“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.
The Vintage Caravan founded in 2006 from Reykjavik, Iceland. Members are Óskar Logi
(Guitar/vocals), Guðjón Reynisson (Drums) and Alex Örn (Bass). Genre Classic rock of the 60’ and 70’s and influence of glorified retro-type band.
Chrome Division a heavy metal ban from Norway formed in 2004. Current members are: Shady Blue (vocals - aka Athera), Kjell Aage Karlsen (lead guitar - aka Damage), Stian Tomt Thoresen (rhythm guitar - aka Shagrath), Åge Trøite – (bass guitar –aka Ogee) and Tony White (drums). The influences from Black Label Society, Spiritual Beggars and AC/DC or a perfect blend of dirty rock, stoner rock and even elements of metal.
Sepultura is a Brazilian Heavy Metal band from Belo Horizonte, formed in 1984. Members are: Paulo Xisto Pinto Jr (Bass, backing), Andrea Kisser (Lead, backing), Derrick Green (vocals, guitar), Eloy Casagrande (drums). “The Mediator Between Head And Hands Must Be The Heart” is their 13the album parts of the song and text are based on the classic movie Metropolis (1927).
Genaration Kill (2008) is: Rob Dukes (Vocals), Rob Moschetti (Bass/Backing/Vocals),Jason Trenczer (Lead Guitar), Jason Velez (Lead Guitar), James DeMaria (Drums). Maybe you recognize the name Rob Dukes the current vocalist from the American trash metal band Exodus. Who said “this album is not an Exodus clone.
