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When I Sing is the triumphant solo release from German-born singer/songwriter Cathrine Jauer. Better known as the vocalist and bassist for the rock-pop band First Child, Jauer has come into her own as a solo artist and delivers a nicely done, upbeat album that runs the gamut from acoustic ballads to blues rock to even a little rockabilly madness.

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The album in question is a full leght more than an hour, during which it is poured upon the listener a good dose of rock and technical metal, emotion and melody. Although everything is completely self-produced and the brainchild of Enrico Sidoti, drummer and author of the ten tracks that make up the work, right from the start it is clear that the quality of the work is very high. Sounds crisp and crystalline piano first and then guitar, vocals accompany the first dell'italianissimo Roberto Tiranti (Labyrinth), than the usual class leads us to New Fading Sun, the first trip and the first masterpiece of the disc. A granite guitar riffs, and a deeply moving carpet of

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There's a lot to like about the Colorado metal band with the strange name, Bodragaz. Their seventh studio album, Symphony, lives up to its name, for one. Here's a solid collection symphonic and melodic power metal tunes.Other strengths define the band as well. Not the least of which is strong song arrangements, spry musicianship, strong vocals, and solid production. Symphony is well-executed and simply sounds great. The orchestrated symphonic synth layers throughout give many songs an epic texture which reminds of Italian cinematic metal.

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01. The Conjuror (Shaman's Wrath)
02. Knights Of Fire
03. FOBF
04. Nightblade
05. The Infinite
06. Desert Inferno
07. The Frost
08. Speed Warrior
09. Wind Caller
10. Hangman's Noose

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the first ever acoustic album from two members originally rooted in the Power Metal scene: Timo Kotipelto (Stratovarius) and Jani Liimatainen (Sonata Arctica). The titled says it all: Blackoustic contains dark but by all means atmospheric acoustic renditions. Most of the songs were chosen from the duo`s live set-list, including familiar Stratovarius covers like `Black Diamond' and `Hunting High and Low', but also songs like `Serenity' and `Sleep Well' from Kotipelto`s solo albums have been given the new acoustic treatment; proving that behind great heavy metal song, there's very often a stunning melody screaming to come out. Furthermore, the album includes beautiful cover versions of Pete Townshend's `Behind Blue Eyes' and Deep Purple's classic `Perfect Strangers'. As a special bonus Blackoustic also features a brand new composition: `Where My Rainbow Ends' written by Jani Liimatainen. Earmusic.

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Ill Niño‘s new album, ‘Epidemia,’ hits stores on Oct. 22, but fans won’t have to wait until then to hear the disc. The band is teaming up with Loudwire to provide listeners with an exclusive stream of the album.The New Jersey-based rockers took a musical journey with their sixth release, recording in Hoboken, Austin and Denver before wrapping up the disc. Singer Cristian Machado tells Loudwire, “The recording of ‘Epidemia’ was definitely an amazing experience. We’ve set the bar higher than ever before. I truly believe this record is one of Ill Niño’s best efforts. I really can’t wait for our fans to hear the new record. I know it will connect with many of them on a new level. I can definitely say it’s going to be a crusher but will not lack any of the beauty and passion that appears on our early records.”

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01. Transoceanic (09:25)
02. Belly (06:00)
03. Focus (07:47)
04. Luna Militis (12:58)
05. Circles (07:00)
06. The Ropes (07:30)
07. Illuminatis (10:27)

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Yesterday Thursday, August 23, was put up for sale the first study of the formation work CRIMSON VALLEY Polish.
This is probably not the best album of the year, they need not.What they have done is to lay the foundations of the music I want you to know.Nor come to dethrone Crystal Viper, or around nearby, although in styles are concerned, things are going well on its way.The music that we find in "Crossing the Sky" is a modest and even shy Heavy Power Metal-tinged.

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Written, arranged and produced by Declercq, who handles both guitars and bass, the song also features long-time Iron Maiden live keyboardist Michael Kenney and drummer David Moreno (BRUCE DICKINSON, TRIBE OF GYPSIES, PUDDLE OF MUDD).
Basic tracks were recorded at Moreno's studio in Granada Hills, CA before Declercq traveled to Birmingham, England to meet up with Blaze Bayley for the vocal sessions.
'A Miracle Away', which is available on iTunes, Amazon and other digital outlets, was mixed by Roy Z (JUDAS PRIEST, Bruce Dickinson, HALFORD) and mastered by Tom Baker (MÖTLEY CRÜE, ALICE COOPER, ROB ZOMBIE). A music video for the song is currently in production.

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Domestic Sagittari speed metal band in 2008 with his debut "snake charmer" surprised Czech melodic scene. Although the album there were some small flies, so everyone had to please fans of melodic metal with voice vyšponovaným to heavenly heights. On the new album I therefore enjoyed greatly, and I hoped that this time everything will be well-tuned to perfection. As it turned out? The album is a pleasant listen, but I feel that he has a little lacking. Located on him as a good song (some more than good), but unfortunately few of these that he slightly spoiled his reputation and also in the second half slowly begins to occur breath.

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01. Sky Is Mine
02. Towards And Against
03. Against Widows
04. Leaves Scar
05. Crack In A Stone
06. You I Need
07. Karelia
08. Vulgar Necrolatry
09. Into Hiding
10. Sampo
11. The Smoke
12. Majestic Beast
13. Mermaid
14. The Castaway
15. Alone
16. Her Alone
17. Silver Bride
18. My Kantele
19. House Of Sleep

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1. Tocando el Cielo
2. Lágrimas de Sangre
3. Sueños de Realidad
4. Brahim
5. Gritaré
6. No Te Olvidaré
7. Debe de Haber un Lugar
8. Pensando en Tí
9. 20 Almas

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1. Aprendiz 04:22
2. Sicus 05:37
3. Laberinto 04:43
4. Las Heridas 04:16
5. Yo Gano 03:54
6. Princesa 04:53
7. Asesino 05:01
8. Trece Segundos 05:31
9. Tu Última Canción 04:23
10. Sin Identidad 07:06

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