Zouille & Hantson – Zouille & Hantson (2012)

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SATAN JOKERS and SORTILEGE, two French cult metal groups of the 80’s, were pioneers of the genre in this country. We can’t help being thrilled at the union of these outstanding musicians, led by Renaud HANTSON at the drums and as producer and Christian “Zouille” AUGUSTIN as lead singer.
Together, they revisit eight titles of SORTILEGE, in more modern, « straight » versions, without fiorituras or useless effects which would have spoiled the essentials, that is to say Zouille’s voice, in all its richness. Hantson has voluntarily withdrawn from the lead vocals, to focus on his drums playing, which remains as efficient as ever. Should it come to energy (“D’ailleurs”, “Civilisation Perdue”, or the classic “Sortilège”), or to emotion (“Quand un Aveugle (more…)

Silesia – Let Me In (No Alargues Mi Condena) 2012

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Mixing styles like rock, metal, electronic and dark wave, among others, merging perspective caleidoscópic (more…)

Dante – The Rorschach Manifesto 2012

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Do not bother to follow the sheep or pop tragedies down the avenue of the dead. This manifesto will guide you through profane routes over to the profound if you’ll let it. Then, you’ll find that a treasure lies in shadows you didn’t even consider existed. (more…)

HammerFall – Gates Of Dalhalla (Live) (2012)

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November 30 concert will release “Gates Of Dalhalla” from Hammerall format DVD + 2CD. It is 135 minutes, which were filmed for the show, which was held July 28, 2012, and dedicated to the 15th anniversary of the group. The group is preparing a lot of surprises in the form of bonus units and the participation of the original participants. (more…)

ATAXATA – STEINE UND BROT 2012

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In 2006, Johann Mädl thought that it is time to start a medieval band and thus to conquer the Burgenland in Austria and then the world. And according to “The Knight” follows with “bricks and bread,” the second attempt.
As usual in this genre, the album begins with a nice intro, spoken beautifully by a delicate female voice, which promises a journey to a land of dreams. The mood that “The Prologue” sparked in me was rather “Alice in Wonderland” as in “Alice in Murderland” – but rather (more…)

Sandpaper Surprise – Wipe! 2012

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Killer vocals, huge guitars, catchy melodies and an unbelievable production.
“WIPE!!” is an album with very strong and unpleasant themes, played with an irreverent fruit of decades of music experience and marked by its bombastic production. Stylistically, songs sound like a mixture of Malmsteen?s Rising Force, Judas Priest, Masterplan, Crimson Glory, Vicious Rumors, Jag Panzer and Mötley Crüe. (more…)

OUIJABEARD – DIE AND LET LIVE 2012

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Ouijabeard is the side project of Dr. Living Dead vocalist Dr. Ape, and Die and Let Live is quite the departure from the thrash metal of his main gig. This basically early Eighties style melodic heavy metal inspired by, according to Ape, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Kiss’s The Elder, though I’m not sure that last one is worth admitting to. Ape also treats some of the history and myths associated with the infamous Russian mystic Grigorij Rasputin. (more…)

Knightmare – In Death’s Shadow 2012

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In 2012, Knightmare have completed the recordings for their up and coming full length album, ‘In Death’s Shadow’ which is set for international release December 1st 2012. With humble roots as a power metal band, Knightmare’s sound has evolved into an intense soundscape with hundreds of layers. (more…)

Cuevo – Si No Fuera por el Rock´n´roll 2012

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Hard Rock/AOR Mexicano Kike Cuevas (ex CODA)

The band revelation of Hard Rock / AOR Mexico in 2012 formed by Kike Cuevas, guitarist (formerly CODA). A production Neoarte studies under the tutelage of Gus Santana (ex ANGELES OF HELL / 3RD ACT) and mastered by Dennis Ward (producer and member of bands like Place Vendome, UNISONIC, PINK CREAM 69, etc). (more…)

Frequis – The Escape 2012

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requis is a progressive, melodic, female-fronted hard rock band with catchy choruses, burning guitar solos, heavy riffs, creative bass lines, masterful drumming and a whole lot of style. (more…)