Gates Of Ishtar - The Dawn Of Flames - CD

A step back in history and two steps forwards... What lasts a long time becomes one! The history of the melodic death metal flagships Graveworm and Suidakra has always been closely connected. They started out on the same label, toured together and developed deep friendships that have lasted until today. It happened that during the songwriting for the current Suidakra longplayer "Wolfbite" several songs came up that didn't really fit to Suidakra, but with their raw sound, groove and melodies they brought back memories of the old times at the beginning of the nineties and demanded to be released. So Akki and Zachi (the former Suidakra bassist) knocked on the door of some old companions to complete the time travel experiment and were joined by Graveworm singer Stefano Fiori. They were completed by current Suidakra members Sebastian and Ken to unleash this debut album on mankind. So it's no surprise that "Necrohedron" sounds exactly like this: raw, inspired by the spirit of their early years together, paired with the skills and finesse of today! Cover artist Kris Verwimp (Suidakra, Marduk, Immortal, Arch Enemy, among others) was also immediately on fire and is responsible for the cover artwork as well as the lyrics. Fot this he used a concept story that had been lying dormant in his drawer for a long time and fitted Dragonbreed like a glove. The band has the claim not only to be a one-off "project", but also to aspire to the stages of this world with their well thought-out concept. TRACKLIST 01. The Undying 02. Summoning The Arcane 03. The World Beyond 04. Sinister Omen 05. Dawn Of Calamity 06. Offerings From Yonder 07. Curse Of The Forlorn 08. A Reconstruction Of Aeons Obscure

Epic Melodic Thrash/Death Metal Highlight! Seit über 30 Jahren sind FINAL CRY ein konstanter Bestandteil der deutschen Metal Szene und legen mit dem Bergsteiger Epos “The Ever-Rest” ihren nunmehr sechsten Longplayer vor. Darauf gelingt es der Band einmal mehr sich neu zu erfinden, ohne dabei ihre Wurzeln aus den Augen zu verlieren.  Ihr nach wie vor im Thrash Metal verwurzelter Sound besticht durch gnadenloses Riffing, treibende Drums und viel Gespür für Melodien und Atmosphäre und schlägt dabei eine Brücke zwischen dem klassischen Thrash der 80er und den düsteren skandinavischen Stilen der 90er. Der neue Mann am Mikro  gibt dem Sound der Band nicht nur eine neue Note, sondern seine garstigen Screams und Growls passen auch zum tödlich-frostigen Szenario des Albums wie die Faust aufs Auge. Das Gesamtkonzept wird durch ein 20seitigen Storybooklet abgerundet, welches die realen Geschichten erzählt, die jedem einzelnen Song zu Grunde liegen. Für einige Backing Vocals und Chöre, welche die epische Tiefe des Albumthemas unterstützen, konnte man zudem Herbie Langhans (AVANTASIA) und Børd Wäsche (EYE SEE BLACK) gewinnen. “The Ever-Rest” wurde im Soundlodge Studio unter den Fittichen von Jörg Uken aufgenommen und ist zweifellos ein Highlight im Schaffen des Quintetts und dürfte sowohl alte als auch neue Fans der Niedersachsen begeistern. Für ihre langjährigen Anhänger hat die Band als Bonus mit “Words Unspoken” zudem einen ihrer Alltime Klassiker  aus dem Jahre 1994 nochmal neu aufgenommen und ins neue Jahrtausend portiert.

Melodic Death Metal Metal Melodic Death Metal as Melodic Death Metal can be, for all fans of Gates Of Ishtar, Defleshed, God Dethroned, early In Flames, early Dark Tranquillity, Night In Gales... These are the words that describe Across The Burning Sky best. The Nordic Death Metallers have been in the business for around 20 years, being active in several bands and projects. Maybe you know them. Maybe not. They mention any names, because it’s not about names and people, it’s about the music! With „The End Is Near“ they provide an album where you will find melodies, melodies, melodies and Death Metal. Fast. Slow. On this album the band has captured the feeling of the beginning of this genre in the Nineties. A rough and intense production meets the rockin' charm of a live recording. Without claiming to be flawless, but always kicking asses! For the mastering they worked together with "Pluto" at MegaWimpSound which is also known for his work for Primordial, Necrophobic, War From A Harlots Mouth, Aeternus, Blood Red Throne and other.