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.
In early 1982, three members (guitarist Kevin Bower, bassist Tony Speckman, and drummer Tim Bowler) of the NWoBHM band Paralex (which up to then had released 3 demos and a 1980 EP entitled White Lightning – the band would continue to exist until 1986, delivering 3 more demos) joined forces with singer/ guitarist Dave G.
Canada is one of my preferred countries when it comes to icy and Nordic Black Metal (with the Québec-era as one of the most outstanding ones, by the way). But I am also extremely ‘fan’ of the Canadian Death Metal scene, for this one is one of the most honest and pure ones in Mater Terra’s history. It would be stupid to list up the bands I do like, but one of my favourites for sure has always been Montreal-based Kataklysm.
Since Nightwish released End Of An Era, a lot has changed, mainly at the front side of the band. Tarja got replaced with Anette and some years later, it was ReVamp's Floor Jansen to give it a go. She's only just been announced the new front lady of Nightwish and the band already decided to record the Wacken concert for a dvd, which goes by the title Showtime, Storytime.
Death Angel has come to be known as one of the most influential bands to emerge from the thriving Bay Area Thrash Metal Scene in the early 1980s. Initially active from 1982 to 1991 and again since 2001. Death Angel has released seven studio albums, two demo tapes, one box set and two live records.
I was thinking and philosophising about a decent, honest introduction to this album. How would I introduce this legendary KULT act? How could I introduce this new epos? Would it be fair to refer to the glorious past? Should it be opportune to focus on this band’s unique, and more-than-interesting history? And how would I express my gratitude? Carcass just are ultimate protagonists of Extreme Music, and without this band, the current scene certainly would not be what it has become nowadays…
Formed in 1983, Testament is an American thrash metal band from Oakland, CA better know ass the bay area were the worlds best trash metal comes from. The current line up consist of vocalist Chuck Billy, guitarists Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson, bassist Greg Christian, and drummer Paul Bostaph.
Candlemass/Krux bass player Leif Edling have allied forces with guitarist Marcus J. (Evergrey) drummer Lars S. (Tiamat), organist Carl W. (Krux) and newcomer Jennie-Ann Smith. While familiar sounding, a few of these songs have very catchy melodies and are delivered with solid execution.. The very good use of mood, well structured songs and musical ability makes this 50-minute album a good pick for anyone into a folkier sort of doom metal.
