SYMPHONY OF DESTRUCTION – Part II: New Rhythm Guitar Parts review

SYMPHONY OF DESTRUCTION – Part II: New Rhythm Guitar Parts

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The history of SYMPHONY OF DESTRUCTION from Greece goes way back. They started back in 2002 and in 2006 and 2008 they released their first two demos. Actually I had the chance to present both of the above mentioned releases in the new founded then BEHIND THE VEIL WEBZINE (sometimes I feel that time passes really fast). The band had impressed me back then with its simple structured and yet straight forward melodic heavy metal sound which reminded me the era of N.W.O.B.H.M. (yep this band was playing this kind of music way before becoming a trend). Imagine that the song “Lonely and Tired” is still one of my favorites which was released back in 2006 and I listen to it often up to now.

HOKEDUN - Bleak and Harrowing Journey Review

HOKEDUN - Bleak and Harrowing Journey Demo

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HOKEDUN is a two member project based in the UK. This is their third demo release as far as I know.  Certainly, there is a lot of work and love at what they do.

SYMPHONY OF DESTRUCTION – New Rhythm Guitar Parts Review

SYMPHONY OF DESTRUCTION – New Rhythm Guitar Parts

Demo 2016

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Well, the presentation of this release comes also with a feeling of nostalgia. I had presented the previous 2 demos of SYMPHONY OF DESTRUCTION when I was younger and of course the webzine was at its first years of existence. So, I was really happy to see that the band is still active and I was also intrigued to see how the band sounds these days.

SILVERBONES - Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea review

 SILVERBONES - Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea

Demo 2014

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SILVERBONES is a young band from Italy and I don’t mean the age of the band members. I say this because the band was formed somewhere in January 2013 in Italy and the purpose of its creation is to play traditional heavy metal music with medieval melodies and lyrics inspired by the life of the pirates. Almost a year after its formation, SILVERBONES have composed their first songs which were included in this demo somewhere in the midst of December 2014. So let us see what SILVERBONES have to offer to the listener (please grab a bottle of rum while you read this).

BLASPHEMER – Demo of Darkness review

 BLASPHEMER – Demo of Darkness

Demo 2015

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There are quite a few bands out there carrying this moniker so I should state from the beginning so as not to be any misunderstandings or confusion that this is the U.K. based band we’re dealing with. BLASPHEMER was formed in 1990 which makes them one of the first extreme metal bands out there. They belong to the first wave of death metal bands, back then when things were pure and honest, when music was straightforward. Many years have passed and we’ve seen bands alter their music, shift their focus, experiment or add innovative elements, but there are also bands like this one in particular that have remained loyal and devoted to their sound. In an oversaturated by nu metal and metalcore bands metal scene their music sounds like a breath of fresh air to my ears. It’s been quite a long time for me since the last time I came across such an interesting death metal band. “Demo of Darkness” is BLASPHEMER’s latest installment after reforming in 2014 and it showcases two killer death metal anthems, “Immortality” and “Sarcastic Ideology”. The songs are aggressive and sharp in the vein of old school death metal with a heavy and solid rhythm section, insane guitars and some great deep death metal growls. I loved it and I’d like to hear some more from them soon! What else is there for me to say? Check them out!

Christine  Parastatidou

ISOLERT – Isolated Soul review

 ISOLERT – Isolated Soul

Demo

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Nowadays the Greek metal scene has an abundance of bands, of quality bands I may add, which belong to all sorts of styles and genres. However, those of you who have done your homework I’m sure you know that where the Greek scene mainly specializes in is the extreme sound. We have a good tradition and throughout the years we’ve given birth to some of the best bands that exist out there. This is both positive and negative for a new coming band because it gives it a solid foundation but on the other hand it raises the bar and the expectations. I guess from my introduction I’ve made things pretty clear as to the direction ISOLERT, this duo from Volos, Greece, choose to follow. The band is very young, in fact it was only formed this year and a couple of months later they were ready to offer us this three track demo, “Isolated Soul”, in order to allow us to get a glimpse of what they want to achieve and where they are headed. So, my observations are quite clear since the band belongs to the black metal genre and more particularly it follows the teachings and principles of the Scandinavian black metal scene. Be careful, I didn’t say Norwegian, I said Scandinavian and there’s a very good reason for this… You see the Norwegian black metal scene is mainly one dimensional, repetitive and monolithic. It’s rough and raw and keeps things minimal. All these are elements that can be found in “Isolated Soul” too, but if I stopped here I’d have done half the job since the guys use this foundation and upon it they build and expand their horizons by adding dark melodies, depressive moments, some clean recitations and they even have an epic feeling and atmosphere. This means that their songs have diversity and depth, it’s like listening to a different band with each song which I find very appealing and shows an inspired band. Add to this the fact that the production is very good and the artwork beautiful and I think we have a work that the black metallers shouldn’t miss. Keep an eye on ISOLERT!

Christine  Parastatidou