REVIEW: FACTORY OF ART – The Tempter

 

FACTORY OF ART – The Tempter

CCP Records

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"The Tempter" represents FACTORY OF ART's second full-length studio album, following their initial debut onto the music scene approximately six years ago. During this time frame, the band introduced themselves with the release of their debut EP, "Point of No Return" in 1997 (as previously mentioned), followed by the 1999 demo titled "Story of Pain." This latest release not only marks their transition to a new record label but also signifies the conclusion of the band's initial phase.

DIVINER release their new video for first single “Waste No Time”!

 

The track is taken from the band’s upcoming album "Avaton" that will be released on November 10, 2023

REVIEW: Rage, The Missing Link (1993)

 

Rage, The Missing Link (1993)

Noise Records

Υπεραγαπημένο.

Οι τρεις μουσικοί που απάρτιζαν τότε το σχήμα , (Peter "Peavy" Wagner, Manni Schmidt, Χρήστος Ευθυμιάδης) δίνουν και πάλι μετά το Trapped! το 100% που μπορούσαν σε αυτό το cd.  Firestorm, Refuge, Nevermore, The Missing Link, Raw Caress, Lost In The Ice κι άλλα πολύ καλά κομμάτια. Η υπέρ του δεόντως παραγωγική εποχή τους διάρκεσε σχεδόν 12 χρόνια (1988-2000).

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Beloved.

The trio of musicians from that era - Peter "Peavy" Wagner, Manni Schmidt, and Christos Efthymiades - return with full force on this CD after "Trapped!" Tracks like Firestorm, Refuge, Nevermore, The Missing Link, Raw Caress, Lost In The Ice, and more stand out brilliantly. Their highly productive period spanned nearly 12 years, from 1988 to 2000.

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REVIEW: SLAYER, SHOW NO MERCY (1983)

 

SLAYER, SHOW NO MERCY (1983)

Metal Blade Records

Οι Slayer  έχουν κι αυτοί δικό τους τόμο στην εγκυκλοπαίδεια της Metal μουσικής.

Κομμάτι της σκηνής του Bay Area,  μαζί με Metallica, Megadeth, Exodus ντεμπουτάρισαν με αυτόν τον δίσκο. Την εποχή εκείνη βασική επιρροή τους ήταν οι Άγγλοι Venom. Το Thrash Metal  παρακλάδι μόλις άρχιζε να ανθίζει τα πρώτα του σκοτεινά άνθη. Έτσι, το πρώτο τους δημιούργημα είναι πιο μελωδικό από τα επόμενα. Στη ουσία είναι  σαν Venom σε επιταχύνση και με καλύτερο ήχο κι ακόμη πιο σκοτεινά στιχουργικα θέματα. Evil Has No Boundaries, Die By The Sword, Show No Mercy, The Antichrist, Black Magic, Tormentor, The Final Command είναι χαραγμένα στο μυαλό μου από το cd αυτό.

Οι τετράδα των Araya, Hanneman, King, Lombardo στο πρώτο από τα έξι σερί (μέσα και το διπλό Decade Of Aggression Live)  διαμάντια τους ως το 1992.

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Slayer occupies a distinguished position within the Metal music encyclopedia. Hailing from the influential Bay Area scene, alongside heavyweights like Metallica, Megadeth, and Exodus, they made a resounding entrance with this album. During that era, their primary inspiration stemmed from the English band Venom. Thrash Metal, an emerging subgenre, was just beginning to unfurl its dark tapestry, and Slayer's debut offering leans toward melody compared to their later works. Essentially, it's akin to Venom with an intensified sonic quality and even more profound lyrical themes.

Tracks like "Evil Has No Boundaries," "Die By The Sword," "Show No Mercy," "The Antichrist," "Black Magic," "Tormentor," and "The Final Command" from this album remain etched in my memory. The quartet comprising Araya, Hanneman, King, and Lombardo on their first of six consecutive albums, including the monumental "Decade Of Aggression Live," firmly cemented their iconic status in the metal world, a legacy extending until 1992.

Τάκης "Ε-Μortal One" Γιώτης

MATANZICK has unleashed their latest album, "PANDEMONIUM."

 

This Norwegian Heavy/Thrash/Groove Metal band meticulously self-produced the release in their in-house studio, followed by top-notch mixing at Red Line Studios and mastering at Jelöy Sound Mastering.

Founded in 2010 by guitarist and vocalist Tore Lunner, alongside bassist Fredrik Vindfallet, MATANZICK quickly gained recognition for their relentless sound and uncompromising lyrics. Today, the band boasts a formidable lineup, including Tore Lunner, Fredrik Vindfallet, drummer Pål Gundersen, and lead guitarist Terje André Rønningen.

REVIEW: ANGEL WITCH – Angel Witch (1980)

 

ANGEL WITCH – Angel Witch (1980)

Bronze Records

Να ένα ακόμη ντεμπούτο....που ντεπουταρησε το σωτήριον 1980! Οι τρεις άγγλοι αυτοί, παρέα με τους Tank, Iron Maiden , Motorhead , Saxon, Diamond Head, Venom, Raven, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Tokyo Blade....κι η λίστα μόνο με τα ονόματα συγκροτημάτων θα έπιανε 2 σελίδες αν με αφήσετε, είναι από τις επιτομές του NEW WAVE OF BRITISH HEAVY METAL που από το 1977 ως τα μέσα της δεκαετίας του '80 έδωσε μεγάλες στιγμές στην ηλεκτρική μουσική.  Αυτό το άλμπουμ με το κλασικό ομώνυμο του κομμάτι της μπάντας να το αρχίζει, έχει πολύ ψωμί!

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Here's another debut that made its mark in the pivotal year of 1980! Alongside Tank, Iron Maiden, Motorhead, Saxon, Diamond Head, Venom, Raven, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Tokyo Blade, and a list of band names that could span two pages if you permit me, these three English musicians are quintessential representatives of the influential NEW WAVE OF BRITISH HEAVY METAL movement. Spanning from 1977 to the mid-'80s, this musical revolution left an enduring impact on the world of electric music. This album, kick-started by the band's iconic self-titled track, is a treasure trove of musical excellence!

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REVIEW: PURGATORY - Apotheosis of Anti Light

 

PURGATORY - Apotheosis of Anti Light

War Anthem Records

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This band delivers an extraordinary dose of unrelenting death metal brutality. Their vocals are ferociously savage, and their guitars maintain a relentless, breakneck pace. Their expertise in crafting outstanding death metal shines throughout their approximately 45-minute album, making it a must-listen. I discovered this band thanks to a friend, and it was an excellent recommendation!