The Opener "Separation" already indicates that those are professionals: emotional classic Metal guitars in the style of Maiden - but then beware! "Nothing Left" blasts out of the speakers, a mixture of Melodic Death/Metalcore, that means: weird thrashy riffs a la Megadeth and powerful right-in-your-face Metal a la Pantera, Death ... more/mehr
2007-08-23
As Silence Breaks
The Architecture Of Truth
The 3rd CD of this band from Down-Under begins in a quite promising way – the first song Litany of Fear gives you the impression that they go the Swedish Melodic Death way, influenced by Soilwork, Dark Tranquility or Pain, where they added a bit of Prog and Metalcore. Indeed a lot of variety – acoustic parts, sick soli, a decent ... more/mehr
2012-08-22
As We Fight
Black Nails And Bloody Wrists
On a release with the name Tue Madsen under "producer", it is pretty clear that you have a decent production in your hands. It's no different with Danish band “As We Fight”'s debut album. To describe the musical mixture of these six guys with metalcore is only partly accurate. Especially the interplay between ... more/mehr
2005-09-20
As We Fight
Midnight Tornado
The Danish of As We Fight offer with „Midnight Tornado“ their second opus, which is able to please with the brutal screaming of the singers Jason Campbell and Laurits Medom, and moreover with the fat riffs. Stylistically the Scandinavians are situated in the deepest Metalcore grounds. The forcing rhythm and the perfect production ... more/mehr
2007-05-10
Ashes of Ares
Ashes of Ares
I was so excited to see Ashes of Ares, the new band of ex-Iced Earth singer, Matt Barlow, ex-Iced Earth bassist, Freddie Vidales, and ex-Nevermore drummer, Van Williams at this year’s Hard Rock festival. Just as their live performance, about half a year ago, also their self-titled debut didn’t exactly knock my socks off. Alright, ... more/mehr
