REVIEW: BEHEMOTH - Opvs Contra Natvram

 

BEHEMOTH - Opvs Contra Natvram

Nuclear Blast Records

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I never really liked this band not because of the lyrical concepts but because I just didn't like the music.  I got this one to try out and I love it!  Not only is it dark, but the music is anything other than a "B" rating to me.  Not so certain about the critics.  And since the rhythms were good alongside the vocals, the leads are superb.  I didn't much care for 'The Satanist' though it got fair ratings.  I may have to get that album.  These guys are a dark band but what I'm concerned with are the songs and music.  The riffs are (to me) fresh and original.  Everyone on here contributed a lot to this probably giving it a "B" without question.

Το μέταλ δεν είναι μόνο ανδρική υπόθεση.

 

WARLOCK, Triumph And Agony (1987)

Vertigo

Η Κυρία Doro Pesch δεν χρειάζεται συστάσεις. Η ξανθιά Γερμανίδα τραγουδίστρια έδωσε από το 1981 δείγμα φωνής στους Warlock και τέσσερα άλμπουμ ως το 1987. Το τέταρτο και τελευταίο υπό το λογότυπο των Warlock με ακλόνητα και στιβαρά κομμάτια σαν τα  East Meets West, All We Are,  Three Minute Warning, Kiss Of Death , Cold Cold World, Metal Tango, Fur Immer κι άλλα κλασικά metal άσματα. Ιδιαίτερη μνεία ο δικός μας Νίκος Αρβανίτης στην κιθάρα και ένα άλμπουμ που καλώς ή κακώς, το αγαπάς ακριβώς για την "εμπορική" χροιά του.

Τάκης "Ε-Μortal One" Γιώτης

Στα όρια του μυθικού...

 

FATES WARNING, Awaken The Guardian (1985)

Metal Blade Records

Το τρίτο και τελευταίο άλμπουμ της εποχής με τον τραγουδιστή John Arch . Το ύστατο Power Metal τους πόνημα πριν γίνουν με το No Exit του 1987 (το πρώτο με τον Ray Alder στη φωνή) η επιτομή του  Prog Metal. Ο  ηγέτης τους κιθαρίστας, βασικός συνθέτης τους (και με καταγωγή από την Χίο) Jim Matheos είχε εισαγάγει αρκετά προοδευτικά στοιχεία στη μουσική τους ήδη από πριν, αλλά εδώ σχεδόν είναι η χρυσή τομή Prog/Power περισσότερο απ' ότι οι Queensryche ή οι Psychotic Waltz κατά τη γνώμη μου. The Sorceress, Fata Morgana, Exodus, Valley Of The Dolls, Guardian είναι τα μέγιστα σημεία του δίσκου.

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UNDERPROZAC new single is available for streaming

 

Mexican Deathcore band Underprozac released their new single «Venerean». The release was recorded in "Introsound Studios", and mixed/mastered by Fernando Ibarra Laprada.

REVIEW: BLOOD OF THE WOLF - The Declaration of War Eternal

 

BLOOD OF THE WOLF - The Declaration of War Eternal

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions

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A more death metal oriented approach this time around opposed to their last few releases.  Definitely quality metal the whole way through!  Vocals going good with the guitars.  The axes are a good "crunch" tone to them hence the blackened death metal sound.  Another likeable album for sure.  Their songwriting is definitely still top notch.  This album clocks in about 40 minutes.  All the songs are likable. I especially like the harmonies it makes it more melodic sounding. Mike's vocals still low sounding which is prevalent on their previous releases as well!  He's still maintaining the creative vents on the guitar.

Chris Boltendahl’s Steelhammer release their new official video for first single “Reborn in Flames”!

 

This is the title track of the band’s upcoming album that will be released on July 28, 2023 as Digipack CD, black vinyl, limited sun yellow vinyl, limited splatter vinyl, limited picture disc, digital streaming / download and as a limited to 500 copies collector’s black steel box with logo printing on the lid that includes: digipack CD, a metal necklace with waxy cord strap, a woven logo patch and photocard signed by all band members!

SISTER MAY IS PRESENTING THEIR NEW SINGLE “SWORN”

 

Meet “Sworn”, the new track of the Belgian Rock band Sister May. Sworn is a new song from the upcoming new album that’s Pre Produced by Matt Mc Junkins From A Perfect Cirlce and Puscifer. Sworn is very much inspired by industrial and edgy Sounds & Nostalcig memories when making music. Social Critical Song with a pulsin voice. Dark and captivating guitars in combination with industrial Sounds to escape daily Life.