Every true fan of melodic death metal is familiar with the famous Gothenburg scene, which is the home for such prominent names as At The Gates, In Flames and Dark Tranquility. Gardenian is yet another spawn of the Swedish metal community, but unlike many other bands from that region, they managed to stand up the fathers of the genre and deliver a huge dose of solid melodic death metal, at…
The Berzerker- Animosity / 2007 Earache Records / 10 Tracks / www.theberzerker.com The Berzerker used to wear masks and dress up as demons. Now they don’t do that. They’re from Australia; headquarters to some of the most brutal and unrelenting Grindcore bands in the world. The Berzerker is no exception. It is fast, It sounds like a Nintendo game and it is very mean. Its very true to the origins…
CHRISTIAN F. NATTA was born on the 14th Of April of 1971, in Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina. He start studying music at primary school, and continued at Secondary. At the age of 15 he started his first job as trumpet player in a band, while studying at the Conservatory of Buenos Aires. Once he had finished School he became a professional trumpeter and arranger, also travelling to London and…
Lord Belial – Revelation / 2007 Regain Records / 11 Tracks / www.lordbelial.com When true kvlt Black Metal comes to mind, one often thinks of the greats: Mayhem, Emperor, etc. The Church Burnings in Norway, and everything that goes along with that great scene. Well, if you’re into that then you’re going to love this record. From start to finish it is epic and unrelenting. They aren’t reinventing the wheel,…
Here is a sneak peek of another new song from electro-rockers Ghostland Observatory. Its the title track from Robotique Majestique recorded Live at Austin City Limits which is available now on DVD.
From the Diane Files : Volume One : The Doghaired Infants / Fourth-Sized / 48 Pages / Love Bunni Press, 2622 Princeton Rd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 As the title may begin to indicate, the people at Love Bunni Press put together an advertisement in Maximum Rock’N’Roll about “Dianeâ€, someone who was “Lonely 18 year old female into violent beauty, chaos as freedom, grotesque dark nite flighting and subjection through…
Winter is perhaps one of the most underrated doom metal bands ever to emerge on the American metal scene. During their career they recorded only one full-length album and one EP, but that was enough to convince the fans that a new icon of deep, depressing music was born. The band did not last long on the scene, departing shortly after the release of their debut album. Their legacy, however,…
Belay My Last – The Downfall / 2007 Mediaskare / 13 Tracks/ http://www.myspace.com/belaymylast I had heard a lot of buzz about Belay my last through Myspace and the other various means that metal buzz travels through. I honestly was expecting a fairly generic metalcore band; but was pleasantly surprised to discover upon popping this record into my CD player that this was essentially one of the best new death metal…
Laptronica/World/Pop – A synergy of eclectic sounds from a creative landscape of spiritual philosophy as wide as the Universe itself. Deep and inspired lyrics meld with magnetic beats and layer upon layer of vocal, piano and guitar harmonies. The Holographic Universe derives it’s name from the theory by the same title, introduced by Michael Talbot. “We are of a universe in which individual brains are actually indivisible portions of the…
Alabama Thunderpussy – Open Fire / 2007 Relapse / 11 Tracks/ www.atprva.com Alabama Thunderpussy is a band that I have heard about for several years. I had heard them on several occasions prior to listening to this record but have never given them the time to honestly give their material a listen. Upon popping this record in I was pleasantly surprised at what I heard. This record shows the band…
The incredible AIDEN kick off their first tour of 2008 this week in their hometown of Seattle! The band wrapped up 2007 by dazzling audiences worldwide on the International Taste Of Chaos tour, and now return to slay the States by headlining The World By Storm Tour. Promoting their latest album, Conviction, including latest hit single Moment, AIDEN promises to deliver their renowned heart-stopping live show, ensuring…
Ephel Duath – Ephel Duath / 2007 Earache / 9 tracks / http://www.myspace.com/ephelduath Having not listened Ephel Duath previously and realizing right away that this is a remixes record I decided to check out this band before listening to Pain Remixes the Known. Upon giving them a listen it becomes clear quickly that this band draws its sound from very influential American bands such as Converge, Botch and Coalesce. So…
Johnny Guitar sounds like: Bon Jovi Meets Sugaland, Rascal Flatts and Toby Kieth with that big male and female power hook and chorus everybody loves. The melodic guitar sound reminds you of all your favorite songs… Johnny Guitar Biography It was January 29, 1972, John was nine years old. His Dad brought him to Brian’s Guitar in New Haven, Connecticut. That day, in the back seat of the 1950 Green…
This is another zine that I was given as a trade for some issues of my magazine at a distro. This zine is very short, only being a total of 4 A5 pages. However, small texts and a definite focus to the magazine really eliminates the problems encountered by zines this short. However, the editor of the magazine, who does not give a name, even says that this issue is…
Hailing from Birmingham, England, BEAT UNION–who fuse potent songwriting with an amalgam of influences from The Clash to Elvis Costello and The Jam–are set to release their U.S. debut album DISCONNECTED on April 22 via Science.
The rumors are true… Superdrag are heading into the studio this month to begin work on their first new recording project together since 1998’s Head Trip In Every Key. Fans have had a sense that something might be going on when the band posted demos on their myspace page later last year (www.myspace.com/superdragofficial), but now that John Davis has officially posted on the bands website that sessions are beginning this…
There are a number of individuals that are a little short before payday. For many, that just means tightening their belt for a few days and then making it to Friday (or whenever their pay may be). However, there is a way that individuals can go forth and not have to deal with a lack of funds. This is through getting a payday loan, which will front individuals money a…
Fiona Joy Hawkins – Ice: Piano Slightly Chilled / 2007 Self / 10 Tracks / http://www.fionajoyhawkins.com / Fiona Joy Hawkins is rapidly becoming a household name. One just needs to look at the hit count for her music video or “Penguin Whispererâ€, which has exceeded 11,000 plays on popular video service Youtube. “Iced Rain†starts off the disc, and it shows Hawkins as immediately bringing listeners into the fold. The…
Lawrence Blatt: Fibonacci’s Dream / 2007 Self / 13 Tracks / http://www.lawrenceblatt.com / Lawrence Blatt is one of a few contemporary individuals and groups that are trying to add a little bit of mathematics to music. The other group that comes to mind that works with the Fibonacci sequence is Tool, but the clearer sounds achieved by Blatt on “Fibonacci’s Dream†more closely link this mathematical sequence to established forms…
http://www.alivenergy.com/Radio_Moscow.html Everything about Radio Moscow is unexpected. Their home base of Ames, Iowa, suggests a Midwest corn-fed Roots Rock direction while their name gives off the vibe of a twinkly, blinky Techno outfit. But neither could be further from the truth. The Blues/Rock power trio is a marvel of construction and evolution.