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venerdì 20 dicembre 2013

Review 020: Warhead-Warhead






Country of origin:  UK

Genre: Thrash/Groove Metal

Year: 2013

Label: Self-released


Warhead is a thrash/groove band from West Lothian ,UK. I’m going to review their first EP, composed of four songs. There are different things to know about, but it is sure I’m going to headbang a lot! Let’s see the opener track, “Sick of it all”. It’s composed over a powerful riff mixed with an amazing drum track. I am not sure about the growl parts, but the lead singer(clean parts) has skills, so I think it’s good all in all. The solo harmonizes the main theme of the song. The next song, “Surrender”, is a mix of violence and pure energy! I’m amazed by that groovy sound. Growl vocals are pretty good in this track. Let’s going on… “Who the fuck” is a classic groove song: we have a huge sound and some good parts, like the solo. This song is really good for headbanging!. But now, let me introduce to you “Your meltdown”… the amount of breaks is insane, there are thrash arpeggios, good scream vocals, and a good drumming.This is the best song of the whole EP in my opinion. The tour around the EP is over, so let me say something about the production: the quality is not very good. It’s a mess, I think this band has ideas and good technique, but it’s all about breaks and powerful riffs! Good work, however.


Vote: 70/100

martedì 15 ottobre 2013

Review 019: Demoterion - Prometheus

Country of origin: Italy
Genre: Melodic Death/ Pagan Metal
Year: 2013
Label: Self-Released


 Today i will talk you of Demoterion, a melodic death/pagan metal band from Abruzzo, an Italian  region that folk metal lovers know as the homeland of Draugr.
What suprise me of this band is that, also if they have been playing togheter only from March 2013 they have already composed an impressive ep such this ''Prometheus".
The Ep is made of 5 songs where the band shows his melodic death     affected by band like Amon Amarth, but also Ensiferum and Varg.
The album is homogeneous and every song is quite good, also if maybe a little bit too little original and some songs are too little elaborated.
The best songs of the ep are Plague From The North, with his chorus that maybe remind me of the chorus from Glorious March by Nordheim, the titlerack Prometheus and God's Servant.
Also the opener Throught The Runes, maybe the worst song in the ep, is not a bad song.
The part these guys have to improve are the lyrics, that are sometimes banal.

Rating: 69/100

domenica 13 ottobre 2013

Review 018: Lost Ape of Killa - Lost Ape of Killa



Country of origin: Italy
Genre: Nu/Alternative Metal
Year: 2011
Label: Self-Released



These are the things who make me proud to be Italian! Today I'm reviewing a really great ep  from an Italian band: I'm talking about Lost Ape of Killa, a split-up Italian Nu metal band from Sicily in and their first cd titled like the band's name “Lost Ape of Killa”. It is composed by 7 tracks.
The opener track is “We still got a voice to scream”. This song is my favourite one of the whole ep. It says that in spite of everything, we aren't resigned  and we still have a voice to scream and strenght to fight.
“Lost Ape of Killa” continues with “Self-Forgiver”, a great song with political lyrics. It is a complaint of the contemporary political situation. I found this song's riff really awesome.
The third track is “Bloodsheed”, a song against the war.
The fourth song, “Toys”, is the most melodic track of the ep. It speaks about the child labour explotation.
“Insert coin” is an instrumental track that precedes “Distracted”. This song's lyrics are against the system and anyone who follows its orders without asking himself the reason of his behaviour.
“Unmasked secrets” closes this really well done ep.
I really liked this CD and i think this is one of the best Nu metal works i've ever listened to. I hope  Lost ape of Killa can return together  have all the success they deserve.


Rating: 79/100

lunedì 7 ottobre 2013

Review 017: Beckon - Beckon

Genre: Groove Metal
Country Of Origin: U.K
Year: 2013
Label: Self-Released



Beckon is the self-titled  debut ep by the Scottish Groove Metal Band Beckon.
These guys play a good mix of genres,  inspired by Musshuggah, Lamb of God, Amon Amarth, Nuclear Assault, Morbid Saints and other Thrash, Groove and Death metal major bands.
The tracks are an explosive tribute to the best groove, thrash and melodic death metal that we can find around the Metal scene. Explosive, brutal but even melodic.
Good riffs, inspired (as I told before) by the best musicians and bands in these musical genres; good vibrate and growling voices, performing these heavy tracks very good.
In particular I liked very much the “dirty ape” ’s solo that  reminded me Dark tranquility and Amon Amarth’s solos…I love that heavy but also melodic power solo. Very good job indeed to this band.
If you have listened this demo Let's wait for their first full-lenght, if you haven't do it yet, i suggest you to listen to it.

Rate: 80/100




(the e.p is available here https://soundcloud.com/beckonmetal-1)

martedì 1 ottobre 2013

Review 016: Mythery- The Awakening of the Beast

Genre: Prog Metal
Country of Origin : Denmark
Year: 2013
Label: Mighty Music 
Mythery are a Symphonic-metal band from Denmark. Even though they’re not mainstream, you can find something interesting in it. The Awakening of the Beast consists of two parts. The first one covers the first four tracks, while the second one begins with an Ouverture. This one is actually an independent work, and I guess it’s the main deal of the concept. First of all, the thing that sparked my interest was the use of the violin, that’s not so common in metal-bands. It covers all the melodies and main riffs, giving something interesting to the songs. Mythery’s style tries to wrap up the typical Symphonic melodies and atmospheres and prog-oriented riffs, even though they keeps straight rhythms, without changing it too much. You’re very likely to find hyper-technical bands presenting their works with a high level of technique and a lack of melody. That’s not the case since Mythery seemed to choose the melody for this work. Lead voice presents his weaknesses while growling. Generally a nice work, even though some songs seem to be a little bit monotonous, since they have all the same structure and main idea. Exceptions are the Awakening of The Beast Ouverture, Through Shadow and The Words of Sal, that seem to be the highlights of the album. Not a masterpiece, but a pretty enjoyable work at the end, with good ideas. A little bit monotonous, but still a pretty good job.
 Rating: 68/100

mercoledì 25 settembre 2013

Review 015: Banned From Hell - Nightmare



Genre: Melodic Death Metal
Country of Origin : Italy
Year: 2012
Label: Self realesed



Italian death metal scene presents different bands known all over the world like Fleshgod Apocalypse  or Cadaveric Crematorium, but it has a lot of unknown or emerging bands who are working hard and looking  for the success. This is our case today ‘cause I'm going to review Nightmare, the first ep from a young italian melodic death metal band form Florence Banned From Hell, released in 2012.
“Banned form Hell”'s style is a perfect mix between death metal's brutality, melodic keyboard and guitar riffs.
It begin with “Overture”,a short instrumental song who prepare us to the “symphonic  brutality” of the rest of the album, and particularly to the second track “Hate”. This song's lyrics are about violence, suffering and, obviously, hate.
The third track is “Killing in cold blood”. It is about a hitman and his jobs.
The EP continues with “Gunshot”. This track speaks of a man who discover a river full of death bodies in wartimes . Then, he will be taken by some soldiers to be killed. It is the most melodic song of the EP.
“Nightmare” is the fifth and last track. This has been my favourite track of the whole EP. I liked everything of this track: his guitar rif, his keyboard solo, his bass line.
This is a very good EP, but i didn't like very much the lyrics: i found them all the same (except for the last track). In addition, the use of English isn't perfect and there are some structural mistakes.

Vote:74/100