That’s what I call old school thrash metal. Killing Slayer riffs, fast, banging drums and a really aggressive mouthpiece. All you need? Well, not really. A few killer riffs don’t make a good song, especially when they’re performed with such a weak, thin guitar sound. The album just passes through without anything staying in mind ... more/mehr
2005-05-11
Suidakra
Book of Dowth
After 13 years of hard work in the metal scene, the Germans of Suidakra just put out their 10th album called “Book of Dowth”, recorded once again at the Gernhart Studio by Martin Buchwalter.
Known for their unique combination of melodic death metal, classic heavy metal and Celtic folk elements, the trio formed by Arkadius, ... more/mehr
2011-05-27
Sulphur
Thorns in Existence
This band is not to be mixed up with Sulpher (with an „e“) from England. A few years ago, they caused quite a stir in the media with their debut album Spray. But I guess I have to put up with Sulphur (with a “u”) from Norway for now. According to the press release, some fellows have gathered here, who have previously served in bands ... more/mehr
2010-11-08
Sundealers
Tears, Love, Religion.
Funny how music can sometimes be "too perfect", but this is the case with the Sundealers album Tears, Love, Religion. Everything is just a little too calculated and grandiose. In rock music this easily kills the passion and energy and makes it all seem a little phoney. Rule #1: You can´t please everyone so don´t even try!
Attention, the Russians are coming!
Namely with an little epic record called Transition. Tightly packed with all the pieces that belong to the Gothic-Black Metal area. Also a little bit doomy they come along and they do it well. It is not bad what THE SUNDIAL has produced: piano-pieces, synthi-sounds, the typical screaming of ... more/mehr