I put this CD on without reading the accompanying info. And my first impression was :am I listening to some Ozzy Osbourne tribute band, or a band that’s trying to clone his sound ? So I started reading the info, and it soon became clear to me as to the why and how of this sound.
Ring Of Fire, featuring former Yngwie Malmsteen vocalist Mark Boals is back with a new album after a hiatus of 9 years. As a matter of fact this is the band’s fourth studio album. As the title might suggest, the album tries to tell the story of the siege of Leningrad during the second world war, a siege that started in September 1941, and only ended in January 1994, and costed thousands of lives on both sides.
Nervosa yes a Female trash metal band from Rio de Janeriro,Brazil founded in 2010. Counting 3 members: Prika Amaral (Guitars, Backing Vocals ), Fernanda Lira (Bass, Vocals) and Pitchu Ferraz (Drums). In a press release, "the all-female thrash metal combo pushes the pedal to the metal and offers the listener high-speed riffs, furious drumming and raging leads. The songs have a brutal and raw energy and are crowned by murderous hooks and the aggressive vocals by bassist Fernanda Lira."
“Tuomas Holopainen”, yes the founder, songwriter and keyboard player of the Finish metal band Nightwish. Born in Kitee (Sweden) on 25 December 1976, Christmas day. Starting his first solo project. This is something else than the metal we used to be hear from him.
“Therion” a Swedish symphonic metal band, Founded in 1987. Original was it a death metal band but they adjusted their style by adding some orchestral elements including choirs, classical musicians. and even a full orchestral at their concert performances. The choir gives a new dimension in this kind of music and lift the level of the songs.
“The Exploited” a Scottish punk band founded by Wattie Buchan in 1980. Made eight Studio albums. In 1990 they made the album “The Massacre”. 16 punk numbers just one song with the F-word in the title. They don’t hesitate to use ruff language and sexually vocabulary. But “punk’s not death” first album made in 1981.To complete your collection of punk records buy this record it is a must have item. Now they re-mastered their 3 last albums and will be available at 14/03/2014.
“The Exploited” a Scottish punk band founded by Wattie Buchan in 1980. Made eight Studio albums. In 2003 they made the album “Fuck The System”. This album was even available in the US with a “clean version” censored with “F**** the System”. This is the album with the most F**** in the titles of their songs. The quality of this album is much better than their earlier work (The Massacre and Beat the Bastards). Better sound and well produced. And now they re-mastered this album and will be available at 14/03/2014.
“The Exploited” a Scottish punk band founded by Wattie Buchan in 1980. This is the seventh of the eight Studio albums they made In 1996 “Beat The Bastards”. I love the cover of this album a nice picture. This album made a change in their music. More musicianship, more professional and dedicated text. A well chosen turn to professional music makers. In some numbers is the boundary between metal and punk very thin, like “System Fucked Up”. Great guitar riffs and a great solo. The good old punk, a part of my own youth.
“Sonata Artica” a powermetalband from Finland. Named before “Tricky Beans (1996), Tricky Means (1997) and in 1999 finally they chooses “Sonata Arctica”. The sound is more Melodic than power but is well accepted in the powermetal community. They made before 7 albums with success last one “Stones Grow Her Name” sold 2100 copies in the first week of the release.
“Blues Pills” a Swedish-French-American blues rock alliance. Members are Elin Larsson (vocals), Dorian Sorriaux (guitar), Zack Anderson (bass) and Cory Berry (drums). After two Ep’s they made a new EP/10” vinyl (yellow colored) named “Live at Rockpalast” 4 new songs. Starting with “In The Beginning” a bluesy colored rock song with a Zeppelin guitar-like sound.
