The inimitable songcraft of Jari Salmikivi shines brighter than ever on tour de force rock opus “Illusions of Truth.”Emerging from Sweden , this multi-instrumentalist has created a multi-layered piece to provoke thought on our increasingly pixelated lives. Backed by peers such as vocal contributor Scott Foster Harris, bass/keyboard virtuoso Alessandro Del Vecchio, and rhythmically pulsating drummer Mirko De Maio, Jari
METAL/Review GOIA PARANOIA – Sadistic Cravings (Old Ancient Cruel Desire)
Swedish outfit Goia Paranoia continues pushing creative boundaries with their menacing new track “Sadistic Cravings (Old Ancient Cruel Desire).”In hypnotic minutes, the Gothenburg experimental quartet take the audience to the depths of the abyss of the destructive instinct and the id. Starting with a dark drone, the track builds up into a heavy apocalyptic sound. One level of heavy distortion
METAL/Review TWITCHEY47 – Mood Swings (Version 1)
Emerging Australian metal phenom Twitchey47 is shaking the underground scene with their towering debut “Mood Swings (Version 1).” Drawing inspiration from metal, electronic and rap, Twitchey47 has been able to create a unique and new sound that is all their own. Roughness in its most primal form is combined with sophisticated sound elements, which creates a song that is both
METAL/Review TRANSCENDING INTO THE UNKNOWN – Chronos
The Norwegian neo-prog visionaries Transcending Into the Unknown are shaping the future of creative rock with their latest epic undertaking “Chronos”. Harnessing a cosmic amalgam of prog complexity, visceral aggression, and celestial atmospheres, the innovative band sculpt an enthralling new realm of sonic exploration. The band originates from Trondheim and is formed by Filip, Robert and Stian Dahl who are
METAL/Review GOIA PARANOIA –Scumbag Tone
As Gothenburg experimental rockers Goia Paranoia peer ever deeper into the void, their new single “Scumbag Tone” proves another astonishing sonic plunge.As a band, they are still relatively young but their songwriting shows that they know a lot more than their age would suggest, and Goia Paranoia is quickly becoming one of the masters of the extreme. Its second single
Metal/Review AYDRA – psycho pain control 2024
Technical death metal masters AydrA explode with “Psycho Pain Control 2024”-Italy’s avant-garde band AydrA with vocalist Mauro Pacetti release a new track that is sure to annihilate all. In “Psycho Pain Control 2024” the group shows how they are able to combine progressive elements with raw aggression in perfect manner. From Luca Calò’s and Giuseppe Cardamone’s devastating guitars, to Andrea
METAL/Review GOIA PARANOIA –Black Out
Emerging Swedish rockers Goia Paranoia initiate listeners into uncharted heavy depths with their arresting single “Black Out.” Originally from Gothenburg, the doom/psych quartet has not been around for very long but they do not hesitate to take the listener on an interdimensional journey into the murky depths of sound with the band’s first impression. Across “Black Out,” Goia Paranoia immerse
Metal/Review AYDRA – Forever hide
Legends reborn, Italian technical death metal pioneers AydrA usher in a new age of domination on their monumental comeback lead single “Forever Hide”. In nearly five mind-bending minutes, AydrA distil a nearly two-decade established form to new heights. Luca Calò and Giuseppe Cardamone’s icosahedral mastery, Andrea Massetti’s and Marco Bianchella’s unyielding grooves. Mauro Pacetti fronts with the unstoppable presence that
Metal/Review THE DUSTROOM – Break
“THE DUSTROOM Energizes Listeners on High-Octane Anthem ‘Break’” – UK artist THE DUSTROOM, the creative project of Sheffield’s Paul Massey, gives listeners an adrenaline rush with his latest track “Break. Emerging from Sheffield’s musical tradition, THE DUSTROOM is the solo project of Paul Massey, a man of many talents who plays all instruments by himself. ‘Break’ starts off with an
ROCK/Review DECADENT HEROES–Dawn Of Fire
“A cinematic odyssey of unmatched instrumental fury” – In his latest offering “Dawn of Fire”, Decadent Hero, the Italian virtuoso, gives the fans nothing less than a spectacle of guitar wizardry and a narrative that is bound to leave them spell bound. Decadent Hero is a solo project of Luigi “Decadent Hero” from Pescara and this record creates a sound
Metal/Review GIANLUCA BERITOGNOLO – Blades of the morning star
Gianluca Beritognolo is an Italian guitarist and composer with the strong tendency to follow the musical ideas of various styles and integrate them into the emotional sonic paintings. Able to mix years of playing different styles, he carves out smooth melodies and additional precise rhythmic works. The song ‘Blades of the Morning Star’ introduces instrumental composition that reflects the final
Metal/Review LOVE GHOST – DO YOU LIKE ME NOW?
Defiance Incarnate – Love Ghost are back to lighten up the underground with their most powerful anthem . In collaboration with metal star Cinnamon Babe, Finnegan Bell, the lead vocalist, exposes himself on the track “Do You Like Me Now? “Mike Summers, a heavyweight, is the record’s producer, and this collaboration is ready to go for the jugular. A pure,
Metal/Review EDGE OF PARADISE – Rogue (Aim for the kill)
Introducing the meteors of cinematic metal dauntlessly shone from Los Angeles, the EDGE OF PARADISE. The lead singer Margarita’s voice will hypnotize you as it transcends boundaries and lush orchestrations. The music by EDGE OF PARADISE will engulf you while you listen. Freshly released “Rogue (Aim for the kill)” single by them will give you goosebumps and make you fall
METAL/Review ELEPHANTS IN PARADISE–Take This Hand
The Elephants in Paradise are coming from the ancient city of Vienna, and they are changing the modern metal scene with their unique mixture of industrial, alternative and metalcore. With the charismatic Cara Cole up front together with Max, Rupert, and Christoph, the Elephants in Paradise produce those heart-warming musical trips.”Take This Hand” marks the triumphant return of Elephants in