The buzz has been building and word of mouth rife about a new force in UK metal; a band that is turning heads and receiving increasing focus upon them, amidst claims thrown that they are destined to be the next big thing. Of course, being signed by Roadrunner Records mid 2010 did not exactly hold back the intensity and pressure placed upon them. Now, with the release of their debut album,“Revenge For The Ruthless”, we get to find out if there is any substance to the hype surrounding Welsh band Revoker. The quartet, having been friends at school and a musical unit since 2006, show a tightness that many bands struggle ever to achieve and each member is exceptional in their own right and fit seamlessly in the beast that is Revoker.
Band Revoker
Info: Revenge For The Ruthless
Years: 2011
Style: Heavy Metal / Thrash Metal
Info: MP3 CBR 320 kbps
Info: United Kingdom
Time: Roadrunner Records
????? Tracklist: 46:03
Info: 105 Mb
Tracklist:
01 Time To Die (3:55)
02 Stay Down (3:29)
03 Psychoville (3:40)
04 All Rise (3:52)
05 Hate Inside (3:22)
06 Thief (4:09)
07 Cold Embrace (4:53)
08 The Great Pretender (3:44)
09 Nature Of The Beast (3:47)
10 Don’t Want It (2:42)
11 Not Be Moved (3:40)
12 Born To Be At Outlow (4:50)
Jamie Mathias - Voc/ Guitar
Chris Green - Lead Guitar
Shane Phillips - Bass
Jack Pritchard - Drums
The Twisted Sister frontman is no stranger to Broadway, having performed in Rock Of Ages onstage back in 2010. Still, the last thing you’d expect to hear Dee Snider singing are songs like “Big Spender” or “Luck Be A Lady.” Yet that’s exactly what he did withDee Does Broadway, an album full of Broadway covers sung by Snider himself.
Of course, there have been some great rock operas/ musicals to grace Broadway. However, Snider purposefully chose not to sing songs from a few obvious titles, saying:
“Over the past year I have worked closely with my team and collaborators picking from decades of musical hits with only two rules: The song had to speak to me as a singer on some level, and it could not be a rock song to begin with. No Jesus Christ Superstar, Grease, Hair, Rent, Rocky Horror, etc. What would be the challenge in that? There are many who think doing an album of rocked out show tunes is pure insanity on my part. Apparently, they haven’t seen any photos of me from the 70’s and 80’s. Could I have been in a more theatrical band? Ever since I was a kid, I’d heard the real power inherent in a lot of songs from musicals and this record gives me the chance to show it.”
Dee Does Broadway features Snider singing songs from musicals like Cabaret, Chicago,West Side Story, South Pacific, Guys And Dolls and many others. As if that wasn’t odd enough, though, the album also features guest appearances from the likes of Cyndi Lauper, Clay Aiken, Bebe Neuwirth, Patti LuPone, and many others. While we can’t blame Snider for doing something he’s always wanted to do, it’s still a little hard to imagine him in the studio recording rock versions of musical hits. Then again, we’ve gotten use to the idea of Twisted Sister recording Christmas songs.
The album comes out on May 8 via Razor & Tie, which coincides with the release of his autobiography Shut Up and Give Me The Mic. However, Snider’s rendition of the song “Cabaret” has been made available for stream and can be heard after the jump.
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FIKE – THE MOMENT WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR (2012)
Apr 11, 2012 13:26
Rock
Last year, I went to the National Worship Leaders Conference in Kansas City. As a songwriter, I always take advantage of the songwriting critique panels they offer. They usually consist of artists and record company people who give their thoughts and opinions of your song. Last year, a guy named Richie Fike was on the panel & critiqued one of my songs. It's kind of a coincidence that now I sit here critiquing his songs. He gave me a great review, so hopefully I can return the favor here.
Fike is not just Richie Fike. It's Richie and Dana Fike, husband and wife, worship pastors at Vanguard Church in Colorado Springs, and Integrity Music new artist and writers. That's a mouth full.
One of the first things that grabbed me was Richie and Dana's vocals. Very smooth and distinct. They mesh very well and easy to listen to.
My favorite track is probably Glorious You Are. Just a beautiful song of worship that will work corporately.
For me there was also a standout lyric on this album that really struck me and stuck with me. It's the opening line on the song Wait:
"It never goes like I thought it should, and that's a real nice thing, because the Lord is good."
I just thought that was a really profound and beautiful way to express that message. Great writing!
The other standout songs for me were Jehovah (also great lyrically), Be Still, and the title track, The Moment We've Been Waiting For.
Not all the songs are corporate worship friendly, but there's a lot of heart and beauty in this album. I really enjoyed listening through it. Great job Fike and Integrity!
Artist: Fike Album: The Moment We've Been Waiting For Label: Indie Extreme Genre: Christian rock Year: 2012 Format: MP3 Quality: 320 kbps Size: 130 Mb
Tracklist:
01. The Moment We've Been Waiting For (05:07)
02. Grace (04:53)
03. Jehovah (04:57)
04. Wait (02:57)
05. Song Of Sacrifice (03:47)
06. Glorious You Are (04:03)
07. Behold Our God (04:12)
08. My Savior Lord (03:42)
09. In This House (04:37)
10. Be Still (05:04)
11. Outshout The Lies (04:31)
12. Chosen (04:40)
13. That's Why I Praise (04:34)
Teodasia is a symphonic metal band from Venice, Italy, that began in 2006. The band's composer and drummer Francesco Gozzo helped organize the group which includes Priscilla Fiazza on vocals; Fabio Compagno, on guitars; and Nicola Falsone, on bass. Teodasia's first full album, 'Upwards', will be released in late 2011.
This is a fantastic debut for a new band. Solid as if they have been playing and preparing this album for years. The orchestration that the band uses to fill the sound chamber allows this debut to take on epic and majestic proportions. Unique and full of surprises, with Fiazza's voice capturing your attention early and never letting it go. One of the better heavy metal, female progressive, releases this year.
1. Intro – Spection
2. Temptress
3. Revelations
4. Lost Worlds Of Forgiveness
5. Close Call
6. A Powerful Life
7. Hollow Earth
8. Aurora
9. Pandora’s Knight
10. Eulogy
11. My Minotaur
This is the 5'th album from the Norwegian melodicmetal band. After several delays this album wasfinaly released upon the world. The best albumfrom the band so far. Cover painted by J.P Fournier.Guest musicians: Michael T.Ross from Lita Ford.Mixed & mastered by Tommy Hansen / Jailhouse.
01. Beyond The Universe 05:05
02. Hellfire 03:28
03. Lost Forever 05:13
04. Mirror Of Truth 04:11
05. Bounded By Blood 03:24
06. Ode To The Past (Instrumental) 02:52
07. Farewell 03:54
08. The Raven 03:30
09. Behind These Walls 03:34
10. Falling Into The Abyss 04:58
11. Dark Secrets 06:38
12. Last Chance 03:50
Since 2004 when the band’s self-produced debut 'Best Served With Volume' hit the scene, the industry was already putting their ears to the ground, picking up on the rumble that is HYDROGYN.
Described as the modern 'new big thing' band which would bring back the eighties melodies lost in the new millenium rock music, Hydrogyn never stopped to release albums.
To be honest, I never been much impressed by Hydrogyn. I liked the debut and the catchy 'Bombshell' (2006), but the subsequent two discs were insipid in my humble opinion.
Well, their new CD "Private Sessions" shut my mouth... as this is one of the best and original heavy rock albums appeared recently.
The CD shows Hydrogyn returning to their melodic roots combining edgy melodic hard rock sounds with a modern approach. We have heavy guitars, but also electronics. We have typical rock song structures, but also very modern patterns.
Don't be scared by what you are going to read now: imagine a mix of '80s metallic guitar riffs (with a modern sound), recent Def Leppard melodies, a spoon of Heart, a pinch of Evanescence and little touches of '90s Depeche Mode 'heavy-pop'.
I am drunk? No. And the best part is that works flawlessly. Bloody good I must say.
"Private Sessions" is modern hard / heavy rock, with cutting edge riffs, intelligent lyrics and massive hooks. And rocks.
The songs are really well written and cleverly draw on both heavy, hardrocking elements and on mellow, melodic and, at times, poppy, elements.
"Something to Say", for instance, evolves around a metallic riff while the verse is of the classic eighties-style pumping bass, while the chorus is extremely sing-along friendly.
A track like "Forbidden Kind" combines modern rock with a Def Leppard sensibility, and also features, due some electronics, a dark, atmospheric Depeche Mode feel. And I like it.
"I Don't Know How" balances between a mellow verse and a hard rocking chorus with some classic metal riffage, while "Heated Nights" is more of an all-out hardrocker, offering a great guitar solo.
"Creepers" is deeply groovy, full of heavy powerful riffs and nice harmonies that got stuck in my mind. One of my favorite tracks is "Roseline's Song", an example of how modern ballads can definitely be good and intelligent.
"Private Sessions" is an exciting album which blends edge and melody in a sound that is, at least, original and distinctive.
It's not that Hydrogyn is doing ground breaking or novel music, but there is something unpredictable about "Private Sessions". And this is exactly what makes it truly interesting.
Whilst lately the focus with Hydrogyn has mainly been on the rather comely lead singer Julie Westlake, perhaps it should be leaning towards the quality of their songs, which may take some time to reveal their beauty but most certainly do and then won't let go.
As said above, don't be scared. Get "Private Sessions", give it a proper listen, and you'll be hooked.
Very Recommended.
01 - Something To Say
02 - Forbidden Kind
03 - Scream
04 - I Don't Know How
05 - Heated Nights
06 - Creeper
07 - Don'tcha Walk Away
08 - Roseline's Song
09 - Feeling
10 - Un Monde Perdu
11 - It Doesn't Matter
Julie Westlake - Vocals
Jeff Westlake - Guitar
Chris Sammons - Bass
Joe Migz - Drums
The UK based metal band Damnation Angels releases their new album on 7th of March (first in Japan). The album is titled as "Bringer of light"
01. Ad Finem (2:12)
02. The Longest Day Of My Life (10:01)
03. Reborn (4:20)
04. I Hope (6:05)
05. Acerbus Inceptum (Pt. I) (2:24)
06. Someone Else (Pt. II) (5:51)
07. Bringer Of Light (Pt. III) (5:28)
08. Shadow Symphony (Pt. IV) (5:58)
09. No Leaf Clover (5:21)
10. Pride (The Warrior’s Way) (9:46)
11. Kurenai (bonus track) (7:17)
Tired of Iron Maiden turning into a progressive metal band? Longing for their old sound in new clothes? Willing to listen to an album sung in obscure language such as Hungarian? Feel like traveling, adventuring, going out with hot chicks?Then this is the album you need. This is how Iron Maiden would sound if they haven't ventured into progmetal waters in past years (or even decades? Time really flies...). Very fine heavy (sometimes also power) metal made in Hungary, even though this is just a kind of side project of Kalapács and Wisdom members, and not a regular band. But I think these guys should definitely keep pushing this project on and on - I wish there would be more heavy metal bands as good as Ego (or Ego Project, as they also call themselves).Oh and by the way, you don't need to be afraid of Hungarian language - this is a 2-disc album with the same content on both, but CD1 has Hungarian lyrics while CD2 has English lyrics. Really, this is how dedicated these guys are, trying to comfort all kinds of fans. It's also a very tricky thing to do - they made me listen to the same album twice in a row, which is normally impossible even for the best of the my best albums. But I think I'll be adding this one to my top 2010 list anyway, so it's not like it was a wasted time. Check this out if you like some classic heavy metal.
01. Aréna
02. Tízperces bálvány
03. Csak a szív
04. Az utolsó ember
05. Legyen elég!
06. Csak ennyit tegyél
07. Megkopott zenész
08. Ne hazudozz!
09. A világ urai
10. Ego
11. Pár sör és pár barát
12. The Last One (angol verzió)
13. Enough Of That (angol verzió)
14. Used Musician (angol verzió)
15. Ego (angol verzió)
I can`t stay home at night It seems like I am sick Out there the moon is shining And TV is for freaks I need to get away Look for some ass to kick, yeah The night is calling me Like a siren calls the seaman And you can see me Through the night I`m used to resting When the sun begins to shine And if you ask me I will not lie I`m proud of doing What all the people need to hide Everyone`s telling me a lot of trash About my unscarred attraction For what is bad for health All that doesn`t kill me makes me stronger I`ma guy who`s hungry For what is bad for health Life’s just about being happy You talk about death It ain`t your business (It`s double talking) While I am strong And death doesn’t come I don`t care I`ll keep myself doing that 24 beer bottles It`s not for everyone I see those girls around me In a little while we`re gone Next night is the same old story Which bed will I wake up on? It`s better I enjoy now Cus` tomorrow I won`t make it And you can see me Through the night I`m used to resting When the sun becomes too bright And if you ask me I will not lie I`m proud of doing What all the people need to hide Everyone`s telling me a lot of trash About my unscarred attraction For what is bad for health While I am strong And death doesn`t come I don`t care That is my fucking way of life If you don`t like it Get in line I just made up my mind I`ll just leave it all behind One who`s born to rock …
1. Bad For Health (3:50)
2. The Dreamers Disease (5:19)
3. Don’t (4:47)
4. Snake Blood (5:23)
5. Heal Me (4:50)
6. Breathless (5:03)
7. Amnesia (4:55)
8. Living On Addiction (5:22)
9. Loveproof (4:23)
10. Daring The Dawn (4:26)
Apr 6, 2012 12:30
Heavy Metal |Power Metal Progressive Rock
FIRESCENT comes from Germany and was formed out of the dissolved MINDCRIME. They describe themselves as influenced by the Scandinavian Metal, namely KATATONIA, and come from a premise of melancholy and darkness. They also rather ambitiously claim to be “hardly comparable to anything being heard so far”, and whilst I concede that the spirit of creativity is definitely there and that they possess their own unique “flavour” I cannot really say that their sound is as original and groundbreaking as the claim would have you believe but the music is of a truly good quality regardless of that boastfulness. The lyrical content deals with some difficult times and resulting emotions and it seems that they strive for their closure and resolution. Also the Scandinavian influence reaches further out to England - Halifax and Liverpool respectively, as you can also feel references to PARADISE LOST and ANATHEMA there, representatively ‘Moving Skywards’ shows the doom and melodic death metal leanings quite well. NEVERMORE may be your next point of reference.
The progressive and even more rock-sounding parts are quite unobtrusive and the weaving of the different trends and its elements is commendable. ‘Convenience Mark’ is one of the best tracks, also a fusion of styles, the changes of tempo and shading of emotions by them is quite striking, the song is strong and even beautiful. ‘Concrete Shores’ has quite an imaginative beginning with harmonica, birds and ship sounds - which sounds clichéd but is well done here - and especially in a way that brings an atmosphere of foreboding broken up by a more breakneck speed guitars & drums and probably more of its nod to thrash metal. ‘Passengers Theme’ is a rather beautiful closing track; the vocals are at their most outstanding here as well as the guitar work in slower parts, thinly shadowed by strings with some solos coming in the mid-tempo and within the faster tempo there is even a small bit of a feel of epic metal to appreciate. The sound of the waves fades out the album out rather nicely. I felt that the sequencing of songs should have been done better with a bit of pruning to be done, but still, it’s a truly good album with some great moments on it from a band that should be signed already, very promising.
01. Ascension theory (4:59)
02. Silent Solitude (5:59)
03. Moving Skywards (6:24)
04. Convenience Mark (5:15)
05. Concrete Shores (6:23)
06. In Response To Light (5:24)
07. Revealing Fire (4:48)
08. Astonishing Synopsis (4:10)
09. Passengers Theme (6:00)
10. Transmission Lane (Bonus Track) (3:37)
Father Golem began in 1999 from the metal Zero bass band. The idea was to open a bit the musical spectrum of the Group and opt to use other kinds of lyrics and melodic tracks to express what they had inside.
Three discs include them, many concerts, much suffering and wanted to be known have served them so you do get his music and so his fantastic work in the extended news comment. You can listen to the album on Spotify.
Perfect Chaos
A fledgling rhythm guitar increases us the curiosity until the riff of the item, powerful and robust, us explodes in the face. Quality cane, stoppages play, rhythms of Arab influence and a versatile voice do the rest. Huge opening theme.
Circle of Light
Riff more rock to old-style than the previous and the Court in which the Group demonstrates its huge musical background. More pure and hard metal touches and great melody make this song a topic at the same level as the best bands of the European metal. The bridge is spectacular.
Sole Survivor
Item in which combined parts metallic and dark with beautiful melodies in a calmer musical environment. Great mix.
Last Man on Earth
Possibly the best track. There are touches of Maiden, of Stratovarius, Metallica and the own Father Golem return to offer us a beautiful instrumental bridge. For framing.
Infrared
Theme that explores other kinds of musical land. The approach is much more progressive that other cuts and this half-time becomes the jewel hidden on the disk.
The Evercycling Journey Part 1: Trapped Among Gravity Fields
This song reminds us of many of which were recorded in the 70 by progressive rock bands. A long item, Although all the previous pass of 8 minutes, with a solid structure, with their parts clearly differentiated and precious.
The Evercycling Journey Part 2: Impact!
Get the pure cane band distilled as anyone. Huge work group in the musical and singer who proves to be a great vocalist. More progressive touches and a grand historic finale.
Little else is there to say. A ti, reader/a, I advise that you hear them and that you go to see him in his conceTo youotros, Group, I would say that you do not say that ye are Spanish, would perhaps so you hire as "the great promise of the European metal" or something so. But know this, the irony, your disk has too much quality to the listener means metal in Spain. Try the disc in other countries and will be one of the best bands of the old continent. Masterpiece.
1.Perfect Chaos 07:29
2.Circle of Light 09:49
3.Sole Survivor 07:24
4.Last Man on Earth 09:30
5.Infrared 08:20
6.The Evercycling Journey Part 1: Trapped Among Gravity Fields 04:32
7.The Evercycling Journey Part 2: Impact! 07:37
