Reviews
\r\nMagic Kingdom comes from Belgium and was formed on 1998; the band has two more studio albums so far and their lyrics refer to fantastic and supernatural concepts.
\r\nHalf of the band consists of Iron Mask members (Dushan Petrossi on guitars and Vassili Moltchanov on the bass), and Olaf Hayer who is known from the bands Dionysus, Luca Turilli and Symphonity) is on vocals. Well, obviously the Malmsteen-ish influences of the band have entered their DNA, so their music sounds like a thunder of guitaristic “bubbles”.
Amidst the recent bloom of the black/folk/pagan (f…g labels!) metal scene, mainly in Eastern and Central European countries, German newcomers Dyrathor come to give their little bit of contribution. “Sacred Walcraft Of Hel” is their first official release, preceded by their highly acclaimed and sold out demo “Memories In Frost”.
\r\nSometimes I get really pissed at bands that focus on their cool design merch, their haircuts, their multi-cloured tattoos and are nothing more than ignorants and lame posers that have nothing in common with the true spirit of extreme music. One becomes the replica of another and all the scene kids just follow. And now that I bitched like a bitch(!) I feel better, otherwise this review would be impossible.
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\r\nThis is the worst thing that can happen to me when writing a review for a fresh starter. I hate being mean, especially when the band is new and is trying to establish a first step to the scene with a demo. I will, on the other hand, have to be honest and speak my mind without hiding behind soothing words.
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\r\n Norwegians Byfrost are considered a new act since they started off two and a half years ago, but the genre they serve is dusty old craft. Does anyone remember Diabolical Desecration by Bewitched? Call it retro-and it probably is- call it what you will but the essense remains in music.
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\r\nSPIDER KICKERS ARE BACK \r\n
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\r\n-Spider Kickers- is a band from Greece and specific from the town of Ioannina. This band plays Thrash/Death metal since the late 80’s and till now they have released a single, a Demo, two self-released full lengths and one more full length via Sleaszy Rider Records. They are now releasing their fourth official work through the same label. \r\n
\r\nANOTHER RE-RELEASE FROM -NECROPHOBIC-\r\n
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\r\n-Darkside- is the name of the second full length album from these veterans that was released back in 1997 via Black Mark Production. A great album full of nice Death/Black songs with nice atmosphere and great melodic leads. The band returned with faster songs, very nice production and great atmospheric instrumental tracks. The cover artwork was amazing and it was a job done by Kristian Wahlin.\r\n
\r\n Why does it take so long for me to discover such hidden diamonds god damn it! My eye falls on a promo with a way too minimal and beautiful cover that draws me sooo into it. Black and white with an elegant, simple symbol on it. I say let’s see...has anyone seen my liver?!?!
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\r\nΤhe fact these dudes hailf from the Netherlands and that the band’s name begins with the word Severe could be promising but they share nothing in common with death metal gods Severe Torture apart from being named Severe Outburst. Even their music’s quality is on the other side of the fence.
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\r\nI knew from the first place that this would be boring...
\r\nUnfortunately i was right.
\r\nWell maybe that review’s intro seems dissapointing but not everything is bad here.
\r\nLet’s see what Loathe from Malta has to offer.
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\r\nThey are an eleven years old band since 1999 and Despondent by Design is their first album.
\r\nThis is a bit odd as they exist for many years but they have released 3 e.p in the past time.
\r\nThese gentlemen from Malta play a mix of deathcore, death metal, crossover thing. I cannot say