Metal Reviews

Zadok · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 6:09 pm Post subject: Now Playing 2.0

After 1001 pages and 20001 posts in the previous thread, the time has come to begin anew. Share what you're listening to, perhaps with a few words or thoughts on the album, suggestions of best songs or whatever.

To get the ball rolling, currently listening to the new Anthrax:

It is really good, definitely their best since Time. Some proper anthems on there, Belladonna sounds great, riffs and stomping rhythms everywhere. Almost has an Iced Earth/US power metal vibe to me at certain points. Deserves your ears.

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AlexandeR · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 6:11 pm Post subject:

Malice_-_In the Beginning-1985

This is one of the best albums of classic Heavy Metal I've heard. And the album name it's pretty apt for this new beginning in the thread.

James Neal, the vocalist, it's a beast. Malice had a very short career, sadly. If someone knows another band with James Neal handling the vocals, please let me know.

Enjoy.

The Unwanted
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79y0uRDbX28

Godz of Thunder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jlcUxjE-LQ

No Haven for the Raven
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3N3BhVmNac&feature=related

Bruce_Bitenfils · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 6:20 pm Post subject:

@ Zad: You HAD to start this with an Anthrax album, right?

Going to check this out.

NP:

You all know it. A timeless classic, that still needs to be reviewed here. Not a single weak track. Amazing.

edit: for the sake of it, here's a link...

stevelovesmoonspell · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 6:28 pm Post subject:

Great Viking/Pagan black metal in the vein of latter Graveland, Bathory, Kampfar, and other acts of the sort.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71ss0QCF2QA

The Annoying Frenchman · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 6:30 pm Post subject:

Yet another band "tributing" 80s heavy metal.
Theirspace

Zadok · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 6:44 pm Post subject:

Those of you who enjoy the atmospheric interludes of Nile albums and Karl Sanders' solo releases should immediately check Dead Can Dance out if you haven't heard them before. Lisa Gerrard has the voice of an exotic angel - few other artists can so instantly transport me as these guys. Fantastic stuff.

Opening track, performed live - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qiyp3s5smXY
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stevelovesmoonspell · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 6:51 pm Post subject:

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I just bought Aion the other day and it should be in the mail in a bit. I love them their music is so ethereal, and perfect for droning out while I am at work. Great stuff, they should get a review here.

Cold, unfeeling, and atonal brutal death/grind from the folks at Fleshgrind. Not the burpy novelty music from hacks like Disgorge (Mex), but riffs that will seer your face off http://www.youtube.comwatch?v=EjMdZRT8FaY

noodles · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 6:52 pm Post subject:

wow. Everything I wanted it to be. dudes nailed it.

The Annoying Frenchman · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 8:29 pm Post subject:

Danish youngsters do the retro-thrash-thingy better than most.
Theirspace

DevotedWalnut · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:09 pm Post subject:

Legacy Of The Night · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:19 pm Post subject:

This album got waaaaaaaaay underrated on this site, imo.

EDIT: This actually does a better job at being "Deathcore" than most bands that are tagged with that genre. It's Metalcore that actually has a very very strong Death Metal presence. Great stuff.

DevotedWalnut · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:22 pm Post subject:

because it sucks

NP:

Legacy Of The Night · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:23 pm Post subject:

I said "underrated," and I quite like it, thank yew very much.

DevotedWalnut · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:24 pm Post subject:

edit - nevermind

The Annoying Frenchman · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:25 pm Post subject:

Legacy Of The Night · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:29 pm Post subject:

Well, to be fair, what else can you really say about The August Engine? It's amazing, end of story.

The Annoying Frenchman · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:32 pm Post subject:

And what about the God Dethroned?

DevotedWalnut · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:39 pm Post subject:

DevotedWalnut · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:40 pm Post subject:

The Annoying Frenchman · Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:48 pm Post subject: