Dec
2011 11
2011 11
Orange Goblin – A Eulogy for the Damned
It’s easy to take Orange Goblin for granted. They ‘ve been around for a while now, ever since the bleary- eyed years of the stoner rock explosion in the mid 90s. They ‘ve been releasing albums and touring around the world without much fuss or hype. They are a warhorse band, like Motorhead, Venom, High ...
Nov
2011 24
2011 24
The Devil’s Blood – The Thousandfold Epicentre
In all honesty, I shouldn’ t be writing about the new Devil’s Blood album yet. I haven’ t had the chance to listen to it many times yet and my opinion may change. On the other hand, it’s the kind of album that makes you want to discuss it immediatelly after hearing. Who knows, sometimes ...
Nov
2011 17
2011 17
UDO – Rev Raptor
“Rev-Raptor” is the 13th studio album by German heavy metal father U.D.O. ,released on May 20, 2011. Whether you like him or not UDO’s music is balls breaking and demands to be listened loud. The 13th tracks on this album maybe, they are not all of them gems but for sure they belong to the ...
Nov
2011 17
2011 17
Hurtsmile – Hurtsmile
Hurtsmile is a band fronted by “Extreme” singer Gary Cherone. This is a very diverse album. The album although a hard rock one borrows influences from punk, reggae and funk . It’s very interesting release that I totally recomend to all music fans. The album was released by Frontiers Records. Frontiers Records/2011 -manoc- ...
Nov
2011 17
2011 17
Sol Invictus – The Cruelest Month
Sol Invictus is an English neofolk and neoclassical act that has been around since 1987 with numerous releases on their catalogue. Their sound is floating in ambient and folk clouds, the feeling is melancholic and quite pesimistic. It’s not an easy to listen album, requires some attention but for sure is rewarding. Auerbach Records/2011 ...
Nov
2011 17
2011 17
Big D And The Kids Table – For the Damned, the Dumb & the Delirious
“Big D and the Kids Table: is an American ska punk band formed in 1995 and “For the Damned, the Dumb & the Delirious” is the sixth studio release. This album is dedicated to Mitchell Dubey, a 23-year-old California-born punk musician and bicycle repairman who was murdered sometime in 2011. The music is up tempo ...
Nov
2011 17
2011 17
Hekate – Die Welt der dunklen Gärten
“Die Welt der dunklen Gärten” is the third release for the neofolk act Hekate-Die. Their music is extremely melodic, the atmosphere is melancholic without lacking (in moments) optimism. Both female and male vocals are above average while the lacking of guitars didn’t bother me much. Pity the lyrics are in German. Tracklist: 1. Byronic Hero ...
Nov
2011 17
2011 17
Ancient Ascendant – The Grim Awakening
“Ancient Ascendant” are a four piece death metal act from London, UK and “The Grim Awakening” is their debut album. The only thing you can expect from this release is a flawless performed old school death metal. They are not re-inventing of course but they provide some respected headbanging, riff crawling moments. Cool cover! ...
Nov
2011 17
2011 17
Tangent Plane – Project Elimi
This is the 3rd release for the European band Tangent Plane and the first one not being self released. The band delivers a “pompous” progressive metal with modern guitars, isnpired keyboards and memorable tunes. Although kinda epic for my taste, “Project Elimi” will satisfy even the most demanding prog fan. My only objection is with ...
Nov
2011 17
2011 17
Last Winter – The Heart and The Broken Compass
“Last Winter” is Us band born in 2002. “The Heart & The Lost Compass” is their second album released by Lifeforce records. The band says that draws influences from 80′s glam, 90′s alternative, powerpop and todays modern rock. I say, that this music is plain pop (boy band like) with guitars and shouting vocals. Not ...
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