Band Raquel
Info: USA
Info: Unreleased Demos
Style: Hard Rock
Years: ???
Info: MP 192
Info: 53.3 ?b

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Great disc from this young band from Alicante. After some changes in their line-up and after a good EP Camino a la luz that already promised, they debut with this album and they premiere new vocals line with the throat of Álvaro.
If the EP was good, this album surpasses and gives many turns. Composites have improved a lot and mastering and arrangements of the disc are of very high quality. Too much for a first album, so, we can think that this people will be important on the national scene!

1 Preludio 1:49
2 La Senda Celeste 5:01
3 Cuento Olvidado 3:41
4 Buscando Un Sol 5:21
5 Eterna La Noche 4:13
6 Sombra En El Oceano 5:10
7 Interludio 1:21
8 Reflejos 4:41
9 Entre Cielo y Mar 5:12
10 Tras Las Llamas 5:25
11 Todos Los Sueños 5:22

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I find Russian metal scene to be very interesting, and I've firmly decided to discover it more profoundly than before. Of course, that means I'll have to dig some obscure and unknown (even in Russia) bands, but I'm okay with that, I love new experiences and music. The easiest way is to seek latest albums, and luckily, I know an excellent Russian site that informs me regularly about all news and releases.

That's how I ended up with Amalgama's sophomore effort, the album called ''Dream''. This band in particular isn't by any means unknown in Russia, it has a lot of fans, who absolutely loved this album. But I didn't care about that at all, since fanboys love anything related to their favourite band, so I had to see it for myself.

First, as I always do when writing about not so well-known bands, I'm gonna describe Amalgama's way of musical expression (how posh this sounds). Amalgama is a heavy/power metal band, with strong hard rock and modern metal influences. The hard rock influences reflect in vocalist's (Vlad ''Graf'' Ivoylov) singing and vocal lines, since his voice reminds me strongly of Zvonko ''?ipi'' Pantovi?, the leader of Serbian glam metal band Osvaja?i (once hugely popular in Yugoslavia). Graf's voice is very unique, since for the most of the time it sounds dreamy, almost sleepy. However, when he goes for high notes, it's just stunning how clean and powerful is his singing in high register. He is definitely the key factor in Amalgama, since no other band member stands out that much in his playing. That is a direct consequence of this modern side of Amalgama's music. Musical-wise, Amalgama plays straight-forward heavy metal, with simplistic riffs, and the downtuning make it sounds very modern (read groove and mallcore influenced). However, Amalgama never descends into mallcore territory, although dangling dangerously close several times (especially in ''Wake Up Again''). One more thing - most of the modern bands I listen to try to resemble or at least have something in their music which can be directly associated to '80s metal. Amalgama doesn't - the year is 2012, and these guys are telling you: ''Live now, stop thinking about the past''. So if you hate every metal that wasn't written in the '80s (and I know that kind of freaks), stop reading and go somewhere else. You won't find anything here for you.

So how does work this unusual combination of past and present, personified in Amalgama? Surprisingly well, I must say. When they're in top shape, they sound convincing, refreshing and irresistibly charming. Just perfect if you got brainwashed from stereotypical generic power metal, which occupies today's European metal scene. The songs like ''Dream'', ''Live and Remember'', ''The Night is Tender'' and ''Believe in Love'' are all brilliant gems that show you all virtues of Amalgama. They're perfect from the start to ending, which will prove to be one thing the other songs don't have. The only flaw of this album lies in this - a good amount of songs have one specific aspect in it that can called filler - the main riff, bridge, chorus, whatever. You're probably confused now, so here's the deal: the ballad ''Why'' has a great beginning acoustic riff and build-up, but the chorus is dead boring and uninspired. Same thing with ''Your Opinion'' - it starts as a speed metal monster, but who the fuck thought that a quasi-progressive chorus would suit the song? It practically ruins it. ''Kings of Sky'', on the other hand, has a brilliant, ''Aces High''-reminiscing chorus, but the verses are just bland. I could go on and on, but you get the point. This is one awkward situation, because never before I listened to so many songs on one single album in whom brilliant and pitiful parts go side by side. The good consequence of this is that there are no total fillers on this album, and the bad is that you just can't totally enjoy it. Oh yeah, the bonus tracks are great - Oleg Zhilyakov (Catharsis) makes a great guest appearance on ''Dream'', Artur Berkut makes ''Why?'' a tad better, and the cover of Aria's famous piece ''Angel Dust'' is awesome. Check out how this song sounds in a modern arrangement.

Call me a masochist, but I still enjoyed this album very much. Despite some very obvious facepalming parts, I wasn't bored one single second, what's more, I had a great time listening to ''Dream'', and that's what really counts in the end, doesn't it? This album could be an excellent indicator to Amalgama what they should and shouldn't do in the future. A little more focus would give astonishing results. All pieces are there, just waiting to be sorted. I'm holding my fingers crossed for Amalgama's next efforts, that's for sure!

01. dream
02. Live and Remember
03. wake up again
04. Why?
05. Kings Of Sky
06. Make It Happen
07. tender Is the Night
08. Believe in Love
09. your opinion

Bonus Tracks:
10. Dream (Feat. Oleg Zhilyakov) [224 Kbps]
11. Why? (Feat. Arthur Berkut) [224 Kbps]
12. Angel Dust (Aria Cover)

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Whilst working on the tracks, the band started looking for a singer. This proved to be a tough task as the singer they were searching for required great versatility and uniqueness. Finally, after four months, the band made contact with a talented singer from London, Johnny Icon. With Antonio’s overwhelming keyboards, the explosive, yet touching, guitar playing of Gianmaria, the power of both Andrea’s bass guitar lines andFederico’s drums plus the incredible voice of Johnny Icon, Ace of Hearts’ sound can remind the listener of bands like Metallica, Nightwish or HIM.

Confused? Then all you’ve got to do is to listen to the record!!!

Info: Monster
Info: UK
Style: Gothic / Love Metal
Years: 2011
Info: MP3 256 kbps
Info: 71,5 ??

Tracklist:
01. Eternal Life (04:06)
02. Monster (04:27)
03. Blood Stained Love (03:45)
04. Elixir or Poison (05:08)
05. From Leaves to Hearts (03:19)
06. Teardrops (04:51)
07. So Many Words (03:26)
08. Happiness is Real When Shared (04:07)
09. The Revenge (04:23)

Johnny Icon - Vocals (Icon And The Black Roses)
Gianmaria Saddi - Guitars (ex-Secret Sphere)
Andrea Buratto - Bass (Secret Sphere)
Antonio Agate - Keyboards (ex-Secret Sphere)
Frederico Pennazzato - Drums (Secret Sphere)

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It's common enough for musical groups to invoke demonic imagery or sounds to give their music a certain counter-cultural toughness, a rebellion that recognizes no rules. Black Sabbath, an early innovator of this mode, opened their first album with the dark-sounding three note interval known as the tritone that set the mood for their occult-inspired lyrics to "Black Sabbath." The tritone, also known by the Latin expression diabolus in musica, has a unique sound, one that has been long been considered too dark, too mysterious, for certain kinds of music. Readers will most likely remember that Slayer (no stranger to demonic imagery and lyrics) named their albumDiabolus in Musica after this same musical interval, although they most likely didn't mind the mild controversy over the double meaning of "the devil in music." Spain's own Diabulus in Musica has finally turned the expression into a bold and memorable band name. Sure, they've changed the spelling a little, but the name continues to grab attention and brings to mind centuries of debate over the musical value of a mysterious interval.

The Wanderer, Diabulus in Musica's second release, is the follow-up to their successful debut Secrets (2010). Though relatively new, Diabulus in Musica is already establishing a large following, receiving awards for their performances, and gaining praise for their blend of symphonic metal with just a little bit of death metal. The Wanderer makes for a good sophomore release, one that builds on past successes and helps develop something of the energy that has given this band such a strong reputation. This is a band that has a well-established rhythm section. Check out tracks like "Shadow of the Throne" and "Allegory of Faith, Innocence, and Future" for examples of the backing quality of this group.

Listeners will also enjoy the vocals by Zuberoa Aznárez. She has a great range, and brings diversity and harmony to The Wanderer's overall sound. I think that Diabulus in Musica will continue to rise and should easily gain more fans in the coming years.

Despite the many strengths of The Wanderer, I was disappointed with the eclectic range of tracks on this album. I realize that heavy metal is changing and that the concept of genre is constantly being challenged by bands and scholars alike. Nevertheless, the range of heavy and slow songs on this album made me question just what overall impression Diabulus in Musica is trying to make. At times, they sound like a death metal band, but at other times they sound like an upbeat symphonic metal act. And then there are more confusing tracks like "Sentenced to Life" which sound more like something taken from a musical. I shouldn't fault experimentation, but I don't think this band has quite settled on exactly what they hope to do musically. With this one, I think the devil's more in the details than in the music. If you like good symphonic metal, The Wanderer is a good choice, but it left me more curious to know what this band will do next.

01. A Journey's End (intro)
02. Ex Nihilio
03. Sceneries Of Hope
04. Blazing A Trail
05. Call From A Rising Memory (intro)
06. Hidden Reality
07. Shadow Of The Throne
08. Allegory Of Faith, Innocence And Future
09. Sentenced To Life
10. Ohiuka Bihotzetik
11. No Time For Repentance (Lamentatio)
12. The Wanderer

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Hurling you back to the late Sixties, complete with paisley shirts, is UK's Stubb. This power trio brings heavy and psychedelic rock with damp basement production, little overdubs, and lots of fuzz. You might hear Cream or Hendrix in their vibe; it's like listening to the early proto-metal or stoner rock only in the present.

Above, Stubb: making a bold fashion statement, with pipe, McVities, and tea.

 Mostly Stubb captures that genuine and classic heavy-psych rock feel across this disc. The better songs for this overarching motif are the opener Road and the closer Galloping Horses. That latter song and title betrays more than a little irony: galloping usually suggest speed while the song is mostly slow steady heavy rock. Hard Hearted Woman has a more of a lively attitude, yet still remains thumping rock. Surprises are the acoustic notes within the dirge Crosses You Bear and deep grooved Crying River. As for the rest the album, it's pretty much heavy rock.

Like their kin, Stone Axe or Grifter, Stubb get the whole early heavy rock thing, and produce an interesting and adequate platter of tunes. They're just 40 years removed from yesterday. Recommended.

Band Stubb
Tracklist: Stubb
Style: Hard Rock
Years: 2012
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Info: 85 mb

Tracklist:

01.Road 04:00
02.Scale the Mountain 05:15
03.Flame 04:49
04.Soul Mover 03:38
05.Crosses You Bear 02:05
06.Hard Hearted Woman 04:48
07.Crying River 03:42
08.Galloping Horses 07:13

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1.Down At The Crossroads

Produced by Lex Koritni
Mixed by Mike Fraser
at the Warehouse Studio, Vancouver BC 
Mastered by Ryan Smith at Sterling Sound, NYC

Music & Words: Lex Koritni

Additional lead vocals: Jeff Scott Soto
Additional backing vocals: Jeff Scott Soto,
Leigh Malone, Justynn Harcourt, Jinks
Slide guitars: Lex Koritni

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I'd love to force this writer, Rory O'Keeffe, to attend Nearfest, just out of spite, with comments like that..That write-up, while intriguing, reeks of the attittude hordes of snobs (and Hipsters) who pine for the return of At the Drive-In.

"The best American Rock Band to come out of the second half of the 1990s"  ? well, not really.

They were good and can be applauded for ambition, but there are other bands that at least formed and recorded their earliest music then that I still would take easily over AtDI. How about dredg, for one.

01. The Whip Hand (4:49)
02. Aegis (5:11)
03. Dyslexicon (4:22)
04. Empty Vessels Make The Loudest Sound (6:43)
05. The Malkin Jewel (4:44)
06. Lapochka (4:16)
07. In Absentia (7:26)
08. Imago (3:58)
09. Molochwalker (3:33)
10. Trinkets Pale Of Moon (4:25)
11. Vedamalady (3:54)
12. Noctourniquet (5:39)
13. Zed And Two Naughts (5:36)

Line-up / Musicians

- Omar Rodriguez-Lopez / guitars
- Cedric Bixler-Zavala / vocals
- Juan Alderete / bass
- Marcel Rodriguez-Lopez / keyboards, synths
- Deantoni Parks / drums
- Lars Stalfors / synths

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Here comes rock again. And this time it isn’t growl-rock a la Dead by April, no it is hairspray-rock at it’s best with a young, long-haired rocker in a leather jacket. I like this, becauce this type of rock is always good, and this is actually really good. Okey, it isn’t my beloved schlager, so I don’t want them to win – but it is nice with something different inbetween the glitter and dance numbers! And deep down I am a rock’n'roll girl with a weakness for long-haired, tight pants dudes with great voices and heavy gituares.

1.Land of Broken Dreams

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"The Crow, The Owl And The Dove", the second single from "Imaginaerum", the new album from Finnish/Swedish symphonic metallersNIGHTWISH, will be released in Europe on March 2 via Nuclear Blast Records. Along with the title track, the single will include a previously unreleased song called "The Heart Asks Pleasure First" (theme from the movie "The Piano"). The cut will be available in two different versions, including an instrumental one.

"The Crow, The Owl And The Dove" is featured in three versions: the radio edit, album version and an instrumental.

You can order the single on CD, or as a vinyl in clear or blue color, at this location.

As previously reported, NIGHTWISH will take part in a CD-signing session at SoundCheck Hollywood on Friday, January 20 at 6 p.m. Stop by the store starting Tuesday, January 10 to pick up the band's new album,"Imaginaerum", and get a wristband which guarantees your access to meet the band.

1. The Crow, The Owl And The Dove (Radio Edit)
2. The Heart Asks Pleasure First (Theme from movie "The Piano")
3. The Crow, The Owl And The Dove (Album Version)
4. The Crow, The Owl And The Dove (Instrumental Version)
5. The Heart Asks Pleasure First (Instrumental Version)

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Normally, I tell you about the music, the musicians, and what’s happening out there without telling you that you have to buy a CD, I just give you some information and leave that to you. Well Syracuse music fans, VENREZ is coming out with Sell The Lie on the 28th of February. I know legions of you are huge fans of that 70’s rock sound, which seems to be coming back in force now (thankfully).

1. Karma, 04:03
2. Yesterday, 03:16
3. Insanity, 03:47
4. Melting, 03:37
5. Ants and Sands, 04:12
6. Sell The Lie, 04:11
7. Unplanned Fate, 03:44
8. Can't Find My Way Home, 04:06
9. Messenger, 03:35
10. My Only Light, 06:16

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01. Temple Of The King (4:47)
02. Catch The Rainbow (6:35)
03. Self Portrait (3:15)
04. Rainbow Eyes (7:04)
05. Love's No Friend (4:56)
06. Midnight Tunnel Vision (4:36)
07. Stone Cold (5:22)
08. Tearin' Out My Heart (4:08)
09. Desperate Heart (4:07)
10. Still I'm Sad (3:56)
11. Maybe Next Time (3:22)
12. Difficult To Cure (5:56)
13. Snowman (4:37)
14. Anybody There (2:44)
15. Weiss Heim (5:05)

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Slash has released "You're A Lie" to radio today worldwide. The hard-charging song,  marks the first single off the iconic, Grammy-winning rock guitarist and songwriter's forthcoming second studio album "Apocalyptic Love".

"'You're A Lie' is the second song I brought to the band in 2011 during the last tour,” explains Slash. "We worked on it at soundcheck somewhere, I can't remember where. It's gone through some minor changes along the way, mainly the chorus. But for the most part, it's remained true to its original arrangement. I can't wait to play this live."

01. You're A Lie

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