miércoles, 30 de diciembre de 2015

ACID DEATH

They were characterized by many as the most subversive, controversial and “heretical” Death Metal band that took the Greek scene until 2001. Recordings for them began when the word "discography" sounded very new to the Greek underground. Received numerous enthusiastic reviews from world press and a host of opponent arrows especially in their own home country.
ACID DEATH, is one of the oldest Greek bands that have been active for 12 years, from 1989 to 2001, started from classic Thrash Metal and ended up being the sole representatives (for many at a European level) of Progressive Death Metal up until their disband. Now the band is active again since 2011. Having the assets of an EP, a split LP, three full length CDs and countless live appearances at times where live gigs where worth their weight in gold, they played along with bands such as KREATOR, THE HAUNTED, IMPALED NAZARENE, CHILDREN OF BODOM, MAYHEM, ROTTING CHRIST, CORONER, PESTILENCE, they have come full cycle and the years that followed only strengthened their name... It’s members were found in other bands of the scene, giving good examples. The "Total Recall" of 2011, almost 10 years after its disband, finds ACID DEATH with a revamped lineup, endless inspiration and above all the mood for a lot of hard work. 
In 2012 the band signed a deal with the Austrian label NoiseHead records and released its full length CD, 5th official release and 1st after its reunion, called “Eidolon”. This season ACID DEATH has released its new album, titled “Hall Of Mirrors”, 6th official release, after signing a 5-years deal with the German 7Hard Records, which is out from September/2015.

-HALL OF MIRRORS- (2015)
1. Hell's Maw
2. Mental Slime
3. Truth Revealed
4. Life and Death
5. The Unfair Fight
6. Hall of Mirrors
7. Taste of the Erratic
8. Ghostship
9. Planes of the Eternal Dead
10. Supreme Act of Heroism

(Special thanks to Savvas)

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ACID DEATH:
Official Website: http://www.aciddeath.net/

MEMBERS:
Savvas Betinis (Bass guitar/Lead vocals)
Dennis Kostopoulos (lead & rhythm guitars)
John Anagnostou (lead & rhythm guitars)
Kostas Alexakis (drums & percussion)

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UNGOLIANTHA

The Ungoliantha band was formed by Lord Sinned in Stakhanov city Lugansk region after the collapse of the doom/death band Imajica. The first rehearsal was held June 6, 1996, and since that day the band takes its origin. Initially the aim was to perform Black Metal. The band was founded by members Lord Sinned (guitars/voice), Beard (drums), Katerina (keyboards / block flute) (all - ex-Imajica) and Vyach - (session bass) (from Benighted Sky). The first concert the band gave in November 1996 and in February 1997 the rehearsal tape "Reign Him" was recorded, that was rerecorded in 2001 by label HOLOCAUST prod. with sound remastering, album cover and live bonus song. In April 1997 the band played for a big at that time fest in Alchevsk - GrinDeathMadness with Eclipse, Mental Demise, Astrofaes, Nokturnal Mortum, Infected. The band starts to perform actively.
A few lineup changes followed. Some attempts to record a demo-tape were made, but unsuccessfully. In January 1999 a new guitarist came to the band from Benighted Sky - Marquise de Masquerade. Since the new bassist had not been found, Lord Sinned changes the guitar to bass-guitar, and later keyboardist Yuri, former Imajica guitarist, joined the band. And again concerts along with new attempts to record followed. Also in 1999, Yuri creates his own band Vampirion, also including some Ungoliantha members: Beard (drums) (also played with Benighted Sky in that time) and Lord Sinned (voice). That summer in Lisichansk the live concert of Ungoliantha was recorded. In September 99, after the concert with Vampirion, Beard leaves the band because of the lack of time – he just used to play with Benighted Sky (until 2001). Marquise de Masquerade also cannot find time for the band – the bands life suspends. But despite at fact, in 2001 the remake of the demo "Reign Him" was recorded in a limited amount at HOLOCAUST prod., and also drum and bass tracks for four songs were recorded, that had to be the demo-tape, but thanks the outdated equipment the record died together with computer`s HDD.
The bands life suspends again until the end of 2004, when the band gathered with previously mentioned Yuri (guitar) and Virus (drums). Only in February 2006 in Lugansk studio instrumental tracks for the demo were recorded by Lord Sinned (bass) and Yuri (guitars). That summer some voice tracks were recorded and the mixing was performed by Lord Sinned. The demo was called "Dedicated to All Demons" and sent as a promo. In 2010 the band gathered with new members to play concerts and in autumn 2011 starts to write full-format album which was finished in May 2013 and was called "Through the Chaos, Through Time, Through the Death". Since the war in Donbass Lord Sinned was forced to leave Lugansk and reallocated to Kiev, where in 2015 gathered the new staff. The original drummer – Beard joined the band.


-THROUGH THE CHAOS, THROUGH TIME, THROUGH THE DEATH- (2015)
1. Intro
2. Following the Black Kindness
3. To the Ultimate Gates
4. Black Essense of Christ
5. Pressed Down By The Fallen Pivot of Life (Lucifugum cover)
6. Black Winds
7. Reckoning
8. Through the Death
9. Armageddon (Terminal Choice cover)

(Special thanks to Lord Sinned)

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UNGOLIANTHA:

MEMBERS:
Lord Sinned - vocals
Beard - drums
Lyss Flanscallen - bass
Lina - keyboards
Grizz - guitar
Noxious - guitar

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POKERFACE

The band was created in Moscow in 2013. Doctor (drums), Sergey Mordashev (guitar) and Dietrich (guitar) organized a group with ironic name - POKERFACE. While changing musicians, the band intensively worked at own material in studio and on stage. POKERFACE shared the stage with such famous european bands as Knorkator, Sodom, Onkel Tom, Sister Sin. In 2014, the band released their first EP "Terror is the law" on label "Irond / Molot" with female vocal Delirium Tremens. In September 2014, Dmitry Morozov (bass) joined the team.
After series of big conflicts with Dietrich (guitar), the band made a decision that he should leave the group. POKERFACE found new guitarist Maniac and finally has focused on studio and concert activities. In their work POKERFACE tries to be closer to the stars of american and german thrash metal, such as Slayer, Testament, Sodom, Kreator. That type of music with speed heavy riffs, english texts and brutal vocal symbolizes real old school thrash metal.
In spring 2015, POKERFACE arranged Russian tour with brazilian band Sepultura to support their EP "Terror is the law". Right after the summer tour with Overkill, Claustrofobia, Children of Bodom and Vader, the band presented internet single "Kingdom of Hate".
At the beginning of autumn 2015 POKERFACE released new album "Divide and rule", which was supported during Global Technocratic Balkan tour with Polish band THY DISEASE in October 2015. After that the band continues concert activities playing with MEGADETH, Infected Rain and Kreator.

-DIVIDE AND RULE- (2015)
1. All Is Lie
2. Kingdom of Hate
3. The Chessboard Killer
4. Existence
5. Into the Inferno
6. Human Control
7. Age of Terrorism
8. Killed by Me
9. Shut Up!
10. Divide and Rule 

(Special thanks to Dmitry Morozov)

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POKERFACE:
Official Website: http://pokerfacegroup.com/

MEMBERS:
Delirium - Vocals
Nick - Lead guitars
Maniac - Lead guitars
DedMoroz - Bass guitar
Doctor - Drums, percussion

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DEATHCODE SOCIETY

Symphonic Black/Apocalypse Metal from Annecy, France.
Their Demo "Ite Missa Est" was released on January 5th, 2009
Their debut album called "Eschatonizer" was released by 
Osmose Productions on September 25th, 2015.






-ESCHATONIZER- (2015)
1. Pandemonium 1.1
2. Noos
3. The Mark of Caïn
4. Nails
5. The Inner Vortex
6. Pilgrimage
7. Seraphic Requiem
8. Metal Meltdown (Judas Priest cover)
9. With Strength I Burn (Emperor cover)

(Special thanks to Arn)

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DEATHNOTE SOCIETY:
Official Website: http://deathcodesociety.com/

MEMBERS:
Arnhwald R. - Vocals, Guitars, Songwriting
David C. - Guitars
Franz E. - Guitars
Nicolas S. - Bass
Gregoire G. - Drums

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EVENT RELENTLESS

Event Relentless was founded in 2013 by guitarist and vocalist Juho Raita in Pori, Finland.
Juho recorded two demos during 2013-2014, whom inspired drummer Paul Rytkönen to join the band in July 2014. In the fall of 2014, Juho and Paul we're working on the band's debut release, and at the same time they were searching members for the full line-up to join the band.

In the January of 2015, second guitarist Aleksi Lehto was found, and joined to the band. Few months after that band was ready to go record their debut EP, which took place in March-May. On the summer Juho started to compose more songs for the debut album. Meanwhile at the same time the new songs we're getting finished, the debut EP "Cold Black November" got released in September 2th of 2015. Cold Black November has received positive feedback, and good reviews in the metal medias all around the world.

After the release band got to play its first live shows with their new bassist Henri Soisalo joining the line-up. Currently band are preparing for their next release, and at the same time doing live shows.

-COLD BLACK NOVEMBER- (2015)
1. Duality
2. Beyond the Speed of Light
3. Cold Black November
4. Clarify
5. Beginning of the End

(Special thanks to Juho)

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EVENT RELENTLESS:

MEMBERS:
Juho Raita - Guitar, vocals
Aleksi Lehto - Guitar
Paul Rytkönen - Drums

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ELFERYA

Elferya is a Swiss symphonic metal band formed at the end of 2008. The band was originally made up of a singer (Claire-Lyse von Dach), a violinist (Mathilde Sonney) a drummer (Greg Turini), a guitarist (Valery Veings), a bassist (Thibaut Jehanno) and a keyboardist (Lionel Blanc).
Elferya's path started with the EP Afterlife that was very successful, garnering rave reviews. In 2012, the first album was recorded. The Straight and Narrow is an ambitious album that includes new versions of songs from Afterlife and new compositions recorded with choirs as well as many additional musicians playing instruments such as the flute, cello… The album was hailed by critics and fans, who considered the compositions to have a rare power and a remarkable quality.
But it is in concert that the band's potential was definitely confirmed with an exceptional stage presence, making every concert a magical moment.
During The Straight and Narrow Tour in 2013-14, the group succeeded in conquering Europe, playing in many great cities (London, Paris, Milano, Brussels, Geneva …), on the most legendary Swiss stages (Les Docks, Z7, Montreux Jazz Festival) and sharing them with Epica, Eluveitie, Arkona, Xandria, and Delain, to name a few.
On September 10th, the new album called Eden’s Fall was released with a new singer (Melody Dylem). She has sung with some of the most famous artists, including Phil Collins, Michael Jones and Christophe Cérino and was semi-finalist in the international contest of the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2003.
The Eden Tour started on September 11th of this year with the release album concert in Yverdon (Switzerland), with a new show and a new drummer (Samuel Python).

-EDEN'S FALL- (2015)
1. Eden's Fall
2. With All My Love
3. Elferya
4. Ghost Of Mary
5. Cruel Night
6. The Dreamcatcher
7. Toys Of A Modern Man
8. Across The Earth
9. Alone With You
10. Metal Hearts
11. Close Your Eyes

(Special thanks to Valery & Mathilde)

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ELFERYA:
Official Website: http://www.elferya.com/

MEMBERS:
Melody Dylem: vocals
Mathilde Sonney: violin
Valery Veings: guitar
Thibaut Jehanno: bass
Samuel Python: drums
Lionel Blanc: keyboards

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ACCELERATOR


Accelerator hail from Athens, Greece. Originally formed in 2007 under the name Deceiver by key members Nicholas Adam (guitars) and George Pagonakis (drums), the band started by covering songs of their favorite bands in small venues. The then-lineup also included Mike Livas (vocals) and Spiros Stikas (bass, now in Sacral Rage). 
The need for composing their own material quickly surfaced, and their first demo was recorded in 2009 and released in 2010, receiving praise from the national press. The 3 songs were technical and fast, influenced by the likings of Watchtower and Rage. During the recordings, Spiros left the band and was replaced by Dimitris Anagnostou. The band went on to play numerous live shows, including openings for cult legends like Tokyo Blade and Demon. In 2011 Mike decided to leave the band, which forced Accelerator to go in a 2-year long hiatus. 

In 2013 the band resurfaced, Nicholas took care of the vocals, and the members started to show new influences in the rehearsals. The 9 songs included in their debut album were finished by the summer of 2014, and recorded within 2 months. The new material is more heavy metal oriented, with a retro sound, captured by engineer Mike Meleteas. During the recordings, Tasos Mantis joined the band as a second guitarist, enhancing the album with his distinct guitar sound.

-ACCELERATOR- (2015)
1. Higher Than the Sky
2. By the Blade
3. Warchildren
4.Final Destination
5. A Heavenly Quest
6. The Bells of Notre Dame
7. On Through the Night
8. Accelerator
9. I Take My Path

(Special thanks to George)

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ACCELERATOR:

MEMBERS:
Nicholas Adam: Guitars/Vocals
Tasos Mantis: Guitars
Dimitris Anestis: Bass
George Pagonakis: Drums

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INNER SENSE

The story of Inner Sense began somewhere around 2008 when Jenny Larsson and Markus Sarronlahti got the idea of starting a new band after they had both been playing/writing music together in another band earlier. The idea was to make story-based music with a heavy and melodic sound. In 2009 Drummer Tobias Gustafsson and his brother Fredrik Gustafsson (bass) joined Inner Sense and completed the current line-up.

In 2010 the band recorded three songs with producer Daniel Flores at Sound vs. Science Studios and the chemistry that was found, helped them to find their sound - and made the recording process very pleasant and educational.

In late 2011 they played a few gigs in Stockholm and realized that the chemistry within the band live, felt very natural and solid. So in 2012 they focused on writing new songs for the first full-lenght album. 2014 they finished the recordings of the debut album titled “Life Sentence”. Once again they returned to Sound vs. Science Studios.


-LIFE SENTENCE- (2015)
1. St. Elmo's Fire
2. Only the Silent
3. Safe in the Shadows
4. Angel in Disguise
5. This Body of Mine
6. Pitiful Mind
7. A Different Part of Paradise
8. Thy Will Be Done
9. Fluorescence
10. Fountain of Youth
11. Final Nail in the Coffin

(Special thanks to Markus & Jenny)

DOWNLOAD THE ALBUM HERE:
itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/es/album/life-sentence/id1033887866
GooglePlay: https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Inner_Sense_Life_Sentence?id=Bujvw3nuv2oigsukxoe6gioi2hy
Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Life-Sentence-Inner-Sense/dp/B014LQF2YM
Spotify: https://player.spotify.com/album/1rdRdJBTesUy5JQJDKbBki

INNER SENSE:
Facebook: 

MEMBERS:
Guitars: Markus Sarronlahti, 
Keyboards and vocals: Jenny Larsson, 
Drums: Tobias Gustafsson, 
Bass: Fredrik Gustafsson.

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HUMAN DESOLATION

Human Desolation was formed in early 2008 in Stockholm by an experienced and unique quintet. The band name relates to the post-apocalyptic theme observed in the lyrics and artwork, as well as in the performing act. This concept together with powerful and dynamic vocals mixes perfectly with skilled melo-death mayhem created by the guitars and bass, all this is backed up by technical and fast drumming. The vision is to create aggressive and expressive music without compromises by putting big effort into the whole spectrum of the material.
The starting point for Human Desolation was back when compatriots and bandmates Kristian Reunanen and Miika Hakomäki in 2007 decided that they wanted to build something completely new, without being held back. Fredrik Danielsson was the first to join this innovative concept in december that same year, after several other guitarists had been tested. Their positive and hard-work-oriented attitude was, together with skillful playing, the crucial elements through which the trio started to compose new songs. While fiercely auditioning new potential members, the choice was made easy when the colossus Fredrik Iggfors confidently marched into the rehearsal room in february 2008, putting the seemingly never-ceasing hunt to an end. Heavy and aggressive bass was still lacking, but when the bold youngster David Green joined in July 2008, the line-up was finally complete.
The first and critically acclaimed self-titled demo was released shortly after the band had been put together. This opus starts with an atmospheric intro, before diving into the now true sound of desolation, with the only flaw being that it only lasts for 16 minutes. Reviewers soon concluded that Human Desolation is more honest and interesting than most others out there.
After this success the anticipated second EP “Project Wasteland” was released in June 2010. This vigorous creation proves that Human Desolation has both the ability and mindset to explore new realms and further expand the genre. Leaving no one disappointed by retaining the original sound, "Project Wasteland" is just as neck breaking and brutal as it is striking. Since both guitarists are certified and skilled audio engineers, this five track EP was recorded in their own studio, and mixed by the utmost competent dito Joy Deb. The Artwork was made by Gustavo Sazes (Arch Enemy, God Forbid, Manowar etc.). Both records are currently available through several major networks such as: Amazon, iTunes, Napster and Spotify.
In early 2011, with new and even more complex material, together with a solid confidence in their overall appearance, Human Desolation was about to blast off for real. They performed live at the Metaltown festival in Gothenburg with bands like; At the Gates, Parkway Drive, Soilwork, KoRn, Meshuggah and System of a Down. This opportunity was made possible by Scandinavias biggest metal magazine; "Close-Up", that voted HD as one of Sweden's top four demo-bands, and "Best in Sweden" that month. This also meant a feature in the February issue as well as a track on the enclosed CD. The gig calendar was soon to be filled with countless shows, serving the hungry audiences with ferocious shows.
The next release will undoubtedly take this fearless five-piece to the next level. Rest assured that the experience will be even more flawless as constant refining of the current sound is the primary aim. 
This is melodic death metal at it's peak - prepare to get desolated!

-MIND GRIND PARADIGM- (2015)
1. Paradigm Shift (Intro)
2. Afterlife
3. Madworld
4. Sienipilvi
5.Desolation
6. Fear and Loathing
7. Hybrid Haven
8. I Am Evil
9. Frostbite
10. Landscapes
11.Flow
12. Judgement Pathos

(Special thanks to Kristian & Fred)

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HUMAN DESOLATION:

MEMBERS:
Kristian Reunanen - Vocals (2008-present)
Fredrik Danielsson - Guitars, Vocals (backing)
Fredrik Iggfors - Guitars, Vocals (backing)
Daniel Severinsson - Bass
Miika Hakomäki - Drums

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INVADER

Melodic Death Metal from Transylvania, Romania.
Awards: Locul I - Brand New Stage Gurasada Summerfest 2014.
Their first Ep called "Sons Of Dying Sun" was released on September 11th, 2015.







-SONS OF A DYING SUN- (2015)
1. Drowned in Confusion
2. Labyrinth of Mind
3. Sons of a Dying Sun
4. Lack of Knowledge
5. While My Soul Wept

(Special thanks to Alin)

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INVADER:

MEMBERS:
Pavel Bogdan - Tobe
Lazar George - Voce
Razvan Maxim - Chitara
Alin Gherghe - Chitara
Alex Soare - Bass

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ALL ITS GRACE

Founded in 2004, All Its Grace first took the path of regular Metalcore, but then quickly, through all their individual preferences, created their own interpretation of it. While the band was growing musically, the music moved closer to modern Thrash/Melodic Death Metal, but also contained many independent and original melodies at the same time. So today their style is mainly dominated by this mix and the band’s tireless effort to rather focus on the heart and soul of their songs then to display the same artificial heaviness, aggression and show-off attitude that can be found too often in today’s metal/hardcore scene. Proof for that can be seen on one of their many live performances, which are not just energetic, but always straight from the heart. Over the years they had the pleasure of sharing the stage with great, both national and international bands, such as Unearth, Nine, Soilwork, Madball, Death by Stereo, Sick of it all, Six Reasons to Kill, Deadlock or Neaera, just to name a few. At their home town All Its Grace constantly did much for the whole Metal/Hardcore scene by organizing numerous successful concerts through their "Unleash Hardcore Shows" Project. After two Demo-CDs and the Debut-Album "The Swarm of Decay", they now finished their new EP “Moloch”, which was finally released via Ampire Records in November 2010. So far All Its Grace released two demos, the debut album “The Swarm of Decay via European Label Group and the “Moloch”-EP via Ampire Records. After small line-up changes they were once again able to focus on the music and the grown musical potential, a huge effort and a lot of heart resulted in the new album “Transience”.


-TRANSIENCE- (2015)
1. Driven
2. The Pursuit of Mementos
3. Vain Gods Never Learn
4. Diversity, Fragility
5. To Conquer Time and Overcome Distance
6. Gloom
7. Run Atlas, Run
8. A Day so Dark
9. Transcience

(Special thanks to Tobi)

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ALL ITS GRACE:

MEMBERS:
Christian: Guitar, Coach
Olli: Guitar
Frank: Bass
Basti: Drums
Tobi: Vocals

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miércoles, 21 de octubre de 2015

MONOLITH MOON

Monolith Moon is an emerging Progressive Metal band from Lisbon, Portugal.
Monolith Moon took their first steps in 2009 and started performing live a year later, after the line up was complete. The following years we were busy performing live, participating in many events at various venues, and writing music. In July 2015, our debut EP "LEYLINES" is released. This cd is the result of the experience gathered through those years of writing songs and performing live.


-LEYLINES- (2015)
1. Degeneration
2. Stages of Mind Catabolism
3. Moonlit I. Silentium Universi
4. Moonlit II: Fermi-Hart Recalculated

(Special thanks to Diogo & Sara)

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*[NOT AVAILABLE YET]

MONOLIGHT MOON:

MEMBERS:
Sara Freitas - Vocals
Diogo Ferreira - Guitar
Gonçalo Costa - Keyboard
David Mergulho - Bass
Daniel Costa - Drums

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