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Equilibrium boast a discography that most bands that strive for an epic sound cannot do. The German metallers have put four records behind them that have been met with increasing acclaim from fans of the cinematic, folk and pagan genres, and even breaking bounds with fans in the general metal spectrum. In 2016 they bring ‘Armageddon‘ – can they live up to their epic reputation once again in their fifth album?
Fame within the music scene has led people to be able to give birth projects that would have otherwise been unachievable. Owing to the helping hand of technology Fredric Lecrerq’s brain child Sinsaenum began to take shape. Aiming to mirror the likes of a soundtrack each song is followed by an instrumental suite. Enlisting the help of some world class players the band had finally created their new opus Echoes of The Tortured but does it fall into the nameless supergroups of late.
Resurgence as an idea is an intriguing concept. Built somewhat on a bedrock of nostalgia of the lack of the good old days sees band’s returning more to the golden years of the seventies and eighties yet giving it a new spin. Formed in 2011, Blues Pills are hardly veterans at the scene of Rock ‘n’ Roll though owing to the tenacious nature of the band and their pretty hectic touring schedule the band are slowly but surely climbing the Blues ladder and on their next rung we see the creation of Lady In Gold.
With the arrival of new genres the likes of the space age Djent or more retro takes on originality combining the classic a modern twist. Deathcore you would imagine would be seeing a decline. Nevertheless, ten years on Carnifex stake their claim at the crown once more. Enlisting producer and mastermind Jason Suecof the band recorded the follow up to 2014’s Die Without Hope. Though the album’s title could be a tip of the hat towards the demise of Deathcore will Carnifex emerge victorious or be yet another to fall victim to Deathcore’s monotone roots.
Seminal in Sci-Fi history, after being frozen in an encounter against potentially the most powerful enemy known to man, one Ellen Ripley is put into cryostasis following a succesful battle against her nemesis. Subdued and overcome with exhaustion until facing her biggest challenge yet LV-426. Similar to our bad ass Sci-Fi queen, Despised Icon decided to hang up the spacesuit, reuniting in one off shows soon had the band hungry for more, fast forward to July 22nd and the Beast has awoken.
Master of evolution Charles Darwin is known far and wide for his idea on the revolutionary notions. Less known perhaps are perhaps some of his more philosophical leanings, no less important in their validity Darwin was a pioneer whose existential thought process has solidified him as one of the great philosophers of our time. Taking this idea of man and its relativity Revocation aim to bring a more musical philosophy to the man’s otherwise pensive ideology in their first ever concept album Great Is Our Sin.
Work ethic can be a band’s true secret weapon. A relentless touring schedule, bountiful ideas and a diligent approach can be just some of a band’s most essential tools. Harnessing the power of the modern day, innovators Periphery return once again a mere year after delivering their conceptual tour de force Juggernaut. Building on their understanding both within music itself and the band dynamic Periphery return with what could be arguably their most cohesive record to date, Select Difficulty.
Potential, like a beam of light can be seen in certain bands. From their infantile days of The Song Of The Crippled Bull, Black Crown Initiate have remained an experimental force to be reckoned with. Separating themselves from the nondescript eight string chugging of the modern Metal world the band have since instead grown into their own entity. Amassing a somewhat cult following after their debut The Wreckage Of Stars the band have returned with emir latest selections in excellence.