Oct 9, 2012 14:26
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Spectacular debut for the German formation DARK THE PATH OF SALVATION.
That Powerwolf tremble, for the crown of Dark Power Metal is very controversial with this new project, also German.
Watching Gothenburg-based SPIDERS’ video clip for “Hang Man” (available below) and all those things happening in such a tiny attic, I was stocked; these guys surely know how bluesy Retro Rock should sound, dealing with the perfect portions of Punk and, of course, psychedelia (the Orange amps in the background surely give a hint to the potential listener). So, what is Swedes’ music about leaving aside the enticing wrapping paper (including Ann-Sofie’s GIRLSCHOOL-esque vocal skills/beauty)?
Oct 8, 2012 14:11
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The members of The Outside come from Chile, Turkey and Germany and thus combine different nationalities and musical backgrounds. They offer a sophisticated blend of prog-influenced melodic thrash metal that has a high recognition value. 2009 they recorded their first demo in the Monogo studios, which are also known for other rock and roll greats like Motörhead. Her vision stems from the multicultural German capital Berlin, where they performed with an internationally respected metal bands like Sodom and Vicious Rumors and sold hundreds of demos. Mixed and mastered the album by Igor Leiva of the Atomic Noise studios in Santiago and the great cover design was was done by Claudio Bergamin, who is famous for his work with Rob Halford, Criminal, Paradox or Accept.
Oct 8, 2012 10:33
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The much anticipated follow-up release to "Found Their Way Home". Hard rock meets alternative and comes alive to produce this deep, catchy, hard-hitting collection of songs.
COHEED AND CAMBRIA – THE AFTERMAN ASCENSION VOL.1 2012
Oct 6, 2012 21:01
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A one-and-a-half-minute video explanation of the cover artwork for the new album from New York progressive rockers COHEED AND CAMBRIA, can be seen below.
COHEED AND CAMBRIA's sixth studio album, a double concept album entitled "The Afterman", will be released in two separate full-length volumes.
The first volume, "The Afterman: Ascension", will be available on both physical and digital platforms in the U.S. on October 9 via Hundred Handed/Everything Evil, and distributed through Fontana/Ingrooves(to be available in Canada via Universal Music Canada). The second volume, "The Afterman: Descension", is due in February 2013.
SKULL BRANDED PIRATES – An Oath Sworn On Broken Bones 2012
Oct 6, 2012 20:16
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Get ready to return to the golden age of 'Evy Metal Piracy with 9 tracks of rip roaring adventure, lightning fast riffs, thunderous drums and more rum soaked vocals than have ever been put to tape.
Oct 6, 2012 16:11
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We all know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. But when a record turns up on your desk bearing the kind of artwork you’d find on a gothic market stall t-shirt, you can make a pretty good guess at what the music contained beneath the hooded, scythe-wielding Grim Reaper on the front.
The album in question is Birmingham rockers Nightblade’s album ‘Servant to Your Lair’. It's a record that offers little in the way of surprises from the moment you pick it up; brittle, brash guitars, hard-rock solo-orientated, lyrics laden with shadowy clichés.
Oct 6, 2012 11:37
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Michael Addison is set to release his first full-length album “Blinding Shadows” on October 2nd, 2012. Reeling from the success he garnered from his last EP “Always You” and the single of the same name, he hit the studio with producer Larry Marciano at the helm, to create a truly powerful rock album that magnifies Addison’s talent for rock arrangements. Addison returned to the studio with the same team from his previous go-round. Christine Wu (Justin Timberlake/Usher) and Ryan Hoyle (Collective Soul), as well as newcomers, vocalist’s Adam Brooks (of TV’s “The Lying Game” and the band The Good Mad) and Vanessa Bryan each exhibit exceptional contributions.
Oct 6, 2012 11:22
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First global compilation REBELLION Teutons, who collect stages between 2005 "Sagas of Iceland - The History of the Vikings - Volume I" until 2009 "Arise: From Ginnungagap to Ragnarok - History of the Vikings, Vol III", from by "Miklagard - The History of the Vikings - Volume II".
It will go on sale on Friday October 5 thanks to Massacre Records label, and is available only on iTunes, Musicload, amazon and other digital platforms.
DOUG RATNER & THE WATCHMEN – LESSONS WELL LEARNED EP 2012
Oct 6, 2012 11:11
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Hailing from Springfield, Massachusetts, Doug Ratner & the Watchmen's main claim to fame is getting banned from a popular TV show, Mass Appeal, in their hometown, for their song Bomb in the Backseat. It appears the show neither listened to the song nor understood it's meaning. They only heard the references to bombs and explosions. O well.Ratner and company play a blend of classic guitar rock with some modern alt references. Here's the skinny on their debut EP Lessons Well Learned. First, if you give it more than a few spins, it will grow on you. But the significant songs are three.
THE COMO BROTHERS BAND – THE SPEED OF SOUND EP (2012)
Oct 6, 2012 00:51
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Long Island based Como Brothers seem a little conflicted on their new EP, The Speed of Sound. Sandwiched between the positive chick songs You Are My World and Can I Be Matched With You is a nearly vitriolic rant against an unfortunate gal, I Don't Like You.
I'm hoping, maybe, that first song is about one of the brother's pet dog or infant daughter, and the last about online dating services, as one Como bro seems pretty pissed about some chick. Otherwise, The Como Brothers Band is about some very good music. It has a foundation of classic melodic rock, with a touch of blues, and enough alt-indie edge to make the hipsters take notice. It's nearly raw,
Oct 5, 2012 19:39
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Five years ago Dutch progressive rock band Nem-Q independently released their debut album, "Opportunities Of Tomorrow". It showed a band in pursuit of the right direction. The guys knew how to handle their instruments, but their songs sounded a bit too flat and monotonous to hold my attention from start to finish. We're now five years further and Nem-Q has just released a sophomore album, strangely called "301.81". To cut a long story short: this concept album is certainly better, thanks to playing a lot of gigs and shaping their sound along the way. Released by RVPrecords and produced by newcomer Twan Bakker (who replaces Paul van Limbeek), "301.81" tells 'the story of Adrian's dreams, delusions, rise, aggressive outbursts and inevitable incarnation'. So, not only do these guys have an interesting story to tell, they also succeeded to pack it up in songs, that sound a lot more diverse than on their debut. Although the theme of the album is a bit heavy, the music is easy digestible and as such it could appeal to a wide audience. One to check Dout