Newsflash: Death is Liberty launches Debut!

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Ah, a funky, punky, rocky sound pouring out of my loudspeakers, annoying my neighbors. And I am confused. On the one hand, this is almost – like – dizzyingly gruesome to listen to, it is such a wild jumble of elements. On the other hand, the latest record of the Finnish band Death is Liberty exerts an almost magic pull on the hapless listener that is difficult to ignore.

Their debut album A Statement Darkness serves you with a mixture of Alternative and Progressive Rock that is just amazing and amazingly well done, a bit along the lines of Todtgelichter. As always, the bands [...] Click to raid more!

Newsflash: Life’s December get ready to launch Fatigue!

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Deathcore can be disturbing in more ways than one. I always like the sense of dissonance and unease taking hold of you when you start on their tune. The Swiss band Life’s December are very good at that.

Their upcoming album Fatigue mixes delicately airy melodies with djent-heavy, totally brutal attacks on your consciousness. All this is crowned by growls and screams, interspersed with breakdowns, tremolo picking – the works.

The way they switch from an ambient, almost atmospheric setting straight to full-blown, heavy growls in a heartbeat is remarkably well done. Need a demonstration?

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Newsflash: Wendigo rock their Initiation!

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I’ll stick it to the bad weather. Because there is always bad weather up there. And so cold you have trouble staying on the beach. Rain pouring down, sheep galore, and flat, vast, windy, watery landscapes.

This is Frisia, where Wendigo rock from since 2012. So, what else can you do in this wet environment than make music? And it is not the traditional songs, but – by Loki – absolutely great Hard Rock.

Their debut EP – appropriately named Initiation – will just make you forget about the wet, and let you start rocking around the hall. Influences are [...] Click to raid more!

Newsflash: Winterlore goes Self-Titled!

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Fancy a juice-dripping slice of Black Metal today?

If so, look no further than the good services of Winterlore and their self-titled sophomore album. The band features a corny, earthy, and very varied brand of Black Metal. One that navigates just this side of the fantastical realms many explored already.

Winterlore formed way back in 2004 and survived through a lot of trepidation to the present day. Their base is Salt Lake City, the HQ of the mighty Mormon church, no less. I always have to chuckle when writing about Black Metal bands at this location. Somehow, I have [...] Click to raid more!