Akribi are a new female fronted Progressive Metal band who combine excellent technical musicianship with some great melodies and excellent (but also unique) vocals. Black Morning Sun is their debut album. I was excited when I saw one of my RYM friends had rated it 5 stars, and thankfully it took no time for me to discover that he was right.
The overall sound here certainly reminds of Dream Theater, particularly their early work. The musicianship is extremely impressive, as is required if you want to match DT. The keyboards in particular are fantastic and vary quite a bit, from more traditional keyboard sounds, to more of piano style, and some really strange sounds on "Where the Water Meets the Sky" that really make that song special.
I usually don't care too much for keyboards (even with DT I occasionally find them annoying), but on this album they are amazing. The guitarist also does a very impressive job, as does everyone else. And as you'd expect, there are tons of great solos and several extended instrumental sections (including an entire instrumental track in "Blue Clay"), and these sections manage to be extremely technical without ever becoming boring or feeling like they drag on, probably because the band is so good at what they do.
For all the technical prowess the band displays, they do have some very strong songwriting, though the first minute of "Puppies of War" could immediately turn people off, as the band goes into full Progressive mode right from the start, beginning the with a crazy stop and start sequence. But once things calm down the song is actually quite straightforward, which could be said for some of the others as well. Actually, in the middle of my second listen I discovered I already had parts of "Surface", "Angel Kiss" and "The Plains of Nevermore" stuck in my head, so that's a very good thing for this type of album.
Speaking of which, those last two I mentioned are the ballads, and they definitely sound like they would work well in a broadway musical. Yes, they are somewhat cheesy, but being a fan of cheesy ballads I think both of those songs are fantastic, and Jessica certainly does an excellent job with the softer vocals, as opposed to her usually more powerful style, which is also fantastic.
And that finally brings me to the highlight of the album. "The Sum of it All" has quite the dark tone to it, and this works very well. The instrumental sections are strong as always, but the chorus is where things really pick up: Jessica is particularly animated there, with her voice sounding even more powerful than usual, and it could possibly annoy some people, but she is most definitely hitting the right notes, and does a fantastic job as always. She even has to hold one note for around 2o seconds, and does that perfectly. Overall it's my favorite song on the album, with "Angel Kiss" and the ultra epic "Carry the Rain" being close behind. The title track is a less cheesy ballad as compared to the other two, and while it's my least favorite on the album, it's still very good, and closes the album nicely.
Overall, this could best be described as a female fronted Dream Theater, and it gets everything right. Considering my thoughts on both that band and female vocals in general, it should come as no surprise that I loved every second of this. It's up there with Wolverine's "Communication Lost", Flaming Row's "Elinoire" and Fuseboxx's "Animated" as one of my favorite Prog albums of the year.
1. Puppies of War
2. Where the Water Meets the Sky
3. Surface
4. Angel Kiss
5. Blue Clay
6. Carry the Rain
7. Wither and Die
8. The Plains of Nevermore
9. The Sum of It All
10. Black Morning Sun
Oct 4, 2011 22:34
Heavy Metal |Power Metal Melodic Rock | AOR Progressive Rock
BandD-I-O-N Info: Intelligent Design Style: Melodic Prog Metal / Melodic Rock Years: 2011 Info: mp3 VBR 200 Info: 70 mb Upload: Depositefiles Info: :UK / USA
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Tracklist:
01 - I Believe
02 - The Sign
03 - I Can Save You
04 - Broken
05 - Reborn
06 - Intelligent Design
07 - A New Star
08 - Killing Machine
09 - There's Only Time
10 - Forever
11 - Someone
By SandFord
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Chandler Mogel (Outloud) - Vocals
Dion Smith - Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Synths, Programming
Charlie 'Z' Zeleny - Drums, Percussion
BandGotthard Info: Homegrown - Alive In Lugano Style: Hard Rock Years: 2011 Info: mp3 ?BR 320 Info: 189 mb Upload: Depositefiles Info: :Svizzera
Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. Unspoken Words
3. Gone Too Far
4. Top Of The World
5. Need To Believe
6. Hush
7. Unconditional Faith
8. Acoustic Medley 2010
9. Shangri La
10. I Don’t Mind
11. Heaven
12. The Oscar Goes To…
13. Lift U Up
14. Leo vs. Steve (guitar /vocal solo)
15. Sister Moon
16. Anytime Anywhere
17. The Train (unreleased studio track)
Band Melissa Etheridge
Info: Melissa Etheridge
Style: Pop Rock
Years: 1988
Info: 320 kbps
Info: 107 mb
Info: USA
Tracklist:
1.Similar features
2.Chrome plated heart
3.Like the way i do
4.Precious pain
5.Don't you need
6.The late september dogs
7.Occasionaly
8.Watching you
9.Bring me some water
10.I want you
Download :
Depositfiles.com Turbobit.net
Hevisaurus – Rayh (2011)
Sep 30, 2011 15:57
Heavy Metal |Power Metal
Band Hevisaurus Info: Rayh Years: 2011 Time: Heavy / Power Metal Info: Finland Info: mp3 VBR V0 Info: 100 mb
Band Arida Vortex Info: Invisible Tension Years: 2011 Time: Power Metal Info: ?????? Info: mp3 320 kbps Info: 116
The Moscow group «Arida Vortex» finalizing their third full-length album, which was named «Invisible Tension». In the record includes 11 tracks. And this time, the track list contains as many as 3 songs performed in Russian, as well as an instrumental thing - «Jack In The Box».
In addition to the classic collective power metal, musicians promise to please aficionados original, quite unusual for a group of moves.
The group hopes that the album will be one of the major events of Russian hard-rock scene in 2011.
Release is scheduled for September 2011.
Tracklist:
1 Invisible Tension
2 Reborn
3 Faith
4 Perfect Private World
5 ????
6 Ticket To Hell
7 Power To Control
8 Jack In The Box
9 Final Paradise
10 ???????
11 ????? ????
Artist: Brainstorm Title Of Album: On the Spur of the Moment Year Of Release: 2011 Label: AFM Records Country: Germany Genre: Power Metal Quality: MP3 Bitrate: CBR192kbps Total Size: 62 MB
The second in a series of webisodes featuring behind-the-scenes footage from the recording sessions for "On The Spur Of The Moment", the new album from German metallers BRAINSTORM, can be viewed below. Frontman Andy B. Franck previously stated, "Since February 25th we are back together in the studio to work on the new album. We decided to record it with Axel Heckert in the Studio 22 in Ludwigsburg. Axel is a huge fan of the band and he will help us to reach a whole new level.
"The song material we have is again more aggressive than the last songs we had written. For us, 'Memorial Roots' was a cool album, but 'On The Spur Of The Moment' will be a BLAST!
"We are really happy and excited to start recording new material because we cannot hear the old songs anymore… time for something new!"
BRAINSTORM's last album, "Memorial Roots", was released on October 16, 2009 via the band's new label, AFM Records. The CD was mixed at the Gate Studio in Wolfsburg, Germany under the watchful eye ofSascha Paeth and Miro as producers. 15 songs were recorded for the album, including "Forsake What I Believed", which frontman Andy B. Franck calls "a headcrusher."
Tracklist:
1. Below The Line
2. In The Blink Of An Eye
3. Temple Of Stone
4. In These Walls
5. Still Insane
6. Dark Life
7. No Saint - No Sinner
8. Where Your Actions Lead You To Live
9. A Life On Hold
10. My Own Hell
Band Candlelight Red Info: The Wreckage Years: 2011 Style: Hard Rock / Modern Rock Info: MP3 CBR 320 kbps Info: 68 Mb Info: USA Time: Imagen Records
Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. The Dirt
03. Closer
04. Gone Forever
05. The Wreckage
06. Bend and Break
07. Scream
08. Medicated
09. In Your Hands
10. She’s Got The Look
Ryan Hoke - Vocals
Jeremy Edge - Guitar, Vocals
Jamie Morral - Bass, Vocals
Josh Hetrick - Drums
Hardcore Superstar – The Party Ain’t Over ‘Til We Say So…(2011)
Sep 27, 2011 14:45
Hard Rock
Swedish sleaze/thrash quartet Hardcore Superstar is celebrating ten years of awesome music by releasing a bestof compilation. The Party Ain’t Over ‘Til We Say So will feature songs from records released between the years of 2000-2010. Taking its name from the lyrics to “Last Call for Alcohol,” from last year’s record Split Your Lip, the compilation also includes a brand-new single, “We Don’t Need A Cure.”And I’m still undecided on “Cure.”
At first listen, I really didn’t like it but now I don’t mind it so much. However, I don’t know if I just got used to it or if it’s actually good. Considering the albums they have to pick and choose from though, I’m sure it’ll be a good sampling of what they have to offer. Loyal fans (who, like me, probably even own their crap-punk record It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll from 1997) won’t be getting any surprises but a compilation is a good introduction to those not as familiar with the band. Just don’t judge them on this latest song. The Party Ain’t Over ‘Til We Say So comes out October 26 in Europe.
BandHardcore Superstar Info: The Party Ain't Over 'Til We Say So... Style: Hard Rock Years: 2011 Info: mp3 ?BR 320 Info: 114 mb Upload: Depositefiles Info: :Sweden
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Tracklist:
01. We Don't Need A Cure (brand-new song)
02. We Don't Celebrate Sundays
03. Moonshine
04. My Good Reputation
05. Wild Boys
06. Someone Special
07. Dreamin' In A Casket
08. Into Debauchery
09. Here Comes That Sick Bitch
10. Last Call For Alcohol
11. Beg For It
12. Liberation
13. Bastards
14. Medicate Me
15. Standin' On The Verge
16. Still I'm Glad
17. Have You Been Around
18. Shame
19. Honey Tongue
20. Run To Yur Mama
by motleycruefan
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Joakim "Jocke" Berg (Vocals)
Vic Zino (Guitars)
Martin Sandvick (Bass)
Magnus "Adde" Andreasson (Drums)
V.A. – Advanced Releases sampler September 4 (2011)
Sep 27, 2011 14:00
Hard Rock
BandV.A. Info: Advanced Releases sampler September 4 Style: Hard Rock Years: 2011 Info: mp3 VBR 200 - ?BR 320 Info: 80 mb Upload: Depositefiles Info: : International
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Tracklist:
01 - Kimball Jamison - Can't Wait For Love (3:55)
02 - Fiona - Loved Along The Way (3:34)
03 - Bonfire - Let It Grow [different single version] (3:26)
04 - Hardcore Superstar - We Don't Need A Cure (4:11)
05 - Lipstick Liontigers - So Many Miles (3:34)
06 - Mr. Big UK - Georgia [Non-Album Mix] (3:41)
07 - State Cows - Hard Goodbye (4:21)
08 - Renato Albella - I Miss You [ft. Dave Bickler & Brad Gillis] (3:25)
09 - Mitch Malloy - I'm The One (5:01)
10 - Jeremey Frederick - This Is Your Life (4:44)
11 - Axel Rudi Pell - Hallelujah [single version with different solo] (4:12)
under the watchful eye ofSascha Paeth and Miro as producers. 15 songs were recorded for the album, including "Forsake What I Believed", which frontman Andy B. Franck calls "a headcrusher."
