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Album: Hellfire
Year: 2005
Genre: Black Metal
Country: Norway
Video Size: 57 MB
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Artist: SamaelTitle: Slavocracy
Album: Solar Soul
Year: 2007
Genre: Industrial Metal
Country: Switzerland
Video Size: 53 MB
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Artist: VaderTitle: Dark Age
Album: The Ultimate Incantation
Year: 1993
Genre: Death Metal, Thrash Metal
Country: Poland
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It’s amazing to think that Girlschool started life as a band called Painted Lady way back in 1977, and extraordinary that these sister sledgehammers released their debut album, ‘Demolition’, nearly 25 years ago. And it’s remarkable to discover that Girlschool are apparently listed in The Guinness Book Of Records for being the world’s longest-surviving all-female rock band (although Girlschool guitarist Kim McAuliffe, for one, won’t believe it until she receives the gilt-edged framed certificate).‘Believe’ is the kind of record you thought no one ever made any more. It’s Girlschool in prime-time, tousled‘n’rat-tailed, aggressive‘n’hook-laden, full-on shoutalong form, and it’s augmented by some ferocious, stiletto-in-the-groin attitudes.
No change there, then, you might say. But ‘Believe’ sounds like a breath of fresh air...albeit with more than a hint of smudged, misapplied lipstick lingering in the wing.
The members of Girlschool may all be in their 40s now, but they’re still trailblazers - even if they’ll never quite live down that burdensome ‘female Motorhead’ sobriquet. Original bassist Enid Williams returned in 2000 (after an absence of 18 years, would you believe), and together with drummer Denise ‘frenzied foxbat’ Dufort the duo are truly one of femme rock’s grittiest, grimiest rhythm sections (even if they’re not exactly bosom buddies). Long-time Girlschool fans may bemoan the continued absence of guitarist Kelly Johnson, but Leeds-born hellcat Jackie Chambers (who also joined in 2000) is a first-rate replacement. Jackie is acutely aware of Girlschool’s howlin’ harridan heritage. She also has a major songwriting credit on each of this album’s 15 tracks. ‘Believe’ mixes straight-to-the-heart, raucous, rasping, typically chunky 70s-style British rock with a bunch of bold songs that push the Girlschool boundaries forward somewhat.
You’ve got to love a band that puts a song called ‘We All Love (To Rock‘N’Roll)’ on an album in 2004. On that track the four-piece don’t disappoint, creating a jaunty, punk-tinged shriek from the past with their archetypal call-and-response vocals and lyrics that go:‘Waking up the neighbors/Waking up the dogs/Walking down the streets/Singing Motorhead songs’. ‘Let’s Get Hard’, with its rampant, Aerosmith-esque rollin’ riff, plus the shrill simplicity of ‘C’mon’ and ‘Feel Good’ are further eye-watering examples of top-spanking ‘School seduction.
But delve a little deeper into the album and you’ll find some surprising maturity, often accompanied by a fiercely feminist undercurrent. ‘Come On Up’ neatly turns male voyeurism on its head; the passionate anti-war cry of ‘Crazy’ contains pinging ‘All The Young Dudes’-type guitar tones and, surprisingly, builds into something of a Euro-metal anthem; the nails-raking-down-the-back-female-empowerment schtick of ‘Yes Means Yes’ had me reaching for a etaphorical tube of Savlon. It’s a much overused phrase these days, but there’s no doubt that Girlschool deserve to be called a national treasure. Even if their jewellery will always come from Argos.
Reviewed in Metal Maidens#37/Oct. 2004 --- By: Toine van Poorten --- Rating: 8 points (out of 10)
Tracks
1. Come On Up
2. Let's Get Hard
3. Crazy
4. We All Love To (Rock 'N' Roll)
5. Secret
6. New Beginning
7. C'Mon
8. Never Say Never
9. You Say
10. Feel Good
11. Hold On Tight
12. Yes Means Yes
13. We All Have To Choose
14. Play Around (Bonus Track)
15. Passion
Details
.. Year: 2004
.. Label: Communique
.. Country: U.K.
.. Bitrate: 256 kbps
.. Ripped: EAC 9.0
.. Genre: Metal
.. Home-Page: www.girlschool.co.uk/
.. Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girlschool
.. MySpace: www.myspace.com/girlschool1
.. Last.fm: www.last.fm/music/Girlschool
.. BUY ME: see MySpace
.. BUY ME: see Home-Page
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A glimpse of the masterful music behind the mascaraed mugs and visionary videos of Long Island lunatics Twisted Sister, Twisted Forever recalls what a smokin' sect TS was and also sheds light on 15 other under-utilized talents, each serving up piping-hot interpretations of nasty TS cuts. Flavor-of-the-day Lit lights the fuse with a faithful run-through of the brilliantly simple TS calling card "I Wanna Rock." The humbly immortal Motörhead owns "Shoot 'Em Down." Nashville Poontang (lacking breast-fest Corey Parks) does nice work with "The Kids Are Back." The aptly christened Overkill goes "Under the Blade." Anthrax takes on the thundering "Destroyer." Nine Days and Chuck D mix things up, adding variety to a very listenable compilation. British blasphemers Cradle of Filth garnish "The Fire Still Burns" into a standout. Only the Step Kings don't step up to the plate and lose the spirit of one of TS's best, "Burn in Hell," but it's hardly a weak link on this chain gang-bang. Elsewhere, Joan Jett works "We're Not Gonna Take It" (handled by fellow class chick Bif Naked on Ready to Rumble). Master of kick, Fu Manchu opens up the hell-bent "Ride to Live" like the sad wings of prime Priest. Hammerfall deserves mention for taking "We're Gonna Make It" to old-school metal heights. Meanwhile, Sebastian Bach, VOD, and Sevendust pay their respects until the Twisted ones themselves close their cover album with (natch) a cover, AC/DC's vintage Vegas homage "Sin City." Twisted Forever is easily the sickest and most twisted tribute around. Indeed, you can't stop rock & roll.--- Doug Stone, All Music Guide
Details
.. Year: 2001
.. Label: Koch Records
.. Country: Various
.. Bitrate: VBR
.. Ripped: EAC 9.0
.. Genre: Heavy Metal
.. Home-Page: N/A
.. Wikipedia: N/A
.. MySpace: N/A
.. Last.fm: N/A
.. BUY ME: Tower Recs.
.. BUY ME: Koch Recs.
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Besides the usual doom and gothic stuff chief Horst normally loves to send me this month he really suprised me with the 3rd album of German power metallers Symphorce, their first album released by Metalblade. As nearly always when I receive some new promo's I had never heard of this band before. But when the disc made it's first turns in my CD player I immediately regretted the fact that I had never heard of this band before. My goodness.. I think my colleauge Ferdi would regret it that he didn't get this one when he finds out about this band..Powermetal it is but a very melancholic breed of it thanks to the tasteful keyboard lines although I didn't find the name of a keyboard player in neither the booklet nor on the CD cover. After checking some sound samples from the first 2 albums on the band's website I come to the conclusion that the band has stepped off the gas and got more melodic as time went by. Guitarist Cedric Dupont is also active in Freedom Call and a link to this band can be found in the double and triple vocal parts on this album. Also comparissons to bands such as Nevermore and Evergrey pop to my mind. Vocalist Andy B. Franck has a both powerful and very sensetive voice with, like many of his counterparts is zowel krachtig als bijzonder gevoelig met als enige minpunt dat hij net als veel van zijn landgenoten, a still quite audible German accent. I have no idea how to describe the music differently but I think fans of both powermetal as well as more melodic or symphonic styles would really like this album. PhorcefulAhead doesn't bore me for one single moment, not even when I played it about 10 times in a row. So on November 18th head full force ahead to your record store to get your own copy which will contain 3 extra demo tracks besides the 10 songs present on my promo copy. And when you're there also check if you can get the first 2 albums ("Truth To Promises" en "Sinctuary") as well. Now that the band has signed to MetalBlade I think it wil be just a matter of time before we mention Symphorce together with the other German heroes such as Gamma Ray, Iron Savior, Blind Guardian and Freedom Call. PhorcefulAhead will definately be in my top 10 of 2002 this month they really earned there spot at the Deadly Steel section. Maybe a good idea to get to know the band a little better in an upcoming issue by having a chat with them....
--- Michiel B.
Tracks
1. Speak My Mind
2. Unbroken
3. Slow Down
4. Longing Home
5. Moving In Circles
6. Falling Through Again
7. Your Blood, My Soul
8. Rage of Violence
9. Touched and Infected
10. Nothin' Left
11. Where Night Returns (Demo)
12. Forced Fed (Demo)
13. In Times Of Grief (Demo)
Details
.. Year: 2002
.. Label: Metal Blade Records
.. Country: Germany
.. Bitrate: 192kbps
.. Ripped: EAC 9.0
.. Genre: Power Metal
.. Home-Page: http://www.symphorce.net
.. Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphorce
.. MySpace: www.myspace.com/symphorcepower
.. Last.fm: N/A
.. BUY ME: http://www.merchco-online.com/metalbladerecords/
.. BUY ME: N/A
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This is a very, very, good sounding band. If you have'nt had the pleasure of hearing them, do so. They have a real, real, crisp sound, and not over produced. If you like double drive, or korn, or stone sour, then you will like this one as well. so listen to the samples, it will give an idea of this cd sorta. I bought this the day it came out and I am not sorry that I did. Matt Zane and his crew, Society 1, bring you into realms of bliss with Society 1's sophmore release, Exit Through Fear. It is a wonderful album, from a wonderful group of guys. If you like this album, you are going to love the new one, The Sound Which Ends Creation, which is going to be basically the next level up from Exit Through Fear! This cd is just grand- if you havent heard S1 yet you are missing out. From the opening single ,"Nothing", to the closing track the listener is entertained. Matt Zane's vocals are great- and this is not just another cd where all the tracks sound the same- each is unique and I always have them stuck in my head. I am constantly listening to ETF. One warning- if you buy this cd it will never come out of your cd player!Tracks
1. Nothing
2. Fornicate
3. All You Want
4. Everyone Dies (Rock Stars Don't Count)
5. Hate
6. No One
7. Me
8. Kill Myself
9. I Don't Care
10. Lie
Details
.. Year: 2003
.. Label: Earache Records
.. Country: USA
.. Bitrate: 192 kbps
.. Ripped: EAC 9.0
.. Genre: Industrial, Metal, Rock
.. Home-Page: See MySpace
.. Wikipedia: N/A
.. MySpace: www.myspace.com/society1music
.. Last.fm: www.last.fm/music/Society+1
.. BUY ME: MySpace
.. BUY ME: N/A
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