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After a series of fantastic releases that have graced the last few years, it’s hard to see what Amorphis have left to offer…we review their latest effort ‘Under The Red Cloud‘ to see what’s left in the tank!
Hard to truly pin point, memory is an abstract theme. Something that no matter the catalyst will never change the perception of the person or object you share the memory with. A time capsule of the mind if you will. Triggered by the act of familiarity instantly transports you back to the days of yesteryear.
In the world of Metal something that has always gone in tandem with the aggressive output of the genre is energy. More and more we find bands tinkering with songs until they seem to have their perfect formula and concentrate less on just having a life atmosphere. Thankfully a band like Ramming Speed have appeared to shatter the preconceptions of what people perceptions might be of various different genres all the while giving you a no holds barred thrill ride.
It has been said that more is known about the surface of the moon than that of the bottom of our oceans. looking like a tranquil getaway in open water, however if you were to dive slowly down into the depths you would encounter an uncharted world. Where darkness governs and light is a scarce, the unknown worlds exist at the bottom of the ocean.
Among others a strong work ethic is crucial to survive in the modern day world of the music industry. Having released their massive Live DVD/CD combo earlier this year it would seem that our Swede’s weren’t quite content at leaving it there. With a charged discography Soilwork begin to usher in their new era with their brand new full length The Ride Majestic.
In the world of music, Death Metal itself as a genre is a niche market to say the least, though over the years it has garnered a fierce and eclectic following. With a plethora of sub genres being formed, there seemed to be one such sub genre that was up for grabs, Egyptian themed Technical Death Metal. A deserved accolade goes to none other than South Carolina’s Nile.
Making waves in the Black Metal scene the one woman ghoul from Denmark lifts the veil on her brand new project. A ghostly promenade coalescing both serene melodies and biting riffs that make up the DNA of the new record. Join us as we take a trip into the illusionary, eerie wonderful dynamics of Myrkur’s, M.
Originality is becoming more and more scarce as with each year that arrives in the Metal calendar. Band after band sounding like copy cat images of each other, save for the select few who will go on to become visionaries, ushering in the new age of Metal.