Reviews
One of the albums that has impressed me the most is “Testimony of the Ancients” by the Dutch prog deathsters Pestilence, a band that left it’s mark back in the early 90’s and unfortunately disbanded back in 1994, after the release of the most ambitious release “Spheres”
I strongly believe that no one can doubt the originality of the Swiss metal scene through the years. If we have a look to the past we will remember some pioneer bands that created their own unique sound, bands like Krokus, Celtic Frost, Coroner, Samael and my personal favorite Messiah and many more. So from this unique metal scene a new power rising, the band called Pylon. This is the band’s second release (their first album “Natural Songbirth” can’t be counted since has nothing to do with the bands current direction ).
As I have said many time before, when it comes about a release from Italy something “awakes” inside me, and especially when is about an Italian release that features this unique doom sound, that only Italy can provides us, with many keyboards and unique atmosphere.
\r\nNickelback are a band that needs no introduction. I don’t think that there’s anyone out there that haven’t listen to any of their songs, even by chance playing on the radio. Yes they do have Airplay and media promotion but that has nothing to do with the quality of their music in any way.
There’s no doubt that the British outfit My Dying Bride along with Paradise Lost, back in the early 90’s started a whole scene, that back these days was called “Death / Doom”, and after that some people named it “atmospheric” or “goth metal” or whatever the fuck wanted to name it.
Wizard is a German power metal band, formed in 1989 by the drummer Soren van Heek and often called as "Germany’s answer to Manowar".With such a description what more could anyone expect, than lyrics about battles, metal, war, steel and such subjects? In their latest concept release "Thor", they are trying to return to their previous glorious days, after a release (Goochan) which left their fans unhappy. With two guitarists, for the first time, they seem to succeed in a way of accomplishing that.
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\r\nWho would believe that -Therapy?- , the well-known Alternative-Rock band, will vanish and stop making albums? Well i guess a lot of metalheads would easy believe in this, as -Therapy?- are not being promoted like the 90’s.But for those who know them, they never stopped making albums and now,after 20 years , they are here again with their 13th release,called -Crooked Timber-.\r\n
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\r\nA THRASH HOLOCAUST MADE IN HOLLAND\r\n \r\n
\r\nDutch thrashers - Deadhead - are known for their aggresive Thrash Metal that they are delivering since the late 80’s.Now , after 20 years in the thrash business are ready with their fifth album , called - Depression Tank.The band is coming with a new singer/bass player to show how the job should be done right!! Pure speed aggresive Thrash Metal!!\r\n