Release Date: May 25, 2023 Genre Description: Post Black Metal with elements of punk, post-punk, dsbm (vocals) (FFO: Psychonaut 4, Morgenrothe, Vitrail) Location: ex - Ukraine, now - Czech Republic Short Bio: Shinagawalove was born as a... More

Release Date: May 25, 2023 Genre Description: Post Black Metal with elements of punk, post-punk, dsbm (vocals) (FFO: Psychonaut 4, Morgenrothe, Vitrail) Location: ex - Ukraine, now - Czech Republic Short Bio: Shinagawalove was born as a one-man black metal project that was born in the city of Kyiv in 2022. Over time, he has evolved his style to incorporate a variety of black metal subgenres, post-punk, and elements of core. His music is characterized by emotional extreme vocals, contrasting drums, catchy melodies and existential themes with a hint of mania and despair. Check them out on YouTube! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="J-QbCXISoEw"] Follow the band at these links: https://www.instagram.com/shinagawalovehttps://open.spotify.com/artist/04aZ4dvDWfp6M3JCFyhmCRhttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/shinagawalove/1667966886https://shinagawalove.bandcamp.com/music Less

Release Date: May 16, 2023 FFO: Dimmu Borgir, Static-X, Wednesday 13 Location: Harrisburg Pennsylvania  Short Bio:  Recently signed to M&O Music, Suicide Puppets is a nationally touring five piece metal band hailing from Harrisburg,... More

Release Date: May 16, 2023 FFO: Dimmu Borgir, Static-X, Wednesday 13 Location: Harrisburg Pennsylvania  Short Bio:  Recently signed to M&O Music, Suicide Puppets is a nationally touring five piece metal band hailing from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and have been touring regionally since the bands beginning in 2007. Blasting their audience to bloody bits of sonic shrapnel, the Suicide Puppets, feature Twisty Suicide on vocals, Jonny Suicide on bass and backup vocals, Steven Suicide on lead guitar, Donnie Von Gailinger on rhythm guitar, and Veritas Suicide on drums. They have shared the stage with Wednesday 13, The 69 Eyes, Sumo Psycho, Napalm Death, Dope, Combiechrist, OTEP, Mushroomhead, a US tour with Soulfly and many more. Suicide Puppets have won two consecutive best metal band awards at the Central Pennsylvania Music Awards. (2020,2021)  Check out the video! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="hrbKOx5uMJo"] Follow them on Spotify and add them to your playlists! Also available on Apple! Follow the band at these links: https://www.facebook.com/SuicidePuppetsband/https://www.instagram.com/suicidepuppets/https://twitter.com/suicidepuppetshttps://www.youtube.com/@suicidepuppets1https://open.spotify.com/artist/1aFWpABMXY1WtIfAPABlKfhttps://sucidepuppets.bandcamp.com/music Less

Release Date: Mar 24, 2023 FFO: MINISTRY / CARCASS / SKELETON WITCH Location: SEATTLE Short Bio: Seattle-based metal outfit LACABRA consist of  local veterans Eric Snyder (guitar), Lance Neatherlin (vocals), Michael Anthony (guitar), Eric Weber... More

Release Date: Mar 24, 2023 FFO: MINISTRY / CARCASS / SKELETON WITCH Location: SEATTLE Short Bio: Seattle-based metal outfit LACABRA consist of  local veterans Eric Snyder (guitar), Lance Neatherlin (vocals), Michael Anthony (guitar), Eric Weber (bass) and Richie Sather (drums). The band’s unique sound combined with their chaotic and raw energy creates a live show that sets them apart from the thriving Seattle metal scene. They are influenced by extreme metal, heavy metal, industrial, punk and dark wave music. Check out the video! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="xkJWaMQP-DQ"] Follow them on Spotify and add them to your playlists! Also available on Apple! Follow the band at these links: https://www.instagram.com/lacabrametal/https://www.facebook.com/lacabrametalhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3vUiPAhpOCW2r5TdcyQrc3https://music.apple.com/us/album/human-quilt/1674333780 Less

Are you looking for an exciting new experience that could potentially change your life? Have you ever wanted to make some extra cash or win big at a high-stakes game? Look no further than the thrilling world of poker and the World Series of Poker... More

Are you looking for an exciting new experience that could potentially change your life? Have you ever wanted to make some extra cash or win big at a high-stakes game? Look no further than the thrilling world of poker and the World Series of Poker (WSOP). Here’s why you should join in on all the fun today. What is Poker? Poker is a form of game that uses playing cards. You will be competing against other players, who are called opponents. The goal of each player is to achieve what is known as a "poker hand," which is typically made up of five cards. There are multiple variations within each game, but some basic things remain true throughout most game types: Whoever has the best poker hand wins; bluffing can result in a win; there are various ways to bet during a hand; and certain hands have more value than others—all depending on poker hands in order. What Kind of Games Make Up the WSOP? The World Series of Poker offers many different types of tournaments, from Texas Hold’em to Omaha Hi/Lo. All these games come with their own set of rules and strategies, so be sure to read up on them if you want to become an expert player. Basic Poker Hand Rankings & Betting Strategies A key part of winning any poker game is understanding the basics of how poker hands rank and when it’s advantageous to fold or raise your bets. A high card is always determined by whichever card holds the highest numerical value (ace being the highest). From there, two pairs beats one pair; three-of-a-kind beats two pairs; straight beats three-of-a-kind; flush beats straight; full house beats flush; four-of-a-kind beats full house; straight flush beats four-of-a kind; and finally royal flush beating everything else. When it comes to betting strategies, bluffing can be done when you don't have strong cards as it can lead opponents into believing that you do have strong cards thus weakening their potential strength – but use this technique sparingly so people don't catch onto it too quickly! Another type of betting strategy is semi-bluffs where you place large enough bets with weaker hands in order to hopefully win without investing too much capital into it – if things don't work out though then folding may be necessary. You may also want to consider slow playing, which involves playing weak hands aggressively so as to lure opponents into thinking they may have a chance at taking the pot from you – but again this comes with risk as someone with a stronger hand might catch up with yours. Getting Started with the WSOP Online Games Now that we've discussed what poker games make up WSOP poker events and provided resources for understanding basic poker hand rankings & betting strategies, let's discuss how easy it is for anyone interested in participating to get started. It all starts with accessing online poker sites such as ggpoker in order to be able to play wsop from the comforts of your home, or wherever you are.  Playing Like A Pro - Winning at the World Series of Poker Truly mastering poker takes time and practice, however having an understanding of tournament formats, rule sets and regulations plus knowing about stakes structure before entering a table will give anyone experienced or not more confidence going forward. While luck does sometimes factor in, having knowledge about odds calculations plus recognizing important tells from your opponents will ensure greater chances for success.  Pot Odds calculations involve dividing the amount of money in the pot by how much money it would cost you to call or raise. This helps you calculate your expected value and decide whether it's worth it to stay in the hand or not. For example, if there is $50 in the pot and it costs $10 for you to call, then you have pot odds of 5:1 (50/10). Recognizing important tells from your opponents could also give you insight into their strategy. Common tells include changes in body language such as shifting nervously or fidgeting; betting patterns like raising too quickly or hesitating; and verbal cues such as slamming cards on the table or sighing loudly. Learning how to pick up these subtle signs can give you information about how likely they are bluffing or what kind of hands they might be holding. Understandably intimidating at first glance, more experienced players understand that pursuing reward will come along with certain risks involved — but ultimately sticking with prepared strategies or betting patterns alongside disciplined bankroll management can turn those risks into rewarding situations over time. Conclusion In conclusion, playing WSOP online is a great way to have a thrilling experience and potentially change your life. To start off on the right foot, it is important to understand the basics of poker, such as poker hand rankings and betting strategies. You can get started by joining GGPoker, the world’s largest poker room! Taking advantage of these introductory resources will help you develop your skills and become a better player, ultimately finding success in future tournaments. So take your chance at WSOP today - you won't regret it! Less

Leather - We Are The Chosen - Reviewed By metalcrypt! Check it out here at this link: https://www.metalcrypt.com/pages/review.php?revid=14460 This is the band of Leather Leone, of Chastain fame, and despite forming in the late '80s, this is only... More

Leather - We Are The Chosen - Reviewed By metalcrypt! Check it out here at this link: https://www.metalcrypt.com/pages/review.php?revid=14460 This is the band of Leather Leone, of Chastain fame, and despite forming in the late '80s, this is only their third full-length album. I knew of her, but I don't believe I've heard her before—at least not knowingly (I do that a lot). I went in without any expectations and the album, for some reason I cannot understand now, didn't grab me at first. That might have been shortly after my last concussion. ;) Anyway. This is a lot of fun. The vocals are powerful and gruffy, the vocal lines mostly catchy as hell (I dare you try to get the title track out of your head after you hear it). I really like her less polished (in a good way) delivery that's filled with old-school, DIY metal attitude. The music here is fundamentally old-school heavy metal, but there's some power metal in here as well, but the crunchy, aggressive style, and that gives some of the songs a hell of a punch. There are some slower passages here and there, but it's in the faster and heavier moments that the album shines. Just solid, aggressive yet melodic metal through and through. metalcrypt Release Date: 11/25/22 FFO: Dio, Metal Church, Chastain Location: San Francisco, California, USA Leather Leone needs no introduction. She has forged her unique place in metal history a long time ago. After being scouted by Mike Varney (President of Shrapnel records), Leather emerged in the early 1980s as a pioneer of the power metal vocals with the band Chastain. After releasing five celebrated metal records with the band during that period, Leather re-emerged again in the 2000s alongside David T. Chastain to release two critically acclaimed albums, “Surrender to no One” and “We bleed Metal”. In the last few years, Leather has allowed her creative urges to match and expand her loyal international fanbase, resulting in widely successful South American and European tours, and in the release of “Leather II” in 2018. Anchored in her strong writing partnership with lead guitarist Vinnie Tex, and against a backdrop of unexpected Covid-19 lockdowns, the creation of a new album became Leather’s focus from early 2020. The long-awaited “We Are The Chosen” came to light in the Autumn of 2021 at Hertz Studios in Poland (Behemoth, Vader, Hate), undoubtedly containing ten of Leather’s most ambitious material yet. All the songs were written, produced and recorded by Leather Leone and Vinnie Tex, except the drums recorded by Braulio Drumond and keyboard orchestration by Douglas Pinella. The album was mixed and mastered by Woitek and Slawek Wieslawski. The cover art was created by Marcelo Vasco (Slayer, Dee Snider, Kreator, Testament). With her trademark boldness, Leather traverses several musical decades effortlessly, instilling the new album with the straight-from-the-furnace steel that metal legends are made of. If anything, “We Are The Chosen”, tells us that Leather is here, she is the real deal, and she is ready for more! Check out these videos! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="ga2efXqrVD0"] [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="egpPqtyg2LI"] Follow them on Spotify and add to your playlists! “We Are The Chosen” Tracklist:01. We Take Back Control02. Always Been Evil03. Shadows04. Off With Your Head05. We Are The Chosen06. Tyrants07. Hallowed Ground08. Dark Days09. Who Rules The World10. The Glory in The End Follow the band at these links: https://instagram.com/leatherleoneofficialhttps://www.facebook.com/LeatherLeonehttps://leatherleone.comhttps://visionmerch.com/leather-leone/ Less

Brundarkh - Those Born Of Fire & Shadow - Reviewed By fullmetalmayhem! Check it out here at this link: https://fullmetalmayhem.wordpress.com/2023/04/12/brundarkh-mit-those-born-of-fire-shadow/ Genre: Symphonic/Melodic Death Metal Release... More

Brundarkh - Those Born Of Fire & Shadow - Reviewed By fullmetalmayhem! Check it out here at this link: https://fullmetalmayhem.wordpress.com/2023/04/12/brundarkh-mit-those-born-of-fire-shadow/ Genre: Symphonic/Melodic Death Metal Release date and label: The album was released on March 6th, 2023, probably again on its own. Other band releases: After five singles and one EP, this is their first album. How did I get to know the band: I can write more here than just blaming Metal Devastation Radio for this review. In 2021 they sent me the EP Haunted World and I found the band's style exciting at the time. To quote my 2021 self, "...like someone shot Cradle of Filth into a death metal band with a mass accelerator." I can still subscribe to that today, so let's listen to the full album: What do I think of the disc? The two have kept the style, but definitely refined it a bit. Again, the disc really kicks ass, but doesn't neglect the orchestral part of the music. The songs are varied but still everything seems to be of one piece. At one point or another they seem a bit more polished without drifting too much into Progressive Metal. Already the opener, THE UNMAKING – PRIDE OF THE GOLDEN KING, shows us that things get down to business here, as far as that is possible with Melodic Death Metal, and is still aesthetic enough for the orchestral passages. Definitely worth a look. However, THE LORD OF WHEREWOLVES has made it my absolute favorite from this album. On the one hand, the growls sound so dirty and evil here, while the clear vocals stand out all the more because of that. This is contributed by a guest singer. In these passages it almost sounds like Power Metal. Conclusion: They have delivered a really good album, and they also integrated the guest musicians, two singers and two guitarists, organically. It was my pleasure to write this review, now it's your turn Death Metal friends, listen: fullmetalmayhem Release Date: 6th of March 2023 FFO: Stormlord, Eternal Tears Of Sorrow, Wolfheart Location: South Africa/the Netherlands  Brundarkh is a melodic death metal project inspired by dark fantasy stories and founded in late 2020 by Heino Brand. Shortly after he was joined by Caleb Bingham and they released their first single Wraith Dominion. The track featured a guest solo by guitarist, Jori Haukio of Mors Principium Est and dealt with the Ringwraiths from J.R.R. Tolkien's, "The Lord Of The Rings". During 2021 they produced the EP Haunted Worlds, mixed at Nightmare Sound and mastered by Thomas "Plec" Johansson of The Panic Room. The tracks Tower Of Blood and Bells Of The Drowned explored the stories of Elizabeth Bathory and the video game Diablo IV. Their new album Those Born Of Fire And Shadow is inspired by places and characters from Tolkien's literary work, "The Silmarillion". The album features guest artists from Wolfheart, Before The Dawn, Dawn of Solace, Mors Principium Est, and Eternal Tears Of Sorrow. The music blends melodic death metal, black metal, doom metal, and symphonic metal. It is sure to be a dark and dreadfully dangerous journey through Middle-Earth. Check out this video! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="G5RrxiOyKRE"] Follow them on Spotify and add to your playlists! Support them on Bandcamp! Those Born Of Fire & Shadow by Brundarkh Follow the band at these links: https://www.instagram.com/brundarkhhttps://www.facebook.com/brundarkhhttps://www.brundarkh.comhttps://brundarkh.bandcamp.com/musichttps://open.spotify.com/artist/73upisunt9U5zzOzoDuqL6?si=hEd2YwkLT3ObaeXVzxJ6Vg&dl_branch=1https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL8Hxg0tXA1gVBXm4sEcD8Ahttps://www.deezer.com/us/artist/123805422https://music.apple.com/za/artist/brundarkh/1553938742https://soundcloud.com/brundarkhhttps://www.reverbnation.com/brundarkh Less

Astral Sleep - We Are Already Living In The End Of Times - Reviewed By hellfire! Check it out here at this link: https://www.hellfire-magazin.de/astral-sleep-we-are-already-living-in-the-end-of-times/ Astral Sleep from Finland has been around for... More

Astral Sleep - We Are Already Living In The End Of Times - Reviewed By hellfire! Check it out here at this link: https://www.hellfire-magazin.de/astral-sleep-we-are-already-living-in-the-end-of-times/ Astral Sleep from Finland has been around for a while, since 2004 actually. But it wasn't until their last album, “ Astral Doom Musick ”, that many took notice of the band – myself included. However, the first contact was so good that I bought essential parts of their back catalogue. Much to my delight, by the way, because on the previous albums the band pursued a rather dirty rehearsal room aesthetic, which I really liked. With "Astral Doom Musick" the sound changed towards "big production" - and Astral Sleep continue this way on " We Are Already Living in the End of Times ". Personally, I don't think that's as good, because the band's fourth long-player overall sounds a bit spongy. Specifically: I don't think the individual instruments are clearly separated from each other. Everything somehow blurs in the reverberation as it would arise inside a gigantic church. This may be intended by the band, but unfortunately my listening sensitivity doesn't jump into it as much as it could. It's a shame, because there could be a lot more going on. In other words: In terms of songwriting, “ We Are Already Living in the End of Times ” is probably Astral Sleep 's most mature work to date . The album is consistently exciting, it seems to me more like a single song that increases continuously than like a collection of six individual songs. I also really like the cover art as an illustration of what's happening on the album, plus it's refreshingly different for the Death-Doom genre. If the band had opted for a somewhat more organic sound, they might have scored two more points here. Unfortunately, it's “only” 7 out of 10 HELLFIRE points .hellfire   Release Date: 21. April 2023 FFO: YOB, Crowbar, Solitude Aeturnus Location: Finland Short Bio: Astral Sleep hails from Finland, Tellus. The group has wreaked havoc on the metal genre since 2005. Astral Sleep's music fuses various musical styles into an unique entity dubbed "Astral Doom Musick": The boundaries of different sub-genres of Doom are ripped apart, mingled with pieces of jazz, psych-rock, noise, and various styles of metal, and sown back together into the monstrosities that they are. Astral Sleep's mission is finding eternal bliss in the world on its inevitable trajectory towards Doom. Album art made by Mark Cooper (markcooperart.com) Check out the videos on YouTube! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="-Iz_w_OilOk"] Follow them on Spotify and add them to your playlists! Support the band on Bandcamp! We Are Already Living In The End Of Times by Astral Sleep Follow the band at these links: https://www.facebook.com/astralsleepdoomhttps://www.instagram.com/astralsleepdoom/https://astralsleep.bandcamp.com/https://tidal.com/browse/artist/4813727https://open.spotify.com/artist/6tRV5VBDpbCRVdEfwIzzg4https://www.astralsleep.net/waaliteot-promotion Less

Lost Circus - Self Titled - Reviewed By saitenkult! Check it out here at this link: https://www.saitenkult.de/2023/04/11/lost-circus-lost-circus/ LOST CIRCUS from Nashville / Tennessee are based on the classic metal of the 80s, which knew how to... More

Lost Circus - Self Titled - Reviewed By saitenkult! Check it out here at this link: https://www.saitenkult.de/2023/04/11/lost-circus-lost-circus/ LOST CIRCUS from Nashville / Tennessee are based on the classic metal of the 80s, which knew how to mix heaviness and melody. Mostly underrated because some found it too soft when the Thrash wave started, others too hard when Hair Metal flooded the good bands. Bands like LION, LEATHERWOLF or FIFTH ANGEL come to mind. The early DOKKEN had more success, but also quickly became more suitable for radio. LOST CIRCUS are more oriented towards the first three mentioned bands, without really sounding like them. This should rather serve as a musical orientation. Singer Steve Libby is the first ace up his sleeve. A classic shouter with a lot of volume and a necessary variance in the vocal cords. There are again parallels to LION or FIFTH ANGEL, who also had highly talented singers in their ranks. Convincing with melodic power songs like the opener 'Broken Shadows' or 'She's A Fire'. But even a semi-ballad like 'Ashes in Rain' gets the proper drive and depth to convince with his singing. However, with Bryan Blumer and Kenny Knight there is also a guitar duo available, which prepares the ground for the good Steve with the necessary exciting riffs, but can also offer one or the other decent solos. The rhythm section provides the necessary metallic heaviness for the songs. This album was created in 2021. Timeless metal, as the saying goes, but not only on the wave of nostalgia, but - yes, exactly "timeless" - that means no dusty throwback to better times. 'I Just Wish' also has the necessary melodies to stay exciting. Not all songs are pure gems. 'Get Over Me' is more "modern" oriented, but I personally like it less. The heavy 'Scream' is much better and invites you to bang your head. The last song 'This Place Is Mad' can also shine again. LOST CIRCUS are another band that shows taste in choosing their metallic work and orients themselves to the right role models. Nevertheless, of course, time has advanced. And with all the quality, especially the vocals, it's difficult to set decisive accents over the whole record. And you can't match the spirit of optimism of the great role models. But for the quality metaller highly recommended. (7.75 points) saitenkult Release Date:  April 27, 2023.  FFO: Queensryche, Guns N Roses, Judas Priest Location:  Nashville, TN, USA Lost Circus hails from Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Built on the combined powers of musical veterans of the rock and metal scenes, who’ve honed their craft both onstage and in studio with a wide range of experiences, they bring forth a modern take on music from a heralded era…when singers' notes soared, guitarists were gunslingers, bass was punchy, and the drums were thunderous. Having had a successful live debut and an incredible opening slot for the legendary band ACCEPT in Nashville, Lost Circus is ready to head out into the night to share their songs with any who will listen and make new friends and fans everywhere they go in this mad place we all call home. Check out this music video! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="d-D4SVlqLPQ"] Follow them on Spotify and add them to your playlists! Also available on Apple! Follow the band here at these links: https://linktr.ee/LostCircushttps://lostcircusofficial.com/https://www.facebook.com/LostCircusUShttps://www.instagram.com/lostcircusus/https://twitter.com/lostcircusushttps://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/lostcircus/lost-circushttps://open.spotify.com/album/0wCkYowEmsMi84i3rTY1HO Less

WESELE - Fin de siècle - Reviewed By fullmetalmayhem! Check it out here at this link: https://fullmetalmayhem.wordpress.com/2023/04/10/wesele-mit-fin-de-siecle/ Genre: Suicide Black Metal Release date and label: The album will be released on May... More

WESELE - Fin de siècle - Reviewed By fullmetalmayhem! Check it out here at this link: https://fullmetalmayhem.wordpress.com/2023/04/10/wesele-mit-fin-de-siecle/ Genre: Suicide Black Metal Release date and label: The album will be released on May 15, 2023 via underground Kvlt Records. Other band releases: This will probably be the first release of the project. How did I get to know the band: I also hold Metal Devastation Radio responsible for this. They sent me the album and I always enjoy listening to Suicide Black and I'm always curious about new projects, so it's only fitting that we take a closer look at these six songs: How do I like the disc: The music alternates between slow and slightly angry songs, while the vocals sound tortured. So far so good, but something is still missing here. Perhaps it's a common thread missing from the album, the famous common thread. There are good songs, that's no question: CZŁOWIEK hooked me straight away with the drum figures and the riffs to match. The music here sounds really leaden, as you know it from bands like Asphyx or Bolt Thrower, but it's still unmistakably popular as Black Metal. WIECZNOŚĆ goes in a similar direction, only that here melancholy is more in the foreground. The song is also pretty heavy, but not nearly as dense as Człowiek. Desperation is more likely to be expressed here, or should be sown in the listener. Conclusion: Strong, no question, but a bit too fragmented for me. Here I would have wished for a red thread for the album, which strengthens the effect of the individual songs. Otherwise there is little to complain about, so listen to it: fullmetalmayhem Release Date: May 15, 2023 FFO:  Noltem, KREATIONIST, Felled Odium Records' subdivision Underground Kvlt Records recently announced its collaboration with new project - WESELE.  WESELE is a new project on the Polish scene which plays atmospheric / depressive post black metal, its music is aimed at fans of bands such as FURIA or ODRAZA. Today is a premiere of the single “Pustka” from the upcoming album "Fin de siècle" which will be released in April / May as a jewel case cd.  Check out the video! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="ktIuUvXJZgY"] [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="T5MkRHTDQrM"] You can pre order cd at: https://odiumrecords.bandcamp.com or https://odiumrex.com/webshop WESELE - "Fine de siècle" by Odium Records Wesele (The Wedding) is Rafal Chruscicki's solo project and, according to its author, the idea for it was born a few years ago and matured in the fumes of the painting and literature of Młoda Polska (Young Poland). The project was to be a departure from his earlier work; something completely serious and personal, an independent and artistically unlimited piece, in which the musical, lyrical and graphic layers correspond with each other and form a unity. Follow the band and label at these links: www.facebook.com/weseleblackmetalhttps://www.instagram.com/wesele_bm www.odiumrex.comwww.facebook.com/odiumrexwww.instagram.com/odiumrecordswww.odiumrecords.bandcamp.comwww.youtube.com/odiumrec Less

Siren - A Mercenary’s Fate - Reviewed By allaroundmetal! Check it out here at this link: https://www.allaroundmetal.com/component/content/article/26-releases/10176-i-siren-realizzano-un-gran-bel-disco Released in October 2022, but received four... More

Siren - A Mercenary’s Fate - Reviewed By allaroundmetal! Check it out here at this link: https://www.allaroundmetal.com/component/content/article/26-releases/10176-i-siren-realizzano-un-gran-bel-disco Released in October 2022, but received four months late, today we will talk about "A mercenary's fate", the fourth full-length by the US historians Siren. The group, founded in the early 1980s, had disbanded in 1990 and then reunited in 2016; since then two "best of" and two studio albums have been released, of which this is the last. I had heard of this band many years ago, when singer Doug Lee joined Mekong Delta, with whom he had recorded some of the best albums of the German formation in the 90s; it was therefore a pleasure for me to discover the universe of the Sirens and their new work. Doug Lee's voice is always acid and perverse, sharp and wicked and characterizes the Heavy/Power of the American group. The two guitars of the historic leader Hal Dunn and the newcomer Todd Grubbs (in formation from the reunion) play the protagonists with the important support of the bass by Gregg Culbertson who also gets notable parts (as in "Dead eyes lying in the rain ” or in the title track); the drums of the excellent Ed Aborn often impose sparkling rhythms, demonstrating that the years go by, but the class remains intact. The group, in fact, is made up of seasoned and expert people, with many years of experience, a factor that undoubtedly has its importance; the disc, in fact, runs along like a beauty and can be listened to in an extremely pleasant way, at least up to the last track, "Prologue to redemption" which could be considered an instrumental if one did not take into account the short spoken parts, but it is quite out of context, as well as being perhaps too long and not very impactful. The disc consists of eleven tracks, for a total duration of almost 53 minutes, has an artwork that is not exceptional, but which is not sorry. But it's the music that counts and that of the Sirens is decidedly convincing; songs like the opener "Soul breaker", the aforementioned "A mercenary's fate" and "Dead eyes lying in the rain", the fast "Queen of sin" (perhaps the best of the album), as well as "Revenge of the bastards ”, are decidedly pleasant; however, the whole album (except for the last track) is above average in quality. “A mercenary's fate” by Siren is a record that will meet the favors of Heavy/Power fans, but also of those who believe they are listening to good Heavy Metal… it would be a shame to let it slip away! The disc consists of eleven tracks, for a total duration of almost 53 minutes, has an artwork that is not exceptional, but which is not sorry. But it's the music that counts and that of the Sirens is decidedly convincing; songs like the opener "Soul breaker", the aforementioned "A mercenary's fate" and "Dead eyes lying in the rain", the fast "Queen of sin" (perhaps the best of the album), as well as "Revenge of the bastards ”, are decidedly pleasant; however, the whole album (except for the last track) is above average in quality. “A mercenary's fate” by Siren is a record that will meet the favors of Heavy/Power fans, but also of those who believe they are listening to good Heavy Metal… it would be a shame to let it slip away! The disc consists of eleven tracks, for a total duration of almost 53 minutes, has an artwork that is not exceptional, but which is not sorry. But it's the music that counts and that of the Sirens is decidedly convincing; songs like the opener "Soul breaker", the aforementioned "A mercenary's fate" and "Dead eyes lying in the rain", the fast "Queen of sin" (perhaps the best of the album), as well as "Revenge of the bastards ”, are decidedly pleasant; however, the whole album (except for the last track) is above average in quality. “A mercenary's fate” by Siren is a record that will meet the favors of Heavy/Power fans, but also of those who believe they are listening to good Heavy Metal… it would be a shame to let it slip away! but that's not sorry. But it's the music that counts and that of the Sirens is decidedly convincing; songs like the opener "Soul breaker", the aforementioned "A mercenary's fate" and "Dead eyes lying in the rain", the fast "Queen of sin" (perhaps the best of the album), as well as "Revenge of the bastards ”, are decidedly pleasant; however, the whole album (except for the last track) is above average in quality. “A mercenary's fate” by Siren is a record that will meet the favors of Heavy/Power fans, but also of those who believe they are listening to good Heavy Metal… it would be a shame to let it slip away! but that's not sorry. But it's the music that counts and that of the Sirens is decidedly convincing; songs like the opener "Soul breaker", the aforementioned "A mercenary's fate" and "Dead eyes lying in the rain", the fast "Queen of sin" (perhaps the best of the album), as well as "Revenge of the bastards ”, are decidedly pleasant; however, the whole album (except for the last track) is above average in quality. “A mercenary's fate” by Siren is a record that will meet the favors of Heavy/Power fans, but also of those who believe they are listening to good Heavy Metal… it would be a shame to let it slip away! the fast "Queen of sin" (perhaps the best of the disc), as well as "Revenge of the bastards", are decidedly pleasant; however, the whole album (except for the last track) is above average in quality. “A mercenary's fate” by Siren is a record that will meet the favors of Heavy/Power fans, but also of those who believe they are listening to good Heavy Metal… it would be a shame to let it slip away! the fast "Queen of sin" (perhaps the best of the disc), as well as "Revenge of the bastards", are decidedly pleasant; however, the whole album (except for the last track) is above average in quality. “A mercenary's fate” by Siren is a record that will meet the favors of Heavy/Power fans, but also of those who believe they are listening to good Heavy Metal… it would be a shame to let it slip away! allaroundmetal Release Date: October 4, 2022  FFO: Ironflame, Wings Of Steel, Midnight Dice Location: USA Label: FHM Records "A Mercenary's Fate" is the second, full-length studio album from US heavy metal band, Siren., since their unexpected reunion in 2018 to perform at a prestigious festival in Germany. Their journey to regroup and perform was captured in the documentary film "I'm Too Old for This Sh*t! A Heavy Metal Fairy Tale" produced by Chris Jericho. This new album features a total eleven new songs in the melodic, traditional heavy metal style that the band has honed since first forming in 1981. The title track of the album pays homage to their debut 7" single, "Metro-Mercenary" which was released in 1984. For the first time, the band worked with their long-time friend, legendary Producer, Jim Morris, who mixed and mastered the album at Morrisound Recording in Tampa, FL. Check out this video! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="2IJ6M8Ea2AU"] Follow them on Spotify and add them to your playlists! Support the band on Bandcamp! A Mercenary's Fate by Siren Also available on Apple! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="Ykp1q3eiIZQ"] Band featured in popular documentary film, “I’m Too Old for This Sh*t! A Heavy Metal Fairy Tale”, produced by Chris Jericho, celebrates their 40th anniversary with new album. [BRANDON, FLORIDA, US – FEBRUARY 6, 2023] — Sometimes a dream sneaks up on you. This has never been more true than in the case of the US heavy metal band, Siren. Four decades ago, the group formed in the Tampa Bay area of Florida which, at the time, was becoming a true hot spot for the genre. Several bands from the region such as Savatage (now TSO), Obituary, Iced Earth, Nasty Savage and others are still active and successful in the genre to this day. While Siren did have more success than many young bands from the era – releasing three demos and two, full studio albums on European labels – by 1989, things had run their course and the outfit went into indefinite hiatus. However, things took an unexpected turn nearly 30 years later. “I’ve been playing in bands for 35 years and I’ve NEVER heard a story like Siren’s,” shares multi-hyphenate entertainer, Chris Jericho, who produced the documentary film about the group’s unexpected reunion. “We all had bands in high school that we felt would tour the world and sell a million records, but most of them break up by senior year and never go any further. However, Siren was different. In the early ‘80s, they had a lot of buzz and plenty of talent, but typical band differences broke them up and most of themnever played in another group again. But here’s where it gets weird. Unbeknownst to the guys, over the next 30 years, Siren’s fan base was building to the point where they received an offer to play at the KEEP IT TRUE festival in Germany in 2018. That’s over three decades after they broke up! When I heard about this story, I figured it would go one of two ways...it would be a major shit show OR the best feel-good story ever. That’s why I sent a camera crew to document their adventure as it happened. What we got for this movie was even more than I could have imagined. Some dreams never die and “I’m Too Old For This Sh*t! A Heavy Metal Fairy Tale” proves that to be true!” “This has all been beyond imagination,” adds Siren drummer, Ed Aborn. “When I was 18, it was my dream to be onstage and see thousands of people singing along with the songs I had written. That dream was set aside and forgotten as the obligations of life and family spanned the next 30 years. But sometimes a dream really does sneak up on you! And living that dream, even for a moment, was still every bit of the amazing experience I had imagined it would be all those decades ago. I’m so grateful that the whole experience was captured in this film. Now, we can live it over and over again and, hopefully, others may even dare to dust off their own long-forgotten dreams. This was an actual dream come true experience for all of us.” Within less than two weeks of being made available for free viewing in the US/Canada, the film quickly amassed over 100,000 views! This is unheard of for an independent documentary. Judging by the hundreds of positive comments left by viewers of the film on YouTube (US), this true story has absolutely struck a chord in the hearts of thousands and has even resonated with some notable artists. Follow the band here at these links: https://www.facebook.com/SirenBandUS/https://sirenbandus.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/sirenbandus/Contact: SirenBandUS@gmail.comhttps://www.metal-archives.com/bands/Siren/1918Label: https://fhmrecords.bigcartel.com/ Less

On The Loose - Dark Emotions - Reviewed By powermetal! Check it out here at this link: https://www.powermetal.de/review/review-On_The_Loose/Dark_Emotions,40253.html Sometimes you get acquainted with an album that seems boring or even weak on... More

On The Loose - Dark Emotions - Reviewed By powermetal! Check it out here at this link: https://www.powermetal.de/review/review-On_The_Loose/Dark_Emotions,40253.html Sometimes you get acquainted with an album that seems boring or even weak on first listen, but once you listen to it you really enjoy it. But there is also the opposite way. That's how I felt with "Dark Emotions", the second album by the Portuguese band ON THE LOOSE. The opener of the CD, 'Hearth Of The Ashes', is a bit reminiscent of the solemn pieces of IRON MAIDEN, and the singer also reminds one of Bruce Dickinson with numbers like this, an interesting track, even if it doesn't really go into the right direction seems to come. But after that it doesn't get any better. If my sparse information is correct, the group seems to belong to Doom Metal, usually named with an acronym. The leisurely pace of the disc certainly fits this categorization. The relatively high voice of the singer with his emotional to plaintive tone is more of a surprise. A "lava sound weighing tons", as a popular Doom Metal phrase goes, is also hard to make out. But of course a band can take liberties with their music, because it's secondary which drawer music is sorted into if it is well done. However, what makes the album lengthy for me is the directionless wobbling melodies. It's also irritating to occasionally hear an instrument in the background that I can't tell if it's a guitar or a saxophone. One definitely has to give ON THE LOOSE credit for the fact that the music is skillfully and meticulously arranged. Again and again I was pleasantly surprised by individual passages. There's the consistently strong and variable drum work, the good guitar solo of 'Soliloquy In The Afterglow', the bass-carried lead-in to the duet 'A Stroll Along The Shoreline', but those bright spots lead nowhere. The music seems to be going in circles. Characteristic of this is 'Frozen Lassitude', which starts with an interesting, slightly Gothic-like intro, but then falls back into the usual rut. As a reviewer, you strive for objectivity, although a subjective residue can never be completely switched off. If the spark didn't jump over here, that might be the fault of the band as well as the critic. This mixture of Doom, Modern Metal and other ingredients, which places much more value on sound and arrangements than on melody and dramaturgy, can't convince me despite some strengths. But I can easily imagine that there will also be an audience for ON THE LOOSE and "Dark Emotions". powermetal Release Date: April 7th, 2023 FFO: Crypt Sermon, Doomocracy, Demon Lung Location: Tavira, Portugal On The Loose new album ‘Dark Emotions’ will bring you a bit of despair. After releasing the first opus in 2022 On The Loose is back with a new singer Pedro Fialho. João Ventura keeps the sticks on fire, Covas brings a bass from the depths of hell and Marco Marouco delivers all guitars and musical composition. After unexpected good vibes from radios all around the globe, many good reviews from webzines, magazines and blogs, in Portugal was considered record of the month by Caminhos Metálicos, in Germany Epic Metal Blog gave a90 in 100 On The Loose is in constant spinning in Austria Seeds of Doom radio show. On The Loose is back bringing a full NWOBHM/DOOM album with 9 tracks. The album was produced by Portuguese underground master Paulão. Paulão worked with many underground bands like Ironsword, Ravensire, Filii Nigrantium infernalium, Perpetrator, Midnight Priest and almost all Portuguese punk bands, from Albert Fish to Mata Ratos. Check out the video! [jrEmbed module="jrYouTube" youtube_id="XQ6qQ3OP_PY"] Support them on Bandcamp! Hearth of dead ashes by On the Loose Follow the band at these links: https://ontheloose2.bandcamp.com/https://www.facebook.com/OntheLoose7sinshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRMIJpqGX-kIVT3riXLY-wwFor more information, promo requests or to arrange an interview please contact:ontheloose7@protonmail.com Less