Written by Hellish Star on 13.09.2006 at 23:50

California's traditional melodic metal band CRESCENT SHIELD, which features which features the talents of former DESTINY'S END guitarist Dan DeLucie and former ONWARD vocalist Michael Grant, has posted the cover artwork for its upcoming debut album, entitled "The Last of My Kind", at this location. A full-length MP3 of the album's title cut can be downloaded here.

"The Last of My Kind" is scheduled for release late October via Cruz Del Sur Music. The track listing is as follows:

"The Last of My Kind" track listing:

01. Above Mere Mortals
02. Slaves to the Metal Horde
03. Rise of the Red Crescent Moon
04. Burn with Life
05. The Last of my Kind
06. North for the Winter
07. The Path Once Chosen
08. The Great Devoid
09. Unfinished Ashes
10. Await the Champion
11. The Passing

Check out more audio samples at this location.

CRESCENT SHIELD's lineup is completed by drummer Craig Anderson (ex-IGNITE, ENGINE) and bassist Melanie Sisneros (ex-NEW EDEN, THE IRON MAIDENS, SINERGY), two veterans of the Los Angeles music scene.

I really like what Ive heard from them.

Anyone here a fan of Pharaoh?

Written by Guest on 16.09.2006 at 03:18

I've just gotten hold of the new Vicious Rumors album "Warball" and what an album it is!!! I'm listening to it right now and damn, does it rule!!! Definitely one of the highlights in US metal this year along with Obsession's "Carnival of Souls" and Killing Machine's "Metalmorphosis".

I knew it was going to be different from the last albums now that James "God" Rivera has join in. It's a masterpiece!!! Gone is the groovier style of riffing in favour for straight forward classic US power metal!! The solos are superb and James is fantastic!!! One of my favorite vocalists ever with a unique voice!! On bass we have Dave Starr and on drums Larry Howe, both also in Chastain and they do an excellent job!

Highly recommended to every US power metal fan!!

Can't wait for it. James is God!!!!

Today I travel to Germany for the Swordbrothersfestival with:
ATTACKER
DEADLY BLESSING
RAVAGE

Written by MetalSpider on 16.09.2006 at 07:10


Anyone here a fan of Pharaoh?

Oh, yes! The band with Tim Aymar on vocals! I am a fan!! Have both albums... very good albums!!!

What about the classic Slauter Xstroyes? Anyone?

Ive herd some nice US metal -
- Lamb of god.

Very good bands and riffs, th not my favorite genre.
Excellent band, very original riffs as well.

They will become a classic Like pantera at this rate.

Written by Guest on 16.09.2006 at 13:23

Written by MetalSpider on 16.09.2006 at 07:10


Anyone here a fan of Pharaoh?

Oh, yes! The band with Tim Aymar on vocals! I am a fan!! Have both albums... very good albums!!!

What about the classic Slauter Xstroyes? Anyone?

Tim Aymar is an amazing vocalist. I think he is becoming one of my favourite vocalists the more and more I listen to Pharaoh.

Written by Guest on 16.09.2006 at 13:23

Written by MetalSpider on 16.09.2006 at 07:10


Anyone here a fan of Pharaoh?

Oh, yes! The band with Tim Aymar on vocals! I am a fan!! Have both albums... very good albums!!!

What about the classic Slauter Xstroyes? Anyone?

Slauter Xstroyes is awesome. I own both album, first one is my favourite one... Special high pitched vocals, reminds me to King Diamond.

Some cd's I bought yesterday:
-SAINT - The mark
-OBSESSION - Carnival of lies
-ATROPHY - Violent by nature
-SAVAGE STEEL -Begins with a nightmare
-TEMPLAR - A touch of winters discontent

Another new release from a reunited band:
RUFFIANS -Desert of tears
http://www.myspace.com/ruffiansmetal

For sure an album that's worth to try it out...

A new discovered band:
MEGATTACK http://myspace.com/megattack

Had no idea about the Ruffians album, probably because it will be out on the 20th October, they are even touring europe this autumn, you'll probably see them Rico, right?

Yes, I will see them in Aalst. Looking forward to it.

Last weekend I saw Attacker, Ravage and Deadly Blessing. Especially Deadly Blessing and Attacker were fucking awesome!!!

To put on my concert list a one I want to go to and will do so is WASP next saturday! I've become a big fan lately. My great surprise was the self titled (the remasterd version anyway) and how much it reminded me of early Manowar and I was shocked by that.

PS: I envy you for seeing Deadly Blessing. I went to their home page and was impressed by the festival organised by Erico la Bestia (yeah the vocal from Dantesco)! Now that's a rather cool line-up of bands there.

For fans of Scott Huffman (ex Syris, Twelfth Gate, SPirit Web). Here's his new band with a member of Slauter Xstroyres. MINDWARP CHAMBER. Awesome stuff!!!

Check: www.mindwarpchamber.com of naar www.myspace.com/mindwarpchambermusic.

And once again an awesome US metal band : MEGATTACK.

Check them out at www.megattackrocks.com or www.myspace.com/megattack


Who said US metal is dead???? These bands just needs your support so SUPPORT THE UNDERGROUND ! ! ! ! !

For all ye true metal lovers try this one band out: Bible of the Devil and go to http://www.bibleofthedevil.com/ for some samples. They are just great!
Another good band you might try are the guys from Battlewitch (even though they are from england!)

Hey I just hear that Seven Witches has realised DVD it calls ''Years of the Witch'' it has realised inm 2006 3-th september

But home page dont say nothing, ist that true?

Just received WRETCH - "Reborn"

Awesome traditional US power metal like Metal Church, Jag Panzer,...

Anyone heard XCEL's "Deliver This Dream"? Melodic US Metal. The vocalist reminds me a bit of DEADLY BLESSING's singer with his high pitched screams. Recommended.

Written by Guest on 23.10.2006 at 18:12

Anyone heard XCEL's "Deliver This Dream"? Melodic US Metal. The vocalist reminds me a bit of DEADLY BLESSING's singer with his high pitched screams. Recommended.

No, but I'm god damn interested!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vibrations of Doom has the album (it's in low quality): http://vibrationsofdoom.com/test/Xcel.html

CEREBUS has quite a killer album too, it's called "Too Late to Pray". It's also on VoD (in low quality): http://vibrationsofdoom.com/test/Cerebus.html

Written by Guest on 23.10.2006 at 22:53

Vibrations of Doom has the album (it's in low quality): http://vibrationsofdoom.com/test/Xcel.html

CEREBUS has quite a killer album too, it's called "Too Late to Pray". It's also on VoD (in low quality): http://vibrationsofdoom.com/test/Cerebus.html

I sell both albums (and much much more), contact me if you're interested.

How's the production?

It sounds much better than on the VoD site, of course. It's not the best I've heard though. The production on XCEL sounds quite much like the one on CRIMSON GLORY except that the vocals are a bit higher in the mix.

Written by Guest on 24.10.2006 at 10:39

It sounds much better than on the VoD site, of course. It's not the best I've heard though. The production on XCEL sounds quite much like the one on CRIMSON GLORY except that the vocals are a bit higher in the mix.

sold

SHADOW DEMON - They just released their first album "Grimoire of ruin"


www.shadowdemon.us
www.myspace.com/shadowdemon

and off course the new VICIOUS RUMORS !

I was reading about this band: Violent Storm they got a new album, produced by K.K. Downing and he also plays two solos on it. It's called "Storm Warning", anybody got it?

Any impressions on: Sacred Few - "Beyond the Iron Walls"? A friend has found this album and I was wondering if it's worth the buy?

Just received Seventh Calling - "Monuments". Awesome album... Check them at www.myspace.com/seventhcalling or www.seventhcalling.com

Written by Guest on 13.11.2006 at 13:46

Any impressions on: Sacred Few - "Beyond the Iron Walls"? A friend has found this album and I was wondering if it's worth the buy?

It sure is worth it, mate! Traditional heavy metal with female vocals! What more could you ask for? If you like Acid (and I'm sure you do), get it!!

Great news: SCREAMER is back in the scène. For sure a band for fans of old Queensryche, old Fates Warning and Lethal. Check them at www.myspace.com/screamertargetearth

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U.S. power metal legends HEIR APPARENT have uploaded video clips from their recent appearances at the Keep It True VII Festival in Dittigheim, Germany (Nov. 4) and The Underworld club in Athens, Greece (Nov. 5). Check them out at this location.

HEIR APPARENT's European tour was a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the release of the band's classic debut album "Graceful Inheritance".

The current HEIR APPARENT lineup consists of:

Peter Orullian: Vocals
Terry Gorle: Guitars
Bobby Ferkovich: Bass
Op Sakiya: Keyboards
Jeffrey McCormack: Drums

For more information, check out www.heirapparent.com.

Written by Hellish Star on 26.11.2006 at 14:41

Message from Blabbermouth


U.S. power metal legends HEIR APPARENT have uploaded video clips from their recent appearances at the Keep It True VII Festival in Dittigheim, Germany (Nov. 4) and The Underworld club in Athens, Greece (Nov. 5). Check them out at this location.

HEIR APPARENT's European tour was a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the release of the band's classic debut album "Graceful Inheritance".

The current HEIR APPARENT lineup consists of:

Peter Orullian: Vocals
Terry Gorle: Guitars
Bobby Ferkovich: Bass
Op Sakiya: Keyboards
Jeffrey McCormack: Drums

For more information, check out www.heirapparent.com.

fuck that line-up is becoming more awesome each time I see it. How far is it away from Holland?

I've ordered some weeks ago amongst other things Cage - Darker than Black and Distant Thunder - Welcome the End.. A couple of days ago they have just arrived. Cheers!!!
The next pack will consist of some Anvil albums!! Life can be wonderful!!

@ozman: Dittigheim is about 400 km from Eindhoven, near Wurzburg. The next edition of KIT festival is prmoising with LAAZ ROCKIT , SABBAT (UK), LETHAL, DIAMOND HEAD, ARTILLERY, DESTRUCTOR, ....

@okt31: Cage & Distant Thunder are great!!! Join the club of US power metal freaks....