Band Evans Blue
Info: The Pursuit Begins When This Portrayal Of Life Ends
Style: Modern Hard Rock
Years: 2007
Info: CBR 320 kbs
Info: 130.85 Mb
Info: Canada
Tracklist:
01 - In A Red Dress And Alone.
02 - Shine Your Cadillac.
03 - Q (The Best One Of Our Lives).
04 - Kiss The Flag.
05 - My Damsel - A Confession To An Adversary.
06 - Pin-Up.
07 - Caught A Lite Sneeze.
08 - Fear.
09 - Dear Lucid, Our Time Is Right Now.
10 - Painted.
11 - The Pursuit.
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
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)
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.
Hurling you back to the late Sixties, complete with paisley shirts, is UK's Stubb. This power trio brings heavy and psychedelic rock with damp basement production, little overdubs, and lots of fuzz. You might hear Cream or Hendrix in their vibe; it's like listening to the early proto-metal or stoner rock only in the present.
Above, Stubb: making a bold fashion statement, with pipe, McVities, and tea.
Mostly Stubb captures that genuine and classic heavy-psych rock feel across this disc. The better songs for this overarching motif are the opener Road and the closer Galloping Horses. That latter song and title betrays more than a little irony: galloping usually suggest speed while the song is mostly slow steady heavy rock. Hard Hearted Woman has a more of a lively attitude, yet still remains thumping rock. Surprises are the acoustic notes within the dirge Crosses You Bear and deep grooved Crying River. As for the rest the album, it's pretty much heavy rock.
Like their kin, Stone Axe or Grifter, Stubb get the whole early heavy rock thing, and produce an interesting and adequate platter of tunes. They're just 40 years removed from yesterday. Recommended.
Band Stubb Tracklist: Stubb Style: Hard Rock Years: 2012 ??????? Time: MP3,?BR 320 kbps Info: 85 mb
Tracklist:
01.Road 04:00
02.Scale the Mountain 05:15
03.Flame 04:49
04.Soul Mover 03:38
05.Crosses You Bear 02:05
06.Hard Hearted Woman 04:48
07.Crying River 03:42
08.Galloping Horses 07:13
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.
Band Sam Phillips
Info: Omnipop (It's Only A Flesh Wound Lambchop)
Style: Pop Rock / Alternative
Years: 1996
Info: CBR 320 kbs
Info: 100.3 Mb
Info: USA
Tracklist:
01 - Entertainmen.
02 - Plastic Is Forever.
03 - Animals On Wheels.
04 - Zero Zero Zero!.
05 - Help Yourself.
06 - Your Hands.
07 - Power World.
08 - (Skeleton).
09 - Where Are You Taking Me.
10 - Compulsive Gambler.
11 - Faster Pussycat To The Library!.
12 - Slapstick Heart.
"My hatred of prog rock and it's mushroom munching, Hobbit-loving fans"
I'd love to force this writer, Rory O'Keeffe, to attend Nearfest, just out of spite, with comments like that..That write-up, while intriguing, reeks of the attittude hordes of snobs (and Hipsters) who pine for the return of At the Drive-In.
"The best American Rock Band to come out of the second half of the 1990s" ? well, not really.
They were good and can be applauded for ambition, but there are other bands that at least formed and recorded their earliest music then that I still would take easily over AtDI. How about dredg, for one.
01. The Whip Hand (4:49)
02. Aegis (5:11)
03. Dyslexicon (4:22)
04. Empty Vessels Make The Loudest Sound (6:43)
05. The Malkin Jewel (4:44)
06. Lapochka (4:16)
07. In Absentia (7:26)
08. Imago (3:58)
09. Molochwalker (3:33)
10. Trinkets Pale Of Moon (4:25)
11. Vedamalady (3:54)
12. Noctourniquet (5:39)
13. Zed And Two Naughts (5:36)
Mar 2, 2012 08:30
Heavy Metal |Power Metal Progressive Rock
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).
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
BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION, the English-American rock band featuring the talents of bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes (DEEP PURPLE, TRAPEZE, BLACK SABBATH), blues rock guitarist/vocalist Joe Bonamassa, drummer Jason Bonham (LED ZEPPELIN), and keyboardist Derek Sherinian (DREAM THEATER), will release its first concert CD, "Live Over Europe", on February 28 on the J&R Adventures imprint. This two-disc CD follows up the October 2011 release of the two-disc DVD by the same name.
Recently named by Eddie Trunk and co-hosts as "Best New Band Of The Last 10 Years" on VH1 Classic's "That Metal Show", BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION taped "Live Over Europe" during its debut tour in the summer of 2011. On the album, the band blazes through 17 tracks, recorded in surround over three nights, playing to packed venues in Hamburg, Munich and Berlin. The setlist includes songs from both of BLACK COUNTRY COMMUNION's albums — 2010's self-titled debut and 2011's sophomore release, "2" — including "Black Country", "One Last Soul", "Save Me", "Man In The Middle", "Cold" and "Song Of Yesterday". Also included in the mix is "The Ballad Of John Henry" from Bonamassa's 2009 solo album and the DEEP PURPLE classic "Burn".
Producer Kevin Shirley explains: "We saw that this live act could be an awesome force of nature to behold; one that promised legendary performances like those of our heroes of classic rock. The plan was to get them out there for the entire world to hear. Records allow a certain musical finesse, but live performance promises so much in the very transient nature of a gig; chances are taken, boundaries are crossed and the most exciting performances explode. Two studio albums built a repertoire big enough for a full concert which allowed us to unleash the monster for all the world to see and feel."
Tracklist:
CD1:
1. Revolutions Of The Machine (Intro)
2. Black Country
3. One Last Soul
4. Crossfire
5. Save Me
6. The Battle For Hadrian's Wall
7. Beggarman
8. Faithless
9. Song Of Yesterday
10. I Can See Your Spirit
CD2:
1. Cold
2. The Ballad Of John Henry
3. The Outsider
4. The Great Divide
5. Sista Jane
6. Man In The Middle
7. Burn
