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Nothing is perfect, and therefore metal is not perfect. There are few bands that have managed to stay consistent and actually good over the years. Many of them use the formula that first worked and use it (and abuse it) over and over again. Some others sell out and some just die or disappear.
Vader is one of those bands that has a pretty solid discography. Many of us were wearing diapers when Vader placed Poland in the international death metal scene. And now it's been 22 years since The Ultimate Incantation saw the light for the very first time and it feels like Vader has just reborn.
Tibi et Igni is the name of the new monster that Vader has created. All the way from Go to Hell and up to The End, this album captures the essence of what Vader has been building since they formed way back in 1983. Aggressive riffs, demonic solos, and that charming voice of Peter. Really, Vader will never let you down. The normal edition has a little bit over 40 minutes of pure devastation.
When Vader released Welcome to the Morbid Reich in 2011 it marked not only a new album, but a whole new era for Vader. It was the moment when they got their intensity back and mixed it with some fresh blood. (Peter is almost 10 years older than the rest of the band and he's twice as old as the drummer, who is 24). Personally, I think Vader has not released a single album that can be labelled as bad. Not only in the death metal world but in the whole metal world Vader is an acclaimed and loved band. I mean, pretty much every single metalhead has heard of Vader.
One of my favorite tracks on the album is Hexenkessel. It contains everything you want from Vader: aggressive and catchy riff, strong and marked drum beat, thrash soloing and of course, evil lyrics. Ha! Tibi et Igni is now one of my favorite albums of this year.
This and the previous album had marked an era before and one after. Seriously.
Highlights: Go to Hell, Triumph of Death, Hexenkessel, Worms of Eden, The Eye of the Abyss.
Vader - Tibi et Igni (Review)
This year has been full of surprises. And one of the biggest was hearing that Arch Enemy's super duper famous vocalist, Angela Gossow, would be stepping down from vocals to leave room to... Alissa White-Gluz. Yes.The Agonist's vocalist.
That's a huge ass change! First of all, Alissa's not only known for her growls, but also for her clean singing. And besides, she's been selected as one of "the hottest chicks in metal" by Revolver Magazine. Anyway...
A couple of years ago, one of the Amott brothers (Christopher) also left the band (again) to be replaced with Nick Cordle (ex-Arsis). A couple of interesting changes in Arch Enemy's lineup there. And with big changes comes big responsibility...
And that's what War Eternal is all about. Change.
Let's face it. Arch Enemy has been a mediocre band ever since the Liiva era (which means, almost 15 years of mediocrity). No matter how much fame and fortune (and groupies) they gathered all those years, they still pretty much sucked. Fame and fortune (*ough cough* Metallica *cough cough*) doesn't mean at all that your music is good. And really, I don't really know why Arch Enemy is still a big thing.
Through the years they managed to make their music boring, and more boring, adding some lame ass lyrics and no attitude at all, reaching their limit with Khaos Legions. One of the most boring Melodic Death Metal albums ever. So maybe some fresh blood would have an impact on them. Who knows? Well, we all know now.
War Eternal is not what you would call anything fresh or new. If you listen carefully, you can hear pieces of Wages of Sin all over the place. And that's not something bad by itself. They just took a working formula (basically, replacing and old vocalist) and released a new album. Some people say Alissa sounds just like Angela, nut in my opinion that's a huge mistake. She's got the attitude and clearly, she writes better lyrics. Overall, music is more attractive and dynamic than before. Riffs are cool, though nothing epic worth remembering. You can still hear the influence of the new vocalist and the new guitarist.
My score? 6/10. It's got some nice moments. Not bad at all and i hope they continue down this path.
Arch Enemy - War Eternal (Review)
I was telling you last year that among all-female metal bands Aldious is my favorite. At first it would seem like image had something to do with it (and I'm telling you, it has NOTHINg to do with it) but they are great musicians. Since I read some reviews on their debut, Deep Exceed, I realises this was not going to be like your average power metal band.
You look at them and you see girls wearing colorful dresses, tiaras and whatnot and yet they do not fail to deliver this fast and, aggresive? Nope, I'm going to go with cute and sweet. LOL. But you know what I mean, happy (and fast) riffs, catchy melodies, clean singing, love and fantasy themes.
You can also hear the influence of J-pop in some of their songs, because well, Japan is flooded with that. You have the typical piano accompanied song and the soft and melodious passages, but there is always the strong presence of drums and the energy of guitars. Their first and second full lenghts are marked by Rami's voice, which is extremey powerful to say the least. However, 2012 marked her departure due to health issues and she was replaced by Re:NO (god only knows what does that even mean LOL). It's not like she has a bad voice, but it's a lot softer than Rami's voice, no shrillness in her voice but you production seems to be pushing her voice a lot, affecting the overall deliverance of the band. And that's how District Zero was and ok album, but that could have been better. Way better.
Aldious is still a young metal act that has time to grow and learn from their mistakes in order to continue delivering high quality pwer metal that can only be found in Japan. So far they have release 1 EP, 4 singles, 1 DVD and 3 full lenght albums and their current line-up consists of:
- Sawa, bass
- Yoshi, guitars
- Toki, guitars
- Aruto, drums
- Re:NO, vocals.
Aldious
I was telling you the other day about my weird quest for all girl metal bands. It was a really weird quest as it seems that girls are getting into the metal scene nowadays more than before. Well it found also rock bands but we'll discuss that later (maybe never). One of these bands I found was this: Cyntia. A very young band formed in 2011 playing power metal. Since I began my journey and starting with Aldious it seemed that I do like power metal, but only when it is performed by girls. Why? It's because I cannot tolerate male vocalists doing those horrible high pitched vocals.
Girls are basically on the other side. I mean, there are high pitched vocals (they are from Japan after all), but hight pitched voices and women do get along. They have released two full length albums so far: Endless World and Lady Made. Whereas in Endless World they did a little more experimentation they decided to aim for the power metal route on this album. Which is fine, it suits them. The last album had a heavier vibe to it. If they do continue down this road they might improve a lot, even if their fame and fortunes is based mainly in their image. It is a great album, but not perfect. Again, it lacks originality.
However they album is not disappointing at all and it might attract a larger audience into the metal scene. It's not like you begin with Cyntia and then continue with Dark Funeral, but you have to start somewhere, right?
My favorite tracks: IV and Lady Made. And now a little video (it's a fucking sample) for you to watch them in case that huge album cover is not enough... LOL.
My favorite tracks: IV and Lady Made. And now a little video (it's a fucking sample) for you to watch them in case that huge album cover is not enough... LOL.
Cyntia - Lady Made
It's been a while since I last posted here. And it's not because I don't to want to post or anything, is just that I need more time for myself. One of my goals for next year (yes, I say the same every year) will be to dedicate more time for myself. My thoughts are complex and they need to be organised. Blogging often helps to achieve this. So I brought back this blog. As you remember, I close the English version of my blog due to time. And then I closed the Spanish version due to time. And now I brought both back to life. I hope this will help to achieve some goals in my life.
Anyway, I hope to post here often and tell you about my life, and why not start right now? I had an attack earlier this month to get new music. Listen to new artists. At least new for me. I noticed a time ago that there was a lack of girls in my metal library so I said to myself let's look for all-girl metal bands!!! I only knew of G∀LMET (Japanese Melodic Death Metal band) and Aldious so far so it was an interesting quest. I have nothing against girls in metal, it's just that metal is a community dominated by men, both in audience and in performance. It's not my fault. LOL. And finally, by clicking here and there I got to this: Destrose.
They are a fairly new act (formed in '07). Their style, you ask? Heavy Metal. They also fit into the visual kei branch of music, and it is kind of obvious why. Anyway, besides having a ton of singles, EP's, live recordings and whatnot they just released their debut album this year that goes by the name of Destrose.With only 10 tracks it defines what Destrose is all about and sums the work this galshave been doing for the past 6 years.
From the opening track The Destruction of Chaos until the last track 破壊の薔薇 this girls continue to amaze me. For some reason each time someone mentions a japanese girl I think of high-pitched voices and stuff. This is not like that. Not at all. here, watch them play.
Production is flawless and there is aclear heavy metal vibe a la Mötorhead that does not leave their kawaii personality. Riffs are really catchy power metal-esque and drummming is fast and heavy. Vocals fit perfect here, and you can even hear the bass clearly. So what's worng with this? Because something has to be wrong. It is the lack of originality in music. It is quite an innovation in image but there is nothing really new about their music. That does not make them bad, just not the best.
That's pretty much all, so i¿ll tell you what my favorite tracks are: Skykiller, Lifer 13, Sword of Avenger, and Fenixx.
Maybe later this week I'll tell you about what I found on my quest for all-girl metal bands.
I'm Back / Recommendation: Destrose - Destrose
We can now check the new demo of this band: Survival.
Let's see if they pull it together ;)
Download here.
Let's see if they pull it together ;)
Download here.
Survival Demo 2011
Well, it seems that I owe you posts again. It didn't have enought time this sunday and wednesday but here I go. Double post. A song an a review from Evanescence's self-titled new album, and hopefully some magazine will hire me as their reviewer.
Let's take off with the review.
The album saw the lights this monday. And what do i think of it? Well, i don't think it was worth the wait at all. i mean, it's not bad, but it isn't their best. I'd rather listen to The Open Door over and over again. Now, that's Evanescence.
Anyways, Amy Lee have always stated that she doesn't like to do the same thing over an over again. And that's good, I mean, if they have followed the Fallen-formula instead of releasing The Open Door they would have lost at least a fan (me hahaha). Evolution is always great. Even though it doesn't work for some bands.
The thing that i don't like the most about it is the lack of guitars. I mean, they DO have guitars, but... Not as the previous ones. They went back to the Fallen-era guitars, meaning lots of power chords. i just don't like the lack of emotion in guitars. It sounds less metal. You know, they were never a pure metal band, but they had their moments specially in The Open Door (I'm sorry but i love that album). Amy Lee still has an awesome voice that comes out in every second, and her magical piano is alwais with her.
I'm tired already, let's say that out of 10, I give it a 7.5.
Now the metal stuff. SLAYER! The Unit 731 was a covert bio-chemical warfare research and development unit of the Imperial Japanese Army during the second sino-japanese war and the World War II. It was also responsible for the most awful war crimes commited by the Japanese. But enough history...
Slayer - Unit 731
I am the last of the dying insane
You would scream at the things I've done
Knowing that the dead still see
My blood it runs like mercury
Your last breath the sword comes down
She dies first speaking death to me
Philosophy, the vision, the view within
Duty, science, abstract cruelty
[Chorus:]
What are your final thoughts?
Do you want to kill me or die in shame?
From my point of view
Justified action, the enemy burns
The fun of massacre in the brain
Bioweapons and I are the same
Look at their face, hatred in their blood
Pile up the dead, my humanity
X-rays burn all that you can see
Nobody knows what a body can stand
Skulls on fire yet mercy is worse
You seek only your pleasure in death
[Chorus]
Bacterial target, eyes exploding
Melting flesh through your mind
Become your madness insanity wins
Infant's flesh on the walls
Testing limits threshold of pain
Ripping out teeth to observe
I want blood
[Lead: Hanneman]
[Lead: King]
[x4]
Knowing now the dead still see
My blood it runs like mercury
Human brain experiment
On prisoners open skull
Vivisection, live dissection
Repulsing to the core
[Chorus]
Fuckin' burns
Pathogens seek horrible end
Churning factories of death
Crematoriums see your crime
You will see me in hell
Let's take off with the review.
The album saw the lights this monday. And what do i think of it? Well, i don't think it was worth the wait at all. i mean, it's not bad, but it isn't their best. I'd rather listen to The Open Door over and over again. Now, that's Evanescence.
Anyways, Amy Lee have always stated that she doesn't like to do the same thing over an over again. And that's good, I mean, if they have followed the Fallen-formula instead of releasing The Open Door they would have lost at least a fan (me hahaha). Evolution is always great. Even though it doesn't work for some bands.
The thing that i don't like the most about it is the lack of guitars. I mean, they DO have guitars, but... Not as the previous ones. They went back to the Fallen-era guitars, meaning lots of power chords. i just don't like the lack of emotion in guitars. It sounds less metal. You know, they were never a pure metal band, but they had their moments specially in The Open Door (I'm sorry but i love that album). Amy Lee still has an awesome voice that comes out in every second, and her magical piano is alwais with her.
I'm tired already, let's say that out of 10, I give it a 7.5.
Now the metal stuff. SLAYER! The Unit 731 was a covert bio-chemical warfare research and development unit of the Imperial Japanese Army during the second sino-japanese war and the World War II. It was also responsible for the most awful war crimes commited by the Japanese. But enough history...
Slayer - Unit 731
I am the last of the dying insane
You would scream at the things I've done
Knowing that the dead still see
My blood it runs like mercury
Your last breath the sword comes down
She dies first speaking death to me
Philosophy, the vision, the view within
Duty, science, abstract cruelty
[Chorus:]
What are your final thoughts?
Do you want to kill me or die in shame?
From my point of view
Justified action, the enemy burns
The fun of massacre in the brain
Bioweapons and I are the same
Look at their face, hatred in their blood
Pile up the dead, my humanity
X-rays burn all that you can see
Nobody knows what a body can stand
Skulls on fire yet mercy is worse
You seek only your pleasure in death
[Chorus]
Bacterial target, eyes exploding
Melting flesh through your mind
Become your madness insanity wins
Infant's flesh on the walls
Testing limits threshold of pain
Ripping out teeth to observe
I want blood
[Lead: Hanneman]
[Lead: King]
[x4]
Knowing now the dead still see
My blood it runs like mercury
Human brain experiment
On prisoners open skull
Vivisection, live dissection
Repulsing to the core
[Chorus]
Fuckin' burns
Pathogens seek horrible end
Churning factories of death
Crematoriums see your crime
You will see me in hell
Evanescence/Song of the Week
This is just perfect for today.
Monumento a los Caídos - Leprosy
Ventanas llorando
Enmudecidas
Paredes y piedras
Enrojecidas
Son ciegos testigos de
La historia de Tlatelolco
Ni lavando las paredes
Ni lavando todo el patio
Se puede borrar la sangre
De todo un estudiantado
Soldados vomitando ráfagas
Sobre una multitud indefensa
Muriendo en una matanza
Fría y calculada
Con la sangre derramada
Pintaremos el pasado
De una vergonzosa historia
De Tlatelolco enlutado
Genocidio vergonzoso
Un recuerdo frio y crudo
2 de octubre ennegrecido
Monumentos a los caídos
En Tlatelolco
No se pueden borrar
El pasado
De un recuerdo
Tan amargo
Gritaremos a los vientos
Monumentos a los caídos
Ni lavando las paredes
Ni lavando todo el patio
Se puede borrar la sangre
De todos los insurgentes.
Monumento a los Caídos - Leprosy
Ventanas llorando
Enmudecidas
Paredes y piedras
Enrojecidas
Son ciegos testigos de
La historia de Tlatelolco
Ni lavando las paredes
Ni lavando todo el patio
Se puede borrar la sangre
De todo un estudiantado
Soldados vomitando ráfagas
Sobre una multitud indefensa
Muriendo en una matanza
Fría y calculada
Con la sangre derramada
Pintaremos el pasado
De una vergonzosa historia
De Tlatelolco enlutado
Genocidio vergonzoso
Un recuerdo frio y crudo
2 de octubre ennegrecido
Monumentos a los caídos
En Tlatelolco
No se pueden borrar
El pasado
De un recuerdo
Tan amargo
Gritaremos a los vientos
Monumentos a los caídos
Ni lavando las paredes
Ni lavando todo el patio
Se puede borrar la sangre
De todos los insurgentes.
Song of the Week
Let's make up for what I missed yesterday as schools keeps me bussy lately hahaha. Anyway, I have forgotten how to do this so I will just put the damned song. From the Sweet Vengeance album here comes Nightrage
Nightrage - Circle of Pain
I thought you were my friend, i was trying to find myself in pieces so lonely and desperate
You hurt me, i'm a fool and now i understand
dark person punished my soul so bad.
You can't hurt me no more, you'll never understand
don't look at me, i pay for my mistakes
Pre-Chorus:
Liar,hypocrite,evil,Self Destructive, So full of Jealously
Don't invade my dreams, just walk away
Chorus
In this eerie night i will fly, i will dance in the circle of pain.
Walking in this unknown empty land
so confused for what's wrong or right
Searching for my inner power
Chorus
I thought you were my friend, in pieces so lonely and desperate and now i understand you punished my soul so bad
You can't hurt me no more, you'll never understand
don't look at me, i pay for my mistakes
Pre-Chorus
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And as a bonus some news! Evanescence new album will be released next month and they already released their first single:
Pretty cool, huh? It's not what I like from them but it's pretty interesting. Let's see what they will bring for us. Well see you next wednesday!!!
Nightrage - Circle of Pain
I thought you were my friend, i was trying to find myself in pieces so lonely and desperate
You hurt me, i'm a fool and now i understand
dark person punished my soul so bad.
You can't hurt me no more, you'll never understand
don't look at me, i pay for my mistakes
Pre-Chorus:
Liar,hypocrite,evil,Self Destructive, So full of Jealously
Don't invade my dreams, just walk away
Chorus
In this eerie night i will fly, i will dance in the circle of pain.
Walking in this unknown empty land
so confused for what's wrong or right
Searching for my inner power
Chorus
I thought you were my friend, in pieces so lonely and desperate and now i understand you punished my soul so bad
You can't hurt me no more, you'll never understand
don't look at me, i pay for my mistakes
Pre-Chorus
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And as a bonus some news! Evanescence new album will be released next month and they already released their first single:
Pretty cool, huh? It's not what I like from them but it's pretty interesting. Let's see what they will bring for us. Well see you next wednesday!!!
Song of the Week
I hope to take up this blog again, I hope so...
In the meantime let's do one of the classic sections of this blog, the song of the week.
This time it's Artillery's chance, this Denmark thrash metal band, one of the pioneers and the favorite ones that have been around for almost 30 years.
It was 2009 when they released a modern thrash album that I really enjoy: When Death Comes, and the third song from that thing is:
10,000 Devils
And the uncut-version-made-for-a-music-video hahaha:
The struggle you keep within
Pleading not guilty in a world of sin
The voices inside your head
Forever you're chained to the living dead
When the night takes over
And the walls are closing in
You are back in your dirty hole
The dialog you keep within
Possessed by the world of original sin
The empty feeling inside
Forever in debt to the lie of lies
And it feels like the world is ending
And your mind is a torture chamber
It feels like the world is crumbeling
And you life is like a train wreck
( And your life is like a screaming,
Bloody, living train wreck)
10.000 devils are pulling you under
10.000 devils are up from below
10.000 devils the spell you are under
10.000 devils screaming words you don't know
The innocence you hide within
Soul searching demon ohhhh! the place you've been
The ice cold feeling inside
Your mind is a storm only waiting to die
--
Check the whole disc it's awesome. Give the new vocalist a chance, I know we all miss Flemming Rönsdorf, but there's nothing we can do so... :P
In the meantime let's do one of the classic sections of this blog, the song of the week.
This time it's Artillery's chance, this Denmark thrash metal band, one of the pioneers and the favorite ones that have been around for almost 30 years.
It was 2009 when they released a modern thrash album that I really enjoy: When Death Comes, and the third song from that thing is:
10,000 Devils
And the uncut-version-made-for-a-music-video hahaha:
The struggle you keep within
Pleading not guilty in a world of sin
The voices inside your head
Forever you're chained to the living dead
When the night takes over
And the walls are closing in
You are back in your dirty hole
The dialog you keep within
Possessed by the world of original sin
The empty feeling inside
Forever in debt to the lie of lies
And it feels like the world is ending
And your mind is a torture chamber
It feels like the world is crumbeling
And you life is like a train wreck
( And your life is like a screaming,
Bloody, living train wreck)
10.000 devils are pulling you under
10.000 devils are up from below
10.000 devils the spell you are under
10.000 devils screaming words you don't know
The innocence you hide within
Soul searching demon ohhhh! the place you've been
The ice cold feeling inside
Your mind is a storm only waiting to die
--
Check the whole disc it's awesome. Give the new vocalist a chance, I know we all miss Flemming Rönsdorf, but there's nothing we can do so... :P
Song of the Week
I'ts been a while since the last recoomendation post I wrote, I have very few things to do :P
I'm pretty sure you know some of the work by The Black Dahlia Murder, this Melodic Death Metal band from Michigan. Since they released Nocturnal these guys have been into the pioneer metal scene that we all enjoy, starting to write all those riff that make us bang our fucking heads.
Perhaps it could be the influence from Arsis' guitar player Ryan Knight who joined the band around that time, who knows? And who cares? As long as they keep writing stuff such as Nocturnal, Deflorate and now...
Ritual!
It seems like these guys are trying really hard to stay on the top, and probably becasue it wasn't easy at all to get there. Well, let's stop talking about them and let's talk about this! Their recent material, Ritual, another masterpiece and probably their longest album up to date. Not that there is something wrong with that bu you can hear the improvement in songwriting.
Since Moonlight Equilibrium came out as a preview for what would came many of us were shocked and hoping that the rest of the album sounded just as good as this. Check it out to know what I'm talking about.
Pretty cool, huh? Anyway, the album continues like this, interesting lyrics...
Well, I feel lazy, I'm wet due to this stupid rain so I'll just tell you want songs to listen:
Moonlight Equilibrium, On Stirring Seas of Salted Blood, Carbonized in Cruciform.
I'm pretty sure you know some of the work by The Black Dahlia Murder, this Melodic Death Metal band from Michigan. Since they released Nocturnal these guys have been into the pioneer metal scene that we all enjoy, starting to write all those riff that make us bang our fucking heads.
Perhaps it could be the influence from Arsis' guitar player Ryan Knight who joined the band around that time, who knows? And who cares? As long as they keep writing stuff such as Nocturnal, Deflorate and now...
Ritual!
It seems like these guys are trying really hard to stay on the top, and probably becasue it wasn't easy at all to get there. Well, let's stop talking about them and let's talk about this! Their recent material, Ritual, another masterpiece and probably their longest album up to date. Not that there is something wrong with that bu you can hear the improvement in songwriting.
Since Moonlight Equilibrium came out as a preview for what would came many of us were shocked and hoping that the rest of the album sounded just as good as this. Check it out to know what I'm talking about.
Pretty cool, huh? Anyway, the album continues like this, interesting lyrics...
Well, I feel lazy, I'm wet due to this stupid rain so I'll just tell you want songs to listen:
Moonlight Equilibrium, On Stirring Seas of Salted Blood, Carbonized in Cruciform.
Recommendation
It's time to blow your speakers with some Slayer! A little late, but the night is young!
Happy Slayer Day!
It's been a while since I posted in here for the last time. I hope to get back on track...
In the meanwhile let's metal it up!
A pretty weird Death Metal band from Canada, mixing Death Metal with Progressive Metal in a very interesting way...
Formed around 2001 and having released 2 albums they have gained respect from many with their style.
So, I present you a song from their latest album:
Augury - Brimstone Landscapes
Infant souls came to this world
Longing for given eyes
With a craving for marvels
Unbeknownst, the surprise to come
Exiled off heaven
All life lined for the final requiem
Exiled off heaven
Where in hell did they land?
Dreams echo in their vacant minds
Sentience fading to oblivion
Yield to the uncivilized
Those brimstone landscapes
Upward we shall fly
Exiled off heaven
All life lined for the final requiem
Exiled off heaven
Yes in hell they did land
Freeze the image in your minds
A gleeful dream amidst torments
Visualise lush over the waste
Memories, the only archives
Of a world evaporated
Global matricide, leeches drill her skin
Sorcerers' apprentices unleashed the pillage
They scatter for cover, yet the land's bare
They now lament about why this came upon them all
Palliative care for the Earth's infection
Who will dare build the ark?
Flying castle a man made cloud
We shall then sail the storms above
With the duty of seeding
These shores upon which we landed
Those once were mountains
(We're) bound to there sow life again
Let our sons have sons until all mind is forgotten again
Let fire resurrect, let everything be reborn
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Very interesnting, and one from the songs where they mix more weird elements than in others.
In the meanwhile let's metal it up!
A pretty weird Death Metal band from Canada, mixing Death Metal with Progressive Metal in a very interesting way...
Formed around 2001 and having released 2 albums they have gained respect from many with their style.
So, I present you a song from their latest album:
Augury - Brimstone Landscapes
Infant souls came to this world
Longing for given eyes
With a craving for marvels
Unbeknownst, the surprise to come
Exiled off heaven
All life lined for the final requiem
Exiled off heaven
Where in hell did they land?
Dreams echo in their vacant minds
Sentience fading to oblivion
Yield to the uncivilized
Those brimstone landscapes
Upward we shall fly
Exiled off heaven
All life lined for the final requiem
Exiled off heaven
Yes in hell they did land
Freeze the image in your minds
A gleeful dream amidst torments
Visualise lush over the waste
Memories, the only archives
Of a world evaporated
Global matricide, leeches drill her skin
Sorcerers' apprentices unleashed the pillage
They scatter for cover, yet the land's bare
They now lament about why this came upon them all
Palliative care for the Earth's infection
Who will dare build the ark?
Flying castle a man made cloud
We shall then sail the storms above
With the duty of seeding
These shores upon which we landed
Those once were mountains
(We're) bound to there sow life again
Let our sons have sons until all mind is forgotten again
Let fire resurrect, let everything be reborn
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Very interesnting, and one from the songs where they mix more weird elements than in others.
Song of the Week
Virgin Snatch - It's Time
The time is coming
It came to pass one fateful day
still remaining
I still see your skills
I have to dry my tears
The time was running
Why did you give no hint that day?
Did you loose the path?
Or did you go astray?
IF I COULD BREAK DOWN THESE FUCKING WALLS
SHOUT YOUR NAME AT HEAVEN'S GATE
CALLING YOU AND CHANGE THE FATE
The time is coming
Another pack of cigarettes
The smoke is running
But heaven forever
waits for those who're young
The time is running
I can't believe you will not be here alive
Waking up and falling asleep
EVERY BREATH CAN BE THE LAST
FORTHCOMING MEMORIES
OUR LIFE HAS GONE TOO FAST
STILL RUNNING. FOLLOWING
I CANNOT MAKE UP THE FIRE
I DON'T BELIEVE IN THE PARADISE
YOU ARE WANTED STILL ALIVE
Why cannot you shoulder the blame
The river meets the sea again
So don't ask me about tomorrow
Now there is nothing left to say.
You grow much stronger every day
The shadow still resembles you
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Everything needed to said is already said...
R.I.P.
The time is coming
It came to pass one fateful day
still remaining
I still see your skills
I have to dry my tears
The time was running
Why did you give no hint that day?
Did you loose the path?
Or did you go astray?
IF I COULD BREAK DOWN THESE FUCKING WALLS
SHOUT YOUR NAME AT HEAVEN'S GATE
CALLING YOU AND CHANGE THE FATE
The time is coming
Another pack of cigarettes
The smoke is running
But heaven forever
waits for those who're young
The time is running
I can't believe you will not be here alive
Waking up and falling asleep
EVERY BREATH CAN BE THE LAST
FORTHCOMING MEMORIES
OUR LIFE HAS GONE TOO FAST
STILL RUNNING. FOLLOWING
I CANNOT MAKE UP THE FIRE
I DON'T BELIEVE IN THE PARADISE
YOU ARE WANTED STILL ALIVE
Why cannot you shoulder the blame
The river meets the sea again
So don't ask me about tomorrow
Now there is nothing left to say.
You grow much stronger every day
The shadow still resembles you
---
Everything needed to said is already said...
R.I.P.
Song of the Week
It's Sunday again, time passes quickly, we are at the middle of the semester and almos a week away from the first holydays... Etc etc...
And it's also time for Death Metal!
From Poland comes this pioneer band of Death metal (and one of the firsts in Europe, or at least of the ones that reated the Death metal scene there if I recall correctly): Vader!
They've been on the scene for a while and a few years back they released their album Imnpressions in Blood that inclues among other things a cover from Slayer's Raining Blood. Well, it's not the song featured on this post but the track #4:
Helleluyah! (God is Dead)
And it's also time for Death Metal!
From Poland comes this pioneer band of Death metal (and one of the firsts in Europe, or at least of the ones that reated the Death metal scene there if I recall correctly): Vader!
They've been on the scene for a while and a few years back they released their album Imnpressions in Blood that inclues among other things a cover from Slayer's Raining Blood. Well, it's not the song featured on this post but the track #4:
Helleluyah! (God is Dead)
Passing the empty house
I see the thing upon the Wall
Wooden sticks crossed together
And kneeling man talking to the effigy of steel...
God is Dead!!! Dead !!! Helleluyah!!!
Smell of burnt bodies
Slaughtered virgin lies dead without the face
Men staring at the skies
Singing lines and eating sand of waste...
God is Dead!!! Dead !!! Helleluyah!!!
Wandering the globe around
I saw no miracles nor wonders
Humanity so poisoned by their myths
Why none can see my wings?!
God is Dead!!! Dead !!! Helleluyah!!!
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With a pretty interesting videowith the horns and the wings... Hahaha kind of weird actually...
Enjoy!
EDIT: Visit the new Metal Archives site. It's awesome.
Song of the Week
Better late than never but I had so much stupid Calculus homework... Anyway, here I am posting the song of the week inspired by the Metro...
Chthonic - Banished into Death
(Chinese part)
Clans destroyed, and broken,
Motherland ravaged
Survivors hunted to the last
Painful history recast
Exiled misery
(Chinese part)
War-lust unquenced, spew forth much ire
Victorious army gloats and plunders
Tragic history recurs
Fractured Homeland
(Chinese part)
Battle hath consumed the warriors
Those left behind merely flesh shells
Chuan Isle, new home of the banished
Ancestors wait for the laggard souls
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Anyway, a pretty interesting band from a pretty interesting country...
Have a nice week-beggining!
\m/
I also realized that I have never postes such an unknown band a this one:
They come from Taiwan performing this Black/Gothic Metal fusion that reminds us of Cradle of Filth. Yes, they are ChthoniC and from their album "Seediq Bale" the track #4:
(Chinese part)
Clans destroyed, and broken,
Motherland ravaged
Survivors hunted to the last
Painful history recast
Exiled misery
(Chinese part)
War-lust unquenced, spew forth much ire
Victorious army gloats and plunders
Tragic history recurs
Fractured Homeland
(Chinese part)
Battle hath consumed the warriors
Those left behind merely flesh shells
Chuan Isle, new home of the banished
Ancestors wait for the laggard souls
-------
Anyway, a pretty interesting band from a pretty interesting country...
Have a nice week-beggining!
\m/
Song of the Week
Here comes again that time of the week, you know? That time to chill out (or do your homework)...
Naah... It's that Metal Day!
Let's get technical with our Death Metal. Wait, what? Technical? Death Metal? Can you even use those words in the same sentence? Wasn't Death Metal just about the noise? Well, it never was...
Well here they come, Arsis, with their album "We are the Nightmare". Enjoy.
Arsis - Overthrown.
Aside from the memories
This life and curse has failed us.
Dreams lost to the greyest light
Awoke screaming with bloodless eyes.
So end it now,
And see yourself,
So end it now,
This life has cursed us.
And like the night, where anger can survive
You and I will be walking a tightrope.
And like the night, where anger can survive,
You and I will be over, overthrown.
Every moment that came and went
That cursed and crushed our innocence.
And we all must realize
That no spells can save us.
And like the night, where anger can survive
You and I will be walking a tightrope.
And like the night, where anger can survive
You and I will be over, overthrown.
[Solo: Knight]
So end it now, and see yourself
So end it now, this world has cursed us
So end it now, and see yourself
So end it now, this world has cursed us
[Solo: Malone]
And like the night, where anger can survive
You and I will be walking a tightrope.
And like the night, where anger can survive
You and I will be over, overthrown.
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And well, that's it. Hahaha, I'm a lazy person.
Naah... It's that Metal Day!
Let's get technical with our Death Metal. Wait, what? Technical? Death Metal? Can you even use those words in the same sentence? Wasn't Death Metal just about the noise? Well, it never was...
Well here they come, Arsis, with their album "We are the Nightmare". Enjoy.
Arsis - Overthrown.
Aside from the memories
This life and curse has failed us.
Dreams lost to the greyest light
Awoke screaming with bloodless eyes.
So end it now,
And see yourself,
So end it now,
This life has cursed us.
And like the night, where anger can survive
You and I will be walking a tightrope.
And like the night, where anger can survive,
You and I will be over, overthrown.
Every moment that came and went
That cursed and crushed our innocence.
And we all must realize
That no spells can save us.
And like the night, where anger can survive
You and I will be walking a tightrope.
And like the night, where anger can survive
You and I will be over, overthrown.
[Solo: Knight]
So end it now, and see yourself
So end it now, this world has cursed us
So end it now, and see yourself
So end it now, this world has cursed us
[Solo: Malone]
And like the night, where anger can survive
You and I will be walking a tightrope.
And like the night, where anger can survive
You and I will be over, overthrown.
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And well, that's it. Hahaha, I'm a lazy person.
Song of the Week
Some old-school Thrash Metal for this weekend and to help ease my ribs pain from last weekend.
Anyway, I posted last year (in my other blog of course) this band from Ohio with their new album.
But let me tell you that the debut is one million times better. Yes, I'm talking about Vindicator.
So, why was the debut better? Because their earlier sound was rawer and... Well, thrasher... And if you don't believe me check this out:
Vindicator - Fresh Outta Hell
On Mars, this is my punishment
I'm bored with guarding scientists
It's no fun because I live for War
Phobos calling out Distress
Deployed alone into this mess
Gateways free a Demonic Swarm
They're comin' Fresh outta Hell
I Stand knee deep in the dead
One man against hellish dead
If I fail, mankind is doomed
Blood-stained on the shores of hell
Enter the Inferno Realm
Possessed, thy flesh consumed
They're comin' Fresh outta Hell
Driven by the overwhelming evil in the air
Storming through the gates into the Cyber-Demon's lair
Falling into darkness, I'm blind to the attack
Crossing through the gateway, I'm never coming back
They're comin' Fresh outta Hell
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What do you think? Cool, right?
Anyway, I posted last year (in my other blog of course) this band from Ohio with their new album.
But let me tell you that the debut is one million times better. Yes, I'm talking about Vindicator.
So, why was the debut better? Because their earlier sound was rawer and... Well, thrasher... And if you don't believe me check this out:
Vindicator - Fresh Outta Hell
On Mars, this is my punishment
I'm bored with guarding scientists
It's no fun because I live for War
Phobos calling out Distress
Deployed alone into this mess
Gateways free a Demonic Swarm
They're comin' Fresh outta Hell
I Stand knee deep in the dead
One man against hellish dead
If I fail, mankind is doomed
Blood-stained on the shores of hell
Enter the Inferno Realm
Possessed, thy flesh consumed
They're comin' Fresh outta Hell
Driven by the overwhelming evil in the air
Storming through the gates into the Cyber-Demon's lair
Falling into darkness, I'm blind to the attack
Crossing through the gateway, I'm never coming back
They're comin' Fresh outta Hell
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What do you think? Cool, right?
Song of the Week
Remember when I said I wouldn't translate any posts? (Of course you do, it was like 5 minutes ago...)
well, this is one that I really liked, and want to share it with you guys.
It has been a while since Andriux asked me to do a review and I finally will do it! I just received my sponsored copy from Checkholocaust (lead guitar from Oaxacan Thrash Metal band Survival) of Steel Jaguar (Compilado 1). I'm so lucky because I got this for free!
And here it is:
The wait was long, but finally on January 11st it was released. And although you could already hear some demos from each band's myspace, it's nice to be able to play it out loud in my computer speakers, just as I write this.
The bands involved are:
At Libitum - Heavy Metal, with:
Dr. Jekyll y Mr. Hyde - Thrash Metal, with:
Survival - Thrash Metal, with:
Evil Blood - Thrash Metal, with:
Black Tiger - Heavy/Speed Metal. with:
well, this is one that I really liked, and want to share it with you guys.
It has been a while since Andriux asked me to do a review and I finally will do it! I just received my sponsored copy from Checkholocaust (lead guitar from Oaxacan Thrash Metal band Survival) of Steel Jaguar (Compilado 1). I'm so lucky because I got this for free!
And here it is:
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| Is this cool or what? I want a t-shirt! |
The bands involved are:
At Libitum - Heavy Metal, with:
- Darkness Warriors
- Heavy Metal Night
- Momentos sin Tiempo
Dr. Jekyll y Mr. Hyde - Thrash Metal, with:
- Dr. Jekyll y Mr. Hyde
- Guerrero
- Zombie´s Thrash
Survival - Thrash Metal, with:
- Viper Attack
- Chainsaw Demon
- Running Wild Pussy
Evil Blood - Thrash Metal, with:
- Sangre del Mal
- Evil Fucking Blood
- Thrash Metal Assault Pt. 1
Black Tiger - Heavy/Speed Metal. with:
- Rock & Roll
- Betrayer
Right now, there is a VERY limited number of copies and I don't really know if they are selling it or what, so I uploaded a copy of it so you can download it from Mediafire: The best Free File Hosting!
No password needed or anything and it was uploaded by me. As this is the first (well technically, the second) time I'm doing this I hope any of the bands won't sue me.
There you go. Mission Acomplished.
