Fellow music journalist Albrecht of ROCK HARD wrote many years ago about the drumming of Donald Tardy (Obituary), basically: “…it´s as if King Kong does a 100 metres race and the sound of his clashing balls is the bass drum”. TEMPLE probably threatened their King Kong with castration, judging from how he puts his feet into action. ... more/mehr
2012-03-04
Temple Of Brutality
Lethal Agenda
Temple Of Brutality is the new band of ex-Megadeth bass player Dave Ellefson. But Megadeth fan watch out – Temple Of Brutality differ very much from Megadeth or even from W.A.S.P. whose ex-drummer Stet Howland also plays in T.O.B.. The debut “Lethal Agenda” clearly goes straight to a modern direction how it is very popular in America. ... more/mehr
2006-07-26
Ten Ft. Ganja Plant
Skycatcher
10 Ft. Ganja Plant - Reggae slightly different. The groove is the same, but the first track has something of the coolness of dub club-music with a pinch of psychedelic Tangerine Dream, nice instrumental overture. Then the tune is switched to the classic Rasta vocal mode, definitely with some nostalgia, but transported into 2013 ... more/mehr
2013-08-09
Tender Souvenirs
Scars & Souvenirs
Trumpet sounds are usually strongly associated with German “Volksmusik”, but Tender Souvenirs from Sweden dare the unthinkable on their debut album “Scars & Souvenirs” and introduce just that instrument to their atmospherical post rock by which the music gets an almost orchestral, majestic character. The for the most part incomprehensible ... more/mehr
2008-02-23
Tengger Cavalry
Ancient Call
One or the other might know Tengger Cavalry because these guys from China won the famous Metal Battle at Wacken Open Air 2013. So, it is clear that they know how to play their instruments. But will their mixture of thrashed Metal and indigenous Chinese music also work on a recording? In my opinion, it´s average at most. The sound ... more/mehr
