Tag: 2015

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Monolith Moon – Leylines

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 The word “progressive” literally means when someone or something has implemented new ideas to something, and that is exactly what the essence of progressive metal is and the bands that consider themselves to be in that genre. Monolith Moon is no exception from this either, and that is what makes their debut EP “Leylines” interesting to say in the least for someone like me. And if you haven’t been able to tell by now – “Leylines” has somewhat of a space theme, and even though it’s not obvious the entire time it is indeed present throughout the EP. The fact … Continue reading Monolith Moon – Leylines

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Lucid Fly – Stasis

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 Whenever I think radio rock bands, the first genre that I think of is alternative rock as it seems to be that genre littered with bands that make songs for the radio and nothing else. I was very afraid that Lucid Fly was gonna be added to that list, but fortunately that is not the case. All 3 tracks off of “Stasis” aren’t exactly something I’d call amazing or fantastic, but they were definitely more for someone like myself who prizes tracks that have emotion poured into them and that is without a doubt the case with “Stasis”. The female … Continue reading Lucid Fly – Stasis

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Whispered – Sakura Omen (single)

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 The one thing that I could never have seen coming no matter how much I thought about the possibility of it being a thing is melodic death metal mixed with epic metal that is heavily Japanese influenced. Now, that right there just sounds like a big fucking mess as a band trying to merge two cool things together to make each more badass and it would be too good to be true if it worked. Well, it does work and is too good to be true because Whispered have made a name for themselves along with their niche group of fans (of which I’m now … Continue reading Whispered – Sakura Omen (single)

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Eye of Horus – Infernal Calling

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 Ah, melodic death metal; one of my favorite genres in the entire metal kingdom simply because it’s intense and has form to it that makes it a little bit catchier to me. Eye of Horus’ new album “Infernal Calling” is no exception to that rule. And like some other melo-death bands, Eye of Horus have chosen to not have as much melodic elements and focus more on the death metal which isn’t bad by any means at all. The guitars had a brutal crunch to them that you should expect from death metal and it’s delivered magnificently, and as you … Continue reading Eye of Horus – Infernal Calling

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Diemonds – Never Wanna Die

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 There has never been a single objection from my mouth when it comes to making hard rock heavier, and I’m sure as hell not gonna stop now that I’ve heard Diemonds’ upcoming third album “Never Wanna Die”. This whole album has a very catchy sound to it that is absolutely littered with all sorts of hooks that have a great feel to them with the female vocals that I did not see coming at all. I love them, though, because they work so goddamn well with the guitars that were very rhythmic and heavy as I’m sure you might’ve guessed … Continue reading Diemonds – Never Wanna Die

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Lychgate – An Antidote for the Glass Pill

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 If there were ever an album that used a piano and organ to an amazing extent while combining it with black metal very well while also maintaining an interesting atmosphere and feel for it’s entirety, this is that album. “An Antidote for the Glass Pill” from Lychgate is an excellent sophomore album that has a haunting sound to say in the least as this album contains a piano and organ like I said, and they are used to their absolute maximum potential as they create an unsettling feel no matter where in the album they are while also bringing in … Continue reading Lychgate – An Antidote for the Glass Pill

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Fjorsvartnir – Mzoraxc’ Forbandelse

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 I never thought that black metal could ever be so melodic and raw at the same time, but like most things that I think are impossible the universe comes along and says “no, fuck you”. Fjorsvartnir’s newest album, “Mzoraxc’ Forbandelse”, is a very nice melodic black metal albums that has just about anything could ever want out of a black metal album. The vocals, drums, and guitars were harsh in every track as you could probably imagine from looking at that badass cover art. I mean look at that bridge of corpses! There are in total 8 tracks and most of … Continue reading Fjorsvartnir – Mzoraxc’ Forbandelse

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Old Graves – This Ruin Beneath Snowfall

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 Atmospheric black metal has always been interesting to me as it is a genre that can express many things: loneliness, hostility, peacefulness, and even tranquility. It can contain all sorts of ambiance from the sound of water flowing over on rocks to the echoing of a cave to the wind in a snow waste. Old Graves’ new album “This Ruin Beneath Snowfall” is no different. This album is only about 22 minutes in length, but in that are 4 amazing tracks that any fan of the genre will be able to enjoy and appreciate as I do. There weren’t as … Continue reading Old Graves – This Ruin Beneath Snowfall

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Every Hour Kills (self-titled)

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 I never thought was a melodic metal album would sound like if a band were to infuse just the slightest bit of electronics into the mix, and then I heard Every Hour Kills’ self-titled debut. Okay, that’s a lie. I heard their first single off the album, “Almost Human”, months ago and it had a little electronics in there, but they were very brief while used very well. And much to my happiness, the same thing is incorporated in the other 4 tracks off of “Every Hour Kills”. Each song has an uplifting kind of feel to them that while … Continue reading Every Hour Kills (self-titled)

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Ghost – Meliora

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 Ever since hearing Year of the Goat’s “The Unspeakable”, occult rock has been the genre that has intrigued me the most so far this year. So what better band to follow up on that than none other than Ghost? I couldn’t come with an answer so I checked out their newest album, “Meliora”, and holy fucking shit is it good! Straight from the very beginning track this album already earns my thumbs way up into the air. The smooth, upbeat sound of the vocals are only enhanced when Papa Emeritus III comes in with his dark lyrics that you have … Continue reading Ghost – Meliora