Album Of The Week
Album Of The Week – NERVOSA – ‘Slave Machine’
Another cracker of an album from NERVOSA, a punishing band of thrashers who know how to take charge. 'Slave Machine' is out now.
Album Of The Week – LOVEBITES – ‘Outstanding Power’
LOVEBITES are a band of hard rocking ladies from Japan, who push the envelope of musicianship just that bit further than you would expect if you're not familiar with them. __________
Album Of The Week – FROSTSHOCK – ‘Hibernation’s End’
This is fine, in your face, death/thrash from Germany. The songs are hand crafted to smash your face and beat you into submission. __________
Album Of The Week – ELLENDE – ‘Zerfall’
This is another top release of what is labelled Atmospheric Black Metal. It's different from that norm, with the use of strings and piano, I would label it almost avant-garde. These tunes have a way of working into your soul. __________
Album Of The Week – DARKTRIBE – ‘Forgotten Reveries’
This is good stuff. French band, progressive power metal, VERY well done. This is another one that came out of nowhere and yet I find myself putting it on again and again. Great, catchy, memorable songs performed well. __________
Album Of The Week – SKULL & CROSSBONES – ‘Time’
Every now and then, one new album stands out above the rest. So it is with SKULL & CROSSBONES. Musicianship is TOP NOTCH, vocals are EXCELLENT. The album is full of bangers, the songs stick in your head. You'll find yourself reaching for this album again and again. __________
Album Of The Week – OMNIUM GATHERUM – ‘May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way’
Seriously, what is in the water in Finland? So many top bands come out of there, it's just ridiculous. The latest top album to hit us is the latest from OMNIUM GATHERUM, 'May The Bridges We Burn Light The Way'. __________
Album Of The Week – NAKATOMI PLAZA – ‘Nakatomi Plaza’
Having seen the band from the very first gig, it was obvious something very special was coming our way, then once the first single hit the streets the anticipation built, leading to us being hit with a monstrous debut album. __________
Album Of The Week – TESTAMENT – ‘Para Bellum’
TESTAMENT have been around a fair while now. They know what they're doing. They're cooking with gas lately. Anybody who saw them on their Australian tour a couple of months back can testify to that. __________
Album Of The Week – AMORPHIS – ‘Borderland’
Some bands just have their own sound. AMORPHIS are like that. They don't sound 'samey', they just have their unmistakable style and sound. Their latest album, 'Borderland', is fantastic from start to finish. If you're not familiar with them, give this album a go. I'm sure you'll be glad...