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Article a Greek Power metalgroup. Members: Mark Boals (Vocals), Mike Dimareli (Guitar/Drums), Chris Dimareli (Keyboards) and Leo Petropoulos (Bass). Greece normally known for their fine extreme Metal…we will see.

Alehammer are a combo with former and / or current members from e.g. Impulse Manslaughter, Prophecy Of Doom, Extinction Of Mankind and Hellkrusher. They released a 10”EP in 2007, called Mine’s A Pint Of Crust (via Italy’s Agipunk, with acts like Prophecy Of Doom and Children Of Technology on its roster), and in 2009 there was a split with Sweden’s Tyrant, also via this Agipunk-label.

“Aeon Zen” are a UK progressive rock/metal band formed in 2008 with Rich Hinks original from start 2008 (guitar/vocals/bass/keyboards), other members from 2012; Andi Kravljaca (Vocals), Matt Shepherd (Guitar) and Steve Burton (Drums).

Ready, Set , Fall, an Italian band playing Swedish melodic death with American metalcore and a strong preference for agile variability. Five members: Marco Pochettino (drums), Giovanni Santolla (Bass/vocals), Christopher Volpi (vocals), Francesco Scaravelli (guitar) and Frank Mossa (guitar).

As the title of this US band implies, Strangelight are more than a little familiar with Ian McKaye’s Fugazi, I guess they spin at home quite some discs by Lungfish, Angst, Killdozer, Butthole Surfers, Naked Raygun, Jawbox, …as that's what they most closely resemble. The result is sometimes pretty interesting but here is one thing that bothers me. There are the vocals which annoy me, I wish they were more expressive, but this clear nasal tone has bored me to death.

Silent Voices is a Finnish progressive metal band formed in 1995. Current members: Timo Kauppinen (guitar), Pasi Kauppinen (bass), Jukka-Pekka Koivisto (drums), Hendrik Klingenberg (keyboards) and Teemu Koskela (vocals).

Seether is a South African post-grunge/alternative metal band founded in 1999. The band was originally formed under the name "Saron Gas" until renaming it to "Seether" in 2002. The first disc on Seether’s collection is comprised of all fifteen singles the band has released throughout the past eleven years. Tracks like ‘Gasoline,’ ‘Broken,’ ‘Remedy,’ ‘Fake It,’ ‘Rise Above This,’ ‘Country Song’ and ‘Tonight’ all turn up on the collection.

Satanic Malfunctions formed in the mid of the 80’s returning of the 22 years with a new album “Them”. With vocalist Kai, guitarist Yaga, bassist Ryan and drummer Ade they still plays aggressive and ultra-fast hardcore/punk mixed with grind/thrash frenzy, fueled by political lyrics.

Kill For Eden a 4 piece London based rock group. The band is based around lead singer Lyla D’Souza’s powerful but tuneful vocals. Members are: Lyla D'Souza (vocals), Dave Garfield (Guitars), Andrea Basiola (Guitars), Wally MMiroshnikov (Drums) and Mike McGuiness (Bass).

I have had this CD for a while, but failed to write an immediate review on it because the band is so hard to put your finger on.