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Post Metal from Ukraine.
The second full-length album “Renaissance Unraveling” demonstrates the work of Somnolent from a totally different side. Preserving the mood of the debut album the musicians deviated to the area of post metal proving again their professional skills and creative diversity. Perfect quality of recording and performance are combined with original compositions making the band one of the leading post metal bands. The album is highly recommended to fans of Cult Of Luna, Mouth Of The Architect etc.
Light shabby on the disc surface.
Slow Burn Records, 2011 (BURN 008-11)


Tracklist:
1.Exhale! 05:04
2.Emptiness Beyond the Horizon 03:48
3.Visible World Eraser 08:23
4.P.R.O.S.E. (Poem Risen On Somnolence Error) 02:42
5.Solipsistic Exfoliation 07:15
6.Chrysalis Verge (Part 1: Inside) 01:56
7.Chrysalis Verge (Part 2: Tearing Out) 06:57
8.Division of Nihil 06:13

The eighth full-length album by the cult Finnish Power Metal band.
Sonata Arctica going back to something a little more similar to their earlier material. Band returns to the polished and emotional Melodic Metal that originally forged its reputation.
Frontman Tony Kakko is at his Freddie Mercury-like best with grand harmony vocals on “Take One Breath”, and channels Styx crashing an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical on “Blood”. New bass player Pasi Kauppinen delivers a variety of authoritative grooves on “Half a Marathon Man”, which encapsulates the band’s wild yet structured creativity.
There’s beauty, hope, and tragedy aplenty here. If you never tire of twinkling keyboards and European fantasies gone sideways, you’ll embrace "Pariah’s Child"! No hook, no sinker, no line: a surprisingly catchy and delightfully quirky album!!
Limited Edition Digibook features exclusive patch. 
Nuclear Blast GmbH/Cargo Records GmbH Germany, 2014 (NBCLP 3216-0). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. The Wolves Die Young 4:11
2. Running Lights 4:23
3. Take One Breath 4:18
4. Cloud Factory 4:16
5. Blood 5:54
6. What Did You Do In The War, Dad? 5:12
7. Half A Marathon Man 5:43
8. X Marks The Spot 5:21
9. Love 3:46
10. Larger Than Life 10:00
Total playing time: 53:04 min.

Japanese re-release of the debut full-length album by the Progressive Heavy/Power Metal band from New Zeeland.
Channeling the Roots of Hard Rock and Metal with a revitalized sound, Sonic Altar brings a unique musical experience to a stagnating Metal scene. Sonic Altar is a band that worships Heavy music and strives to give the audience something to remember at every live show. The band blends crunching riffs, thundering drums, solid bass and infectious melodies all with a modern sound. Sonic Altar is here to start a revolution in Metal. Touches of Prog Metal, some glimpses of Gothic imagery, great riffs, great melodies, fantastic axe-work and kickass vocals! Extremely professional recording, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Dio must all be huge influences. The album will cater to all Heavy Metal fans! Could have been bland and generic, but sounds so classy, so brilliant that it stands out way above average! Excellent stuff!!
Produced by Mike Exeter of Cradle of Filth, Heaven and Hell, Glenn Hughes, Black Sabbath and Judas Priest acclaim.
Japanese re-edition comes with OBI and includes two bonus tracks!
Spiritual Beast Co., Ltd., 2011/2012 (IUCP-16108). Made in Japan.


Tracklist:
1. Tears for the Fallen 
2. Window of Time 
3. The Guardian 
4. Deserts of Despair 
5. In the Night 
6. Mercy 
7. The Shadow 
8. A Year in the Flames 
9. Holy Suicide 
10. Welcome to the Dream 
11. The Underground 
12. Children of the Lost
Bonus Tracks:
13. Street Kings (2009 DEMO)
14. Soul Surrender (2009 DEMO)


Samples:  http://sonicaltar.bandcamp.com

The fifth full-length studio album by Swedish Alternative Rock/Metalcore band.
It is the first album by the band to not feature former members Richard and Roger Sjunnesson. The album features guest appearance from Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork on the track "Before You Finally Break", marking as the first time the band has collaborated with another artist on a studio album. It's also the final album to feature long-time bassist Karin Axelsson.
"Day of the Dead" opens the album with a strong combination of MeloDeath and Metalcore, a la In Flames/Soilwork; an appealing display of heavy, yet melodic riffs and a blistering vocal delivery by Nathan, who now handles both clean and coarse vocals in the band. Richard's iconic screams may no longer be present, but Nathan does not disappoint, with gravitational low-end growls. Contrastingly, his cleans are powerful and anthemic, with songs further down the track list with much more imaginative chorus lyrics to display this. "Black Hole Halo" is one such track. It is a remarkably strong piece that is representative of the band's new-found aggression and focus on riff-orientated music; additionally, the vocals are absolutely stellar, with a catchy chorus that will surely resonate.
"Before you Finally Break" is the album's crowning glory. It is easily one of the heaviest tracks the band has ever written, with a remarkable melding of speed and aggression with compounding grooves. The centerpiece of this track, however, is the inclusion of guest vocalist Bjorn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork, who offers up both clean and coarse vocals. He and Nathan share an incredibly synergy on this track, delivering an intense and emotional chorus together.
"The Flame that Changed the World" is a surprisingly mature track, with a strong and meaningful synthesizer presence, that add a convincing 'Sci-Fi' atmosphere. Retain a strong In Flames influence in the riffs, the chorus is one of the best found on the album.
Sonic Syndicate have put together an excellent album that tries to meld aggression and melody without too much outside modern- trend influences.
This album sees the band pay homage to their roots while looking forward to the future. Sweden-Metal-lovers get their money’s worth with some more brilliant songs by Sonic Syndicate!
Limited digipack features three bonus tracks!
Nuclear Blast Records, 2014 (NB 3234-0). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Day Of The Dead 4:09
2. Black Hole Halo 4:39
3. Long Road Home 5:05
4. My Revenge 4:28
5. Before You Finally Break 3:32
6. Catching Fire 4:02
7. Unbreakable 5:03
8. It Takes Me 3:48
9. See What I See 2:52
10. So Addicted 5:48
11. The Flame That Changed The World 4:10
Bonus tracks:
12. Diabolic Work Of Art 6:01
13. What We Shared 4:33
14. Another Solider Down 3:52
Total playing time: 62:02 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by Swedish Alternative Rock/Metalcore band.
It is the first album by the band to not feature former members Richard and Roger Sjunnesson. The album features guest appearance from Björn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork on the track "Before You Finally Break", marking as the first time the band has collaborated with another artist on a studio album. It's also the final album to feature long-time bassist Karin Axelsson.
"Day of the Dead" opens the album with a strong combination of MeloDeath and Metalcore, a la In Flames/Soilwork; an appealing display of heavy, yet melodic riffs and a blistering vocal delivery by Nathan, who now handles both clean and coarse vocals in the band. Richard's iconic screams may no longer be present, but Nathan does not disappoint, with gravitational low-end growls. Contrastingly, his cleans are powerful and anthemic, with songs further down the track list with much more imaginative chorus lyrics to display this. "Black Hole Halo" is one such track. It is a remarkably strong piece that is representative of the band's new-found aggression and focus on riff-orientated music; additionally, the vocals are absolutely stellar, with a catchy chorus that will surely resonate.
"Before you Finally Break" is the album's crowning glory. It is easily one of the heaviest tracks the band has ever written, with a remarkable melding of speed and aggression with compounding grooves. The centerpiece of this track, however, is the inclusion of guest vocalist Bjorn "Speed" Strid of Soilwork, who offers up both clean and coarse vocals. He and Nathan share an incredibly synergy on this track, delivering an intense and emotional chorus together.
"The Flame that Changed the World" is a surprisingly mature track, with a strong and meaningful synthesizer presence, that add a convincing 'Sci-Fi' atmosphere. Retain a strong In Flames influence in the riffs, the chorus is one of the best found on the album.
Sonic Syndicate have put together an excellent album that tries to meld aggression and melody without too much outside modern- trend influences.
This album sees the band pay homage to their roots while looking forward to the future. Sweden-Metal-lovers get their money’s worth with some more brilliant songs by Sonic Syndicate!
Limited to 500 copies 180g Yellow vinyl in gatefold sleeve.
Nuclear Blast GmbH/Cargo Records Germany GmbH, 2014 (NBCLP 3234-1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A:
1. Day Of The Dead 4:09 
2. Black Hole Halo 4:39 
3. Long Road Home 5:05 
4. My Revenge 4:28 
5. Before You Finally Break 3:32

Side B: 
6. Catching Fire 4:02 
7. Unbreakable 5:03 
8. It Takes Me 3:48 
9. See What I See 2:52 
10. So Addicted 5:48 
11. The Flame That Changed The World 4:10

Total playing time: 47:36 min.

Debut full-length solo-album by Canadian Melodic Hard Rock guitarist.
Canadian guitarist Erol Sora has played with former members of Black Sabbath, Foghat, Survivor and Quiet Riot. But he best known as the longtime axeman for ex-Uriah Heep singer John Lawton’s solo band. However, the band was put on hiatus in 2004, and Sora subsequently found the time to put together a solo record of his own. Erol Sora was obviously born in the wrong year because his age looks about 30 while he sounds like that's how many years ago he should've been making music. There is for sure no one out there in this day and age making music of this sound without having been born around 1960.
Erol totally rocks throughout the entire album, kicking it strictly old school. His influences clearly range from Blue Oyster Cult to Led Zeppelin to Bad Company. 
“Demented Honour” is chock-full of hearty, well-written Melodic Rock anthems. Sora himself penned all the songs, played all the guitars, and (gasp!) sung all the vocals. Yes, “Demented Honour” marks Sora’s debut as a lead singer, and boy, does he ever have some decent pipes. He has a very smooth, AOR-ish voice that flows beautifully from melody to melody. As showcased in the John Lawton Band, Sora’s guitar playing isn’t too shabby, either. He plays everything from high-speed Arena Rock to slower blues rhythms on “Demented Honour”, filling out each song with a virtuoso solo.
The production on the album is spot-on. All instruments are audible (and well-played…Sora sought out the top studio musicians in Vancouver for this release) and Sora’s guitar tone is fluid and meaty. Since the majority of the songs on “Demented Honour” are just good ol’ Rock‘n’Roll and not particularly complex, the excellent production certainly helps to the songs sounding professional.
Every song on “Demented Honour” is a winner. It’s incredibly rare for a musician to nail all ten of his songs on a solo album, but Mr. Sora managed it.
His sound pretty much goes through all the classic Rock favorites.
If only Erol had been making music in the 70's or 80's then he would have been selling out arenas. Then they would have slumped in the early 90's and would be doing big reunion tours nowadays.
Recommended for fans of 80s Melodic Rock, Hard Rock or AOR! Really, it’s just a feel-good album!!
Major MTM Music GmbH, 2006 (0681-157 / SPV 64422). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Highway To Nowhere     4:52 
2. Guilty     4:14 
3. Along The Way     5:46 
4. Barstool Corner     5:09 
5. Nyc     4:15 
6. One Way Ticket     4:17 
7. Piece Of Paper     4:47 
8. Broken Dreams     4:25 
9. If You Ever Need Love     4:02 
10. Rain     4:43
Total playing time: 46:30


Samples:  http://www.lastfm

Fast, gory death metal from Germany.
Debut album contains 8-sided booklet, incl. IMPETIGO-coverversion,
video clip of "Crags To The Infinite".
Featuring members of Depression, Kadaverficker & Bereaved.
SUFFER PRODUCTIONS, 2007 (SUFFER 004)


Tracklist:
1.Unfasten the Pillowbook 01:20
2.Remain Dead (in a necrostatic society) 01:52
3.Feast of Antimatter Zombies 03:31
4.Monochrome Nothingness 02:56
5.Boneyard (Impetigo cover) 02:37
6.Embryonic Limbs Combined With Ancient Ghouls 03:03
7.Crags to the Infinite 03:06
8.Unearthly Coffin Nail Experience 03:05
9.Slaughtered Amish People 02:17
10.Tales of Signs Born by Blood, Black Fire and Death 03:30
11.The Exorcist (Depression cover) 01:35
12.End Credits 01:03

Debut full-length album by Greek Dark Gothic Metal/Rock band.
Amazing Polish/Greek Gothic band with an album that contains 10 darkly brooding melancholic songs, that sounds like a great mix of Paradise Lost, Charon, Sisters Of Mercy, The Mission and Poisonblack!
Guest appearance by Mike G. (Snowblind, ex- Nightfall). Artwork by Natalie Shau (Lacuna Coil, Poisonblack, W.E.B., etc).
Sleaszy Rider Records, 2009 (SR-0089)


Tracklist:
1. Second Life 04:29
2. Denial 03:49
3. A Long Stay 04:25
4. Ship In Your Trip 02:40
5. Laws Of Deceit 04:06
6. Red Sunrise 03:33
7. Final Win 03:29
8. Suicidal Manners 03:46
9. How To Lose A Star 05:08
10. I'm Home 07:06
Total playing time: 42:31

The second full-length studio album by Ukrainian Atmospheric Funeral Doom Metal one-man-band.
Max Molodtsov (from Edenian) demonstrates the rapid artistic development on this release of his solo-project. Each composition has its own unique sound and mood enhanced by appearance of guest vocalists, such as Kaivan Saraei (A Dream Of Poe), Daniel Neagoe (Clouds, Eye Of Solitude, Shape Of Despair), Evander Sinque (Who Dies In Siberian Slush, Decay Of Reality, Forbidden Shape), Vladislav Shahin (Mournful Gust, Autumnia), Daniel Arvidsson (Draconian, Mammoth Storm). A guest guitar solo in one of the tracks is performed by Vito Marchese (Novembers Doom, The Kahless Clone).
This is a delightfully depressing affair. Cold winds blow on a frozen landscape of grey as far as the eye can see. What stands out on the album is the varied vocal technique. Most bring a level of pain and anguish that haven’t been felt before, and are the perfect accompaniment to the music. This album will become a great gift for all Doom/Death Metal fans!
Solitude Productions, 2018 (SP. 138-18). First press.


Tracklist:
1. And Wilt Thou Weep When I Am Low? 08:52
2. When the World's Gone Cold 07:08
3. A Father I Never Had 07:31
4. Weep On, Weep On 07:06
5. I Am the Only Being Whose Doom 08:31
6. The Kingdom of Nothingness 07:53
Total playing time: 47:03 min.


Samples: https://solitudeproductions.bandcamp.com

The debut full-length album by Swedish Death/Doom Metal band.
Debut album of this young band presents music influenced by old school Doom Metal from Candlemass to early My Dying Bride and Anathema albums.
After release of several tracks at the split album, the musicians carefully crafted the concept of the first full-length work. Moving away from literal copying the classics of the genre, "In The Rainfall" is an example of old school Doom/Death Metal with a modern sound and presentation.
Death Metal is more dominant between these two genres, but the bright accents of Doom do not allow us to forget that this is miserable music, at various points – the title, lyrics, mood, perhaps the nostalgia, because the band was formed in Mexico, but now they reside in Sweden. Also the music maintains composure, the sound of an older Death Metal that is reserved in mainly Latin American countries, is of quite high quality.
A heavy, guitar-based, uncompromising album for fans of primordial Doom Death Metal!
Solitude Productions, 2015 (SP. 105-15). Made in russia. First press. Golden disc.


Tracklist:
1. The Last Journey 05:43
2. Nothingness 04:58
3. Gray People 04:54
4. Oceans of Darkness 05:03
5. Utopian Existence 04:18
6. Frozen Sun 05:10
7. The Machine of Desolation 05:12
8. The Flight of Mind 04:47
9. Eager of Death 04:12
Total playing time: 44:17


Samples: https://sorrowful.bandcamp.com

Side project by members of Estonian bands like Urt, Tarm, Loits, Manatark, Must Missa and others in veins of Burzum /early Darkthrone. All in all, the purest black metal and that in its best sense.
Regimental Records, 2009 (REG 054)


Tracklist:
1.The Wave of Fear 05:01
2.Trumpets of Madness 05:14
3.You Cunt 05:17
4.Barbwire Superstar 05:30
Total playing time: 21:02

The debut full-length album by Italian Progressive Death Metal band.
Neatly combined riffs of Death, Melodic, Thrash, and Traditional Heavy Metal into one powerful entity of Progressive Death Metal composition that really gives a depth humming of contemplation and illusion of the soul that rebels!
Soul Rape have the great taste in every of their songs in this album, magnificent and very elegant. A concept of progressive that alluring in the brain as well as recall.
The power of Progressive Death Metal of them, lies on the density and balance of melodies and touches of Traditional Heavy Metal that very memorable. But their music also gives the shock of anger, rebelled and full of grim, which is very easy to find in some parts in each song.
"Endless Reign" not only gives the impression that it's special album, but more than that, band's music is really for the soul!
Punishment 18 Records, 2015 (P18R 086). Made in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Endless Reign 05:48 
2. Like the Serpent's Tongue 04:08 
3. Illusion & Sufference 06:50 
4. Gargoyles 08:30 
5. With My Fingers I've Touched Death 05:33 
6. Saudade de Morte 03:36 
7. Soul Rape 09:02 
8. Primordial Paradox 05:08
Total playing time: 48:35


Samples: https://soulrape.bandcamp.com

The music is just Death Metal in the vein of early Deicide,
it has a few twist (including clean vocals, similar to such early Doom bands
like Candlemass used) and some cool technical edges.
Overall it's a really good album, every song (excluding that tenth track)
has something great to offer; If you like Death Metal then it's really
recommended to you to buy as soon as possible, it's a very interesting work
from a very interesting band from Mexico.
Concreto Records, 2006 (CDCR-12)


Tracklist:
1.Age of muder
2.Devourer
3.The day will come
4.Bastard son
5.Embrace my head
6.Forever in blood
7.Lost mankind
8.Nine more times
9.Obedience
10.Gleams of force
11.Weakness

The second full-length album by the Finnish Melodic Progressive Rock/Metal band.
Radio-friendly Metal is always a tricky thing and when not done properly can sound like the musical equivalent of non-alcoholic beer. "Soul For Sale" is a pretty decent offering plenty of good stompin' tunes like the thumping "Send In The Clowns" or the Faith No More-ish "I See". 
Soulcage performs some interesting blend focusing on melodies, pompous keyboards, and some dark atmosphere creating a veil of emotional infusion but also classic Rock elements baking more straightforward parts. "Soul For Sale" is a very versatile collection of different elements that should feel either like an innovative style of Hard Rock or a jumbled bag of ambitious ideas, depending on your preferences. The best songs here are the ones where the band has reached beyond the “easier-to-digest” mid-tempo Rock song and dared to bring their Prog influences to the forefront. Soulcage has found a more solid mix between the very different worlds of Rock they dabble in here.
This album is – in terms of intensity – quite mild in total; rancid Metalheads should avoid. While, it boasts personality and enough of artistic dignity from a band whose hard work is more than obvious (the production is impressive). Even if all numbers feature some level of complexity in the making, the result sounds quite radio and memory friendly. Mostly for fans of modern Melodic Rock/Metal!
Hellas Records Oy, 2009 (HLRCD004). Made in Finland. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Flaming Flowers (Send In The Clowns) 3:11
2. I See 3:02
3. My Canvas, My Skin 3:19
4. Ride On 2:54
5. Until You Find Me 4:16
6. Satellite Children 3:34
7. Bleeding 3:11
8. Origin 4:05
9. Stranger In You 3:02
10. You Get So Alone 3:37
11. Mia 5:29
Total playing time: 39:40


Samples: http://www.last.fm

The ninth full-length album by the cult American Thrash/Death/Groove Metal band.
There is a mere difference of eighteen months between Soulfly’s previous album, "Enslaved", and this one. Whilst this may cause many to believe that Cavalera and co. are rushing themselves far too much, it does appear that there have been quite a few changes in the last year or so. For one thing, Cavalera has recruited none other than one of his own sons, Zyon (who drums for Lody Kong), and from the heavy opening grooves of “Bloodshed” you’ll notice his distinctive musical talent straight away. Forget the fact that Cavalera’s one-time legendary band, Sepultura, also have a new album coming out pretty soon, since "Savages" is certainly one of Soulfly’s most accomplished and brutal outputs to date.
With virtually every track living up to the album’s title, Soulfly’s latest very rarely lets up on aggression, brutality and most importantly grooves. Both “Cannibal Holocaust” and “Fallen” are so consistently heavy that you may need to check your stereo for excessive damage, and the ludicrously named “Ayatollah of Rock ‘n’ Rolla” (Featuring none other than Clutch frontman Neil Fallon) breeds contempt with every passing minute. The former songs hark back to Sepultura’s glory days, short but sweet bursts of Thrash Metal grinding along to Cavalera’s monstrous roars, the latter a slower burning, more restrained eye-opener, making way for a style of distinctive heaviness and pummelling Groove. Zyon shows off his chops at many intervals throughout "Savages", particularly on the semi title track “Master of savagery”, which bursts into acts of aural violence, and most prominently on the more tribal influenced “El Comegente”, sung entirely in Portugese and would certainly be the perfect musical accompaniment to a tour through the darkest, most “savage” ridden areas of the natural world.
The instrumentation on "Savages" is, as always with Soulfly, very prominent. Guitar work focuses sometimes on heaviness and groove, as on “Spiral” and “This is Violence”, other times on slower, more forceful sounds (“Master of Savagery” will have your head banging slowly but surely) but most of the time keeping up with Zyon’s fairly straightforward albeit well-executed drum rhythms, and thus the whole thing sounds ideal for a fan of Soulfly’s previous three albums.
Various guest vocalists have been recruited, most interestingly Mitch Harris of Napalm Death, whose gut-wrenching screams always prove divisive amongst fans of Extreme Metal and his vocal style fused with Cavalera on an otherwise simplistic “K.C.S.” gives rather mixed results. Neil Fallon of Clutch proves a more pleasant surprise. For one thing his calm, narrative approach to the beginning of “Ayatollah of Rock’ n’ Rolla” gives "Savages" quite an interesting twist, yet later on in the track he really brings out the rawer side of his own vocal style, sounding at times like his throat has been cut with the sharpest shards of glass.
All this is probably nothing new to a fan of Soulfly, given that the band have been trying to become heavier and Groovier with each consecutive release, but you could do a lot, lot worse than be introduced to Max Cavalera’s work via the savagery of "Savages". There isn't any disappointment here. This is simply another solid output from Soulfly’s, and indeed Cavalera’s, collaborative musical talent, and the replay value here is quite a lot to say the least. "Savages" is a beast, and perhaps one of the better releases of late 2013!!
Nuclear Blast Entertainment, 2013 (NB 3161-2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Bloodshed 6:54
2. Cannibal Holocaust 3:29
3. Fallen 5:55
4. Ayatollah Of Rock'n'rolla 7:28
5. Master Of Savagrey 5:10
6. Spiral 5:33
7. This Is Violence 4:22
8. K.C.S. 5:15
9. El Comegente 8:17
10. Soulfliktion 5:43
Total playing time: 58:06

Debut full-length album by Chilean Death Metal band.
CD includes bonus video.
Are you Death Metal maniac! So what you f*ckin’ waiting for! Buy or f*ckin’ Die!!
Australis Records, 2011 (AUS013CD)


Tracklist:
1.El Origen del Miedo
2.Recuerdos Tortuosos
3.Tiempos de Muerte
4.Visi?n Vac?a
5.No Existen
6.Euforia Mortal
7.Por Todo tu Mal
8.Falsas Creencias
9.Vida Oscura 
10.El Odio se Impone
11.Extremo

Debut full-length album by Greek Progressive Metal band.
Amazing Progressive/Power Metal album for all into DREAM THEATER, RUSH and WASTEFALL...
CD includes two bonus tracks from the promo tape "Unanswered Questions".
Sleaszy Rider Records, 2003 (SR-0015). Please note: although the CD is new and has never been played there are light visual shabby on the disc surface (happened during transit) that will not affect the sound quality.


Tracklist:
1. The Day 9 02:05
2. Wasting Soul 07:51
3. Fake 06:54
4. The Curse 04:32
5. Supreme Creature 06:18
6. Nightcrime 09:36
7. Victim 05:05
8. Journey 08:15
9. Sailing 06:23
Bonus tracks:
10. Unanswered Questions 08:37
11. Twilight Zone 04:47
Total playing time: 01:10:23

The fourth full-length album by international Progressive/Dark Metal band.
The new line-up includes musicians from Russia, Italy, UK, USA and Denmark. The songs of the new album are inspired by the metaphysical, cosmological and occult concepts developed by H.P. Lovecraft in his stories. The music combines elements from heavy and melodic Space Rock to Epic/Prog Metal. It has more focus on delivering fine crafted tunes but not forgetting initial Space Rock fundament.
Many great guitar and synth solos on presents on an album. This time Massimo Arke (Opposite Sides, Hortus Animae) and Fabio Bartolini (Hortus Animae, Hate Profile) joined the album line-up to record most of the guitars. Sparky Simmons (Acid FM) joined the ranks of Space Mirrors as new guitarist after he recorded his powerful guitars for "Rue d'Auseil is Missing" instrumental track. Martyr Lucifer (Hortus Animae) sings all songs concentrating more on clean vocals this time.
Band also got on this record: John Pack and Allen Welty-Green from Spaceseed play guitars and synths accordingly on several tracks, Alan Davey (of Hawkwind and Gunslinger fame) recording a powerful bass for 4 parts of the main epic song-suite, Nik Turner providing fabulous flute and sax again, Cyndee Lee Rule recording violin, Bjorn Jeppesen (Nattefrost) played synth solos in one song...etc.
Transubstans Records, 2012 (TRANS097). Made in Sweden. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1.Shadow over Innsmouth 06:14
2.Silver Key 05:07
3.Geometry of Witchcraft 05:54
4.In Darkness They Whisper 05:58
5.Rue d'Auseil Is Missing 03:35
6.Cats of Ulthar 06:50
7.The Dreamquest of Unknown Kadath Act I: Chambers of Azatoth 02:00
8.The Dreamquest of Unknown Kadath Act II: Through the Dream Lands 04:07
9.The Dreamquest of Unknown Kadath Act III: From Dylath-Leen to the Dark Side of the Moon 01:41
10.The Dreamquest of Unknown Kadath Act IV: Moon Battle of Cats 01:26
11.The Dreamquest of Unknown Kadath Act V: To Ngranek 02:09
12.The Dreamquest of Unknown Kadath Act VI: Face of God 03:02
13.The Dreamquest of Unknown Kadath Act VII: Leng / The Crawling Chaos 04:52
14.The Dreamquest of Unknown Kadath Act VIII: Morning in Marvellous City 02:25
Total playing time: 55:20


Samples: https://spacemirrors.bandcamp.com

The fifth full-length album by international Progressive/Dark Metal band.
The new Space Mirrors album is the second in the "Cosmic Horror" series inspired by the stories of H.P. Lovecraft.
It is a wonderful blend of dynamic Space Rock, Prog Metal and Classic Hard Rock with influences not only from Hawkwind but also Blue Öyster Cult, Eloy and Black Sabbath!
"The Other Gods" shows a further development in terms of sound and musicians' line-up with the recruitment of Claudio Tirincanti (Blaze Bayley, Tim "Ripper" Owens, etc.) to play all drums and Gabriel Monticello (Spaceseed, Albany Symphony Orchestra, etc.) to play bass on all songs. Sparky Simmons (Acid FM) recorded most of the guitars and Fabio Bartolini (Hate Profile) played guitars on one song. Martyr Lucifer delivered his best vocals’ performance to date. Bless (Hortus Animae) recorded some wonderful piano. Cyndee Lee Rule provided a violin string section and Dr. James Hodkinson (Shadowlight, Pre-Med) played mellotron and moog. The legendary Nik Turner (Hawkwind’s co-founder, Space Ritual, etc.) once more recorded sax and flute. Everything was done under the coordination of keyboardist Alisa Coral, the creator of Space Mirrors.
Space Mirrors again confirmed its international status by having in its ranks musicians from Italy, USA, UK and Russia.
Successfully mix of Progressive Space Rock with classic Hard Rock in a modern suit here. Very strong rhythm section with the same musicians playing on all the songs this time. Every musician gave it all to the recording and Martyr Lucifer really shows the great range of his voice. There is no programming and no triggered drums. Just old school real drumming, heavy riffs, hot leads, sax, flute, symphonic keyboards, spacey synth and vocals - all combined very nicely on this album!
Transubstans Records, 2013 (TRANS109). Made in Sweden. Pressed in Italy. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Stranger in the Mirror 03:51
2. The Nameless City 06:46
3. She-Devil 04:21
4. Frozen City of Cubes and Cones 08:18
5. (The Case Of) Red Hook 04:20
6. Strange High House 04:56
7. Times Unknown 10:33
8. The Other Gods 06:32
9. Doom of Sarnath 06:24
Total playing time: 56:01


Samples: https://spacemirrors.bandcamp.com

Debut full-length album by Modern Southern Thrash Metal band from Italy.
Mixing Thrash intensity with Southern rock-styled grooves and vibes.
If you fan of Thrash Metal – you must have this CD in your collection!
Nadir Music/Live Tribe Music, 2011 (B2K_0002)


Tracklist:
1.Pillow
2.Reason of My Enemy
3.Forgive Me
4.Glances
5.The Regression
6.Leash
7.Consequences
8.Revo(so)lution
9.Device
10.Anymore
11.The Pain Becomes My Treasure
Total playing time: 37:45