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)
Louisiana-born guitarist and singer Tab Benoit is from so deep in the wetlands that it’s almost all ocean. Hailing from Houma, the seat of Terrebonne Parish, Benoit has indisputable bayou bona fides and the exposure to that musical and cultural melting pot called the Gulf Rim that comes with it. Telarc’s Legacy: The Best of Tab Benoit demonstrates his expansive musical palette and sure grasp of zydeco, creole, blues, R&B, and rock as viewed through the NOLA prism. Selected from Benoit’s Telarc catalog, Legacy features 14 songs recorded over 10 years that give a fair accounting of his very fine career.
Band Tab Benoit
Info: Legacy: The Best of Tab Benoit
Years: 2012
Style: Blues / Blues Rock
Info: MP3 CBR 256 kbps
Info: USA
Time: Telarc Records
????? Tracklist: 75:18
Info: 171 Mb
Tracklist:
1. Shelter Me
2. Night Train
3. I Put a Spell on You
4. For What It's Worth
5. Nice and Warm
6. Muddy Bottom Blues
7. Darkness
8. Comin' On Strong
9. The Blues Is Here To Stay
10. Medicine
11. These Arms of Mine
12. Whiskey Store
13. New Orleans Ladies
14. Bayou Boogie
Personnel: Tab Benoit: vocals, guitar; Jimmy Thackery: guitar; Reese Wynans: Hammond B3; Tommy Shannon: bass; Chris Layton: drums.
Band Fireland
Info: God n´Evil
Info: Chile
Style: Melodic Power Metal
Years: 2011
Info: MP3 CBR 320 kbps
Info: 103 Mb
???????Years: 11
????? Tracklist: 47:14
Tracklist:
1.Ancient Time
2.Azgaroth
3.Here I Am
4.God ‘n Evil
5.Believe
6.Where is Heaven
7.Turn Off The Lights
8.Politica
9.Moonpatrol
10.It's Not Magic
11.Dream
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)
ValSans, founded 2002, is a traditional Heavy Metal band from Austria. They have opened shows for both national and international acts like U.D.O., Sabaton, Grave Digger, Iron Savior, Bullet, Enforcer, Skyclad and Nocturnal Rites.
ValSans perform traditional Heavy Metal from fast riffs to epic vocal and guitar parts combined with powerful drums and catchy melodies. Due to their diversified songs and energetic live performances ValSans become an up-and-coming Power Metal Band.
In 2004 ValSans release their first demo EP "Dawn of Metal". Due to the big demand, three pressing are sold out. Moreover, ValSans perform many shows, both national and abroad, and become well-known for their fantastic and intensive live performance. Their songs "Born to see the Light" and "Dawn of Metal" have become very popular and are now an inherent part of their live shows.
Besides, their live activities, ValSans work on their first full length album released as a limited promotional version in 2010. In addition to the ten songs, the video for the song “Eyes of a Viper” goes on air. The response to the album is overwhelming and ValSans signs worldwide record deal with Pure Steel Records. In April 2011 the new album is released with a name that says it all – SWORD.
Band ValSans
Info: Sword
Info: Austria
Style: Heavy / Power Metal
Years: 2011
Info: MP3 CBR 320 kbps [CD-Rip]
Info: 117 Mb
???????Years: 10
????? Tracklist: 51:57
Time: Pure Underground Records
Tracklist:
01 Mjolnir 5:45
02 On the Battlefield 6:45
03 ValSans 4:42
04 The Allegiance 4:35
05 Hall of Fame 4:35
06 Eyes of a Viper 5:06
07 Lady of the Lake 7:00
08 Metal Crusade 5:30
09 Golden Treasure 3:17
10 Eppur si Muove 4:42
Andy B. Barna - Vocals
Thomas "Steelforger" Schmid - Rhythm Guitar
Thomas "Stu" Stubics - Lead Guitar
Thomas Kleinander - Bass (Amun Re)
Wolfgang Köppel - Drums
Band Vanize
Info: Highproof
Style: Heavy Metal
Years: 2000
Info: CBR 320 kbs
Info: 124.2 Mb
Info: Germany
Tracklist:
01 - The Final Breath.
02 - Minute Man.
03 - Double Dealing.
04 - Therapy.
05 - Rolling.
06 - Master And Servant.
07 - Break Down The Walls.
08 - Negative.
09 - What You Give Is What You Get.
10 - Losing The Ground.
11 - You Can't Stop Us Now.
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)
