Face Off - The Colour Of Rain
Review by Susan
7.7
Musical talent can come from anywhere. So, why is it that if we hear a great new band and they happen to be from Sweden or Canada or France or something we don't bat an eyelash - but if they come from somewhere like Serbia we get all "wow!" about it? I don't know about you but I totally do this. Countries that give us significantly fewer metal bands just have a certain special appeal. But, in the end, their music is judged (by our ears) on the same level as everyone else.

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Darktrance - Pessimum
Review by BitterCOld
7.7
I was initially put-off by Pessimum - yet another release that features my old nemesis, horribly overloud shouting vocals which rip your attention away from the music… And right off the bat at that! Bracing myself for the rest of the work, my mindset was, well, pessimistic. Ultimately I'm glad I persevered. Darktrance is a one-man Ukrainian act. Deimos, when not busy being a Martian moon, is the brainchild here, as well as Dargos and Cold...

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BornBroken - The Healing Powers Of Hate
Review by BoxCar Willy
 
I know I've probably said this before, but hardcore is an extremely finicky genre. There are lots of good bands, and even more terrible ones, but bands like BornBroken are by far one of the hardest to review. BornBroken hail from Montreal, which is turning into quite the metal heaven, with the Québec tech death scene, and the Metal Noir Quebecois and not to mention (the now departed) Despised Icon (R.I.P). Anyway, BornBroken play a mix...

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Amorphis - Circle
Review by Demonic Tutor
8.6
Finland's Amorphis have mutated from a cherished 90s death/doom act into a new wave of heavy metal type of phenomenon in the early 2000s. Having successfully redefined their sound with albums such as Eclipse and Silent Waters, the band journeyed through time with two more releases made of the same cloth with Skyforger and The Beginning of Times. Now facing the challenge to either continue on the same path or deviate to a different sound, will...

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Leprous - Coal
Review by R'Vannith
8.8
For their new album Leprous have dedicated themselves to the studio with a purpose. It's a guarantee that they can create something fresh as they move into artistic routes unexplored and Coal is no exception to this in its emphasis on a particular mood. Here they seem cool, calm and collected as they attempt to project a particular atmosphere into their music. They go about this darker melancholic direction with a certain uncharacteristic seriousness. Mind you the result still sounds like a Leprous album but it isn't another Bilateral which was of a very eclectic nature.

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The Black Dahlia Murder - Everblack
Review by wormdrink414
7.8
TBDM's discog seems to have its share of missteps—Ritual is pretty boring, and despite the excellent "Christ Deformed," Deflorate is too plasticky (forget my guest review of it)—but when these guys play they play hard, and, despite all their lineup changes over the years, they seem to be getting tighter in the musicianship department. The overly-technical guitar work on their past two albums just never really jived with what seems...

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Progenie Terrestre Pura - U​.​M​.​A.
Review by Apothecary
8.5
As a huge fan of writers like Philip K. Dick, Robert A. Heinlein, and Isaac Asimov, I really have to come out and say that there simply isn't as much science fiction-themed metal out there as there should be. Xenomorphs, Higgs-boson particles, and technologically totalitarian futures generally take a lyrical backseat to topics such as war, religion, and joyous stories of using knives for sexual intercourse with your girlfriend. Every now and...

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Civil War - The Killer Angels
Review by R Lewis
8.5
Aaah, finally a new Sabaton release. Honestly, I wasn't expecting it so soon, just an year after their sixth effort, Carolus Rex. And, by the way, I'd suggest Joakim to take a little break, his voice is unrecognizable, seems like he's singing while someone is squeezing his balls. But the other band trademarks are all here; it's clearly Sabaton. What? Is this not Sabaton? Civil War, that's what the album cover states. Let's...

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Supported event

Devilstone Open Air 2013

Lithuania, Anykščiai
11-14 July 2013

Enslaved
Shining
Vomitory
Orange Goblin
(+13)
http://www.devilstone.net/
Staff pick
Sannhet - Known Flood
Post

Sannhet mesh shimmering Post-metal with loads of periphery noises, static, while occasionally foraying into black metal territory to add oommph.

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Picked by: BitterCOld
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Night Of The Prog Ticket Giveaway 17.06

WiV Entertainment and Metal Storm are proud to present you with a Night of the Prog VIII ticket giveaway. Two of our lucky readers will get a FREE 2-day festival pass! Two other festival attendees (yes, sorry, that's the condition) can win either a festival T-shirt or a cap. All of the prizes will be claimed at the festival. Start making your travel arrangements and hope you are lucky! (by Ivor)   Read more ››
 
Ministry - New Album Detailed, DVD On The Way 18.06

Earlier this year, Ministry announced the release of their final album From Beer To Eternity. Whether or not it will be indeed their final album it remains to be seen, but the industrial metallers have today revealed its cover, release date and more. Ministry's 13th studio album will drop on September 6th via 13th Planet Records. There is also a new DVD on the horizon. (by BloodTears)   Read more ››
 
Gloryhammer - Announce Their First Ever Headlining Tour 18.06

British power metallers Gloryhammer proudly announce that they have confirmed their first ever tour, which will be performed across the United Kingdom this coming fall. This headlining tour will be executed in support of their well accepted debut album, Tales From The Kingdom Of Fife, released on March 29th of this year through Napalm Records. Check out the dates on your way scrolling down. (by Abattoir)   Read more ››
 
Rotting Christ - New Video Online 18.06

Greek melodic black metal institution Rotting Christ have premiered today a brand new video, which is also their first for the most recent opus Kata Ton Daimona Eaytoy. The video was made for the song "Χ Ξ Σ" (or "666") and was directed by Jon Simvonis and Aji Stone. You can expect something more elaborate than the videos bands usually put out. Also, there might be a snake in there somewhere. See it for yourself right here. (by BloodTears)   Read more ››
 
Manowar - Set New Live EP Release Date 18.06

Manowar had previously announced that they would unleash a new live release with highlights of their Lord Of Steel World Tour 2012/2013. New details have surfaced about their upcoming live EP. It will feature performances from the Czech Republic, Finland, Germany, Italy, Russia and Sweden and will be released digitally as an iTunes exclusive worldwide on July 9th, 2013 and on CD in retail and through http://www.thekingdomofsteel.com/ on August 16th, 2013. (by Bad English)   Read more ››
 
Getting Stoked For Night Of The Prog 2013 17.06

Summer festival season is already upon us. Which means there are loads of events to choose from, at least for those of us who happen to be around in Europe. Some are better, some are worse, some have longer traditions than the others, and some are more specialised than the others. So, if you are like me, heavily biased as far as prog is concerned, let me suggest you The Festival to be at this summer: Night of the Prog VIII. (by Ivor)   Read more ››
 
Clandestine Cuts Vol. 3 Issue #5 - Great New Demos and EPs 09.06

Is independent, unsigned, and underground metal what you seek? Weary traveler of the metal world, rest here a while. Clandestine Cuts are the best demos and EPs from these bands, the heart and soul of metal music. These musicians are slaves to their passions, and their blood keeps the metal machine alive and turning. Support them with a simple listen, and discover the future. This month here music from: The Mascaron, Deception, The Lumberjack Feedback, Graveflowers, Robot Monkey Arm, and Sons Of Lioth. (by Susan, BloodTears, Abattoir, BoxCar Willy, wormdrink414)   Read more ››
 
Wait … WHAT? Rambling Blog - Vol. I 03.06

Fair warning - these are MY thoughts - hence, it's a blog feature - but do comment on my ramblings and tell me if I'm too harsh on the offenders or right on the money. If you think I am too harsh though … well, my Spanish isn't all that good but I would phrase a sentence with the word "cojones" … moving on! (by D.T. Metal)   Read more ››
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Theocracy - Mirror Of Souls (2008)

In general, when we talk about combos from USA which use to play Power Metal everybody think about bands like Iced Earth first. For sure this is something different of the European trends but of course, USA is so big that it can be possible too to find Power Metal bands a la European sauce and Theocracy is one of them. In the genre I think that the band is good but unfortunately this is also a bit cliché and Theocracy is finally just one other Metal acts which simply play what a lot of other... (by Jeff)   Read more ››

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