Italian power metal band FROZEN CROWN has unveiled
their new single, "I Am The Wind," from their upcoming album *War
Hearts*, set to release this Friday via Napalm Records. The track, driven by
bold guitar riffs and powerful drumming, features the vocal interplay between
frontwoman Jade and guitarist Federico, accompanied by a striking music video.
Since their formation in 2017, FROZEN CROWN has
released four acclaimed albums and earned a dedicated fanbase. Currently
touring Europe and the UK with Kamelot, the band is eager to perform tracks
from *War Hearts*, their debut as a six-piece. The album promises a vibrant mix
of powerful riffs, unforgettable melodies, and raw energy.
The band describes "I Am The Wind" as a
slower-paced track symbolizing the march of a menacing army, with Federico and
Jade sharing vocal duties in a nod to their earlier song, "The
Tyrant."
Athens-based melodic heavy/power metal band Sunlight
proudly announces their new album titled "Son Of The Sun," set to be
released on Friday, December 6, 2024, via Total Metal Records. This album marks
a shift towards a more melodic heavy/power metal style compared to their
previous album, "My Own Truth." They recorded it at Devasoundz
Studios in Athens, under the guidance of renowned producer Fotis Benardo and
mastered by George Nerantzis. Despite challenges from the pandemic and lineup
changes, the album was completed in December 2023. Keyboardist Panos
Anastasopoulos shares that the album's title "Son Of The Sun" came
from a brainstorming session at a local bar. Guitarist Makis Kaponi also
recalls positive audience reactions to the new material during a live
performance in Sofia, Bulgaria. The band thanks former members for their
contributions and collaborated with Brazilian artist Gustavo Sazes for the
album cover and Shane Rice for the logo redesign.
Οι
Καναδοί με πρωταγωνιστή τον κιθαρίστα και τραγουδιστή Lips Kudlow και το ....
ερωτικό βοήθημα με το οποίο παίζει κιθάρα επι σκηνής (ναι, τόσο μερακλής!) στον
πρώτο ίσως αδύναμο δίσκο της καριέρας τους. Και να σκεφτεί κανείς ότι με αυτό
κι με το επόμενο Pound for Pound του 1988, τους έμαθα, μπορεί να απορήσει γιατί
το λέω. Αντικειμενικά δεν είναι κακό άλμπουμ αλλά τα πρώτα τρία τους έργα
νομίζω απέχουν γαλαξιακή απόσταση. Η παρέα περιλαμβάνει τους Ian Dickson μπάσο,
Dave Allison ρυθμική κιθάρα και βεβαίως τον κύριο Robb Reiner στα ντραμς. Έχει
κάποια κομμάτια πάντως που μου έχουν μείνει χαραγμένα στο μυαλό σαν τα Concrete
Jungle, 9-2-5, I Dreamed it Was the End of the World, Mad Dog, Kiss of Death,
Paper General και βεβαίως η ανάμνηση του δίσκου βινυλίου απ' το παλιό Rock City
για 1200 Δρχ. στη ζελατίνα του με το κλασικό κόψιμο μετά τη γωνία στο χαρτόνι
του εξωφύλλου απ' το τελωνείο που ήταν γνώριμο κακό σε δίσκους εισαγωγής,
φέρνει πίσω όμορφες αναμνήσεις ακόμα.
English:
First for their middle era.
The Canadians, led by guitarist and vocalist Lips
Kudlow, along with the... *ahem* intimate accessory he uses to play guitar on
stage (yes, he's that much of a character!), deliver what might be their first
weak album of their career. And to think that this and the next one, *Pound for
Pound* (1988), were the albums that introduced me to them—it might make you
wonder why I say that. Objectively, it's not a bad album, but I think their
first three works are galaxies apart. The band includes Ian Dickson on bass,
Dave Allison on rhythm guitar, and, of course, Mr. Robb Reiner on drums. It
does have some tracks that have stuck with me, like "Concrete
Jungle," "9-2-5," "I Dreamed it Was the End of the
World," "Mad Dog," "Kiss of Death," "Paper
General," and of course, the memory of the vinyl record from the old Rock
City store for 1200 drachmas, still in its plastic with that classic cut on the
corner of the sleeve from customs—a common issue with imported records—brings
back fond memories.
Το
άλμπουμ της επιστροφής από την αφάνεια για τους Cult Αμερικανούς
Doom/Epic/Heavy Metalers που περίμενε με δίψα να ακούσει ο λαός που δεν τους
ξεχνούσε, είναι αυτό εδώ το CD! Tim Baker φωνητικά, Greg Lindstrom και Jim
Barraza κιθάρες, Jarvis Leatherby μπάσο και ντραμς ο Robert Garven κι μετά το
Half Past Human E.P. με το ενδιαφέρον νααναζωπυρώνεται έσκασε στα άτυχα αφτιά μας το πακέτο αυτό με τις εννιά
εντελώς κλασικές αλλά κι εντελώς μοντέρνες συνθετικά κομματαρες με τα αγαπημένα
μου Legions Arise, The Frost Momstreme, The Fire Divine, Stormbringer (όχι
βέβαια των Deep Purple αφού το μαύρο σπαθί του Ελρικ που πάντα βρίσκεται στα
εξώφυλλα τους, φέρει αυτό το όνομα), Nightmare, Before Tomorrow, Forever Black
να κάνουν τις τρίχες στο σβέρκο μου να υψώνονται κάθε φορά που ρολάρει στο
στερεοφωνικό.
English:
Faithful of the black sword, rise up!
This is the comeback album from obscurity for the cult
American Doom/Epic/Heavy Metallers that the fans, who never forgot them, were eagerly
waiting to hear. Tim Baker on vocals, Greg Lindstrom and Jim Barraza on
guitars, Jarvis Leatherby on bass, and Robert Garven on drums. After the *Half
Past Human* EP reignited interest, this package hit our unfortunate ears with
nine entirely classic yet utterly modern compositions. My favorite
tracks—"Legions Arise," "The Frost Monstreme," "The
Fire Divine," "Stormbringer" (not the Deep Purple song, of
course, but named after Elric's black sword that always graces their album
covers), "Nightmare," "Before Tomorrow," and "Forever
Black"—make the hairs on my neck stand on end every time they play on the
stereo.
Apocalypse, an Extreme Metal project originally
founded in Turin and led by Erymanthon (also member of Feralia) are announcing
the release of their seventh studio album Pandaemonium for November 15, 2024.
The record marks an evolution in the band’s sound,
uniting the typically Epic traits of previous works with a faster pace and
Gothic and Neoclassical atmospheres, with an old-school touch in the sounds and
production.
The mastering and the release were taken care of by
the Swedish label MiMo
Sound Records, based in Stockholm, current location of
the band Apocalypse itself.
Polish black metal legends PATRIARKH (formerly
Batushka) are back with a fresh vision, unveiling their concept album
"ПРОРОК ИЛИЯ" (PROROK ILJA) on January 3, 2025. This Napalm Records
debut features eight new tracks, telling the story of Prophet Ilja, Eliasz
Klimowicz, from the 1930s and 40s. Following their acclaimed album
"Hospodi" (2019) and extensive touring, PATRIARKH blends Eastern
Orthodox traditions with black and doom metal. Their first single, "ВЕРШАЛИН
III" (WIERSZALIN III), comes with a striking music video capturing an
Orthodox mass, showcasing their unique mix of sacredness, folk instruments, and
doom metal.
The Stage of Dreams, a metal band from western
Pennsylvania, combines power and progressive metal with atmospheric
storytelling. Vocalists Daniel Butch and Janelle Lawless lead with harmonized
melodies, supported by skilled musicians. Rising in the metal scene, they were
Wacken Metal USA 2022 finalists and performed with Judas Priest's Tim "The
Ripper" Owens. Their 2024 concept album, "The Duality Conflict,"
showcases their growth and talent, recorded in a Grammy-winning studio. They
launched a metal rock opera of the album and will release a cinematic music
video for "The Killingback Woods" on October 31, directed by William
Victor Schotten.
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