tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329126240703331872024-03-05T05:53:11.985-08:00THE FORGOTTEN SCROLLThe FORGOTTEN SCROLL Official BlogC. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.comBlogger289125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-8287717455605406382015-11-02T04:25:00.002-08:002018-02-24T06:11:29.651-08:00THELEMITE Live @ The Crow Club - Σάββατο 7 Νοέμβρη 2015 [Special Guests: LIGHTFOLD]<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvqWeUueLSkBbLTmxBvvJaGPK3W24RSKORuVRiN0pephhY8u8H9yhbvWcs7LC11j9ng1loRIDUqt4Dm589fyc6XAJ1gVgNFzthPz9JWC_5qFOVvjxYKB5F42LTtPWWqjbd_01QnKts23YA/s1600/PromoPic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvqWeUueLSkBbLTmxBvvJaGPK3W24RSKORuVRiN0pephhY8u8H9yhbvWcs7LC11j9ng1loRIDUqt4Dm589fyc6XAJ1gVgNFzthPz9JWC_5qFOVvjxYKB5F42LTtPWWqjbd_01QnKts23YA/s400/PromoPic.jpg" width="400" /></a></b></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/533189330167950/">THELEMITE Live @ The Crow Club - Σάββατο 7 Νοέμβρη 2015 [Special Guests: LIGHTFOLD]</a></b></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;">Σας παρουσιάζουμε το πρώτο μας live μετά από ένα
χρόνο, όπου μείναμε εκτός stage, προκειμένου να ολοκληρωθεί ο δεύτερος
μας δίσκος που θα διαδεχθεί το Slave To Desire του 2013. Πληροφορίες για το νέο άλμπουμ έρχονται σύντομα με τα πρώτα details να ανακοινώνονται την βραδιά του live. Σας δίνουμε λοιπόν την
ευκαιρία να ακούσετε μέρος του νέου μας υλικού, είτε παιγμένο Live, είτε
από τα decks του CROW CLUB. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: small;">Μαζί μας θα είναι οι <b>LIGHTFOLD</b> που
συμπληρώνουν σχεδόν 2 χρόνια ζωής, με νέα σύνθεση, και με το σχήμα να
προετοιμάζει το δεύτερο άλμπουμ του.<b> </b></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>THELEMITE:</b></span> <br />
<div style="font-size: large;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/giannisnightelf" target="_blank">Yiannis Manopoulos</a> - Φωνή, Κιθάρα</b> <b> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/nikos.michalakakos" target="_blank">Nikos Michalakakos</a> - Μπάσο </b> <b> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/britsas.giannis" target="_blank">John Britsas</a> - Πλήκτρα / Φωνή</b> <b> </b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/t.tsili92" target="_blank">Thodoris Tsiligiannis</a> - Τύμπανα</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span>
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/M4wa-LTKLlk/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M4wa-LTKLlk?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-size: small;"></span></div>
<b><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/thelemiteband/" target="_blank">THELEMITE Official Facebook Page</a></span></b><br />
<div style="font-size: large;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div>
</div>
<div style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>LIGHTFOLD:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Thanasis Labrakis - Κιθάρα<br /> Theodor Martinis - Φωνιτικά<br /> Makis Petritsis - Μπάσο<br /> Eleni Nota - Τύμπανα<br /> Hari P. - Πλήκτρα </b></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lightfold-530695826969448/?fref=ts" target="_blank">LIGHTFOLD Official Facebook Page</a></b></span></div>
<div style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/The-CROW-CLUB-363465030468468/" target="_blank">The CROW CLUB</a></b> <b><br /> Entry: 5 €<br /> Ώρα έναρξης: 23:00</b></span></div>
<div style="font-size: large; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /></b></span>
<span style="font-size: small;"><b>Management, booking and info:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/countraven" target="_blank">Chris Papadakis</a>:<a href="mailto:indierock3@gmail.com" target="_blank"> indierock3@gmail.com</a></b></span></div>
</div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-188522800344017802015-08-25T15:22:00.003-07:002015-08-25T15:29:28.678-07:00DOOMOCRACY to play at The Malta Doom Metal Festival 2015 (MDM VII)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: justify;">
A few hours ago the message bellow was posted <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1513380682248504/">on the official Malta Doom Metal Festival 2015 (MDM VII) Facebook Page</a>:</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Without further delay...we bring you more good tidings for this
year's MDM....we can now confirm that Greece's new epic doom titans - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Doomocracy?fref=ts">DOOMOCRACY</a> are booked for this year's edition this October. Their debut
album "The End is Written" (released on the mythical Steel Galley
Records) and awesome shows at Hammer of Doom among others, have hit the
doom metal scene by storm...and it is indeed an honour to host them
here. For lovers of pure epic doom a la Solitude Aeturnus, Candlemass,
Memento Mori and Forsaken.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Here's the band - caught live in the act at HoD fest with their mammoth show of force - "Sins":</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/psLlT-zFwuk/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/psLlT-zFwuk?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>So yes it is official. DOOMOCRACY will be on this year's MDM</b>. Here is a litle more info about the festival:</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="fsl">MDM returns for a mammoth and much awaited seventh
edition on the <b>23rd and 24th of October</b> <b>2015</b> with a hard-hitting line-up
that should appeal to doomheads and true metallers alike; covering all
the shades and hues of doom metal and related genres including epic
metal, NWOBHM and early thrash! We shall start announcing bands very,
very soon! Watch this space!<br /> <br /> Warm-Up event: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/894685070602267/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>events/894685070602267/</a><br /> <br /> Line-up:<br /> <br /> Alunah (UK) Stoner Doom<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Alunah.doom" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>Alunah.doom</a><br /> <br /> Cromlech (Canada) Epic Doom<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CromlechDoom" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>CromlechDoom</a><br /> <span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> Dawn of Anguish (Malta) Doom Metal<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/DawnOfAnguish" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>DawnOfAnguish</a><br /> <br /> Doomed (Germany) Doom Death<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/doomedband" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>doomedband</a><br /> <br /> Doomocracy (Greece) Epic Doom Metal<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/doomocracy" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>doomocracy</a><br /> <br /> King Heavy (Chile) Heavy Epic Doom<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kingheavydoom" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>kingheavydoom</a><br /> <br /> Marche Funebre (Belgium) Death Doom<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/MarcheFunebreDoom" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>MarcheFunebreDoom</a><br /> <br /> Mother of Six (Wales) Stoner/alt Rock<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/motherofsixband" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>motherofsixband</a><br /> <br /> Nomad Son (Malta) Heavy Doom Metal<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nomadsonmt" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>nomadsonmt</a><br /> <br /> Stonegriff (Sweden) Doom Metal<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/STONEGRIFFOFFICIAL" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>STONEGRIFFOFFICIAL</a><br /> <br /> Tysondog (UK) NWOBHM/Speed Metal<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tysondog" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/pages/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>Tysondog</a><br /> <br /> Void Moon (Sweden) Epic Doom Metal<br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/VoidMoonMetal" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>VoidMoonMetal</a><br /> <br /> VENOM.Inc (UK) NWOBHM/Black/Thrash Metal <br /> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1629661823931140" rel="nofollow">www.facebook.com/<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>profile.php?id=162966182393<wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>1140</a><br /> <br /> More bands to be announced!!</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoNP77-o0RO9c1mhlcAylOzaRMbNk07sZHcTvQxw6HL6P-Np4LFmuzYrlkxD0OWwFFQYa7P3_uh01SD381ZhhH73M-qFs8ghyLBnRhAgl_Z2empTnkAGH3kY44svvVQGDUyPo401erxkiH/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoNP77-o0RO9c1mhlcAylOzaRMbNk07sZHcTvQxw6HL6P-Np4LFmuzYrlkxD0OWwFFQYa7P3_uh01SD381ZhhH73M-qFs8ghyLBnRhAgl_Z2empTnkAGH3kY44svvVQGDUyPo401erxkiH/s400/1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="fsl"><span class="text_exposed_show">In other cool news, Doomocracy, will release their first album, The End Is Written, on <b>Limited Vinyl</b> (300 handnumbered copies) via <a href="http://www.steelgallery.com/">Steel Gallery Records</a> on <b>September 2015</b>. Included in this release will be a live DVD featuring Doomocracy’s live performance at Hammer of Doom festival 2014 and their performance at Astoria Theater.</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="fsl"><span class="text_exposed_show">If you still scream for more Doomocracy here are two live covers on Candlemass and Tad Morose classics, that the band uploaded:</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/28IX5MRt9nU/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/28IX5MRt9nU?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/iTLr-3ONaq4/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iTLr-3ONaq4?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe></div>
<span class="fsl"><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /></span></span>
<span class="fsl"><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /></span></span></div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-48999387962397181572015-07-04T13:54:00.001-07:002015-08-25T15:08:38.657-07:00TOMORROW AT DAWN Interview<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;" trbidi="on">
<b>I recently received an email from guitarist John Lutzow (Leviathan, Braver Since Then). John was informing me about his new
project <a href="http://www.mytomorrowatdawn.com/">TOMORROW AT DAWN</a> and their first album. "This for sure got to be checked", I thought, and yes this new material was a big surprise to my ears. This project actually marks the
co operation of John Lutzow with an old friend and co musician:
guitarist Jason Boudreau. On their debut release entitled "From Diablo
to Devereux" TAD deliver a great piece of acoustic and electric guitar
based music with lots of prog and fusion elements: Beautiful and
inspired music that brings together the universes of Mclaughlin, Di
Meola, and De Lucia under a Rush / Dream Theater prism. On the interview bellow John answers to my questions about the Metal past with John, the birth of the TAD project, the influences, the future and many more. Enjoy.</b></div>
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUd5Vfz4uNlbuy43oL9m5F4yUGRxhKzD0lQT_WKLpKTizllkO4fXGkIjNYSSV4T1drAgeXRbuJJuG3I0wDkSodLtB0QhHXSLlZYQY_gP3TC4gC5mvxBM5MMMlKsnLAFONGafLXHClDacp7/s1600/%25CE%25BA%25CE%25B1%25CF%2584%25CE%25B1%25CC%2581%25CE%25BB%25CE%25BF%25CE%25B3%25CE%25BF%25CF%2582.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUd5Vfz4uNlbuy43oL9m5F4yUGRxhKzD0lQT_WKLpKTizllkO4fXGkIjNYSSV4T1drAgeXRbuJJuG3I0wDkSodLtB0QhHXSLlZYQY_gP3TC4gC5mvxBM5MMMlKsnLAFONGafLXHClDacp7/s400/%25CE%25BA%25CE%25B1%25CF%2584%25CE%25B1%25CC%2581%25CE%25BB%25CE%25BF%25CE%25B3%25CE%25BF%25CF%2582.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Hello John.
Thanks for your time to answer to my questions. So lets take a flashback
in time. Can you remember how you got in touch with Jason Boudreau for
first time? I remember you mentioning that Chris Broderick was the
person that got together the two of you. Can you remember how did this
happen? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Chris and Jason were best friends since they
were young. I was playing in a band with Chris and our styles didn’t
really blend well so he suggested that I jam with Jason. He thought that
our playing and personalities would fit together better. After the
first day of working on music, Jason and I had a great musical
connection.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>I know that your first band with Jason was
Tyrants Reign (from Colorado, USA). Can you give us some information
about them. You may also want to refer to Incarnate Fear which was
another band that you participated with Jason on the line up. Years of
existence, possible releases and some basic line ups for both bands
would be cool.</b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><br /> </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Yes, Tyrants Reign, was our first
band together, that same band later evolved to become the short lived
group called Incarnate Fear. We never really released any studio music.
We just played a few shows and wrote music together. Tim Lawrence, who
sang on the other guitarist from Leviathan’s solo album, Iron Fortress
was the original vocalist for Tyrants Reign. Jack Aragon, who later was
the singer of Leviathan was the vocalist for Incarnate Fear. These bands
existed between the years of 1987-1991. When I left to join Leviathan,
Jason formed Quiet Room.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>In the early 90s both of you
moved forward to new musical adventures under Leviathan and The Quiet
Room. I wonder why you did not form a Prog Metal band together? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
I
really liked working with Jason. The only reason I left to join
Leviathan was that they really had momentum in the local scene. Ron
Skeen asked me to join and made me an offer I couldn’t refuse. He told
me of the goals they had and their plans to record with Jim Morris. I
was only 19 years old and it was a business decision. It was tough
leaving a group I considered to be my friends for something that was
more impersonal and restricting.<br />
<b><br /> Have you been in some kind of contact through all those years? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Jason
and I, as well as Chris Broderick would always see each other at shows
and around town. The music scene in Denver back in the 90’s and 2000’s
was pretty compact. Everyone knew and played with each other over the
years. The pond was limited with talent so to speak.<br />
<b><br />
How did you exactly get back in co operation and decided to write music
together? When did that happen? Have you got a clear vision of what did
you want to compose and deliver musically? Give some more info on how
the Tomorrow at Dawn project was born and took shape?</b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Jason
and I reconnected through Facebook back in 2012. We hadn’t talked with
each other since the Prog Power Festival in 1997. Back then I emailed
Jason and discussed the possibility of him playing the newest Leviathan
album. He agreed and contributed a solo for a song off of “Beholden to
Nothing, Braver Since Then”.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Once I connected with Jason through
FB, we began just working on acoustic songs to do at local coffee shops
for fun. Jason had been doing his own solo material where he played
guitar and sang. I had also released a few solo albums like that. The
material we started playing together was mostly cover tunes. Jason and I
would divide up the songs for him and me to sing.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The main
concept for Tomorrow at Dawn was kind of born out of seeing a need and
trying to fill it. The initial spark occurred when every time I would go
downtown to a restaurant or bar, I would hear Rodrigo Y Gabriella
playing over the house speakers. That acoustic group is very popular in
Colorado. I have seen them a few times and like their music very much. I
just think from a guitar shredding perspective, their music is limited.
I always wanted to do a full acoustic flamenco album similar to “Friday
Night in San Francisco” by Mclaughlin, di Meola, and De Lucia. This was
a great shredding acoustic guitar showcase but the song writing was too
obscure for the average listener. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
From a marketing perspective, I
thought if I could get together a few other guys and we could write and
release an album that showcased our musicianship, style and song writing
ability, we would have many opportunities to play in our own home town.
I thought if done right we could hopefully cash in on some of the
success from groups like Rodrigo and Tommy Emmanuel.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
From there
the idea was born. The second motivating factor was that after I
finished the last Leviathan album, it seemed like such a shame that
someone as talented as Chris Lasegue didn’t want to play guitar anymore.
Him and I were never that close before also meeting on Facebook. Back
in the 90’s he was the guitar teacher to Jason and Chris Broderick. I
had reached out to him about doing a solo for the Leviathan album. He
blew me away with what he came up with. So in my mind I had to try and
include him in this acoustic guitar adventure I was planning. I wanted
to create a showcase of sorts that would have the potential to reach a
huge audience in CO and abroad. My plan was to have the three of us;
Jason, Chris and I, collaborate on all the songs and lay down a
foundation to show off Chris’s exceptional ability.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
In the
beginning Chris was very much into the project. The first four songs
were written and we were about to record when he had to drop out of the
project due to family conflicts. It was a serious disappointment to have
to move on without him. It did however motivate Jason and I to raise up
our game and become better players.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjAl6x1MFpd9xV6aWZMAdpkOLT9EK8AqNwLL1mVeUwc5XIZBCW3QxX-SyX9I38lWc9wBvJdplhneBAND9YcDtSyfug5xHQ_we5kjfU5vr0IpizXbcUyzuWimm0oa2LctxYg4_yFX6Nep94/s1600/rCrTYgoTv30b11WhKLAzyJUHZaiicVJ8YzncHJZ30CI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="273" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjAl6x1MFpd9xV6aWZMAdpkOLT9EK8AqNwLL1mVeUwc5XIZBCW3QxX-SyX9I38lWc9wBvJdplhneBAND9YcDtSyfug5xHQ_we5kjfU5vr0IpizXbcUyzuWimm0oa2LctxYg4_yFX6Nep94/s320/rCrTYgoTv30b11WhKLAzyJUHZaiicVJ8YzncHJZ30CI.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>In your own words how would you describe this musical project? What are your main musical influences?</b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
I
would describe TAD as the most diverse collection of acoustic guitar
styles possible. Full of tasty, thoughtful songwriting and well
displayed musical ability. Jason and both really wanted to make an album
that would appeal to more than just the progressive metal musician
audience. We hope to attain some recognition in our home state and
country for once. As for musical influences, for me they have always
been the same. Apart from the performers I already mentioned, some top
artists that inspire me are; Rush, Dream Theater, Fates Warning, Shawn
Colvin, Tori Amos, Jeff Buckley, Martin Sexton, Ben Harper, The Beatles,
Jellyfish and Black Crowes.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>You actually made a musical
contact with the material included on the Tomorrow at Dawn debut album
and your guitar work on Leviathan's 1994 release: "Deepest Secrets
Beneath". Why this? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
I made the reference to DSB because
that was the first album after joining Leviathan that I was allowed to
contribute as a song writer. So I felt if I could make that association.
If people specifically differentiated my song writing on Leviathan
albums from that of Ron Skeen, they would have a good idea of what this
Tomorrow at Dawn album might sound like.<br />
<b><br /> What about the
name Tomorrow at Dawn is there any special concept behind it? And I
would ask the same about the album's title "From Diablo to Devereux"...</b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The
name actually came from a search I did where I stumbled across the
Victor Hugo poem called Demian des L’aube, which I later had to
translate to English to get “Tomorrow at Dawn.” The name jumped out at
me as pretty open to musical styles but yet professional, serious and
hopeful.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The album title has significance to me in that I wanted
to find something that would reveal the full breadth of musical styles
and encompass the musical journey of these songs. The words themselves
don’t really mean anything but their origins cast a glimpse of what
you’ll be hearing. The album has a lot of Spanish influence so that is
the Diablo part. To me, it also has a lot of experimental and jazz
influence which I equate to French art. That is where “Devereux” comes
in.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>How did you both work together for the composing part of the material? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Jason and I each wrote basic pieces separately then worked together on letting the songs find a balance and direction.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>How long did it take you to finish the composition of the songs? And how long to record the album? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The album took about 18 months from start to finish. We recorded each song as it was finished.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Where was the album recorded? Its production sounds great especially on the acoustic parts. Any special techniques used? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
We
recorded most of the album at our old rehearsal studio at Denver
University. These studios are quite notorious in the Denver area. This
is where most top bands back in the 90’s practiced. Jason has rented his
room there since the mid 80’s. It is a simple 20x20 brick room. We
sound proofed it and set up mics. We recorded everything using a few
mics and different acoustic guitars. It was recorded digitally into
Sonar and mixed at Atomland studios, which is also at DU. The unique
thing about this album that most people wouldn’t realize is that all the
sounds you hear are actually played on acoustic guitar. Even the sounds
that appear to be synthesizer or orchestra instruments were done on my
main nylon string classical which has the most elaborate electronics
system available. It has a Ghost midi/ piezo package and a K&K
transducer/ mic system. I really wanted to do a project where just two
guys on acoustic guitars can fill up the sound live without using
sequencing.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Can we mention this as a "one album" project or you got some future -creative- plans for Tomorrow At Dawn? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Jason and I have already begun writing songs for the next TAD album. We want to take this project as far as we can.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Can you give us any quick Leviathan updates? Any breaking news? Any live dates? Is there a new album in the making or what? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Leviathan
is in limbo right now. Jeff Ward the singer, Derek Blake the bass
player and I are still working together but until we have interest in
the form of shows, we are all working on other things right now. My wife
and I just had our first baby, so that and TAD keep me pretty busy.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Thanks for your time John. and thanks for the music.</b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
As
always, Thank you for all the support. I really appreciate everything
you have done to spread the word about my music. Thanks.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Chris Papadakis</b></div>
</div>
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hLJ_nkKSh8o" width="480"></iframe>
</div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-85486038518884322512015-06-06T12:00:00.002-07:002015-06-06T12:46:36.403-07:00BELLICOSE Interview<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgojC73WWGlCgkWLsajztiNRxXQPVt4dLt72Lq_sTxAMx1qi9D0D_moqfoDfkbLelHtPlrhCONI2IBLNOXE1KypC1o440E5-FLLafdqF8VTFV383mvtmhG4kvEzIogpwo6LfBUeHHFTYyd2/s1600/unnamed.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgojC73WWGlCgkWLsajztiNRxXQPVt4dLt72Lq_sTxAMx1qi9D0D_moqfoDfkbLelHtPlrhCONI2IBLNOXE1KypC1o440E5-FLLafdqF8VTFV383mvtmhG4kvEzIogpwo6LfBUeHHFTYyd2/s400/unnamed.png" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<b>From Dallas Texas, USA, <a href="http://www.officialbellicose.com/home">BELLICOSE</a> is a band that have
delivered one of the best Melodic Metal albums out there, any doubts on
this statement can go away simply if you give a listen to their "Love On
Ice" debut CD (Warped Records - 1989). Apart from the music the band carries a very interesting
story since the early 80s, although many of the facts that actually
shaped their saga were not known, as their is actually not much written
information about the band. Back on March 2014 as I was hardly working
for their debut <a href="http://www.arkeynsteel.com/asr/releases/item/263-bellicose-love-on-ice">re release on Arkeyn Steel Records</a> I did this interview
with singer Joey Darcangelo and bassist Zak Johnson who were kind enough
to answer to all my questions and share with me (and you) lots of
interesting info about Bellicose. Enjoy. </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOy2EnUozZ4onCrsMPKqRHNfTBc2zAoVYUvy6vCy14Xvb3M6PyC57iKZCHwkOT3YvlCZB7jigCBt6Zmjq5aR0mp_DQ0B6hi8hX0IlwkHf5AW1Xcw3B3dTxh-cRob-WePItkZ57djKb8sJ/s1600/Bellicose_w_Zach.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoOy2EnUozZ4onCrsMPKqRHNfTBc2zAoVYUvy6vCy14Xvb3M6PyC57iKZCHwkOT3YvlCZB7jigCBt6Zmjq5aR0mp_DQ0B6hi8hX0IlwkHf5AW1Xcw3B3dTxh-cRob-WePItkZ57djKb8sJ/s400/Bellicose_w_Zach.JPG" width="400" /></a></b></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Hello guys, thanks
for taking some time to answer those questions! So lets take a flash
back in time. Where, when and under what circumstances
the band was created? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b> The band was
created in Dallas in 1983 when members of 2 local bands joined forces. I
myself (Joey) was lead vocals for a band Sabotage when Ru Spearman and
Michael Laurence were the guitar players for the band Rokker.<br />
<b><br /> Who were the founding members of the band? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD: </b>Joey Darcangelo, Ru Spearman and Michael Laurence were the founding members of Bellicose.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Bellicose sounds like an inspired name can you please tell how exactly did you come up with this name for the band?<br /> </b><br />
<b>JD:</b>
Bellicose was one of the few names (Morte Bellum being one of the
others) I had thrown around when trying to find a name... I was wanting
something that represented an aggressive and powerful sound and a
warlike attitude, kinda where our music was at that time. You ever want
to drive 100 mph when you hear a certain song? I wanted our songs to
make you feel like you could kick anyone’s ass when you heard them.<br />
<b><br />
</b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQAvYE8-by5jJ-4akwx-sFPP865yJtPZUkEjdit65_w-jj1-UGLdi2avr0Oe94TL2pBSCDC16UzEqbghCL8l6G1rJWvt5EfUvhV6yJLm3RIzT8UdVHS1W2oVVKdUCrftrCV-iO3iyZlplC/s1600/bellicose_profile.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQAvYE8-by5jJ-4akwx-sFPP865yJtPZUkEjdit65_w-jj1-UGLdi2avr0Oe94TL2pBSCDC16UzEqbghCL8l6G1rJWvt5EfUvhV6yJLm3RIzT8UdVHS1W2oVVKdUCrftrCV-iO3iyZlplC/s320/bellicose_profile.JPG" width="218" /></a></b></div>
<b>Did you focus on this Melodic Metal style from the very beginning and
as your main musical goal or it was a musical style that was built
inside the band through jamming?</b><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
Bellicose began with the idea of powerful metal tunes with very
intricate guitar progressions and harmonies with very twisty time
signature changes to make the songs more interesting. The melodic
element to our sound was a very slow process and transition and mostly
existed in the vocal parts early on.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Can you mention any bands that have influenced Bellicose? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
I would have to say Iron Maiden, Scorpions, Thin Lizzy, Rainbow, Black
Sabbath, UFO, Riot (Guy Speranza) were some of my biggest influences
which in turn lent to my part in the writing.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>ZJ:</b> Iron Maiden and Thin Lizzy.<br />
<b><br /> Can you remember which was the very first track you composed? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
The first track I co-wrote with Ru and Michael was “Run for Cover”. In
the beginning we lived and breathed Bellicose. We would spend endless
hours just sitting around playin’ guitars and humming melodies and
scratching down lyric ideas and drinking lots of beer!! It was a lot of
fun back then. There was so much creative energy and music pouring out
of each of us, it was sometimes hard to keep up. It didn’t take long to
recognize the magic that was the sound of Bellicose that came from this
collaborative nucleus.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Your debut album "Love On Ice" was
released on CD on 1989. Right? Before we reach that part of your musical
saga, I want to ask about your previous recordings. I know that the
band have recorded various demos on different seasons. Those demos were
not released to the public. Some of them, were used only to approach
record labels. Am I right into this? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
You are absolutely right. The sole purpose of any track other than what
was on “Love on Ice” was to shop to the major labels. We stayed very
busy in both writing and recording so that we could keep pitching new
material to the labels every three months.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>So can you refer to the demos you have recorded before the official album release? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD: </b>Actually
our whole recording career we consider to be a demo as every track that
made it to 24 track recording was pitched as a demo to the major
labels. Before tracking to 24 tracks we would do pre-production
recordings, tracking everything to 16 tracks. After listening to them
for a while we would then decide which ones would make to the 24 track
recording for the label pitch. The official album release was something
our new management team at the time pushed for. The idea was to give the
band a more professional polished presence (editor's note: some
unreleased material together with a complete demo recording from 1984
are included on the debut album's re-release on Arkeyn Steel Records).<br />
<b><br />
Many of the songs that finally made it to the debut album were on
existence even from your very early days and were re presented in
various recordings / versions until their official release. However are
there any songs in existence that finally were not included on the "Love
On Ice" release?</b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b> Yes, we still have
some unreleased material (another 16 tracks) that we are currently
wrapping up the re-mastering process on. These too are songs that were
pitched to various labels anywhere from 1987 to 1990.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJSMSiv7ujWdevehHjEqn05wZOgH5-OT_vPEny8FQDuo3kEKsS-LCpgvQ53EUFUHaOk0mVGQqRrlA5tcP9XRyw2l97RPkpgMB_RvwSzMfqzjV3Dw1D18Fax0AjZydHWX08BZ_UzsOOvLS7/s1600/SCAN0263.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJSMSiv7ujWdevehHjEqn05wZOgH5-OT_vPEny8FQDuo3kEKsS-LCpgvQ53EUFUHaOk0mVGQqRrlA5tcP9XRyw2l97RPkpgMB_RvwSzMfqzjV3Dw1D18Fax0AjZydHWX08BZ_UzsOOvLS7/s320/SCAN0263.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>The
fact that you have basically composed many of the songs that finally
appeared on the debut, mainly on the beginning of your career and not
only you have not left them behind but you completed them and presented
them on your album, proves that you were believing very much on those
songs right? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b> Absolutely! The idea
of releasing a CD without some of the earlier material was never a
question. Those were the songs that a lot of our fans were familiar with
and sang along to at our shows. To think of the CD without them was
crazy. If anything, to the band, the CD was a gift to our fans.
Bellicose fans were true and very loyal… We fed off their love and
energy many nights for many years!<br />
<b><br /> So, before the
release of the album that was basically a private release, have you
tried to reach any record label? Have you came close to a deal? What
went wrong and you finally decided to release the album yourselves (editor's note: the band is actually behind Warped Records that did the release)? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
Upon signing with MKM management our promos were landing into the hands
of some very notable AR reps for some very high profile labels.
Polygram, Warner Brothers, Epic, MCA and A&M were a few of the
labels that expressed interest in the band. Battling the never-ending
revolving door of AR reps and label roster openings was exhausting I’m
sure. In the 80’s everybody wanted to be a Rockstar, you could only
imagine how many other bands were working their asses off to secure a
spot on any of those rosters. Reflecting on that today? I like to
believe that maybe we just needed to wait for the music world to catch
up! LOL!</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>So please give all the spicy details about this
MAGNIFICENT debut. First of all when and where it was recorded? In how
many days / weeks / months have you completed it? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD: </b>The
“Love on Ice” CD was recorded at Sound Logic Studio in Dallas, TX. It
took about 6 months to put all the tracks together for the CD. It was a
matter of track selection and mixing and or re-recording some of the
songs to 24 track to keep the sound of the mixes consistent. Tim
“Chopper” Grugle our drummer deserves a lot of the credit for the end
result of the tracks and the sonic sounds that made it to the CD. He
spent countless nights mixing and re-mixing the songs on that CD to
ensure that when it was ready to be packaged, it was the best that it
could be. Way to go CHOP!!</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Back in 1989 the CD format was
something new, although it was clear that the CD would overtake the
market as the format it was still something new. However you decided to
release your debut on CD and NOT on vinyl. How and why did you came on
this decision? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b> Again, this was a
decision made by our management team as they had the foresight to see
that vinyl was phasing out and digital media was the future, so we let
them do what they were contracted to do.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>In how many copies was it pressed? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b> We had 5000 CD’s pressed.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Was it released also on tape or only on CD? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b> We also had 5000 cassette tapes produced.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-vwBPpJwVHsws_BJUGYGb6hqfeFHfDuP3xL-bXqvG5bVSSmg1ceoI6_N3bkCbEjz-IBA_6zlCyDT0B2H1Mcg25nsyYf6MzPTaGarcuJy-oYowUZLzUkddAvyr6I_Din-yPOTh3MNOpKA/s1600/Bellicose-k2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="197" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-vwBPpJwVHsws_BJUGYGb6hqfeFHfDuP3xL-bXqvG5bVSSmg1ceoI6_N3bkCbEjz-IBA_6zlCyDT0B2H1Mcg25nsyYf6MzPTaGarcuJy-oYowUZLzUkddAvyr6I_Din-yPOTh3MNOpKA/s320/Bellicose-k2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Was
the recording line up of the album the same as the initial line up of
the band? Can you refer into lineup changes of the band during the 80s? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
No, just to be clear the “Love on Ice” recording lineup consisted of
(myself, Michael Laurence, Ru Spearman, Tim “Chopper” Grugle and Steven
Grillo). Starting from the beginning the original lineup consisted of
myself, Michael Laurence, Ru Spearman, Staley Rogers and Mike Gage.
Staley left the band just after our first demo was recorded. The band
recruited Rick Rivera upon Staley’s departure. Rick was with the band
for a short stint before Steven Grillo was recruited for the bass slot.
It was shortly after that, that Mike Gage left the band. Upon Mike
leaving we auditioned tons of drummers before finally finding the right
guy for the job Tim “Chopper” Grugle. About a year after Tim joined the
band Steve Grillo left and Staley Rogers returned to the Bellicose fold.
Staley was like a brother and it was a good thing to see him back.
Another year went by and Staley departed yet again leaving the spot open
for Zak Johnson to fill. The very last personnel change was Chris
Vasquez in the guitar spot upon Michael Laurence’s departure…. That’s
pretty much how it rolled out.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>The album is a perfect
mixture of Melodic Metal with many Hard Rock touches. Even the fans of
the explosive Melodic Hard Rock / Poser musical movement -that was
getting bigger and bigger in the USA on the late 80s- could have loved
it and I am sure they did. Have you look into such an audience? That
could probably be the reason for selecting this catchy cover and this
catchy album title… or not? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b> Yes, I
believe that the idea of the band mixing some more commercial sounding
track with our other heavier tracks was to cast a wider net and reach a
wider audience. To this day I’m not sure if that was the best idea? I do
know that I still love all the songs on the CD. The songs where we
collaborated on were always my favorite.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>After the album
release what the band did to promote it? Have you started to send it to
labels, magazines or zones, what was the feedback? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
Our management team did in fact launch a promotional campaign soon
after the album release. They sent the CD to all of the afore mentioned,
Record labels, college radio stations, local and national magazines.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>I want to ask this: After the album release as part of its promotion: Did you get on the road?</b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
Here in Texas (considering the size) getting on the road is like
driving around the corner, so to answer your question, yes, we did do
some traveling to promote the new release. For the most part we kept it
regional. We would do the Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Oklahoma
City, Shreveport circuits on a regular basis. This was more than enough
ground to cover what we wanted to accomplish. We weren’t sold on that
notion that the only way to make it was to move to LA or NYC. We saw
that the Southwest region of the country was growing by leaps and bounds
in the world of audio and video media.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Speaking about the road: How active was the band on stage in general? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
When Bellicose was at the top of their game we found ourselves
performing every weekend for a good three to four years. I would say
from 1986 through 1989 was a pretty good hot streak!</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZqT7Omvd9MxjTjawqAq5qEDDSz22PS_KMcKSdC51SYggndaTGZgUvGG4G4X8P77Y97oLvvQvJkLE5F21R4YBXwEPigTsgPGji4kM0ACkYqnzHVdzHeYuqgunELYnflV6uIqTb1PcC-5t2/s1600/Bellicose-k1_rs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZqT7Omvd9MxjTjawqAq5qEDDSz22PS_KMcKSdC51SYggndaTGZgUvGG4G4X8P77Y97oLvvQvJkLE5F21R4YBXwEPigTsgPGji4kM0ACkYqnzHVdzHeYuqgunELYnflV6uIqTb1PcC-5t2/s320/Bellicose-k1_rs.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Can you remember the band's first live show? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
I sure can. Our very first show ever was on March 15th 1985, just after
we finished up our very first 1984 demo recording. We were graciously
offered a slot at the 1985 Zoo World show at the Dallas Convention
Center in Dallas, TX. It was hard to believe that right out of the gate
we would be sharing the stage with many of the area’s top bands of many
genres. I believe Golden Earring headlined that show.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>ZJ:</b> Well actually yes. My first live show with Bellicose was at The Basement in Dallas TX in the Summer of 1988.<br />
<b><br /> I guess that you made lots of shows even before the CD release. Am I right into this? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
Yes I am speaking abut the first years and in general until 1989 Was it
difficult for an unknown band to book some space to play back on the
80s? 1985 was our break out year. We pitched our demo to the newest top
live rock music venues in our hometown and waited for the callbacks.
Once we were booked and did the first gig, the dates just started rollin
in… My coolest memory of those first shows was the faces in the crowd
after the first couple of songs. There was a tightness to the band that I
really didn’t hear in many of the other bands on that scene at that
time. We really didn’t get out much to see what the competition was
doing. All we knew is what we wanted to do. For many of the first time
Bellicose rockers it was a jaw-dropper. As the band began to make its
mark and play on a very regular basis we started to notice a lot of band
members from other bands in the circuit were showing up to our gigs.
I’m going to guess to see what the buzz was all about. While this was
flattering it was also a clear indicator that we were doing the right
things.<br />
<b><br /> I am setting 1989 as a key year for the band
due to the album release. Ok the album was released and then what
happened? There is not enough information about the band after 1989…. </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
1989 was the beginning of the end, not from a band standpoint but more
from a musical landscape perspective, bands like Soundgarden, Nirvana,
Alice in Chains & Hole had already been out and generating a new
buzz. It was only when Pearl Jam came along and kicked in the doors that
the rest just poured in to become the new “grunge” scene. When this
happened, if you weren’t already signed, you probably weren’t going to
be. In short, you missed the boat.<br />
<b><br /> I know that there
were some demo recordings done during the 90s. Again you recorded the
musical stuff but keeping it unreleased to the public. I guess you were
still looking for a label contract and new music was the only way.
Right? </b><br />
<b><br /> JD:</b> Yes, by the 90’s we were
still writing new material and our management was diligently still
pitching the new material to the labels for a recording contract.<br />
<b><br /> Were there any new songs recorded after the album or you were again working with the album material in newer versions?</b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
After the release of the CD we continued to write and catalog material
for what we had hoped would eventually become our sophomore release. As
it stands, the band still has an extensive catalog of songs that were
never released.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>ZJ:</b> Yes a second album project was recorded but never released.<br />
<b><br /> During the 90s did you still tried to play live and remain on the road or not? Any shows for remember? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
Bellicose played a handful of shows into 1990, but with the scene
changing and most of the rock clubs closing their doors there was little
left for any heavy metal band to do.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>ZJ:</b> Yes. The band reformed with past members under the name of Bombay.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Was the band under the same line up during the 90s? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b> It was not, by 1990 Chris Vasquez had filled the vacancy left by Michael Laurence’s departure. The rest of the band was intact.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>When and under what circumstances the band split? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
After the grunge invasion we pretty much had to re-evaluate our
efforts. Michael Laurence and the band parted ways, leaving a pretty big
void in the “creative nucleus” and the rest of us scrambling to find a
replacement. We recruited Chris Vasquez, another local player who was
very familiar with the band only to do a wrap scene about 6 months
later. For the most part it just didn’t feel the same and with Michael
leaving it just didn’t sound the same either. All the years together
working creatively with both Michael and Ru forged a chemistry that was
sadly non-existent with the new line up. It wasn’t long before one by
one we decided to hang it up and find our own ways again.<br />
<b><br /> After the split were the members of the band got involved into any other musical projects and bands? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
Yes, after the split I took some time off to clear my head and find
myself again. After about six months I decided to make some calls and
reach out to a few of the guys to talk about putting together a new
project. The project was to be called “Dr. Bombay” which was later
changed to just Bombay. It was really a revolving door of players for
the first three or four months until we settled with a lineup that
consisted of myself, Mike Gage (original Bellicose drummer), Ru
Spearman, Zak Johnson and Eric Keathley. This band made some noise and
enjoyed some regular stage time. The clubs always seemed to book the
band with the “former Bellicose members” tag… (That was pretty funny).</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
</div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQdPCEImG9ZIJwFjviwgUC1DKKMlVgLrOK_gwZWcJuohwwKpX0fYXBeTaDDziyGXEeiRvuz9oyExqWRZYibXVXpaZ2OUR0MFFtFmER0DPHZB9LxrFw6ZrIaOiZfIUFHdB4IL0At1dSiCHl/s1600/11181686_383706581827166_7718564360854013121_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQdPCEImG9ZIJwFjviwgUC1DKKMlVgLrOK_gwZWcJuohwwKpX0fYXBeTaDDziyGXEeiRvuz9oyExqWRZYibXVXpaZ2OUR0MFFtFmER0DPHZB9LxrFw6ZrIaOiZfIUFHdB4IL0At1dSiCHl/s320/11181686_383706581827166_7718564360854013121_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br />
<b>I still wonder how the hell a band that have composed such high
quality, inspired, Melodic Metal music, almost radio friendly, never
made it for something bigger. Even your demo recordings kick some
serious ass, not to mention your album. What went wrong with Bellicose? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
I still wonder that myself sometimes. I always felt we had strong
material, a sonic lineup and a pretty solid management team. It’s
possible that we may have not known that there was a whole new world of
Metal lovers beyond our borders and we just failed to recognize the
opportunities in other markets? We were young and for the most part
care-free back in those days. The internet wasn’t commercialized until
1990, so the world had yet to be connected… Running all this down,
timing was just a killer for us.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Xh7s9cdEuKoUrI-NCJS5PIWGUz6FApg27eS4eDKm4JWg4l00txe2JwR97R3afMcYdnXfhlnfq5b99mw376v1BZz0It-gg1kKeRC5_ozMg4E-g3pNku4rwgFUw3-4KCvtwOmZSb4zogqW/s1600/11080846_369948583202966_5194661677937897211_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Xh7s9cdEuKoUrI-NCJS5PIWGUz6FApg27eS4eDKm4JWg4l00txe2JwR97R3afMcYdnXfhlnfq5b99mw376v1BZz0It-gg1kKeRC5_ozMg4E-g3pNku4rwgFUw3-4KCvtwOmZSb4zogqW/s320/11080846_369948583202966_5194661677937897211_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>How the band came back on shape? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
Well most of the band members remained friends and still kept in touch.
It wasn’t until one of our dearest friends “Big Ron Brignon” who was
the first club owner to book the band and was instrumental in getting us
our start passed away and one of the local promoters in town decided to
put together a reunion show in remembrance of our friend. They didn’t
have to ask us twice. I made some calls, we did some homework and the
beautiful sounds just came together. It was like we had never stopped
playing. It was truly magical.<br />
<b><br /> </b></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAuQV_kNmpajUOzJfeFRwfkEzRHswAbN2iSl4AUi15EgypVYmyyO6NfpwbCZzBZWbjzkvivtI-KIGvlKr9BQizof7K22j-i8uEz_PABGQSGvN4WXZ3KKyHCAD7Gr0CzN1n1G-5EJTSFyiH/s1600/10989171_383706415160516_2301661681354951378_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAuQV_kNmpajUOzJfeFRwfkEzRHswAbN2iSl4AUi15EgypVYmyyO6NfpwbCZzBZWbjzkvivtI-KIGvlKr9BQizof7K22j-i8uEz_PABGQSGvN4WXZ3KKyHCAD7Gr0CzN1n1G-5EJTSFyiH/s320/10989171_383706415160516_2301661681354951378_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></div>
<b>Can you describe your first re union show? Feelings? </b><br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
There was a feeling of disbelief at first. I had to pinch myself a few
times to make sure I wasn’t dreaming. While we were getting ready to go
onstage we could hear the crowd behind the stage curtain start chanting
“BELLICOSE”!!, BELLICOSE”!! It was so awesome that 25 years later I
would have the privilege to finally pay my debt of gratitude to the true
“Die Hard” Bellicose fan who 25 years later made their way to visit an
old friend.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>ZJ: </b>I was feeling a little rough
around the edges but excited and relieved that we could finally get back
together. It was great to see all the old gang and play the music
again.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>What are the plans for the future? Are you working on a new album? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
We are!! We are currently working on some new material for a new album,
however before that we will be working on the idea of actually getting
around to releasing that sophomore album and sharing it with the world….</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>ZJ:</b> Currently we working on some new material.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Is this a second chance for Bellicose? </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
Our 16th president Abraham Lincoln once said, “I will prepare and some
day my chance will come”. This could very well be that day for
Bellicose.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>ZJ:</b> Nothing would make me happier!!!!<br />
<b><br /> (April 2015 extra question). Well what is actually the current line up of the band now?</b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b> Our current lineup is the following:</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Joey Gutierrez (aka Joey Darcangelo) - Vocals<br />
Ru Spearman - Lead Guitar/Vocals<br />
Mark Akin - Lead Guitar/Vocals (of Dragonball Z Guitar Fame)<br />
Zak Johnson - Bass Guitar/Vocals<br />
Mike Gage - Drums/Vocals (Bellicose' original drummer from 1983)<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2j-j6F4tIjJHT_tYKYbg6O3sSeQKjCiSg6SMNUfo_Nw42QSIKIu8pL6J7D0-XJVqELIvht6WB7OX8p6jsvuB-t3qhn7rSy5Yv-5cSdtC-R-0o5wQEAsePLCBqQyUZ8uAWrDYRTMyIOND3/s1600/111unnamed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2j-j6F4tIjJHT_tYKYbg6O3sSeQKjCiSg6SMNUfo_Nw42QSIKIu8pL6J7D0-XJVqELIvht6WB7OX8p6jsvuB-t3qhn7rSy5Yv-5cSdtC-R-0o5wQEAsePLCBqQyUZ8uAWrDYRTMyIOND3/s400/111unnamed.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<b><br /> Thanks for all the info and your time. Close the interview as you like.</b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>JD:</b>
Chris, I personally would like to thank you for everything you have
done. I hope this goes well for all parties involved. You have been a
true professional thus far and for that I am very appreciative.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Chris Papadakis</b></div>
</div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-49566999062807457342015-04-28T07:55:00.001-07:002015-04-28T09:57:27.484-07:00RUFF JUSTICE to release digital single <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6yh1pU5wjDec1fNxuYBuc2H5RDAYs2GK-0ijhHWrpY53J5ZhPQoCrT8WCy6gHIE-nw0gbwFdUQx8NMNsxzU_xNERHogMYEnobxnBRRKelT20xSkLN7hGzNMd7D1JyQYYd-kI8ow41K6_-/s1600/11187500_10206554767932910_2099302226_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6yh1pU5wjDec1fNxuYBuc2H5RDAYs2GK-0ijhHWrpY53J5ZhPQoCrT8WCy6gHIE-nw0gbwFdUQx8NMNsxzU_xNERHogMYEnobxnBRRKelT20xSkLN7hGzNMd7D1JyQYYd-kI8ow41K6_-/s1600/11187500_10206554767932910_2099302226_o.jpg" height="308" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The much anticipated first new single from the Dallas, Texas, US Melodic Metallers Ruff Justice will be released this Saturday May 2nd. This is the first recorded stuff featuring the 2015 line up. The single will be entitled "Face The Dark Within" and will be available in digital format. You can find more info about this release and how you would be able to grab it on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/RuffJusticeOfficial/info?tab=page_info">band's official facebook page</a>.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The band who is currently under a hard working status for their forthcoming full length album is performing in various stages around USA preparing their fans for the release.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
The band's line up:<br />
<br />
<b>Vocals - Pino Garcia</b><br />
<b>Guitar - JZ Dunegan </b><br />
<b>Guitar - Bobby Michaelides </b><br />
<b> Bass - Rob Tate</b><br />
<b>Drums - Scott Baughn (Original founding member)</b><br />
<br />
You can read our 2011 review on their classic <b>"No Justice No Peace"</b> CD, <a href="http://fscroll.blogspot.gr/2011/09/ruff-justice-no-justice-no-peace-art.html">here</a>.
</div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-77762950634203707122015-04-21T19:48:00.003-07:002015-04-28T07:40:57.607-07:00 DEVILUSION - Devilusion EP (Self Financed)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b> DEVILUSION - Devilusion EP (Self Financed)</b><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgncwxzGPgVPYMRXYXUn5cgANP1FOAWgMbH8hyphenhyphen6fviOzchVyNLKZmmpfG6NEPf5x5UGmo4Hgas_zCMzZVREvWwejPWTAen-ohXS97VGtNdPk_eh8Q8NGaYyRXgulQqiNBt-GbyH_atX7mmL/s1600/01-CD-Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgncwxzGPgVPYMRXYXUn5cgANP1FOAWgMbH8hyphenhyphen6fviOzchVyNLKZmmpfG6NEPf5x5UGmo4Hgas_zCMzZVREvWwejPWTAen-ohXS97VGtNdPk_eh8Q8NGaYyRXgulQqiNBt-GbyH_atX7mmL/s1600/01-CD-Cover.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
It was with a little bit of surprise my first listening of the debut EP by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Devilusion.de" target="_blank">Devilusion</a> from Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. You know, that kind of surprise you go through when you listen to a totally new band delivering music that somehow manages to stab you in the back from the very first listening minute. I pressed the play button on my stereo letting a "what the fuck" phrase to slip from my mouth as the first riff of the opening "Intruder" track was hammering my speakers. So for the next twenty minutes (maybe a little more), I left everything aside, focusing on the material of those newcomers.<br />
<br />
Devilusion deliver a mixture of Heavy, Speed and Thrash Metal. Listening to their music you would be able to discover a wide range of influences: from <b>Metal Church</b> ("The Dark" and "Blessing In Disguise", era) and <b>Intruder</b> ("A Higher Form Of Killing" era), to<b> Megadeth </b>("Rust In Peace" era), <b>Anthrax</b> and <b>Iron Maiden</b>. Their songs are perfectly balanced between power and melody. The power that marks the band's Thrash / Speed Metal part, is generated thanks to the main riffing of each song, however the melody and the feeling that re-present the more Heavy Metal oriented part of their music, is generated mainly through the vocals and the fantastic lead guitar parts.<br />
<br />
Manos Fatsis (ex Dark Nova) makes the difference in here. You see, on your everyday typical Thrash newcomers (and older ones) you would meet those "angry again" vocals that mark the genre. However in Devilusion's music you would hear melodic vocal lines, double vocal parts and a wide range of vocal expression that mark each and every song. To tell you the truth I was not surprised at all. Having heard the excellent <a href="http://fscroll.blogspot.gr/2013/01/dark-nova-dark-nova-metal-breed.html" target="_blank">latest Dark Nova album</a> (plus some more music) I was aware of Fatsis talent, which is simply represented in this EP. However the vocals are not the only big thing in here. You can clearly hear a fantastic drummer (Uwe Rudolph), an incredible bass player (Marc Stemmer), and a double axe attack through the hands of Sascha Kuss and Patrick Lessmann. Well those are the pieces that complete the Devilusion puzzle. I would advise you to spend some extra time focusing on the performance and the ideas of each musician in here and you would realize why I am referring to them this way. Well this team works great.<br />
<br />
The band have wisely selected<b> "Intruder"</b> as the opening track cause it is the most catchy tune of this EP thanks to its mighty chorus (excellent double vocals). I bet that even on your first EP listening, you would go back to this song on the repeat more than one times, BEFORE you roll to the next one, exactly like I did (air guitaring to its lead part). <b>"Almighty Hypocrites"</b> with its ala Megadeth main verse (thanks to the main riff and the vocals) is another powerful track. The chorus is catchy, the double guitar bridge is great and the lead part is a big plus.<br />
<br />
The Thrash and Heavy Metal flavors are successfully combined for one more time under the <b>"Crown Of Gold"</b> song. Great mid tempo chorus and a Megadeth-ish small lead guitar part, before the main melodic guitar lead. Not bad at all. <b>"Raising Hell"</b> is the most technical tune of this release. Many different themes and riffs on different tempos wisely combined on a song to bang your head at. Very interesting mid tempo opening themes (there is a great band line on the initial part of the song), outstanding mid tempo verse, faster bridge before the fantastic chorus and ok what else can we ask for? <b>"Tribe Of Slaves"</b> is the faster track in here. I am sure that this one would be one of their strongest tunes on stage. I really enjoyed the drumming in this one. <br />
<br />
The EP's final song is a cover version of <b>"The Four Horsemen"</b>. What do you mean by which band? Come on they just re-released their "No Life 'Til Leather" 82 demo tape on time for the record store day a few days back (18/4) and this song was called "The Mechanix" back on this demo. You got it, <b>Metallica</b> is the band. But I bet that Devilusion selected it cause it was co written by Mustaine, I will ask them on the forthcoming interview. Ok I liked the cover a lot. Fatsis has studied every breath of the young Hetfield adding his own approaching as well, but I am still trying to get why the band left a big part of the song behind. Yes their version is sorter than the original studio recording. Well they basically grab the version that was played live by Metallica which is sorter (check out some of their 90s live stuff), but you know I still miss those lead parts. So to cover or not to cover guys? I guess this is another good interview question. Ok all in all this is a bonus track done for fun I guess, so my point on the sorter version is not a big deal, you can still headbang on the sorter one.<br />
<br />
The production is loud and clear and does justice to the songs. It would
be a pity such good songs to suffer from bad production but this is
absolutely not the case in here. Sascha Kuss recorded all the stuff on the band's own studio. The recorded material was mixed and mastered by Rene Bannasch at Schreiraumstudios, Solingen (Germany). <br />
<br />
All in all here we got a release by musicians that first of all are passionate fans of the music they play. This is crystal clear on each and every part of the songs in this EP and you know something? One of the main reasons for each one of my positive comments about this release is the passion I discovered, behind the leads, behind the vocals, the drumming etc etc.<br />
<br />
So if you look for a good piece of stormy steel delivered in fast tempos, raw power and touched by a fantastic voice, this one is for you. If you keep yourself amazed by new under the ground stuff coming armed and dangerous this one is also for you. The sure thing is that our eyes and ears should be open to this band, they will offer even more good stuff in the future. For sure.<br />
<br />
<a href="http://devilusion.de/" target="_blank"> http://devilusion.de/</a><br />
<b><br /></b>
<b>Chris Papadakis</b><br />
</div>
</div>
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zgeSwK0lO2g" width="480"></iframe>
</div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-72297609495373963782015-04-10T06:04:00.002-07:002015-04-10T06:12:53.868-07:00ADRAMELCH to release their final album on May 22nd<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKcZgML8ivk8bfNSwpsZTY_liEgC-dg95dSVyPO65jMC3_5IvpmaKgUZD5uUI5QLAiPxKgKXQXNVe1eKkmW8jxEZ_vkHjDKnsBO1_7qvcSmrF_ZS9v8kRd_gbAQv9xgvwTprQeKKJi5iw-/s1600/unnamed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKcZgML8ivk8bfNSwpsZTY_liEgC-dg95dSVyPO65jMC3_5IvpmaKgUZD5uUI5QLAiPxKgKXQXNVe1eKkmW8jxEZ_vkHjDKnsBO1_7qvcSmrF_ZS9v8kRd_gbAQv9xgvwTprQeKKJi5iw-/s1600/unnamed.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Italian Prog Metallers <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AdramelchOfficial" target="_blank">Adramelch</a> return with the final album of their carrer. The album's title is "Opus" and it will be released on May 22nd through <a href="http://www.pureprog-records.com/" target="_blank">Pure Prog Records</a>, a division of <a href="http://www.puresteel-records.com/" target="_blank">Pure Steel Records</a>. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>Here is the official press kit of the album:</b></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">'Opus’ is a Latin word. It
defines “an artistic work, especially on a large scale”. And this fits
perfectly for the fourth release of Adramelch. Yes, the outstanding
progressive metallers from Milan, Italy, are back with a new album. And
this only a few years after their beautiful ‘Lights From Oblivion’, the
debut for the Pure Prog record label. As a welcome exception, this time
Adramelch have speedup their pace, and with a reason. </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">On the one hand, ‘Opus’
marks the official end of Adramelch discographic career. For a number of
reason, the band has decided to call it quit, drawing the final curtain
on the career of Italy’s most influential and charismatic combo. But,
before leaving forever, the band has decided to produce yet another
milestone, set to leave a mark on the scene, as every output of them did
so far. </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">And man they made it. On
the other hand, ‘Opus’ is probably the most atmospheric and mature album
of Adramelch career. Once again, the band has not limited itself to
repeat is glorious past, but has looked forward, managing to create a
new masterpiece, adding new colors and atmospheres, yet totally in line
with its past heritage. </span></span><br />
<br />
‘<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Opus’ has all the
trademarks of the Adramelch sound. From arcane progressions to epic
atmospheres, from the overwhelming arrangements to the unique vocals of
Vittorio Ballerio, this record shows once again all the facets of the
very peculiar sound that has made Adramelch an absolute cult-band, not
only in their homeland but around the world. </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">As always, it’s very hard
to pick up single songs, as every Adramelch album is conceived as a
composite work, to be received and appreciated as a whole, but a very
personal preference goes to the pounding ‘Long Live The Sun’, the
beautifully progressive-tinged ‘Only By Pain’, the amazing ballad ‘Fate’
and the astonishing up-tempo ‘Forgotten Words’, with its arcane and
epic melodies. </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">To make a long story
short, ‘Opus’ definitely deserves its name, turning in to be the latest
(and last, unfortunately) masterpiece in the history of one of the most
talented bands on this planet. Do yourself a favour, pick randomly each
song on this album, you won’t regret it at all. </span></span><br />
<br />
‘<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Opus’ – some additional quick facts</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
This last release is also the first time for Adramelch with a
professional artistic producer: Guido Block, native German singer and
bass player, who gave to this project a real higher gear. The album has
been recorded at his “Lo Studio” in Milan. ‘Opus’ also counts on the
participation of 2 singers as special guests that offer to this musical
prism a further hue. Simona Aileen Pala and the same Guido Block join
the band in four tracks further embellishing this last masterwork. The
album, mastered @ the NewSin Studios (by Luigi Stefanini), will be
issued, as the previous one, by the German label Pure Prog, also in
vinyl. </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">ADRAMELCH - a brief history</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
Their name rose to the headlines 27 years ago, when ‘Irae Melanox’
stunned fans and critics because of its being as catchy as amazingly
“out of the ordinary” (4K received from Kerrang! should tell more than a
thousand words!). 2003 is the year of the reunion, or rather, of the
re-establishment, as Gianluca and Vittorio call to the army new
musicians (Sig, Fab and Mau) to revive the project: in 2005 ‘Broken
History’ confirmed the power of the band is still there, with an epic
metal, tinged with progressive, screaming the pain caused by the madness
of the Crusades. In 2012, ‘Lights from Oblivion’, issued by the German
label Pure Prog / Pure Steel, though keeping the usual distinctive
imprint, red line to the previous albums, drives to an unpredictable
evolution, with tremendous ballads and lofty solos. And today it’s the
turn of Adramelch’s fourth and last chapter: ‘Opus’ has the arduous task
of acting as the final milestone of this extraordinary pathway. </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">GUIDO BLOCK</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
As singer, bass player, guitarist and songwriter, has been founder or
member of a number of recording projects (The Event, Lauroja, Noize
Machine, Neon Karma...), with hundreds of collaborations with music
system first tier players (among which also Dario Mollo, Graham Bonnet,
Cesareo - Elio e Le Storie Tese) and countless live shows. </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">SIMONA AILEEN PALA</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><br />
Simona (Thought Machine, Holy Shire) is a talented and very skilled
singer that studied with the best coaches. Her voice is strikingly
versatile, covering with heart and passion a range that goes from Opera
to Growl, passing through Heavy Metal</span></span>.</div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-19676070785471607792015-02-22T01:42:00.001-08:002015-02-22T01:43:13.847-08:00TERMINUS: track from the forthcoming debut album, released <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Stormspell.Records?fref=ts" target="_blank">Stormspeel Records</a> released a pilot tune from upcoming <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20allowfullscreen=%22%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20height=%22270%22%20src=%22https://www.youtube.com/embed/jKT908GaG58%22%20width=%22480%22%3E%3C/iframe%3E" target="_blank">TERMINUS</a> debut album entitled "The Reaper's
Spiral". The band from from Northern Ireland delivers Epic metal with sci-fi flare. Album is scheduled to be released during 2015 on Stormspell Records (CD) and Horror Records (LP & MC).<br />
<br />
We are reminding you that the band will appear live at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/442872652524036/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Up The Hammers Festival X - Warm Up Show</a>. <br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jKT908GaG58" width="480"></iframe></div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-56572424679810594892015-02-20T23:22:00.001-08:002015-02-20T23:23:00.769-08:00Former YNGWIE MALMSTEEN Keyboardist MATS OLAUSSON Found Dead In Thailand Hotel Room<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="copy-paste-block">
<div class="eightcol first clearfix" id="main" role="main">
<br />
<article class="post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-news clearfix" itemscope="" itemtype="http://schema.org/BlogPosting" role="article"><section class="entry-content clearfix" itemprop="articleBody"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvs75FrrIM5HoPjJSFo0JBNpLV-TMNK2Cs7TdQym-_TGyn1obbT8C8l5uIX7JRc1pmc_JbN9Qa-Ake5DhC6J1rnAEE1lBfsYs2W499cndmg8NE07rjV8hU1suvf2CvibxLbWDHXWuzPxN5/s1600/matsolaussondead_638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvs75FrrIM5HoPjJSFo0JBNpLV-TMNK2Cs7TdQym-_TGyn1obbT8C8l5uIX7JRc1pmc_JbN9Qa-Ake5DhC6J1rnAEE1lBfsYs2W499cndmg8NE07rjV8hU1suvf2CvibxLbWDHXWuzPxN5/s1600/matsolaussondead_638.jpg" height="265" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
According to the <a href="http://www2.bangkokpost.com/news/general/480000/swedish-tourist-dead-in-rayong-hotel" target="_blank">Bangkok Post</a>, acclaimed Swedish keyboardist <b>Mats Johan Olausson</b> (<b>YNGWIE MALMSTEEN</b>, <b>ARK</b>, <b>EVIL MASQUERADE</b>) was found dead inside a hotel room in downtown Rayong, Thailand Thursday afternoon (February 19). He was 54 years old.<br />
<br />
<b>Olausson</b> is believed to have died less than 24 hours before
his body was found on the floor of his room. He wore only shorts and
there were seven empty bottles of whisky and empty cans of beer in the
room. There was no evidence of a struggle, according to <b>Pol Maj Gen Chumphon Chanthachamrassil</b>, chief of Rayong police.<br />
<br />
<b>Olausson</b> had stayed at the hotel for seven days before a hotel
staffer noticed that the musician had never gone downstairs for meals
and had not paid for his room. The staffer became suspicious and went
and knocked on the door. After receiving no response, he used a spare
key to open the door and found the body.<br />
<br />
<b>Olausson</b>'s body will be sent to the Institute of Forensic
Science in Bangkok for a post mortem examination to establish the cause
of death.<br />
<br />
</section><b>Source: <a href="http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/former-yngwie-malmsteen-keyboardist-mats-olausson-found-dead-in-thailand-hotel-room/#KQmfV81wSAToLtXK.01" target="_blank">Blabbermouth</a></b></article></div>
</div>
</div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-74153983788419677402015-02-20T03:43:00.000-08:002019-11-12T22:12:56.609-08:00Best albums of 2014 <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<b>Chris P.</b> has been producing radio shows -through various radio
stations around Greece-, since 1996. To play music through high
standards is always the goal. The show's current season (2014-2015) is hosted
on <b><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.mercury-radio.com/">Mercury Radio</a></span>.</b> You can listen it live on <span itemprop="description"><span class="fsl">Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 20:00 until 21:00 (EEST / GMT+3). </span></span><br />
<br />
<span itemprop="description"><span class="fsl">A recent project was to represent <b>the best albums released on 2014</b>.
It is done through 11 plus 2 shows. More than 100 albums were
presented. Shows are in Greek language but we are sharing them
internationally as feedback to the bands that are included. The show's
final <b>Best albums of 2014 list</b> consists of <b>20 albums</b>. It is also the official list of <b>Forgotten Scroll Zine</b>.</span></span><br />
<br />
<span itemprop="description"><span class="fsl"><b>Best albums of 2014 </b></span></span><br />
<span itemprop="description"><span class="fsl"> </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>1. While Heaven Wept - Suspended at Aphelion </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>2. Doomocracy - The End Is Written </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>3. Riot - Unleash The Fire </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>4. Cynic - Kindly Bent To Free Us </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>5. Hekz - Caerus </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>6. Anima Morte - Upon Darkened Stains </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>7. Mekong Delta - In A Mirror Darkly </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>8. Disforia - The Age Of Ether </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>9. Opeth - Pale Communion </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>10. Aqusa - Hogtid </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>11. Unsilence - A Fire On The Sea </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>12. Sunless Sky - Firebreather </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>13. Stamina - Perseverance </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>14. Anglagard - Prog pa Svenksa Live in Japan </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>15. Kaipa - Sattyg </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>16. Pendragon - Men Who Climb Mountains </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>17. Ten - Albion </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>18. Siena Root - Pioneers </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>19. Fortress Under Siege - Phoenix Rising </b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>20. Wardance - Wrath For The Ages</b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="60" src="https://www.mixcloud.com/widget/iframe/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fmercurycloud%2Fchris-p-43-9-2-2015%2F&mini=1&embed_uuid=2ee0f682-28f1-4934-9d55-3a6f51181b6c&replace=0&hide_cover=1&embed_type=widget_standard&hide_tracklist=1" width="330"></iframe><br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>PLAYLIST 9-2-2015<br />Review of 2014 albums - FINAL LIST Part 1</b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Opeth - Moon Above, Sun Below (Pale Communion)</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Disforia - Essence / Chaos (The Age Of Ether)</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Mekong Delta - The Sliver In Gods Eye (In A Mirror Darkly)</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Anima Morte - Illusion Is The Catalyst (Upon Darkened Stains)</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
HeKz - From Obscurity To Eternity (Caerus)</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Cynic - Kindly Bent For Us (Kindly Bent To Free Us)</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Riot - Take Me Back (Unleash The Fire)</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
Democracy - Faceless (The End Is Written)</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
While Heaven Wept - Icarus And I (Suspended at Aphelion)</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="60" src="https://www.mixcloud.com/widget/iframe/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fmercurycloud%2Fchris-p-42-6-2-2015%2F&mini=1&embed_uuid=0d26143a-bae0-431f-90ae-81e608c7ac59&replace=0&hide_cover=1&embed_type=widget_standard&hide_tracklist=1" width="330"></iframe><br /></div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>PLAYLIST 6-2-2015</b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<b>Review Of 2014 albums - FINAL LIST Part 2</b></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="cloudcast-description" style="text-align: left;">
<div class="">
Wardance - Wrath Of Titans (Wrath For The Ages)<br />
Fortress Under Siege - Phoenix Rising (Phoenix Rising)<br />
Siena Root - 7 Years (Pioneers)<br />
Ten - Albion Born (Albion)<br />
Pendragon - Beautiful Soul (Men Who Climb Mountains)<br />
Kaipa - World of the Void (Sattyg)<br />
Änglagård - Höstsejd (Prog pa Svenksa Live in Japan)<br />
Stamina - Higher (Perseverance)<br />
Sunless Sky - The Whaler (Firebreather)<br />
Unsilence - The Doorway (Fire On The Sea)<br />
Agusa - Uti Var Hage (Hogtid)<br />
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="60" src="https://www.mixcloud.com/widget/iframe/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fmercurycloud%2Fchris-p-41-30-1-2015%2F&mini=1&embed_uuid=53039255-dbb7-4b67-abc7-3c8399804740&replace=0&hide_cover=1&embed_type=widget_standard&hide_tracklist=1" width="330"></iframe><br /></div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="cloudcast-description" style="text-align: left;">
<div class="">
<b>PLAYLIST 30-1-2015</b><br />
<b>Review of 2014 albums - Part 11</b></div>
<div class="">
<br /></div>
<div class="">
Niva - Magnitude (Incremental IV)<br />
A Perfect View - Dead End Street (Red Moon Rising)<br />
Crazy Lixx - Girls Of The 80s (Crazy Lixx)<br />
SunStrike - Rock Your World (Rock Your World)<br />
StoneFlower - Can't Take It (Destination Anywhere)<br />
Marvel - Baptism / Dead Rock 'n' Roller (Hadal Zone Express)<br />
Pretty Maids - Damaged (Louder Than Ever)<br />
White Widow - Just Another Night (Crossfire)<br />
Secret - Give Up The Fight (End Of The Road)<br />
Stamina - Breaking Another String (Perseverance)<br />
Satin - Don't Know The Words (Satin)<br />
Nubian Rose - Illuminated Within (Mental Revolution)<br />
Last Autumn's Dream - Follow Your Heart (Level Eleven)</div>
<div class="">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="60" src="https://www.mixcloud.com/widget/iframe/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fmercurycloud%2Fchris-p-40-28-1-2015%2F&mini=1&embed_uuid=7d5e2859-a160-49a4-9ac9-8509bf152d93&replace=0&hide_cover=1&embed_type=widget_standard&hide_tracklist=1" width="330"></iframe><br /></div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="cloudcast-description" style="text-align: left;">
<div class="">
<b>PLAYLIST 28-1-2015<br />Review of 2014 albums - Part 10</b></div>
<div class="">
<br /></div>
<div class="">
H.E.A.T. - Point Of No Return (Tearing Down The Walls)<br />
Russel Allen & Jorn Lande - Come And Dream With Me (The Great Divide)<br />
Harem Scarem - Midnight Hours (Thirteen)<br />
Acacia Avenue - Time (Cold)<br />
Alien - Unbroken (Eternity)<br />
Angels Or Kings - Any Other Girl (Kings Of Nowhere)<br />
Unruly Child - She Can't See Me (Down Into The Rabbit Hole (Side One) )<br />
Brother Firetribe Love Is Not Enough (Diamond In The Firepit)<br />
Free Spirit - Nights Of Paradise (All the Shades Of Darkened Light) <br />
Gotthard - Bang! (Bang!)<br />
House Of Lords - I'm Breakin Free (Precious Metal)<br />
In Faith - Radio (There's a Storm Coming)<br />
Magnum - Crying In The Rain (Escape From The Shadow Garden)<br />
Outloud - I was So Blind (Let's Get Serious)<br />
Night Ranger - Rollin' On (High Road)<br />
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="60" src="https://www.mixcloud.com/widget/iframe/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fmercurycloud%2Fchris-p-39-26-1-2015%2F&mini=1&embed_uuid=72bbf226-f118-4319-8e43-ce263efb43e8&replace=0&hide_cover=1&embed_type=widget_standard&hide_tracklist=1" width="330"></iframe><br /></div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="color: #999999; display: block; font-family: "Open Sans",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 4px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
<a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/mercurycloud/chris-p-39-26-1-2015/?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=base_links&utm_term=resource_link" style="color: grey; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank"></a><br /></div>
<div class="cloudcast-description" style="text-align: left;">
<div class="">
<b>PLAYLIST 26-1-2015<br />Review of 2014 albums - Part 9</b></div>
<div class="">
<br /></div>
<div class="">
Unisonic - Night Of The Long Knives (Light Of Dawn)<br />
Sanctuary - Frozen (The Year The Sun Died)<br />
Iced Earth - Among The Living Dead (Plagues Of Babylon)<br />
Overkill - Where There's Smoke (White Devil Armory) <br />
Gamma Ray - Born to Fly (Empire of the Undead)<br />
Cloven Hoof - Deliverance (Resist Or Serve)<br />
October 31 - Under My Gun (Bury the Hatchet)<br />
Stallion - Streets Of Sin (Rise And Ride)<br />
Pallbearer - Watcher in the Dark (Foundations of Burden)<br />
In Aevum Agere - Awaiting (Limbus Animae)<br />
Fangtooth - No Tomorrow (As We Dive Into The Dark)<br />
Sólstafir - Rismal (Otta)</div>
<div class="">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="60" src="https://www.mixcloud.com/widget/iframe/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fmercurycloud%2Fchris-p-38-23-1-2015%2F&mini=1&embed_uuid=93f6de7a-d0cc-4f74-8622-51f4315913a6&replace=0&hide_cover=1&embed_type=widget_standard&hide_tracklist=1" width="330"></iframe><br /></div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="color: #999999; display: block; font-family: "Open Sans",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 4px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
<a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/mercurycloud/chris-p-38-23-1-2015/?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=base_links&utm_term=resource_link" style="color: grey; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank"></a><br /></div>
<div class="cloudcast-description" style="text-align: left;">
<div class="">
<b>PLAYLIST 23-1-2015<br />Review Of 2014 albums - Part 8</b></div>
<div class="">
<br /></div>
<div class="">
Wolves In The Throne Room - Turning Ever Towards the Sun (Celestite)<br />
Änglagård - Introvertus fugu (Den asociala blåsfisken) part 1 (Prog pa Svenksa Live in Japan) <br />
Psygnosis - Lost in Oblivion (Human Be[ing])<br />
The Tea Party - The Ocean at the End (Ocean In The End)<br />
Devin Townsend Project - Midnight Sun (Ziltoid 2)<br />
Flying Colors - Cosmic Symphony (Second Nature)<br />
Vauxdvihl - To Dimension Logic (To Dimension Logic - Reissue)<br />
Enemy of Reality - Lifeless Eyes (Rejected Gods)</div>
<div class="">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="60" src="https://www.mixcloud.com/widget/iframe/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fmercurycloud%2Fchris-p-37-21-1-2015%2F&mini=1&embed_uuid=c4051641-a50a-48f3-bfa8-6e8ba95985ec&replace=0&hide_cover=1&embed_type=widget_standard&hide_tracklist=1" width="330"></iframe><br /></div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="cloudcast-description" style="text-align: left;">
<b>PLAYLIST 21-1-2015 <br />Review of 2014 albums - Part 7</b><br />
<br />
<div class="">
Gong - You See Me (I See You)<br />
Gong - When God Shakes Hands with Devil (I See You)<br />
Siena Root - Between The Lines (Pioneers)<br />
Yes - Light of the Ages (Heaven And Earth)<br />
HeKz - Kingdom (Caerus)<br />
Enchant - Within an Inch (The Great Divine)<br />
Fatal Attraction - Without A Dream (The Past Years Anthology 1989-1997)<br />
Born of Fire - Cast The Last Stone (Dead Winter Sun)<br />
Project Arcadia - The Ungrateful Child (A Time Of Changes)<br />
Ten - Wild Horses (Albion)</div>
<div class="">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="60" src="https://www.mixcloud.com/widget/iframe/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fmercurycloud%2Fchris-p-36-19-1-2015%2F&mini=1&embed_uuid=2f58910a-e40c-4f21-9d14-4e3aaf6e8179&replace=0&hide_cover=1&embed_type=widget_standard&hide_tracklist=1" width="330"></iframe><br /></div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="" style="text-align: left;">
<b>PLAYLIST 19-1-2015</b></div>
<div class="cloudcast-description" style="text-align: left;">
<b>Review of 2014 albums - Part 6</b><br />
<br />
<div class="">
Haken - Darkest Light (Restoration)<br />
Voyager - A Beautiful Mistake (V)<br />
Dynazty - Starlight (Renatus)<br />
Evergrey - Archaic Rage (Hymns For The Broken)<br />
Wolf - My Demon (Devil Seed)<br />
Steel Prophet - Through Time And Space (Omniscient)<br />
At The Gates - At War With Reality (At War With Reality)<br />
Primordial - Babel's Tower (Where Greater Men Have Fallen)<br />
Wardance - War Of Titans (Wrath For The Ages)<br />
Mike LePond's Silent Assassins - The Quest (Mike LePond's Silent Assassins)</div>
<div class="">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="60" src="https://www.mixcloud.com/widget/iframe/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fmercurycloud%2Fchris-p-35-16-1-2015%2F&mini=1&embed_uuid=2cc6b2c1-15f3-4cc5-944d-36102279c6d4&replace=0&hide_cover=1&embed_type=widget_standard&hide_tracklist=1" width="330"></iframe><br /></div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="cloudcast-description" style="text-align: left;">
<div class="">
<b>PLAYLIST 16-1-2015<br />Review of 2014 albums - Part 5</b></div>
<div class="">
<br /></div>
<div class="">
Anima Morte - Isomorphia (Upon Darkened Stains)<br />
Anima Morte - Illusion Is The Catalyst (Upon Darkened Stains)<br />
Temples - Sun Structures (Sun Structures)<br />
California Breed - Invisible (California Breed)<br />
While Heaven Wept - Icarus And I (Suspended at Aphelion)<br />
Pendragon - Faces of Light (Men Who Climb Mountains)<br />
Pink Floyd - Louder Than Words )The Endless River)<br />
Focus - Brother (Golden Oldies)<br />
BigElf - Hypersleep (Into The Maelstrom)<br />
Crucified Barbara - Electric Sky (In The Red)</div>
<div class="">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="60" src="https://www.mixcloud.com/widget/iframe/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fmercurycloud%2Fchris-p-34-14-1-2015%2F&mini=1&embed_uuid=3b573331-ce34-4c45-9fdc-a78775044887&replace=0&hide_cover=1&embed_type=widget_standard&hide_tracklist=1" width="330"></iframe><br /></div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="cloudcast-description" style="text-align: left;">
<div class="">
<b>PLAYLIST 14-1-2015</b></div>
<b>Review Of 2014 albums - Part 4</b><br />
<br />
<div class="">
Rebellion - Father (Unreleased Sessions) <br />
Deaf Dealer - Mind Games (Journey Into Fear) <br />
Blind Assassin - Assassin (Put To The Sword)<br />
Nightrider - Knightmare (Archives 80-84)<br />
Nemesis - Nemesis (Unleash The Beast)<br />
220 Volt - Alive (Walking In Starlight)<br />
Agnosia - A Blessing in Disguise (A Blot On The Landscape)<br />
Fortress Under Siege - Don't Let Go (Phoenix Rising)<br />
Sorrowful Winds - The Key (That Must Be Returned) (Non Aligned)<br />
Doomocracy - Faceless (The End Is Written) <br />
Dawnbringer - The Burning Of Home (Night Of The Hammer)<br />
The Oath - Silver and Dust (The Oath)<br />
Riot V - Until We Meet Again (Unleash The Fire)</div>
<div class="">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="60" src="https://www.mixcloud.com/widget/iframe/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fmercurycloud%2Fchris-p-33-12-1-2015%2F&mini=1&embed_uuid=ddf5103a-3ecb-4d3d-864b-e4d7e6c80474&replace=0&hide_cover=1&embed_type=widget_standard&hide_tracklist=1" width="330"></iframe><br /></div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="color: #999999; display: block; font-family: "Open Sans",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px; margin: 0px; padding: 3px 4px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
<a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/mercurycloud/chris-p-33-12-1-2015/?utm_source=widget&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=base_links&utm_term=resource_link" style="color: grey; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank"></a><br /></div>
<div class="cloudcast-description" style="text-align: left;">
<div class="">
<b>PLAYLIST 12-1-2015<br />Review Of 2014 albums - Part 3</b></div>
<div class="">
<br /></div>
<div class="">
Mekong Delta - Overture (In A Mirror Darkly)<br />
Mekong Delta - The Armageddon Machine (In A Mirror Darkly)<br />
Threshold - Watchtower On The Moon (For The Journey)<br />
Cynic - True Hallucination Speak (Kindly Bent to Free Us)<br />
Aeon Zen - The Entity (Ephemera)<br />
Kaipa - World Of The Void (Sattyg)<br />
Disforia - Chaos (The Age Of Ether)<br />
Agalloch - The Astral Dialogue (The Serpent & the Sphere)<br />
Novembers Doom - Just Breathe (Bled White)<br />
Thantifaxath - The Bright White Nothing At The End Of The Tunnel (Sacred White Noise)</div>
<div class="">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="60" src="https://www.mixcloud.com/widget/iframe/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fmercurycloud%2Fchris-p-32-9-1-2015-%2F&mini=1&embed_uuid=2d4ff812-7f5b-4e36-8de6-b4debc1c995c&replace=0&hide_cover=1&embed_type=widget_standard&hide_tracklist=1" width="330"></iframe><br /></div>
<div style="clear: both; height: 3px; text-align: left; width: 322px;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="cloudcast-description" style="text-align: left;">
<b>PLAYLIST 9-1-2015<br /> Review Of 2014 albums - Part 2</b><br />
<br />
<div class="">
Ninth Circle - After the Rain (Legions of the Brave)<br />
Savage Master - The Ripper in Black (Mask Of The Devil)<br />
Alpha Tiger - Lady Liberty (Lady Liberty EP)<br />
Chalice - Witchfynder (Chalice EP)<br />
Epitaph - Ancient Rite (Crawling Out Of The Crypt)<br />
Isole - The Eye Of Light (The Calm Hunter)<br />
Unsilence - The Doorway (A Fire On The Sea)<br />
Saracen - Swords of Damascus (Redemption)<br />
Sunless Sky - Immortality (Firebreather)<br />
Judas Priest - Redeemer Of Souls (Redeemer Of Souls)</div>
<div class="">
<br /></div>
</div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<iframe frameborder="0" height="60" src="https://www.mixcloud.com/widget/iframe/?feed=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mixcloud.com%2Fmercurycloud%2Fchris-p-31-6-1-2015-best-of-2014-part-1%2F&mini=1&embed_uuid=0b874fdd-7ced-411f-acc3-fe7e557caa87&replace=0&hide_cover=1&embed_type=widget_standard&hide_tracklist=1" width="330"></iframe><br />
<br />
<b>PLAYLIST 5-1-2015<br />Review Of 2014 albums - Part 1</b><br />
<br />
Perturbator - Future Club (Dangerous Days)<br />
Sleep Party People - I See the Moon (Floating)<br />
Swans - Just a Little Boy (To Be Kind)<br />
Grouper - Labyrinth (Ruins)<br />
Agusa - Ostan om Sol, Vastan om Mane (Hogtid)<br />
Opeth - Faith In Others (Pale Communion)<br />
Transatlantic - Shine (Kaleidoscope)</div>
</div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-22140013275666800422015-02-19T04:38:00.003-08:002015-02-19T04:40:25.385-08:00UP THE HAMMERS Festival XI - 11+12 MARCH 2016<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="fsl"></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOnTTaHLeQBhLD_nZjzs7PRrqdpMYINoZwzOVHPDkiCuL8HeU2ZbTQNgIUUfbsmA4rsf_QinNQB6Dz_gxkmFPZh5v0-BCk-nfqMoagh03l0c28oM1xqo0bcBOtWQVp1VEydxn_EnlQtZ_7/s1600/10995316_888073884549387_5953950009935054431_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOnTTaHLeQBhLD_nZjzs7PRrqdpMYINoZwzOVHPDkiCuL8HeU2ZbTQNgIUUfbsmA4rsf_QinNQB6Dz_gxkmFPZh5v0-BCk-nfqMoagh03l0c28oM1xqo0bcBOtWQVp1VEydxn_EnlQtZ_7/s1600/10995316_888073884549387_5953950009935054431_o.jpg" height="640" width="452" /></a></div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_54e5d858086951640009387">
</div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_54e5d858086951640009387">
</div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_54e5d858086951640009387">
<b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/396113760558779/?fref=ts" target="_blank">UP THE HAMMERS XI </a></b></div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_54e5d858086951640009387">
<b>11+12 MARCH 2016</b><br />
</div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_54e5d858086951640009387">
<b>LETHAL (USA)<br /> STORMWITCH (D)<br /> IRONSWORD (POR)<br /> VISIGOTH (USA)<br /> SOLITARY SABRED (CYP)<br /> ETERNAL CHAMPION (USA)</b></div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_54e5d858086951640009387">
<br />
+ many more bands<br />
Ticket price 55 euro</div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_54e5d858086951640009387">
</div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_54e5d858086951640009387">
<b><br /></b> </div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_54e5d858086951640009387">
<b>Up The Hammers Festical XI is coming. First bands and dates announced. Here comes the first official announcement:</b></div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_54e5d858086951640009387">
<br />
We are happy to announce more bands after the Stormwitch Christmas
announcement for Up the hammers XI that will take place 11+12 March 2016
in Athens, Greece. Finally we were able to book the progressive power
metal heroes LETHAL, who are fronted by the extraordinaire Tom Mallicoat
for the first time ever in Greece!<span class="text_exposed_show"></span></div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_54e5d858086951640009387">
<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> Also we are happy to announce the mighty Barbaric metal brothers from Portugal IRONSWORD!</span><br />
<br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">SOLITARY SABRED from Cyprus needs no introduction to the underground fans if don’t know them buy their album now!</span></div>
<div class="text_exposed_root text_exposed" id="id_54e5d858086951640009387">
<span class="text_exposed_show"><br />
VISIGOTH and ETERNAL CHAMPION are the two best newcomers from USA and
we are really happy that they will play their first European Show at Up
the hammers.</span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show"><b><br /> Tickets will go on sale March 5th 2015. </b>Only 2 day tickets will be available.</span></div>
</div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-79432087408624993792015-02-19T04:10:00.002-08:002015-02-19T04:10:56.582-08:00 VALOR Returns with special limited edition 7” single <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: center;">
<strong><u>VALOR Returns with special limited edition </u></strong><strong><u>7” single</u></strong></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
<strong><u> </u></strong></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIEQRh2e5atftOzRdO_Bsapkbl81gMtwlAK2_X7E7RZKMIrUrbPsVxoVK411TjYXQa7mIb-kOOCuD89FwlT8Aae6VQRl4Q135w2qI2hV48bcrVCndfp7jSes-Q74NFPMw0jTUSEZ-QPJyX/s1600/PromoImage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIEQRh2e5atftOzRdO_Bsapkbl81gMtwlAK2_X7E7RZKMIrUrbPsVxoVK411TjYXQa7mIb-kOOCuD89FwlT8Aae6VQRl4Q135w2qI2hV48bcrVCndfp7jSes-Q74NFPMw0jTUSEZ-QPJyX/s1600/PromoImage.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">
Limited to 250 copies, featuring a brand new track and an Accept cover</div>
<div>
<br />
Greek epic/power metallers VALOR return with a special limited edition 7” single titled “The Crown and the King”.<br />
</div>
<div>
Side A features a brand new track (“The Crown of Evermore”) taken off
the band’s upcoming album and Side B features a cover of the Accept
classic “The King”.</div>
<div>
<br />
Limited to 250 copies, the 7” single will be released on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1935560345" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">March 5th</span></span>,
during the Up the Hammers Festival warm-up show in Athens, Greece to
coincide with the band’s appearance at this year’s festival (Day 2 - <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1935560346" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">March 7th</span></span>).</div>
<div>
<br />
All orders will include a unique code to download the two tracks
specifically mastered for digital audio in high quality mp3 and flac
formats along with complete artwork and lyrics. Pre-orders will receive
their download code via email right after purchasing.</div>
<div>
<br />
The single is now available for pre-order at <a href="http://store.pitchblackrecords.com/" target="_blank">http://store.<wbr></wbr>pitchblackrecords.com</a> or directly from the band at <a href="http://www.valor.gr/" target="_blank">www.valor.gr</a>. </div>
<div>
<br />
Video teaser at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_mEv-kxanMc" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?<wbr></wbr>v=_mEv-kxanMc</a>.</div>
</div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-76226573324996711182015-01-30T07:27:00.001-08:002015-02-10T11:41:58.841-08:00FORTRESS UNDER SIEGE, ERASE - LIVE 14 ΦΕΒΡΟΥΑΡΙΟΥ<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4AYldgAMzMgcdMU9TYbrhAq5JpYMCrSWDioKLhxCSHEYekFpGQAuz7LoiQYwpYcZITHVVTDqfvuoPNZM0ipFeYrMGK90wrjZHk2_MQrYPxeHj5kFP8T4_CgyzMA_Mni7IyQJTo1h_ucIV/s1600/POSTER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4AYldgAMzMgcdMU9TYbrhAq5JpYMCrSWDioKLhxCSHEYekFpGQAuz7LoiQYwpYcZITHVVTDqfvuoPNZM0ipFeYrMGK90wrjZHk2_MQrYPxeHj5kFP8T4_CgyzMA_Mni7IyQJTo1h_ucIV/s1600/POSTER.jpg" height="276" width="400" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span lang="EL">FORTRESS UNDER SIEGE</span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span lang="EL">ERASE</span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span lang="EL" style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/848398485213130/?fref=ts" target="_blank">LIVE</a></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span style="color: red;"></span></b><b><span lang="EL" style="color: red;"></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span lang="EL" style="color: red;">ΣΑΒΒΑΤΟ 14
ΦΕΒΡΟΥΑΡΙΟΥ – </span><span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-CROW-CLUB/363465030468468" target="_blank">THE CROW
CLUB</a></span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span lang="EL">(ΣΙΝΩΠΗΣ 17, ΑΘΗΝΑ)</span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span lang="EL">ΕΙΣΟΔΟΣ: 5 ΕΥΡΩ</span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span lang="EL">ΩΡΑ ΕΝΑΡΞΗΣ: 20:00</span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgUnEnHamOntfhjn6Em-r8IoUFTGinaMtX4Uswr2VRDyw2_xy0rlWrSCLvIINHvuujGmjY8xJaF_Atw39prca2NaZ7vryGU0Wlx5OvNjhF2gO9RqnakY9_Nwm_HEOxs7koIKGZtnVlrtED/s1600/FortressUnderSiege.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgUnEnHamOntfhjn6Em-r8IoUFTGinaMtX4Uswr2VRDyw2_xy0rlWrSCLvIINHvuujGmjY8xJaF_Atw39prca2NaZ7vryGU0Wlx5OvNjhF2gO9RqnakY9_Nwm_HEOxs7koIKGZtnVlrtED/s1600/FortressUnderSiege.jpg" height="266" width="400" /></a></div>
</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
</div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<b><span lang="EL">FORTRESS UNDER SIEGE</span></b></div>
<div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EL">Από τις πρώτες Ελληνικές μπάντες που
βάδισαν σε Prog Metal μονοπάτια, ξεκινούν την πορεία τους το 1992 στην Αθήνα με
τα βασικά ιδρυτικά τους μέλη (Φώτης Σωτηρόπουλος - κιθάρα, Γιάννης Βασιλάκης –
κιθάρα) να προέρχονται από τους θρυλικούς Gladiators. Το line up ολοκληρώνεται
με την προσθήκη του τραγουδιστή Μιχάλη Σμέρου και του Νίκου Δέδε στα τύμπανα
ενώ ο Άρης Ματθαιακάκης συμμετέχει ως guest παίζοντας μπάσο. Το ομώνυμο Mini CD τους βλέπει το φως της μέρας το 1996
και μνημονεύεται ακόμα σαν μια από τις καλύτερες –αν όχι η καλύτερη- Prog Metal
κυκλοφορίες από Ελληνικό σχήμα. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EL">Με τον Βαγγέλη Χατζηανδρέου στο μπάσο και
τον Γιώργο Γεωργίου στα πλήκτρα, το σχήμα βγαίνει στο δρόμο για να προωθήσει
την παρθενική του κυκλοφορία. Δύο χρόνια γεμάτα συναυλίες κυλούν γρήγορα, μα
λίγο πριν το επόμενο βήμα η μπάντα θα διαλύσει κάπως ξαφνικά το 1998. Στην
ουσία όμως η σύνθεση υλικού θα συνεχιστεί γεγονός που θα μοιραία θα οδηγήσει σε
reunion το 2010. </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EL">Το καλοκαίρι του 2011 οι Fortress Under
Siege κυκλοφορούν το άλμπουμ “The Mortal Flesh Of Love”. Ο δίσκος αποσπά
θαυμάσιες κριτικές, η μπάντα γυρίζει το πρώτο της video clip για το κομμάτι
“Blind Faith” ενώ σχεδόν αμέσως αρχίζει η προπαραγωγή για το επόμενο άλμπουμ. Το
2012 σημειώνεται μια σημαντική αλλαγή στη σύνθεση της μπάντας: ο Μιχάλης Σμέρος
φεύγει από το σχήμα και την θέση του παίρνει ο Αλέξης “Hanibal” Μπαλακάκης
(πρώην Spitfire). Με αυτήν την σύνθεση ολοκληρώνουν το δεύτερο τους άλμπουμ.
Τον Οκτώβρη του 2014 η </span>Steel Gallery Records <span lang="EL">υπογράφει την μπάντα και “Phoenix Rising” κυκλοφορεί
χωρίς καθυστέρηση τον Δεκέμβρη του 2014.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="http://www.fortressundersiege.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Official Site</a> <br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/FortressUnderSiege" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/fortressundersiege" target="_blank">Reverbnation</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/FortressUnderSiege" target="_blank">Youtube</a><b><span lang="EL"> </span></b><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0BgJAnejNyVPnfN3shPjbct7yIXh3xbPh6PQPFhuyE1hjnGluG4hNWhHBFVIoi-AUmMvn5X76EpdgMOxEOpUoDuWmeEFIAaJSQw_vN9nSNfbbagEKgkiwCAJv96hh8IsKtnRVDuQUuXy/s1600/Erase.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG0BgJAnejNyVPnfN3shPjbct7yIXh3xbPh6PQPFhuyE1hjnGluG4hNWhHBFVIoi-AUmMvn5X76EpdgMOxEOpUoDuWmeEFIAaJSQw_vN9nSNfbbagEKgkiwCAJv96hh8IsKtnRVDuQUuXy/s1600/Erase.jpg" height="268" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><span lang="EL">ERASE</span></b></div>
</div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">
<span lang="EL">Αθηναϊκή μπάντα που κινείται στον χώρο του
κλασσικού Heavy Metal με μίξη επιρροών από την Βρετανική και Αμερικάνικη σκηνή
των 80’s. Δημιουργήθηκαν το 2009 και έχοντας ήδη κυκλοφορήσει ένα Demo με τίτλο
“Heavy Metal Maniacs” (2011), προωθούν πλέον την νέα τους δισκογραφική δουλειά
με τίτλο “Erase” ΕΡ (2014). Σημαντικές στιγμές οι συναυλίες με Q5 Στην Κύπρο,
Holocaust, Medieval Steel, Grim Reaper, Spartan Warrior και η εμφάνιση τους στο
Rock You To Hell 2013, Rock You To Hell II Warm Up 2014 & Up The Hammers
VIII Warm Up 2013.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span lang="EL"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/erasegreece" target="_blank">Youtube</a> </span><span lang="EL"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Erase/191323047572559" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="http://www.twitter.com/Erasegreece" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </span><span lang="EL"><a href="http://www.twitter.com/Erasegreece" target="_blank">Soundcloud</a></span> <a href="http://www.erasegreece.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank"><span lang="EL">Bandcamp</span></a></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
</div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-75658116162282510792014-11-09T11:21:00.000-08:002014-11-23T04:05:49.097-08:00Agnosia - A Blot On The Landscape (Steel Gallery Records)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiK9pUyoThpll72f-Sdav_bOdFsy4kVI3yLS_AB4YEDJe5hQbcsNjhBA2g95qHe1_4hgovEw-hRVVSHh5kpXGoGVNC9ENkNgQuY9YWHEQ_RIGwJKBPKJkdQz-s-6CMZTuv4tx3TsBru78F/s1600/10584506_10152534510072870_712988203_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiK9pUyoThpll72f-Sdav_bOdFsy4kVI3yLS_AB4YEDJe5hQbcsNjhBA2g95qHe1_4hgovEw-hRVVSHh5kpXGoGVNC9ENkNgQuY9YWHEQ_RIGwJKBPKJkdQz-s-6CMZTuv4tx3TsBru78F/s1600/10584506_10152534510072870_712988203_n.jpg" height="396" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Prog Metallers <a href="https://www.facebook.com/agnosiaband?fref=ts" target="_blank">Agnosia </a>are back with their long awaited Mini CD entitled <b>"A Blot On The Landscape"</b>. In my hands I got an advanced Promo of the final release that will be out <b>December 15th </b>on <a href="http://www.steelgallery.com/" target="_blank">Steel Gallery Records</a>, so I guess it is worth writing some words. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Six tracks in total length of 31 minutes is what you will find on this release. Five new compositions plus one remake of "Pain And Sickness" which was included in their "The Inner Conflict" debut demo.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>"In Awareness"</b> is the opening track. It is basically a piano based composition on a prog structure. Its melodic and emotional main piano theme will attract the listener. The lyrics in Greek are from a poem written by keyboardist Pantelis Kyramargios.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>"Noetic Healing"</b> is also the band's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZGKnum9unM" target="_blank">video</a> for this release. Having in mind the sometimes complex and surrealistic Prog Metal that the band have released on their "Trace decay" debut, I was surprised enough to hear a Prog tune that simply stuck in my mind from the very first time I heard it. Inspired by fates warning "Parallels" era, in mid tempo, withe excellent guitar and keyboard themes and melodic vocal lines the track simply rocks. Wise selection for a video if you want my opinion.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>"The Dyadic Encounter"</b> is probably the darker composition of the album. I discovered some Dream Theater (Awake era) and some Pain Of Salvation (first two albums) features, especially in the song's first part but I can assure you that I discovered some of the dark Prog moments of While Heaven Wept as well. Without doubt an excellent composition. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>"A Blessing In Disguise"</b> is the best track of the release and probably the best composition that the band has released EVER. It has a light Prog / Power touch on the beginning, brilliant vocal melodies on the first verse -based on oriental scale- and a fantastic and enigmatic refrain. Moreover on the track you will be able to discover some fantastic Rush oriented Prog moments -right in the middle of the song- and lots of other features that made this song a masterpiece. What features? Some more excellent guitar themes played the Prog Metal way we love, and some magnificent lead parts. But I will not write more, you've got to listen to this. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>"Numb"</b> is a very emotional piano based ballad. It represents the vocal abilities of Takis Nikolakakis <span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".s.$mid=11415571366989=2efcb4d3ada656b7e95.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".s.$mid=11415571366989=2efcb4d3ada656b7e95.2:0.0.0.0.0.0"><span data-reactid=".s.$mid=11415571366989=2efcb4d3ada656b7e95.2:0.0.0.0.0.0.$end:0:$0:0">who really gives a great performance i</span></span></span>n this. Well it was about time for Takis to enter the studio with Agnosia and the material of this CD proves for one more time that he was simply the right choice.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>"Pain And Sickness" </b>is re-recorded and a new powerful version is represented here. It is surely the heaviest song included in here based on some great riffing however its adventurous structure will make you realize that this is another little Prog anthem (I really enjoy those "clever" breakings). Pay some extra attention to the magnificent guitar lead part. My favorite parts is the final -ala Memento Mori- riff but this is the useless info on this review ok.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The sure thing is that during the 31 minutes of this Mini CD you will find yourself enjoying some really inspired music that keeps the interest high and that during each and every new listening you will discover something new, that you probably have not noticed before. Well I think that this is the main point of a good Prog release isn't it?</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The amazing production done by Kimon Zeliotis does justice to the album. The front cover (by Jen Anastas) fits very well with the general concept of the album and all in all this is a great Prog release NOT to be missed.</div>
<br />
<b>Chris Papadakis</b><br />
<br /></div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-11983930719073277512014-11-04T10:37:00.002-08:002014-11-09T10:31:49.581-08:00SORROWFUL WINDS are back<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Melodic Progster <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sorrowfulwinds?fref=ts" target="_blank">Sorrowful Winds</a> are back with a new album entitled "Non Aligned" 13 years after their latest release. The album release is set for early November 2014.<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgngHO1xWp3nTHK4h0aBPveOZo71c6DVmA7pkm1svcJRdTcDyVslU0K4ITu4XXMfLmTwFh7tsncsFPNnS9oKII8Cih2Fi4aHfoJjrrgFRmAho9NeXfdYP-QNPElzcfUaZkSE5Rvvg-u_6AD/s1600/resize_1415063260.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgngHO1xWp3nTHK4h0aBPveOZo71c6DVmA7pkm1svcJRdTcDyVslU0K4ITu4XXMfLmTwFh7tsncsFPNnS9oKII8Cih2Fi4aHfoJjrrgFRmAho9NeXfdYP-QNPElzcfUaZkSE5Rvvg-u_6AD/s1600/resize_1415063260.jpg" height="317" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RUQYZ1F7eX4" width="480"></iframe>
<br />
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3Bugv5B9Gu8?list=UUCGHvmh4kC7y6EkjLtbV99g" width="480"></iframe>
<br />
For music music visit the band's <a href="https://soundcloud.com/sorrowful-winds" target="_blank">Soundcloud page</a>, you can also visit the band's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sorrowfulwinds?fref=ts" target="_blank">facebook page</a> for info about the CD.<br />
<br />
To promote the forthcoming album album the band <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1579717948923581/?ref=22" target="_blank">returns on stage 7 years after their last live</a>. 9th of November 2014 @ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/After-Dark-Live-Music-Bar/232816053563624?fref=ts" target="_blank">After Dark Club</a>. with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MadJohnTheWise?fref=ts" target="_blank">Mad John The Wise</a>. Starting time: 21:30 (EEST / GMT+3) .<br />
<br />
See the poster bellow for info about the info: <br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY7q7u88_knnCQcTcBP7HGrRTRrLm3CK73UtxGjdcNYDAjPTmlmXU-DC-4eVcNb063kNEvdBDHrNOt-SaoPXSzyXpxJGf24Db0DVbH0OiM_eG1caRfrOIyT4_y7HCJpHnOJ_I8VPSPdM29/s1600/10615547_784160321622713_5924160461993210866_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY7q7u88_knnCQcTcBP7HGrRTRrLm3CK73UtxGjdcNYDAjPTmlmXU-DC-4eVcNb063kNEvdBDHrNOt-SaoPXSzyXpxJGf24Db0DVbH0OiM_eG1caRfrOIyT4_y7HCJpHnOJ_I8VPSPdM29/s1600/10615547_784160321622713_5924160461993210866_n.jpg" height="400" width="282" /></a></div>
</div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-40320338287458983872014-10-30T06:43:00.001-07:002014-11-04T10:17:15.347-08:00New guitarist joins THELEMITE <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2i9gmCMTxNBwKpJ8j6wFjvp-mHPERuFbc_Y_n7m8LOTuOI0mEH7JVc7p7QykHzaVH_rmxRkwz6oj53vLw6MleqwGUG1bkWMKHnN-4sCduFrstOD778jYoveIzFtsWy3QSotKg38FnjSJe/s1600/10735976_10205253061549591_287978838_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2i9gmCMTxNBwKpJ8j6wFjvp-mHPERuFbc_Y_n7m8LOTuOI0mEH7JVc7p7QykHzaVH_rmxRkwz6oj53vLw6MleqwGUG1bkWMKHnN-4sCduFrstOD778jYoveIzFtsWy3QSotKg38FnjSJe/s1600/10735976_10205253061549591_287978838_n.jpg" height="400" width="300" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Heavy Metallers <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thelemiteband" target="_blank">THELEMITE</a> are adding a new member on their line up. Guitarist <b>Savvas “Nighthawk” Glykis</b> is the band’s new second guitarist
Here is the band’s new five-piece line up: </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Johnny “Nightelf” Manopoulos – Guitar / Vocals </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Savvas “Nighthawk” Glykis – Guitar </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Nikos Michalakakos – Bass </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Johnny "XT" Britsas – Keyboards, Vocals </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>Thodoris “SavageHeart” Tsiligiannis – Drums </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>This is the band’s official statement about this new addition: </b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<i>“Savvas "Nighthawk" Glykis is a 29 year old guitar player from Athens Greece. Serving his role as a guitarist in the local underground metal scene, while interfering with arts in general, sooner or later drew interest of Greek Metal band Thelemite. </i></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<i>Sharing close friendship with most of the members of the band, as long as matching with the needs of a second guitar at that point, he confidently entered the Thelemite "lodge”.</i></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<i>Savvas is a classic metal player with impressive guitar collection and well rounded skills. Recognized by his gentle and colourful character, he denotes ready to give it a shot and prove his qualities on record and stage.
Welcome on board, Nighthawk! </i></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<i><b>Thelemite band</b>” </i></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Meanwhile the band works on their second full length, having already released their <a href="http://www.mediafire.com/download/0u7ahmbiojg6zzy/THELEMITE-LIGHT+ep+2014.rar" target="_blank">Light</a> EP which includes some new material. Check it out!
</div>
</div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-47377640583899536882014-10-30T05:14:00.003-07:002014-10-30T06:37:16.714-07:00KILLEN albums to be re released by CULT METAL CLASSICS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAmDpAaBy5UGxKxvYFrdhujDae6DmqINS8DnNQ3sJ4w1jyBxTD8s12zLpwalDdyNpLz3QvQqOKeyT8QGgmlo3l7zVsGbxVdpPY3jsO-4kDSb2A01T7DkURHN3BQs19W2KsXW5ws61fk3sY/s1600/hqdefault.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAmDpAaBy5UGxKxvYFrdhujDae6DmqINS8DnNQ3sJ4w1jyBxTD8s12zLpwalDdyNpLz3QvQqOKeyT8QGgmlo3l7zVsGbxVdpPY3jsO-4kDSb2A01T7DkURHN3BQs19W2KsXW5ws61fk3sY/s1600/hqdefault.jpg" height="300" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/cultmetalclassics?fref=ts" target="_blank">Cult Metal classics</a> will re release KILLEN stuff.</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Check out their official announcement:</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="userContent">With great pride we present to you, one of the
most original dark epic metal bands of all time. The mighty KILLEN from
New York. Having released only a same-titled LP ('87) and the tape
"Restless is the Witch" ('89) they managed to gain a c<span class="text_exposed_show">ult
status among fans of 80's US metal music. With immortal tracks like
"Victima", "Stricken by darkness", "Birth of a King" etc. they created a
totally unique sound that can be found only in bands like CIRITH UNGOL,
MANILLA ROAD, PAGAN ALTAR etc.<br /> <br /> We are going to release on CD
& LP the first album of the band and the cassette LP of the band
"Restless is the Witch" as bonus, both with remixed and remastered sound
from the original tape reels and enhanced fantasy artwork.<br /> <br /> For all the KILLEN freaks out there, this one's for you. The masters are back to reign!! HAIL!!!!</span></span></div>
<br /></div>
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5bIzXkkJZB8" width="480"></iframe></div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-25428135669646284202014-10-18T22:52:00.000-07:002014-10-18T22:52:11.583-07:00NIGHTRIDER Joins CULT METAL CLASSICS<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="userContent">The following news were posted on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cultmetalclassics?fref=ts" target="_blank">Cult Metal Classics Facebook page</a>: </span><br />
<br />
<span class="userContent">"Get ready for NIGHTRIDER!!! The latest member
to the CULT METAL CLASSICS family. The band was formed in the early 80's
in the US and wrote most of their songs between '80 - '84. For reasons
beyond any sane's man understanding, no label sign<span class="text_exposed_show">ed
the band. After nearly 30 years, we came to set the record straight and
we'll release a CD & LP loaded with 12 songs from the band with the
tentative title "Complete Works". We want to thank our longtime friend
Rigas Patsiantas for all his help and for initiating us to the band's
music. Fans of RIOT and NWOBHM will go nuts with this one! HAIL!!!"</span></span><br />
</div>
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-ggQIcFe7Kk" width="480"></iframe>
</div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-16308261086783687042014-10-18T22:43:00.004-07:002014-10-18T22:46:54.537-07:00CULT METAL CLASSICS: REBELLION & VATICAN Pre-orders have started<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span class="userContent">REBELLION & VATICAN Pre-orders</span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">This is a special pre-order offer for the albums REBELLION - And The
Battle Begins..., REBELLION - Unreleased Sessions and VATICAN -
Metalmorphosis on CD format. Pre-order them today and pay 1 euro less
for each one of them! Be the first to receive the CDs on their release
date of October 31st.</span></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><br /></b><span class="userContent"><span class="userContent"><b>The U.S. epic metal masters REBELLION that in
1991 had released a milestone in epic metal music, the hard to find
masterpiece, "And The Battle Begins..." album that was only available on
cassette.<br /> <br /> Thanks to the keyboard player and main song writer
of the band, Chris St. Pierre, the master DAT tape was located and the
album was digitally processed and remastered, featuring killer sound! <br /> <br />
"And The Battle Begins"... will be released on CD & LP in Autumn
2014, along with a second CD, featuring the very hard to find first EP
of the band ("Does Anybody Care") plus some unreleased bonus songs.</b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="userContent"><span class="userContent"><b>Click on the links bellow to per-order: </b><br /> </span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="userContent"><span class="userContent"></span>REBELLION "And The Battle Begins..." CD Pre-Order <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F1F25bnz&h=DAQHznuO5&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1F25bnz</a><br /> <br /> REBELLION "And The Battle Begins..." CD + Special Pin (Limited To 100) Pre-Order <a href="http://bit.ly/1pfNOFI" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1pfNOFI</a><br /> <span class="text_exposed_show"></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">LP of "And The Battle Begins..." coming soon. </span></span></span></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">REBELLION "Unreleased Sessions" CD Pre-Order <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F1w8Erg9&h=VAQFGLV2N&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1w8Erg9</a><br /> <br /> REBELLION "Unreleased Sessions" CD + Special Pin (Limited To 100) Pre-Order <a href="http://bit.ly/1u8mV8g" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1u8mV8g</a></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"></span></span><b><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"></span></span></b><b><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><b>Release date: October 31st, 2014</b></span></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent">VATICAN from Ohio. All their songs </span></span></span></b><b><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent"><span class="userContent"> on LP & CD </span>with killer sound, with full band story, never before seen photos, brand new
artwork and 2 live bonus tracks. Get ready for one of the greatest
re-issues ever made. VATICAN "Metalmorphosis". A pure metal
masterpiece!!!!</span></span></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent"> </span></span></span></b><span class="userContent"><span class="userContent"><b>Click on the links bellow to per-order: </b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><span class="userContent"> </span> <br /> VATICAN "Metalmorphosis" CD Pre-Order <a href="http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F101oZrv&h=MAQHJnDK9&s=1" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/101oZrv</a><br /> <br /> VATICAN "Metalmorphosis" CD + Special Pin (Limited To 100) Pre-Order <a href="http://bit.ly/1nq33Ac" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/1nq33Ac</a></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"> </span></span><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><b><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">LP coming soon.</span></span></b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><b><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"> </span></span></b> <br /> <b>Release date: October 31st, 2014</b></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> </span></span></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><br />
</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: left;">
<br /></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWcENjGKuSSWrAQcxNIp0bfwDrncdywmgZXXtafRG5DMkr3UnzNI3ckTZkiPDhwMuchA-D3Mmwa18rPeeuZmEvWKrds0pChesnqliq_STrdtB4UsUW24MQXAuDiNAlKr_u0GQ8LL6yL44v/s1600/2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWcENjGKuSSWrAQcxNIp0bfwDrncdywmgZXXtafRG5DMkr3UnzNI3ckTZkiPDhwMuchA-D3Mmwa18rPeeuZmEvWKrds0pChesnqliq_STrdtB4UsUW24MQXAuDiNAlKr_u0GQ8LL6yL44v/s1600/2.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG62o6zGny4GVcOd0JvdfW78j8QgoI6X954aahOiS7H28-41o8nEtvAybVf2JEkNZ9tgvA6NmPz-bPiVCCTSr-I7I3sC5yzRDgXesGarQVmG6IuupNGruITcaVLuSbCliHBKFdqphuPljq/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG62o6zGny4GVcOd0JvdfW78j8QgoI6X954aahOiS7H28-41o8nEtvAybVf2JEkNZ9tgvA6NmPz-bPiVCCTSr-I7I3sC5yzRDgXesGarQVmG6IuupNGruITcaVLuSbCliHBKFdqphuPljq/s1600/3.jpg" height="320" width="306" /></a></div>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX-DnWZzJHa62jrs7mBTZYy4jxeosI8k-8QCjuM0smpYm1dgLnCNGZlZJQ12djjpuzqgQlz-G1Kfed11STkzKX1ArJMkz2vqaIiVQ_1kHpJmY33ZBg1v8JOPkg6FPQkU-g0Q3xXYZnJTKF/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX-DnWZzJHa62jrs7mBTZYy4jxeosI8k-8QCjuM0smpYm1dgLnCNGZlZJQ12djjpuzqgQlz-G1Kfed11STkzKX1ArJMkz2vqaIiVQ_1kHpJmY33ZBg1v8JOPkg6FPQkU-g0Q3xXYZnJTKF/s1600/1.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
</div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-71480998049210245902014-09-29T09:09:00.001-07:002014-10-18T22:28:23.566-07:00WHILE HEAVEN WEPT - Suspended at Aphelion (Nuclear Blast)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnHCQjxIReuqWAbcwOiOv7BsGJa65yXk-edk-4e1XLEsS91Rdyw-0s-K8E4t_ftSKg16FXlyxr5-GAHETaydPBffMpraal0qdvcrdyzA13y-ejd-YnmAjKvdZUWQ24yVWqFZgumi1ZVkgB/s1600/WHW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnHCQjxIReuqWAbcwOiOv7BsGJa65yXk-edk-4e1XLEsS91Rdyw-0s-K8E4t_ftSKg16FXlyxr5-GAHETaydPBffMpraal0qdvcrdyzA13y-ejd-YnmAjKvdZUWQ24yVWqFZgumi1ZVkgB/s1600/WHW.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div>
<br />
<br />
Every new album by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/whileheavenwept" target="_blank">While Heaven Wept </a>is a new musical experience, a new musical quest and of course this point should be made for their latest "Suspended at Aphelion" release. Three years after "Fear Of Infinity", WHW return with a new album and believe me there is so much to hear and discover on this excellent album.<br />
<br />
Before I go on with the review of the album I must point that "Suspended at Aphelion" is meant to be heard as a whole. Only if you listen the album at once you would be able to fully get into its vibe, as it is actually a single song in 11 parts. You can always listen each and every song on its own but the real magic awaits you only if you really get into the record, listening ti as a whole. That is what Tom Philips himself is also advising you on the inner notes.<br />
<br />
All of the songs in here were mainly composed during 2011 (with the exception of two songs which have been composed even later). So it is crystal clear that the music included on this album reflects the musical vibe that the band follows since "Vast Oceans Lachrymose": an excellent mixture of Epic, Progressive, Power and Doom Metal under a unique touch which includes many more musical elements as well.<br />
<br />
Yes someone would discover lots of musical elements & influences inside this release. Influences that have been gathered into Philips mind through his journey the last 25 years both as a musician in many bands and as a listener too. So you should not be surprised if you -for example- find some Black (actually Thorn-sh) Metal touches here and there.<br />
<br />
The sure thing is that Prog Metal is becoming a serious basis in this record. The inspiration by the golden Fates Warning era ("The Spectre Within", "Awaken The Guardian") is clear, however someone would discover lots of European Prog Metal influences (from the early 90s till the mid 00s) as well (the phrase Spiral Architect on steroids came into my mind when I first heard some of the Prog parts of this record).<br />
<span class="null"> </span><br />
<span class="null">Going on to discover the elements and influences of this album I must point that the whole thing is also classically based, full of counterpoint stuff. Not only on musical parts but on song structure as well, there is a serious classical vibe. From song interludes to acoustic and keyboard parts </span>you can discover many Renaissance and Baroque musical touches. Mark Shuping's Cellos and violins and Christophers Ladd's classical guitar would be enjoyed on such parts. Also if you pay some extra attention to keyboards (by Jason Lingle), both on their melodic main parts or their symphonic fillings, you would get more into this classical vibe on the album.<br />
<br />
Well all those points sound interesting, but what about the songs themselves? The truth is that album by album it gets harder and harder to describe While Heaven Wept music with simple words. Here we got a magnificent record, full of inspired music that deserves lot of listening not because you would not "get inside it" even from the first listening time but because new musical treasures are waiting for you every time that you would return to this masterpiece. The melancholic / romantic vibe of WHW is still a big trademark in here however the music is expanded into the Prog-sphere, it sounds even more epic and powerful.<br />
<br />
I will not refer to each song (as I usually do on such important records), it is difficult to choose anyway
and as I already pointed ""Suspended at Aphelion" should be listened as a
complete concept. However I should mention the magnificent opening track of the record: "Introspectus" which is a magnificent acoustic interlude, the storm-taking "Icarus and I", the orgiastic Prog masterpiece "Indifference Turned Paralysis" and the apocalyptic "Searching The Stars" as my personal favorite picks from the record. <br />
<br />
Tom Philips manages to transform all his inspiration and talent into his big musical vision: While Heaven Wept. We as listeners of albums like "Suspended at Aphelion" are the lucky ones. We enjoy this musical heaven under a universe of influences of a person who is first of all a passionate listener himself. <br />
<br />
Rain Irving offers probably his best vocal performance in this album. It is obvious that his voice is ideal for WHW music. I do not know if some parts of WHW songs are composed with his voice in mind or if he manages to get so deep into the music and the vibe, but the result is magnificent. I sometimes try to find a way to explain the beauty and the harmony of his voice and his melodies, but at the end I find myself going back to the songs leaving the thought behind.<br />
<br />
Mark Zonder sits behind the drum kit on this record. So you can be sure about the drumming perfection. The bass lines of Jim Hunter fit perfectly in here. And if you listen more carefully you will discover the guitar magic of Victor Arduini (ex Fates Warning) on two of the songs("Reminescence of Strangers" & "Lifelines Lost"). Scott Loose is also delivering the guitar magic, together with Tom Philips they are offering this wide guitar sound that WHW have managed to build. Trevor Schrotz is performing some additional percussion and Michelle Schrotz is also performing additional percussion and is doing harmony vocals. Yes all those talented musicians are important pieces of the puzzle that is called "Suspended at Aphelion".<br />
<br />
The production is excellent. I should point that there different masters have been made for LP, CD and digital download versions for the best possible performance. The album was mixed and mastered to be as organic and dynamic as possible and thanks to this fact the production is not following the today's common "as loud as possible" path so it will require you to turn up the volume slightly compared to other releases in your queue from 2014. Tom Philips is clearly pointing this on the album's inner notes, but you will also realize it by yourselves. <br />
<br />
With albums like this While heaven Wept manage to go on into the writing of their very own very important chapter on the music book of our times. <br />
<br />
I already have written enough. Go on and get the record as soon as possible. This is inspired music, music for the mind AND soul. Heavy Me(n)tal stuff? You could say so hahaha.<br />
<br />
<b>Chris Papadakis</b><br />
<br />
<br />
<br /></div>
</div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-38839937460608226562014-09-28T11:42:00.002-07:002014-09-29T07:11:56.797-07:00BLACK FATE to release new album<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="userContent">Greek Prog Metallers <a href="http://www.facebook.com/blackfategreece" target="_blank">BLACK FATE</a> are back. New album
"<b>Between Visions & Lies</b>" will be released on <b>November 28th</b> in <b>Europe</b>
and on <b>December 2nd</b> in <b>North America</b> through <b>Ulterium Records</b>. </span><br />
<span class="userContent"><br /> "Between Visions & Lies" can be pre-ordered at the <a href="http://www.ulteriumstore.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank">Ulterium Records Store</a>. <br /> <br /> For more information and the full press release, head over to <a href="http://www.ulterium-records.com/" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.ulterium-records.com/</a></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1qadjh7a5cpxfcwp7wz-5M8xyHyeLJELYSAj8ohl43xqSBjX707I0to91FRgLehYFqp0R39KRAjsVuuXYLvtk_QY8nm7zFi-DYIszXyddoTMfK8UwvPCNQhQfCIHbvCduMGeCXVR6OYYm/s1600/10436205_10152727135404824_8844608545979195929_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1qadjh7a5cpxfcwp7wz-5M8xyHyeLJELYSAj8ohl43xqSBjX707I0to91FRgLehYFqp0R39KRAjsVuuXYLvtk_QY8nm7zFi-DYIszXyddoTMfK8UwvPCNQhQfCIHbvCduMGeCXVR6OYYm/s1600/10436205_10152727135404824_8844608545979195929_n.jpg" height="396" width="400" /> </a></b></div>
<br />
<b>Tracklisting:</b><br />
<br />
01. Rhyme of a False Orchestra<br />
02. Lines in the Sand<br />
03. The Game of Illusion<br />
04. Into the Night<br />
05. In Your Eyes<br />
06. Call of the Wild<br />
07. State of Conformity<br />
08. Without Saying a Word<br />
09. Perfect Crime<br />
10. Weight of the World<br />
11. In Fear<br />
<br />
<b>B</b><span class="userContent"><b>lack Fate - "Between Visions & Lies" Line up:</b><br /> <br /> Vasilis Georgiou [Vocals] <br /> Gus Drax [Guitars] <br /> Vasilis Liakos [Bass]<br /> Nikos Tsintzilonis [Drums] <span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> <br /> Label: Ulterium Records<br /> Artwork & logο: Vasilis Georgiou</span></span><br />
<br />
<br /></div>
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/5Kto_mOKXDk" width="480"></iframe>
<iframe allowableness="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/b17QsGwCtuM" width="480"></iframe></div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-53573646153202270072014-09-27T05:58:00.001-07:002014-09-28T11:32:26.591-07:00WICKED STEP - The Harder The Better 1976-1979 - 12" colored vinyl LP - OUT NOW!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu810GwKwgwNIRPJpFU1qFlLDRFQhI95NlF6vLTzuIaFfrZjswSmPDl4_4IMBCsxD0EkJOfQBzANPcR5X8LqwaS3srAJEbO6frA4T6Mhys2K3lr_scTPYUzepLUgj2fhIqoZ3P-pOsPzHu/s1600/a0455474021_10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu810GwKwgwNIRPJpFU1qFlLDRFQhI95NlF6vLTzuIaFfrZjswSmPDl4_4IMBCsxD0EkJOfQBzANPcR5X8LqwaS3srAJEbO6frA4T6Mhys2K3lr_scTPYUzepLUgj2fhIqoZ3P-pOsPzHu/s1600/a0455474021_10.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Now available from <b>Texas Metal Underground Records</b>:</div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b><br /></b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<b>WICKED STEP - The Harder The Better 1976-1979 - 12" colored vinyl LP</b></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
"Bridging the musical gap between 70's Hard Rock and the burgeoning
Heavy Metal sounds of the early 80's, Wicked Step played an integral
role in San Antonio earning its reputation as the Rockin' Capital Of
Texas. In a time when Disco and Yacht Rock dominated the airwaves,
Wicked Step stood tall in delivering no-frills, ass-kicking Rock N'
Roll. Taking cues from their heroes Black Sabbath, Jim<span class="text_exposed_show">i
Hendrix, Judas Priest, and Frank Marino - Wicked Step was a staple in
the biker clubs, neighborhood bars, backyard parties, and
guerrilla-style empty lot gigs. If Rock at high volume was needed,
Wicked Step was always there to provide."</span></div>
<br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">Check the music on <a href="https://tmurecords.bandcamp.com/album/wicked-step-the-harder-the-better-demos-1976-1979-12-vinyl" target="_blank">bandcamp</a>. </span></div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-87596195327224992762014-09-18T04:42:00.002-07:002014-09-27T05:54:46.489-07:00DOOMOCRACY & SORROWS PATH - Live - 11th October 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN1wJGqNCLDJClIWChhvFxwUdjp4Bw49vV-T661vhmaUw18IEr_JYhT4SVhaUPyF7gUcBy1u1jyvvaGpebweuvz2R2DwiUOai8CfPADcVeuO5lwNdWdnxvtYNdimZFawXIyMbDXW6lWBV9/s1600/10599597_10152715022364173_7416872607514330998_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN1wJGqNCLDJClIWChhvFxwUdjp4Bw49vV-T661vhmaUw18IEr_JYhT4SVhaUPyF7gUcBy1u1jyvvaGpebweuvz2R2DwiUOai8CfPADcVeuO5lwNdWdnxvtYNdimZFawXIyMbDXW6lWBV9/s1600/10599597_10152715022364173_7416872607514330998_n.jpg" height="400" width="285" /></a></div>
<br />
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Greek Doomsters are presenting their "End Is Written" debut on a special release live on their hometown Heraklion city (island of Crete, Greece). Special guest on the show will be Doom Metallers Sorrows Path (they will also present tracks from their new album "Doom Philosophy"). </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Saturday 11th October is the date of the live which will take place @ Astoria Theater. For more info you can <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Doomocracy?fref=ts" target="_blank">write to the band</a>.<br />
<br />
The show is supported by Forgotten Scroll. </div>
<br />
<br /></div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-26168271966475851292014-09-17T17:43:00.002-07:002014-09-17T17:43:28.515-07:00CULT METAL CLASSICS to re-release BLIND ASSASSIN demo.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span class="userContent">The following announcement was posted on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cultmetalclassics" target="_blank">Cult Metal Classic Facebook page</a>: </span><br />
<br />
<span class="userContent">"We proudly welcome to the CULT METAL CLASSICS
family, BLIND ASSASSIN from California. The band has gained a cult
status through the years, due to their majestic epic metal demo tape
from 1986, "Put to the Sword".<br /> <br /> We located the amazing bass
player of the band Eric Tuttobene, who's currently playing bass in top
acts such as JOSHUA, IRISH and UTTARO and we came to an agreement to
re-issue the legendary demo of the band with enhanced sound, including 6
never before available ep<span class="text_exposed_show">ic metal
jewels that will drive all MANOWAR "Into Glory Ride" era fans nuts! This
is what we call PURE EPIC METAL music. Very few managed to touch the
majesty of MANOWAR, and BLIND ASSASSIN have been among the selected few.<br /> <br />
The CD & LP will be released by the end of 2014 / early 2015 and as
BLIND ASSASSIN put it, get ready to experience, "Four Men, Four Swords,
One Engine of Destruction". HAIL!!!"</span></span><br />
<br /></div>
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/P0dm9mxl6dQ" width="480"></iframe>
</div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1532912624070333187.post-81878230002871419342014-09-11T09:34:00.000-07:002014-09-12T03:10:45.406-07:00DOOMOCRACY - The End Is Written (Steel Gallery Records)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjebMBuILrvAZ0uIC1zYkfocEH-mV8LRAm_Z_D1e5I9Q32hkYbWf7-iRlfr6QUm9GW8cEju0vCUGRZoIdPP2A99lA7WXB3W1_pVVDnFGPrh7G4eARrhsRnnnJwapnDmqqTDF4UklVQ0teG1/s1600/Cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjebMBuILrvAZ0uIC1zYkfocEH-mV8LRAm_Z_D1e5I9Q32hkYbWf7-iRlfr6QUm9GW8cEju0vCUGRZoIdPP2A99lA7WXB3W1_pVVDnFGPrh7G4eARrhsRnnnJwapnDmqqTDF4UklVQ0teG1/s1600/Cover.jpg" height="400" width="400" /></a></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
"The End is Written" is the title of the debut album by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Doomocracy?ref=ts&fref=ts">DOOMOCRACY</a> from
Heraklion city (island of Crete, Greece). The band delivers Doom Metal
in the veins of bands like Solitude Aeturnus, Candlemass, Memento Mori
and Veni Domine. Ok it sounds like an easy task to give a sort
description for the musical genre that the band follows in the process
of a review - writing. But this is actually a hell of a mission
impossible to sit down, focus and transform into written words all those
feelings that are exploiting inside me while hearing this album. I will
try.<br />
<br />
First of all let me directly point that I consider this
debut as an absolute masterpiece. I would put it on a high slot next to
classics that have shaped the musical culture of Epic Doom Metal. So on a
personal list with the most inspired and important Epic Doom Metal
albums I would put this debut next to releases by bands like Solitude
Aeturnus, Sorcerer and Candlemass. It is not only my personal opinion
and the fact that the album fits 110% into my personal musical criteria.
There are some real facts in here that can not be ignored by anyone who
would listen to this release. Read bellow and you will understand.<br />
<br />
Songwriting:
I will place it as much simple as it gets. Songwriting is the most
important part for every band or artist in music, no matter the musical
genre. Doomocracy have written some of the most amazing Epic Doom Metal
compositions that I have heard the past ten years. Everything else that
you would read on this review could be an interesting and positive point
about this album, but if the songs were not on that high level of
inspiration that actually characterizes them, nothing else of those
features described bellow would be THAT much important.<br />
<br />
Musically
the band is standing on an Epic Doom Metal basis which is the main
canvas on which their music is built upon. However on their Epic Doom
Metal they combine lots of Power Metal features which are fitting
smoothly on every song's structure, a structure that is shaped on an
almost Prog way. What I basically mean is that each and every song of
the album manages to keep the listener's interest into high level from
start to finish. Lots of different riffs, lots of different melodies,
very wise selection of specific musical parts placed on current time
points on each song. So yes this is not your typical everyday boring
Doom Metal structure with songs based on one riff. Doomocracy represent
their music on an adventurous way.<br />
<br />
The voice of Michael
Stavrakakis is brilliant. Its color brings into my mind the young Robert
Lowe of the first two Solitude Aeturnus albums mixed with a a little
John Calvin. Stavrakakis finds a way to express each and every lyric on
an emphatic way (another John Calvin credit? Probably). On the higher
notes his voice carries the color, the power and the passion of Tom
Mallicoat. Hey do not get me wrong: Michael is not trying to copy anyone
of those singers who are used as references, representing my personal
opinion. Speaking honestly I think that real lethal weapon in the case
of Stavrakakis voice is the vocal melodies he composes. Those melodies
are actually transforming the Doomocracy songs into real hymns. <br />
<br />
It
was actually one of those very times that I really enjoyed guitar work
on a Doom Metal album. While everyone is focusing on the heaviness of
main riffs only, Doomocracy would deliver some of the most magnificent lead
guitar parts and solos you can imagine. They are adding lots of extra
guitar melodies to many parts of their songs. Angelos Tzanis and Harry
Dokos did a great guitar job on the album. Who said riffs are enough? They are not. We need more melody. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Rhythm
section plays a very important role in here. After all we are talking
about Doom Metal, right? So take some extra time and listen CAREFULLY
the bass lines of Manolis Schizakis. Thanks to the production there is
justice been done to the bass which can be heard loud and clear. So
we can enjoy the magnificent bass melodies included in here. Of
course the puzzle is getting completed with the hammering of Minas
Vasilakis. Ok he does it the right way and with a Prog, emphatic attitude.<br />
<br />
It is really difficult for me to select a
specific song of the album as favorite. There is NO boring song in here.
There is NO song that can be "selected". Each and every tune in this
record will drive the listener on an ecstatic journey. You do not believe me? Press the play button. Listen to
"Sadness and Hesitation", its main vocal melody sounds like a siren song
to me, you can focus on its majestic phrygian lead parts and its hammering
chorus. Greatness. Ok go on and listen to "Faceless" a Doom Metal anthem, how can someone
describe the agony which fills the air through a a vocal melody, a riff
and those lyrics: "All The Cowards, Lets Step Up And Speak Our Minds,
Will You Listen?". </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
Check out "Doormacht (Der Apokalyptische Untergang)" and its main -ala Tad Morose-
riff. Too heavy for you? Maybe. "The Celephais Curse" comes next. This
main riff, those breakings... and this bridge before the chorus... You
got to listen to understand and yes... when was the last time you
heard a chorus like that? Lots of inspiration here, on a Power / Doom
opus with Prog touches. </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
"The End Is Written" comes next. Listen to this
main vocal melody on the song's first -and main- part. I know, it is
difficult to find words to describe it. "Emissary Of Vengeance" re
presents all those features that I have described above. The Powerful
rifing, the magnificent lead parts -perhaps this songs includes my
favorite lead guitar part of all the album, but I am still thinking
about that- and the vocals of Stavrakakis that will take you to hell and
back. Yes a hammering anthem full of vengeance glory... I worship this
tune. "Hanging Puppet" represents another great riff, some great vocal
melodies and some killer lead parts. It carries a special Memento Mori
touch being the most "Prog / Doom" song of the whole album.<br />
<br />
I have
left the last song of the album to be the last one on my little song by
song reference. "Sins": I like the whole song but I think that its
acoustic guitar interlude will haunt me forever. It is mainly the
vocals. It is the way that this interlude is sung in EACH and EVERY
word. This is music for the soul.<br />
<br />
The sound of the album is
great. The band entered "Mad Hat Music" studio in Heraklion Greece to
record the album. Nikos Vogiatzakis was the sound engineer. The album is
produced in Sweden by Daniel Bergstrand (Meshuggah, In Flames, Dimmu
Borgir, Evergrey) and mastered by Peter In De Betou (Morgana Lefay,
Memento Mori, Entombed). </div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br /></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
The cover and artwork are done by <span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">Piotr Szafraniec. Can you recognize the mascot on the cover?</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">I simply have nothing more to write. This is an excellent album for everyone who searches some good Metal music. To me this record is like a treasure. With the hope to find such treasures we spend the biggest part of our life in music... and time goes by until the end, which is written...</span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<br />
<span class="_5yl5" data-reactid=".4k.$mid=11410454699599=237a720d476e6855435.2:0.0.0.0.0"><span class="null"><a href="http://www.doomocracy.com/" target="_blank">www.doomocracy.com</a></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /></span></span></div>
<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show"><b>Chris Papadakis</b></span></span></div>
</div>
C. P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/00179646354039781102noreply@blogger.com0