands "DEAD AGAIN" CD. The deluxe edition will be in red instead of green &
contain the DVD as well as the CD. The DVD contains exclusive live performances from
Wacken Open Air 2007 festival, plus exclusive interviews & studio videos. There are 4 live
tracks & 2 music videos. This DVD showcases TYPE O NEGATIVE doing what they do best
in a live this DVD!
www.TYPEONEGATIVE.net
(DVD) SPV USA
This is a special edition DVD release. This DVD will be included with the re-release deluxe CD
version of the bands "DEAD AGAIN" CD. The deluxe edition will be in red instead of green &
contain the DVD as well as the CD. The DVD contains exclusive live performances from
Wacken Open Air 2007 festival, plus exclusive interviews & studio videos. There are 4 live
tracks & 2 music videos. This DVD showcases TYPE O NEGATIVE doing what they do best
in a live this DVD!
www.TYPEONEGATIVE.net
VORGUS - VORGUSIZED
(11 track CD) IRON, BLOOD & DEATH CORP.
I don't know anything about this band, but the fact that they shred, big time! These guys play
some very cool old school styled Thrash / Death Metal crossover music. The music is more
dominate in the Thrash Metal style, but the heavier lower ended parts is where the Death Metal
comes in. They have a gritty raw sound to their music as well. The vocals are done in a mid
ranged harsh Thrash metal style that reminds me of a mix between EXODUS, CARCASS
EXHORDER. They also add some lower ended Death growls into the mix too. These guys are
fucking awesome & everyone should get this disc & support this band!
www.VORGUS.com
(11 track CD) IRON, BLOOD & DEATH CORP.
I don't know anything about this band, but the fact that they shred, big time! These guys play
some very cool old school styled Thrash / Death Metal crossover music. The music is more
dominate in the Thrash Metal style, but the heavier lower ended parts is where the Death Metal
comes in. They have a gritty raw sound to their music as well. The vocals are done in a mid
ranged harsh Thrash metal style that reminds me of a mix between EXODUS, CARCASS
EXHORDER. They also add some lower ended Death growls into the mix too. These guys are
fucking awesome & everyone should get this disc & support this band!
www.VORGUS.com
VUOHIVASARA / WARPATH - SPLIT
(8 track CD) IRON, BLOOD & DEATH CORP.
This is a split CD release from to extremely intense Black Metal bands. The first 4 tracks come
from VUOHIVASARA. These guys play some very heavily influenced old school Black Metal
music. They have a cold war like sound to their music. The vocals are done in a groggy throaty
Black Metal growl style. The last 4 tracks are from WARPATH. These guys also play a heavily
influenced old school Black Metal style. They have a cold, grimness to their sound that is present
all through out. The vocals are done in a mid ranged harsh Black Metal growl style! A very cool
release from two great Black metal bands!
www.VUOHIVASARA.cjb.net www.myspace.com/WARPATH
(8 track CD) IRON, BLOOD & DEATH CORP.
This is a split CD release from to extremely intense Black Metal bands. The first 4 tracks come
from VUOHIVASARA. These guys play some very heavily influenced old school Black Metal
music. They have a cold war like sound to their music. The vocals are done in a groggy throaty
Black Metal growl style. The last 4 tracks are from WARPATH. These guys also play a heavily
influenced old school Black Metal style. They have a cold, grimness to their sound that is present
all through out. The vocals are done in a mid ranged harsh Black Metal growl style! A very cool
release from two great Black metal bands!
www.VUOHIVASARA.cjb.net www.myspace.com/WARPATH
VUOHIVASARA - THE SIGIL
(11 track CD) IRON, BLOOD & DEATH CORP.
This is the first full length CD release from VUOHIVASARA. These guys still played some
extremely good old school Black Metal music. This one is not as harsh or cold as the split release,
but still has that raw intensity like the last release. This release also has a bit more Thrash Metal
type influences mixed all with in. The vocals are done in a cold raw & groggy Black metal type
scream on this one as well. These guys are really good & one of the best old school Black Metal
bands out there now!
www.VOUHIVASARA.cjb.net
(11 track CD) IRON, BLOOD & DEATH CORP.
This is the first full length CD release from VUOHIVASARA. These guys still played some
extremely good old school Black Metal music. This one is not as harsh or cold as the split release,
but still has that raw intensity like the last release. This release also has a bit more Thrash Metal
type influences mixed all with in. The vocals are done in a cold raw & groggy Black metal type
scream on this one as well. These guys are really good & one of the best old school Black Metal
bands out there now!
www.VOUHIVASARA.cjb.net
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