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

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

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Band Holy Mother
Info: Tabloid Crush
Style: Heavy/Power/Traditional Metal
Years: 1996
Info: MP3 CBR 320 kbs
Info: 96.95 MB
Info: USA

Tracklist:

01 - Spit.
02 - In The Gutter.
03 - Electric Love.
04 - Yesterday.
05 - Disconnected.
06 - Machine World.
07 - Time Of The Season.
08 - Hole In The Sky.
09 - Shoot The News.
10 - Spanish Skies.
11 - Prince Of The Garden.

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Band Warminister
Info: Out Of The Ashes (EP)
Style: Heavy Metal
Years: 1986
Info: CBR 320 kbs
Info: 38.84 Mb
Info: USA

Tracklist:

01 - Out Of The Ashes.
02 - We Rock To Rock.
03 - Get Started.
04 - With You All Along.

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Band Elvenking
Info: Wyrd
Style: Melodic Power/Folk Metal
Years: 2004
Info: MP3 CBR 320 kbs
Info: 132.32 MB
Info: Italy

Tracklist:

01 - The Loser's Ball.
02 - Pathfinders.mp3
03 - Jigsaw Puzzle.
04 - The Silk Dilemma.
05 - Disappearing Sands (Limited Edition Bonus Track).
06 - Moonchariot.
07 - The Perpetual Knot.
08 - Another Haven.
09 - A Fiery Stride (Limited Edition Bonus Track).
10 - Midnight Circus.
11 - A Poem For The Firmament.

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Band Fist
Info: Loud, Loud, Loud
Style: Hard Rock / Heavy Metal
Years: 1995
Info: CBR 320 kbs
Info: 112.14 Mb
Info: Canada

Tracklist:

01. Foolin'.
02. Loud, Loud, Loud.
03. In Your Face.
04. All Over The World.
05. Piece Of The Action.
06. I Don't Know Why.
07. Ridin' Down The Highway.
08. No, No, No.
09. I Never Knew.
10. I Can Hear Them Callin'.
11. Appreciate.

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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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German thrash/power metal outfit Elmsfire have signed to Massacre Records. The band, which features Ex-Dawn of Destiny drummer Patrick Klose and Ex-Suidakra live guitarist Germano Sanna, was formed in 1999. Since then, the band released three demos and self-released the debut album "Thieves Of The Sun" in 2010. In the deal, Massacre Records will re-issue the album on February 24, 2012.

Band Elmsfire
Info: Thieves Of The Sun
Years: 2012
Style: Heavy/Power/Symphonic/Epic Metal
Info: MP3 VBR 272 kbps
Info: Germany
Time: Massacre Records
????? Tracklist: 43:57
Info: 85 Mb

Tracklist:
01. Towards the Gate of Hercules (1:49)
02. Worth a Tale (5:42)
03. Eolian (4:28)
04. Stormchild (5:55)
05. Escape (5:50)
06. Ahab (6:32)
07. Taipouri Ake Tonu Atu (7:02)
08. Thieves of the Sun (6:39)

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Band Holy Mother
Info: Holy Mother
Style: Heavy/Power/Traditional Metal
Years: 1985
Info: MP3 CBR 320 kbs
Info: 120.41 MB
Info: USA

Tracklist:

01 - Call Me By My Real Name.
02 - Eden.
03 - The Train.
04 - In Our Minds.
05 - Say Goodbye.
06 - The Innocent Only.
07 - Your Song.
08 - Indian Summer.
09 - Dealin' With Me.
10 - Rage.
11 - Kayla.

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Band Warhead
Info: Speedway - The Day After (2002R)
Style: Heavy / Speed Metal
Years: 1984-86
Info: CBR 320 kbs
Info: 139.84 Mb
Info: Belgium

Tracklist:

01 - Speedway.
02 - Kill The Witch.
03 - Driver.
04 - Devil's Child.
05 - Attack Of The Shark.
06 - The Alliance.
07 - Attack And Kill.
08 - First Light Of The Apocalypse.
09 - Legions Of Hell.
10 - Evil Night.
11 - Devil's Church.
12 - The Day After.
13 - Black Time.
14 - Last Night.
15 - Fall Out.

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Band Dreamscape
Info: Very
Style: Progressive Metal
Years: 1999
Info: MP3 CBR 320 kbs
Info: 138.25 MB
Info: Germany

Tracklist:

01 - When Shadows Are Gone.
02 - Lost Faith.
03 - Thorn in My Mind.
04 - Reborn.
05 - A Voice Inside.
06 - Winter Dreams.
07 - Fearing the Daylight.
08 - I Leave the Past Behind.
09 - Panterei- I. Alone.
10 - Panterei- II. She's Flying.
11 - Panterei- III. A New Beginning.
12 - Dancing With Tears in My Eyes (Bonus Track).

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For a long time I wanted to create a theme about this young, but to already professional Finnish group) agree, already not so many groups play good ???? metal in style Iron Maiden, adding there a portion of modern sounding. Machine Men just one of such commands) on their early albums it is very easy to confuse with Mejdenami) but stupid plagiarism isn't present. Children play very competently and beautifully. They love ????. Sincerity in creativity is visible. Vocalist Antony sings very similar on Dickinson) amazingly similar!. The pure. The powerful. Places a hysterical vocal... Together with melodious ??????? it obeys fine) in group it is possible to tell there are no weak places. And ??????? the good suffice. Both it is a lot of drive. And ballads are... The best album at group I can just name last disk. On it growth of children is accurately visible. Many new ideas. Small leaving aside from pure ????... All the same excellent vocal Anthony. But it began to be guided by Bruce a bit less. . In general I advise to you ????????? to listen to these Finns) to all fans ???? should it will be pleasant... As almost all their albums at us left... These children slowly but surely go to an Olympus ???? metal

Band Machine Men
Info: Scars & Wounds (Russian Edition)
Info: Finland
Style: Heavy Metal
Years: 2003
Info: MP3 CBR 320 kbps (CD-Rip)
Info: 143 Mb
???????Years: 13
????? Tracklist: 01:03:53

Tracklist:
1 Against the Freaks 03:44
2 The Gift 03:42
3 The Beginning of the End 05:12
4 Silver Dreams 03:38
5 Man In Chains 05:16
6 Betrayed By Angels 05:13
7 Victim 03:39
8 Scars & Wounds 11:21
9 Men Inside The Machine (Bonus Track) 03:22
10 Eye Of The Truth (Bonus Track) 04:27
11 The Slave Trade (Bonus Track) 04:52
12 Enjoy Insanity (Bonus Track) 04:23
13 Aces High (Iron Maiden cover) (Bonus Track)

Toni "Antony" Parviainen - Vocals
Jani Noronen - Guitar
J-V Hintikka - Guitar (Funeris Nocturnum, Atakhama, Palmcut, Survivors Zero)
Eero Vehniainen - Bass
Jarno Parantainen – Drums

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Nemesis formed way back in the last century in 1987, when life was simpler, and music defined who you were. After many years of absence they reformed, and in 2007 released the critically acclaimed Album "THE HILLS ARE ALIVE WITH THE SOUND OF METAL". Although this was a huge milestone for the band and contained some instant live favourites such as the title track and the feel good anthem "EVERYDAY IS A GOOD DAY (TO ROCK) the band were not satisfied and have spent the last three years writing an album that will by all rights define them amongst the bands that they so dearly hold sacred. Dio, Scorpions, ManOwar, Priest, Ozzy, to name but a few. With arrogance only acceptable if what they have achieved is truly remarkable, they have entitled their new opus "FOREVER IN METAL". Check out the tracks on Myspace and if you truly love your metal that's played with an appreciation of everything that has gone before

Band Nemesis
Info: Forever In Metal
Years: 2011
Style: Heavy Metal
Info: MP3 VBR 271 kbps
Info: United Kingdom
Time: Nemesis
????? Tracklist: 50:05
Info: 93 Mb

Tracklist:
1. Into Forever 01:25
2. Master Commander 04:31
3. The Blade 03:58
4. The King Is Dead ... Long Live The King 05:45
5. Traitor 08:06
6. End Of The Line 05:41
7. Rock Hard, Rock True 03:36
8. Heart Of A God 03:44
9. We Are Rock 05:11
10. Forever In Metal 08:08

Danny Joyce - vocals
Zack Mousetrappe - Guitar
Brin Harrison - Bass
Daz Carre - Drums & Explosions

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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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