Thursday, August 28, 2014
ABYSMAL DAWN - "Inanimate" Official Track
Abysmal Dawn releases brand new video in support of their new album 'Obsolescence''. You can pre order the new album at this link relapse-abysmal-dawn-obsolescence
Subservience Release 'Upheaval' Studio Diaries
Earlier this month Sussex quintet Subservience revealed details surrounding their forthcoming record ‘Upheaval’ set for release on 17th October 2014.
Today the band has released a 3 part video series documenting their time at Brighton Electric and the ‘Upheaval’ recording progress
Today the band has released a 3 part video series documenting their time at Brighton Electric and the ‘Upheaval’ recording progress
Drawing influence from the classic death metal bands of yesteryear as well as the recent breed of modern greats Subservience have been gathering a great reputation across their native UK and beyond. With their corrosive blend of groove laden extreme metal since forming in 2010 and having already released a demo ‘Blueprint To Chaos’ in 2010, a split with Sa-da-KO in 2011 and two crushing EP’s ‘Dystopia’ and ‘Ripped In Half’ in 2012 and 2013 respectively; Subservience are right on queue and are set to unleash yet another beast of a record.
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Thy Antichrist Live in Chicago 6-21-2014
Thy Antichrist first live appearance in Chicago, IL at The Cobra Lounge as part of their 2014 US tour. The song below is from the album Wicked Testimonies 2009 titled Where Is Your God? -Supporting acts included Hellfire Deathcult, Empyreus, Luciferium and The Cold Beyond please visit the band at their site THYANTICHRIST
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Battleroar - Blood of Legends
Battleroar is a six piece band from Athens, Greece. Genre describe as Heavy/Epic/Powermetal. Members are Gerrit Mutz - vocals, Stavros Aivaliotis - Bass, Alex Papadiamantis - Violin, Nick Papadopoulos - Drums, Antreas Sotiropoulos - Guitars, Kostas Tzortzis - Guitars.
Blood Of Legends album released through Cruz Del Zur Records on May 6 2014. Epic and adventurous are the feelings I got the first time I listen to this album. If battles of the ancient times needed a soundtrack this would be most fitting. Even in the opening track "The Swords Are Drawn", there is a wealth of progressive passages and catchy solos. Every instrument compliments each other perfectly. Its good to hear the violin (Alex Papadiamantis) on many of the tracks which adds another layer to explore in all the arrangements. Vocals can be best described as a cross between James LaBrie (Dream Theater) and Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden). The guitars are progressive and have great tone. The solo work is creative and never over the top allowing for the rhythm sections to flow through. The track Immortal Chariots is one of my favorites from this album, it reminds me of the old school style of metal I listen to back in the early nineties like Manowar or Intruder (Escape From Pain).
The Curse of Medea features an intense and memorable intro, highly recommend to listen to. Violin is a big highlight on this song.
In conclusion, each composition is an adventure and has a solid production. The music lives up to the Epic feeling described. The arrangements come through with perfect precision and clarity. I recommend this album for fans of power/progressive metal to add to their collection.
~Artemortifica
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Blood Of Legends album released through Cruz Del Zur Records on May 6 2014. Epic and adventurous are the feelings I got the first time I listen to this album. If battles of the ancient times needed a soundtrack this would be most fitting. Even in the opening track "The Swords Are Drawn", there is a wealth of progressive passages and catchy solos. Every instrument compliments each other perfectly. Its good to hear the violin (Alex Papadiamantis) on many of the tracks which adds another layer to explore in all the arrangements. Vocals can be best described as a cross between James LaBrie (Dream Theater) and Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden). The guitars are progressive and have great tone. The solo work is creative and never over the top allowing for the rhythm sections to flow through. The track Immortal Chariots is one of my favorites from this album, it reminds me of the old school style of metal I listen to back in the early nineties like Manowar or Intruder (Escape From Pain).
The Curse of Medea features an intense and memorable intro, highly recommend to listen to. Violin is a big highlight on this song.
In conclusion, each composition is an adventure and has a solid production. The music lives up to the Epic feeling described. The arrangements come through with perfect precision and clarity. I recommend this album for fans of power/progressive metal to add to their collection.
~Artemortifica
facebook.com/BattleroaR
Odem - Valley of Cut Tongues
Three piece Death/Black metal ensemble from Saint-Petersbug, Russia. This is their EP Valley Of Cut Tongues released through Daemon Worship Prod. on April 3 2013. Members are S.N. - Guitars, S.V. - Bass, KH - Vocals.
This EP waste no time bringing the devastation. From the opening track Nails As The Weapon of Hatred, we hear a slab of intensity thrown at our ears. fast and dominating double kick work by this drummer. Many grinds and creative rolls. The production is great. Warm, yet crushing guitar tones and vocals exhibit several ranges from low guttural to high BM style. Cult of Flesh is one of my favorite songs from this EP. The bass lines cut through and are lightning fast matching the speed and aggression of the drums, well executed. Healing Catalepsy, reminds me of early Behemoth albums or Nile without all the Egyptian hymns. The last track is Satanskin, interesting title. Clever guitar arrangements can be experienced on this song and is on that line of progressive aggression, well balanced and stays intriguing without loosing the attention of the listener.
In conclusion, devastating, intense and pure brutality from start to finish. fans of underground DM/BM Nile, Monstrosity, Vader, Suffocation, and Immolation be sure to check out this band.
~Artemortifica
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This EP waste no time bringing the devastation. From the opening track Nails As The Weapon of Hatred, we hear a slab of intensity thrown at our ears. fast and dominating double kick work by this drummer. Many grinds and creative rolls. The production is great. Warm, yet crushing guitar tones and vocals exhibit several ranges from low guttural to high BM style. Cult of Flesh is one of my favorite songs from this EP. The bass lines cut through and are lightning fast matching the speed and aggression of the drums, well executed. Healing Catalepsy, reminds me of early Behemoth albums or Nile without all the Egyptian hymns. The last track is Satanskin, interesting title. Clever guitar arrangements can be experienced on this song and is on that line of progressive aggression, well balanced and stays intriguing without loosing the attention of the listener.
In conclusion, devastating, intense and pure brutality from start to finish. fans of underground DM/BM Nile, Monstrosity, Vader, Suffocation, and Immolation be sure to check out this band.
~Artemortifica
facebook.com/odemofficial
Dead Earth Politics - The Queen Of Steel
Dead Earth Politics is a five piece metal band from Austin Texas. Members include Mason -Drums, Will -Bass, Tim Driscoll -Guitar, Ven- Vocals, Aaron - Guitar. The Queen of Steel is a self released EP on March 11 2014.
Short but deadly EP by this band. The opening track Redneck Dragonslayer begins with a catchy guitar harmony and lays a solid foundation. A strong vocal attack in noticeable from the first riffs, ranging from mid growl to high vocalizing duo that is pleasing to the ears. The title song The Queen of Steel is an embodiment of pure metal. The drums come through with great clarity. The song features a memorable solo at about the three minute mark worth spinning several times. Madness of the Wanderer, more progressive than the previous two tracks. Interesting time signatures and creative drum dynamics. The vocals reach an even higher pitch, sounding like early era metal stylings, similar to early Iron Maiden or Overkill. About the only downside to this EP is that it is only three songs. The band does have some previous releases that include "Mark the Resistance" EP back in 2006 and "The Weight of Poseidon". Be sure to visit them on FB to keep up with their live performances.
~Artemortifica
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Short but deadly EP by this band. The opening track Redneck Dragonslayer begins with a catchy guitar harmony and lays a solid foundation. A strong vocal attack in noticeable from the first riffs, ranging from mid growl to high vocalizing duo that is pleasing to the ears. The title song The Queen of Steel is an embodiment of pure metal. The drums come through with great clarity. The song features a memorable solo at about the three minute mark worth spinning several times. Madness of the Wanderer, more progressive than the previous two tracks. Interesting time signatures and creative drum dynamics. The vocals reach an even higher pitch, sounding like early era metal stylings, similar to early Iron Maiden or Overkill. About the only downside to this EP is that it is only three songs. The band does have some previous releases that include "Mark the Resistance" EP back in 2006 and "The Weight of Poseidon". Be sure to visit them on FB to keep up with their live performances.
~Artemortifica
facebook.com/deadearthpolitics
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
DEUS OTIOSUS To Release Rise June 10 on Deepsend Records
Danish outlaw death metal unit DEUS OTIOSUS will release their third album, Rise, on June 10 via Deepsend Records.
In continuing their path towards a blackened totality, DEUS OTIOSUS have achieved a sound that's distinctively their own on their newest effort. Rise unleashes an even heavier emphasis on their violent, thrashing attack while absolutely obliterating the mosh pit. A complete and utter, neck-snapping campaign of death, Rise features nine songs of godless, headbanging metal that will rip your face clean off. These insane Danes seek to Rise and dominate the masses and their new album is a leap forward in accomplishing this goal. Rise was recorded Fast Beat Studio, mixed at Earplug Studio, and mastered at Necromorbus Studio.
Listen to the album in its entirety, courtesy of Kaaoz Zine, at this location.
In continuing their path towards a blackened totality, DEUS OTIOSUS have achieved a sound that's distinctively their own on their newest effort. Rise unleashes an even heavier emphasis on their violent, thrashing attack while absolutely obliterating the mosh pit. A complete and utter, neck-snapping campaign of death, Rise features nine songs of godless, headbanging metal that will rip your face clean off. These insane Danes seek to Rise and dominate the masses and their new album is a leap forward in accomplishing this goal. Rise was recorded Fast Beat Studio, mixed at Earplug Studio, and mastered at Necromorbus Studio.
Listen to the album in its entirety, courtesy of Kaaoz Zine, at this location.
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