Just a quick note to let you the readers know that Anders from the band Declared Dead has done a review for this update!!.
I'm not sure yet how his time will be but hopefully he will be doing more reviews soon.
Regards
Patrick
Bloodstrike--Execution Of Violence cd {Redefining Darkness}
Coming out of Denver's old-school death metal scene is Bloodstrike with their second full length cd.Execution Of Violence is ten tracks of solid old school death metal.The vocals are gruff death metal growls mixed with some raw screams used in a few of the songs.The drums are played with alot of precison and skill going from a heavy mid paced drum style to a more faster and chaotic drumming style.The guitarist knows how to write and play some solid guitar parts that range from fast paced guitars to a more controlled mid paced style.If you are a fan of Bloodstrike debut or demo then you know what to expect and if you are new to the band then expect old school death metal with both U.S and Europe influences with their own influencs.
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http://www.redefiningdarkness.com/
https://redefiningdarknessrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://plus.google.com/106267900197393153679
https://redefiningdarknessrecords.bandcamp.com/
https://plus.google.com/106267900197393153679
Fyrecross--Burn Them To The Ground Mcd {Witches Brew Rec.}
Coming out of the Greek speed,heavy metal scene is Fyrecross with their debut Mcd Burn Them To The Ground.Featuring four tracks of well composed speed metal with some heavy metal entertwined within the music.The lead singer is really good who can sing really good heavy metal type of vocals and some screams used in a few of the songs.The band also does some group chorus style sing alongs.The guitars range from a raging,fast guitar tone to a more mature mid paced guitar patterns.The guitarist can write and play some well written solo's and patterns.If you are a fan of well played speed metal mixed with some traditional heavy metal influences then be sure to pick this up today.
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Inverted Serenity - "As Spectres Wither" - 2017 (Review by Anders Butchered At Birth)
So, this is the third full length release from this band, I gather. The first I've heard of them - so, I can't relate/compare the changes/progressions this band has made from release to release, etc. They do have a mixture of say: slightly Prog-ish Tech-Death with elements of doomy Black Metal and Old School Death Metal to them. Maybe, a little "Metal-core" type stylings once in a while? I am interested to know what the lyrics are. I couldn't access the .docx file (which might've had them within?). The drums have nothing fancy about them. A couple interesting spots here and there (like the opening of the track called "Paragon"). Some of the songs seem a little "overwrought" (not in a sophisticated way, however) or "contrived" (in a lazy fashion). Kind of boring like extended areas in Iron Maiden songs. I'm not so sure about the "clean vocal" attempts, either. With headphones on - they don't seem as "cringe worthy" as when listening loudly through external speakers. However, my rear end sphincter tends to clench tighter as a cold shudder goes up my back, either way. The more I "study" this release/music - the less impressed I am, actually. It's got "tight playing" but nothing all that "captivating", to my mind/body/soul. Nothing "innovative" or "inspired", here, folks. Sorry to say. The production is quite nice, however. Whoever did it, did an adequate to high quality job. One track that DOES stand out to me, in a "positive way", is "Cornerstones". There's a fun little groove thing happening in that one that perks me up. I like the whole song quite a lot (except the cliche type forced ending)! I could listen to it a few more times and wish the entire album was this well crafted. But there's, also, that "clean vocal" attempt that sours it for me, later in the song. To use the "newer vernacular" of the so called "millennials" - this release is a solid "Meh", overall. I sure don't have the urge to "fap", either. I just noticed the irony of the band name and the music of this release, as well. Inverted Serenity should mean "utter chaos" and/or "dark laden venomous iniquity/soul raping melancholy", shouldn't it? Something like Hate Eternal? This music is quite mid-paced, mild, hardly evocatively emotive, and - almost yawn inducing, at times. Seems like the only thing "harsh" about it is this review, itself.
So, this is the third full length release from this band, I gather. The first I've heard of them - so, I can't relate/compare the changes/progressions this band has made from release to release, etc. They do have a mixture of say: slightly Prog-ish Tech-Death with elements of doomy Black Metal and Old School Death Metal to them. Maybe, a little "Metal-core" type stylings once in a while? I am interested to know what the lyrics are. I couldn't access the .docx file (which might've had them within?). The drums have nothing fancy about them. A couple interesting spots here and there (like the opening of the track called "Paragon"). Some of the songs seem a little "overwrought" (not in a sophisticated way, however) or "contrived" (in a lazy fashion). Kind of boring like extended areas in Iron Maiden songs. I'm not so sure about the "clean vocal" attempts, either. With headphones on - they don't seem as "cringe worthy" as when listening loudly through external speakers. However, my rear end sphincter tends to clench tighter as a cold shudder goes up my back, either way. The more I "study" this release/music - the less impressed I am, actually. It's got "tight playing" but nothing all that "captivating", to my mind/body/soul. Nothing "innovative" or "inspired", here, folks. Sorry to say. The production is quite nice, however. Whoever did it, did an adequate to high quality job. One track that DOES stand out to me, in a "positive way", is "Cornerstones". There's a fun little groove thing happening in that one that perks me up. I like the whole song quite a lot (except the cliche type forced ending)! I could listen to it a few more times and wish the entire album was this well crafted. But there's, also, that "clean vocal" attempt that sours it for me, later in the song. To use the "newer vernacular" of the so called "millennials" - this release is a solid "Meh", overall. I sure don't have the urge to "fap", either. I just noticed the irony of the band name and the music of this release, as well. Inverted Serenity should mean "utter chaos" and/or "dark laden venomous iniquity/soul raping melancholy", shouldn't it? Something like Hate Eternal? This music is quite mid-paced, mild, hardly evocatively emotive, and - almost yawn inducing, at times. Seems like the only thing "harsh" about it is this review, itself.
Under Assault--Possed By Steel 7inch {Witches Brew Rec.}
Under Assault who come out of Paraguay's heavy metal scene with their newest 7inch.Possed By Steel is the first song on the release which is a heavy metal anthem filled with memorable music.The guitars are fast yet catchy and memorable the guitarist even mixes in some well written and performed solo's.The vocals are traditionl heavy metal screams.The second song is Necrobutcher which is a more thrashy yet still has enough heavy metal influences mixed in.The guitars are played at a whirlwind pace with some exceptional guitar work throughout the song.The vocals are higher screams on this song.If you are a fan of Under Assault's previous releases then be sure to pick this new 7inch up today.
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Vitreoous are a new band coming out of Spain's black metal scen.The four songs on the debut E.P are played with both violent fast black metal and some slower,mid paced passages.The vocals are raw blackend screams that fit the music perfectly.The guitars are played with a mid paced guitar style and tone but do speed up to a faster and crazed guitar pace.If you are a fan of heavy,chaotic blackend death metal then be sure to pick this up
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