DREAMSTORIA is melodious a hard rock band in Japan formed by Leo Figaro, Masaaki Watanuki and Shingo Uchida. Dramatic and Lyrical are the keywords.
Dennis Ward was in charge of mixing and mastering the debut album, released on September 26, 2012 via SPIRITUAL BEAST
Arriving all the way from Portugal in a very cool glossy packaging box, today we have Via Sacara’s “The Road”. In this release the band delivers ten tracks of excellently crafted Progressive Rock/Metal with very epic keyboards and anthemic tracks. Since the opening track of the release, the band does a very solid job in crafting catchy Rock melodies that at some points have a slight Heavy Metal vibe.
Nov 11, 2012 00:46
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Eclectic Spawn is a Mexican Project formed in 2004 and led by Multi-instrumentalist Martin Martinez (Xipe Totec, Yatrogeny),the band publish their first release “Noosferic” in 2006 (Ablaze prods).
This is a really good release from a small town Swedish band. A band that quit just the other day.
I don’t have the details about the breakup so I won’t comment on that. “Punishment Day” on the other hand, has been in my ears a few hours now. It’s a solid album packed with riffing, tight drumming and super-evil vocals. Sound-wise there’s nothing to complain about: the mix is clean but heavy. Style-wise I ended up thinking that this is some kind of Meshuggah turned heavy metal turned death metal. Don’t get too hung up on that simile though.
It’s hard to believe that throughout their 17-year career together, Staind have never released an official live disc, but all that changes this summer when ‘Live From Mohegan Sun’ makes its debut in several formats. The CD version will be available on July 10 followed by the DVD/Blu-ray out on Aug. 14.
The high definition footage was recorded at a special Staind’s headlining show on Nov. 25, 2011, at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut, with a sea of hometown New England fans in the audience.
Nov 10, 2012 12:10
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Preachers, the sophomore release from Austin's My Jerusalem has the rather dark and sinister theme going on in the background. Founder and singer Jeff Klein (ex-Gutter Twins, The Twilight Singers) describes it as the Post-Modern Southern Gothic Soul album surrounded by beautiful, comforting, darkness. It's real, not selfish, according to the mad hatter and Klein's baritone vocals are ever so moody and emotionally black.
1. Take My Pain
2. Your Heaven
3. Don’t Sleep Anymore
4. Nothing
5. Moon Darkened Silence
6. Left Alone
7. Ophelia’s Dream
8. White December
9. Q.O.T.D.
10. My Prayer
11. From Your Lips
Nov 10, 2012 11:58
Doom|MDM|Black Heavy Metal |Power Metal
he foundations of Fortaleza (Castle) were set down in 2004, and since then have safely stashed 3 terrific albums in their vaults. A slight change in style has been heralded the addition of Oculta to their name, also the title of this brand new album, as they move away from their light gothic rock/metal style to a more epic up-tempo symphonic sound that knocks on the gatehouse of power metal without pushing the door down as they retain their lightness of touch and distinctive Latin flavour. Part of this is down to new keys man Pablo who adds orchestral sounds into the mix as well as some decorative Moog machicolations, and he joined by their gorgeous new singer Ariana, who has a voice that's not too dissimilar to Sy Armonight.
Metallica – Orion Music + More (The Black Album) / Fest-Night II (2012)
Nov 10, 2012 11:53
Trash Metal
Once the lads from Sheffield finished their strong set, Metallica took the stage to the familiar strains of their longtime Ennio Morricone-penned opener, "The Ecstasy of Gold," and immediately brought their fans way back – as far back as possible – to the first song the band ever recorded, "Hit the Lights." They wasted no time further laying on the thrash with "Master of Puppets" and "The Four Horsemen." The much-hyped Ride the Lightning section arrived a few songs later, with the band performing the album in reverse, probably an easy decision for a record that ends with a long and winding instrumental ("The Call of Ktulu") and begins with as fast, heavy and precise a track as the band has ever written ("Fight Fire With Fire"). The song "Escape" received its world premiere, a somewhat shocking feat for a 28-year-old song, but hearing it live served as a sufficient reminder as to why it had been cast aside for so long. More»
Nightwish – Imaginaerum (The Score) (2012)
Nov 9, 2012 23:32
Heavy Metal |Power Metal
01. Find Your Story (2:31)
02. Orphanage Airlines (4:34)
03. Undertow (5:18)
04. Spying In The Doorway (3:04)
05. A Crackling Sphere (4:00)
06. Sundown (5:33)
07. Wonderfields (5:32)
08. Hey Buddy (3:03)
09. Deeper Down (3:28)
10. Dare To Enter (1:50)
11. I Have To Let You Go (6:03)
12. Heart Lying Still (4:01)
13. From G To E Minor (2:32)
There's much to like about this little band from the boondocks of Idyllwild, California. Throw The Goat offers a blend of punk, stoner, and heavy rock in a rather intriguing package with Black Mountain. It's like a mash up of Ramones, Motorhead, and maybe some Kyuss.But, ultimately, I think Throw The Goat simply wants to be a good rock band. Their take may be on the heavy, sometimes stoner, side, but they delivers some deep rockin' grooves. You get this at the start with Southeast Bound, but also later on Predictable, I
The new concept album Stavropol Heavy Metal Group Masters - "God is deception." The author covers and illustrations for the album - AnnDR Kusuriuri.
Recorded attended by many eminent people of Russian rock scene! For those who are in the topic, read "our" metal album certainly will like. The rest, I suggest to just pass by. The album is GREAT!
Nov 9, 2012 15:14
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Recommended if You Like Iron Maiden Old Metallica Queensryche
Nostalgia is a great up and coming metal band on the scene. They have a terrific sound with a bold message that comes through loud and clear in every one of their rockin' original songs. This debut is a must have for any collector that enjoys the rock and metal genre. This will not disappoint, but it's an album you will want to play over and over again!
