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lørdag 28. september 2024
Norwegian Black Metal Legends Beastcraft Announce New Release: Into Serpent Blood Invocation (A4-4xMC Box)
mandag 22. april 2024
Burzum - The Magic Of The Grave
A track named "The Magic Of The Grave" Is it any good?
It's calm and easy listening monotone (of course) but it does not sound like it and off we go into another world…
A good beginning though and definitely worth checking out for Burzum fans and other people into metal and alternative music.
This is like a good melllow techno/trance track that bring us deep into ourselves our roots in a beautiful way it's hard not to like and I hope it evolves more in the future.
Don't fix it if it ain't broken is a term I think fits Burzum's musical style and development.
Oh, I almost forgot about the vocals, I was so focused on the music but thats a good sign right?
Not much have changed with the way he express himself, some talking and some more screaming.
Music wise I like and enjoy this and I guess this is more of a demo track? Not sure to be honest.
If I had to point out something it’s the production, it’s not bad but I think it lacks that final edge to it that makes it complete as a musical piece or to put it short especially the drums, the production does not give justice to the music at times and that’s a shame.
Maybe I’m just being to picky when it comes to the sound but hey, it’s my job!
The drums lack the real punch and variation, that’s my opinion but it does not really bother me, still..
It's only one track but it says a lot about where it's headed but who knows?
With this artist we might be in for some surprises.
Time will tell...
Meanwhile, close your eyes and listen to this!
Available on Spotify & YouTube
Review by Gravarson_almighty
mandag 28. november 2022
Helheim 30th anniversary
Helheim celebrated their 30th anniversary last friday and it was a blast (from the past).
All their classics one by one and some guest appearannces by Hoest on "Dualitet Og Ulver".
"Jernskogen" and some other tunes were the highligt for me
and when they played the opening track from their first album with those high
pitched vocals and I wondered if they were able to still perform those vocals
and they did it perfectly.
I left the consert with s smile on my face.
The
vocalist/bassist Ørjan had good contact with the crowd and there was some humor
and good happy birthday vibes overall throughout the evening. I think those who
was there enjoyed it like I did. It's hard to explain how it all went down in
words but it was worth it!
There also was a lady who sang beautiful but
unfortunately I don't know her name but you can watch for yourselves in the
video I uploaded here :
Here is some more pictures from the evening :
onsdag 3. november 2021
LYKANKULT (UK) - Children Of Wotan - Review By Gravarson
Lykankult plays raw uncompromised black metal with a dark melodic touch to it.
One get the feeling of the glorious early 90's when one could hear the feelings and the passion in the bands music.
The production is rather low-fi but it suits the music and the vocals are mostly high pitched screams with a few spoken words in between.
This is pure darkness all the way and even the organ used amplify the dark mode that is set once Lykankult starts playing.
This is what underground black metal sounded like when I started listening and this surely brings some nostalgia to the table.
Children Of Wotan contains six tracks of pure raw emotions!
Well worth a listen if you're into raw black metal the old way.
Gravarson_almighty
LITHIK - Weather The Storm] Out November 5th
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Prog Duo ATHEMON (ft. ex-Haken) Offer Free Download of Debut Self-Titled Album
L-R - Athemon Current Line Up | Adriano Ribeiro (Guitar, Vocals) | Tom MacLean (Bass, Production)
Photo Credits: Adriano’s picture: José Simonetti, Tom’s picture: Sunny Dhaliwal
Athemon, a duo featuring Tom MacLean (bassist/producer, To-Mera, ex-Haken) and Adriano Ribeiro (vocalist and guitarist) are offering up to progressive metal fans a FREE download of their debut self-titled album released recently on October 11th.
"Full of dark and enigmatic atmospheres, this is a concept record that is meant to be heard as one long 50-minute track divided into nine parts, which tells a story about self-awareness. This is a creative release that seeks to forge the perfect alloy of darkness and beauty," adds the band.
The full length can be downloaded for FREE at the following link: Flyathemon.bandcamp.com
The story of Athemon comes together while many musicians were in lockdown during the Covid pandemic and unable to congregate for simple jams or have outlets to perform their music. Using this global pause, two musicians Tom MacLean based in the UK, and Adriano Ribeiro based in Brazil crossed paths online and used the digital world to their advantage to give rise to their new band Athemon.
"Adriano sent me his demo and it gave me goosebumps, so I was keen to get involved," says MacLean.
From a significant evolution between demos to their final introductory recordings, MacLean and Ribeiro created a bonding friendship over musical interests that created the perfect environment to allow them to evolve and conceive their debut album.
Formed as a gateway to express their art using progressive metal music, the duo invited a special guest drummer from Brazil; Gledson Gonçalves who added his percussionist touch to compliment each one of the nine tracks.
"As nobody goes alone in this world (even being totally alone inside one’s own mind), the songwriting process had a lonely beginning, but a very collaborative end. The beginning of this project was driven by Adriano, but nothing would fit so well if it wasn’t for the amazing connection the three of us have (Adriano, Tom, and our special guest on drums, Gledson)," says MacLean.
The lyrics for the album were written by vocalist/guitarist Adriano Ribeiro and were inspired by thoughts of how confusing reality can be if you are not taking care of your emotional side. "The thin line between what’s real and what’s not is an endless world," adds Ribeiro.
New fans of Athemon, can expect much more to come from the pair as they already have plans to launch their second album by the end of 2022, which they are currently composing with promising results.
As for the live spectacle of Athemon, for now, the band will let the music flow until the duo can connect from across the Atlantic for their first in-person jam session.
Recommended for fans of Nevermore, Pain of Salvation, Opeth, Gojira, and Mastodon, Athemon's self-titled debut is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and all other major digital music platforms.
1. Perception (3:16)
2. Whispers (5:29)
3. The Glass Hindered Us (3:57)
4. Different From What Was Missing (5:23)
5. Seed of Change (7:25)
6. I Voice of Mine (8:12)
7. Reaching Deepness (6:42)
8. Greatest Understanding (5:54)
9. Birth (4:01)
Album Length: 50:20
Album Credits:
• All songs performed by: Athemon
• All songs written by: Athemon
• Produced by: Tom MacLean
• Mixed by: Tom MacLean @ Twelve Tone Studio
• Mastered by: Tony Lindgren @ Fascination Street Studios
• Album Artwork by: Luigi Quarta
Album Band Line Up:
Adriano Ribeiro (Guitars, Vocals)
Tom MacLean (Bass)
Gledson Gonçalves (session Drums)
More Info:
Athemon.com
Facebook.com/fly.athemon
Instagram.com/fly.athemon
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Wacken Metal Battle USA 2022 Band Submissions Open Until Nov 14th
Wacken Metal Battle Trailer - https://youtu.be/fjMugRXEc5g
Wacken Metla Battle USA Trailer - https://youtu.be/E_xjt8Qp3TE
Wacken Metla Battle USA Trailer - https://youtu.be/E_xjt8Qp3TE
Wacken Metal Battle USA return in 2022 after two years of missed battles across America due to the Covid pandemic. For its last three years (2017-2019), Wacken Metal Battle USA has hosted battles across the country to send one independent metal band to perform at the world's largest metal festival Wacken Open Air in Wacken, Germany. 2019 saw the festival celebrate its 30th anniversary, but due to Covid, the 2020 and 2021 editions were both canceled. As the metal community regains its strength, Wacken Open Air 2022 will be the 31st edition of the festival and will be held from August 4th to 6th. The 2022 event is already sold out with a line-up that includes Slipknot, Till Lindemann (Rammstein), Judas Priest, Limp Bizkit, As I Lay Dying, Lacuna Coil, Danko Jones, Gwar, Death Angel, Tarja, and many more. Details here.
For over a decade at Wacken Open Air, independent metal bands from around the globe have been performing in front of thousands and competing against one another for one to be crowned champion of the international battle at the festival along with winning multiple prizes. For 2022, Wacken Metal Battle USA is returning to America and will be hosting qualifying rounds in select cities across the nation.
Battle Submissions:
Applications for 2022 will end on November 14, 2021 at 11:59PM PST. Bands interested in participating in 2022 battles can apply at the following link: https://metalbattleusa.com/
Concert promoters interested in hosting a Wacken battle in their city can apply at this link: https://metalbattleusa.com/
How it works:
Participating cities will host qualifying rounds plus a city final organized by a local city concert promoter where one band will move forward to the American national final (date and city to be determined). The winner of the national final will move on to perform at the Wacken Open Air 2022 and compete against the winners of 29 other countries in a final global battle. All bands will be judged during battle rounds by respected local music industry representatives.
Rules for participation: https://metalbattleusa.com/
About:
Wacken Metal Battle USA is part of an international competition that sees bands from across the country battle each other for the chance of winning their spot among 29 other countries’ champions, and representing the USA in an international battle of the bands at the world’s largest outdoor metal festival: Wacken Open Air, which has been taking place in Wacken, Germany for the last 30 years. The winner of Wacken Metal Battle USA will perform at the 2022 festival taking place from August 4 – 6th
2019’s national final was hosted in Los Angeles, CA and featured Dissentience (
2019 – WMBU Winner
Monarch (San Diego, CA)
Video – Live at Wacken 2019 here.
2018 – WMBU Winner
VOICES OF RUIN (Anaheim, CA)
2017 – WMBU Winner
CORPSE HOARDER (Philadelphia, PA)
Video – Live at Wacken 2017 here.
For more info:
Metal-Battle.com
MetalBattleUSA.com
Facebook.com/metalbattleusa
Twitter.com/MetalBattleUSA
Instagram.com/metalbattleusa
Sponsors / Partners:
Bravewords.com
MetalAssault.com
MetalDevastationRadio.com
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Dungeon Works Productions
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