It has been stated many times that we're not about to feature every single metal band that has ever existed. Usually we only add already accomplished bands with at least one full-length release. Still, many bands escape our attention, so it's up to you to tell us which of them are the most worthy of being featured on Metal Storm.
Bands listed here are suggested for addition by our users. You can vote for these bands as well as provide additional comments - both of which will be taken into account when we look for the next band to feature on Metal Storm. If the band is not in the list, you can suggest it here (you need to be a registered member).
Make sure you also check the Blacklisted bands - these are the bands we're not going to add at all, since we feel they won't be appropriate for this website. Yes, some non-metal bands are already featured here, but that's not the reason to add a lot more - so we don't accept arguments like "hey, this band is way more metal than band X you have featured!".
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Top suggestions
18.06.2013 - IronArkadius666
The band features 3 members from Isis, another post metal band already on MS, and the vocalist of Deftones.
It is more post-like than Isis and not quite as heavy, but it definitely deserves a place on MS, as it is reminiscent of bands like AtomA.
I believe that a lot of fans of bands like Isis, AtomA, Enshine, Aoria and other bands in that vein of music will greatly appreciate this band.
18.06.2013 - Starchild
+1
29.06.2013 - SyFFiLiS
"Heavy, stargazing rock outfit Palms was forged out of an explosive collision, as Deftones vocalist Chino Moreno joined forces with critically-lauded post-metal group ISIS". This should be enough said to add this band on MS.
04.07.2013 - tea[m]ster
Album is fantastic, put it on here!
06.07.2013 - Rojin
+1 !
07.07.2013 - Unhealer
Liking this album more and more each listen!
28.07.2013 - psykometal
Didn't hear any metal in this at all when I listened.
03.10.2013 - 3rdWorld
-1. And i do agree with Mr.Database manager. There isn't any metal in this at all. No need to die to get it added in here, cuz this doesn't deserve a place here. Not to mention their really crappy and bland debut. Pfft. >:(
24.10.2013 - ScreamingSteelUS
I don't understand why people insist on associating post-rock with metal. There is no metal here.
29.12.2013 - Zaphod
Agreed, no reason to be on MS. Then again, they added Anneke Van Giersbergen just because she has been in metal bands...
15.02.2014 - JD
Must be added.
11.03.2014 - deadone
Not really MS level stuff, now is it.
14.03.2014 - Syk
More metal than Steve Harris?
10.04.2014 - Mr. Cheeky
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24.05.2012 - The Benighted
Corelia are a burgeoning progressive/technical metal band with a single EP under their belts. With a sound not unlike Protest the Hero and The Human Abstract, they've come across some especially interesting ideas along the way, with a stunning selection of songs, to boot. 'Nostalgia' was released in 2011, and I've been listening ever since. Highly recommended.
27.05.2012 - qlacs
Best math metal since Sikth.
24.07.2012 - btbamfan20
^ agreed! bloody geniius music +1
12.12.2012 - hadriel
Awesome band, needs to be added
05.01.2013 - Giza
+1 These guys are good!
04.04.2013 - psykometal
Needs one full length.
09.09.2013 - LeKiwi
Not unlike Periphery's heavier moments...not bad
02.10.2013 - BaneConall
They are working on a full length now. Hopefully soon.
17.03.2014 - Dead In Hell
I have to say, the sound IS unlike Protest the Hero. The only way these bands sound alike is if you've never heard progressive metal before. Corelia is doing something entirely different, something that is much more amenable to fans of the genre and not just tweens taking a break from their Miley Cyrus playlists.
Anyway, Corelia deserves to be included on the site. Nostalgia is a phenomenal release that has garnered the band a lot of well-deserved attention and acclaim. If the upcoming album is of the same quality, it's going to take the genre by storm. |
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05.10.2013 - RaduP
Glam era period hard rock / heavy metal. Definetely belong here +1 |
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18.07.2012 - Costa
Steve Harris solo project
21.07.2012 - likantropo
http://www.steveharrisbritishlion.com/ |
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02.12.2009 - Bastard Child
London based and out to offend everyone. Featuring members of Damnas and Inner Rage River Frehney have terrorized the UK underground with their no holds bar offensive comedy and hardcore thrash. Have played with ArnoCorps, Ring Wrom and Evile, toured with Nebukadnezza and have a number of EP's released.
05.06.2013 - psykometal
Needs at least one full length.
24.03.2014 - Northern Danger
Psyko why? In metalstorm we have so many bands who have only EPs and splits. I think that's no condition.... |
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27.01.2010 - ArcticWolf
Fastway are a British heavy metal band formed by guitarist, "Fast" Eddie Clarke, formerly of Motörhead, and bassist, Pete Way, formerly of UFO.
Don't think I need more reasons to explain why the band needs to be part of MS? Do You? I bet most of Motörhead and UFO fans are familiar with Fastway or know something about the band.
In addition, I am not able to find there official site, however I provided a link to there myspace page.
27.01.2010 - DayFly
AOR of the sticky, shmalzy kind
24.10.2013 - onedh
Fastway should be included in metalstorm.com ASAP. "Fast" Eddie Clarke delivers atrue amount of oldschool Heavy Metal. Also this band has been an influence for many other bands. |
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20.03.2009 - Yossarian
Info in English here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Suaves
They should be here as Spain is a kind of important country as regards metal fans and this band is together with another 4 or 5 the most famous hard rock and rock band in the territory. Above all from Madrid northwards. They only reason why outsiders don't know them is the fact that they sing in Spanish. Otherwise, they would be popular enough for you.
Their music style is quite similar to The Ramones, Motorhead...The voice is let's say "peculiar". They are still active after 28 years and still selling out venues.
Their website appears to be in maintenance now. |
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10.04.2013 - JefferyTotterdell
Great up and coming band, with a bit of reggae and Latin mixed in, which is groovy
First Ep of three albums and the progression is really good.
These types of bands have been doing really well lately.
But the music tells the real story so have a listen, a few live performances on YouTube.
Yours sincerely
Jeffery Totterdell
27.03.2014 - Giza
Amazing Progressive/Alternative Metal band. Sounds like a mix of Meshuggah and Faith No More. |
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12.06.2011 - SceneryOfLoss
Stamina is a french metal band founded by the keyboardist Gildas Vijay ROUSSEAU. In 2006 they released their debut album "Mess'Age" and currently work on the second album "Via Crucis".
16.08.2011 - JD
+1 |
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13.07.2012 - Steve Rowland
This is a pretty good band from Québec. They're pretty well known and good in the genre. I'm actually surprised this band isn't on this site already. A listen to this song should help convincing you :
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_fA5Zqkq24
21.02.2014 - The Evergreen
+1, and I too am surprised to find them in the list of sugestions. |
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09.07.2011 - SceneryOfLoss
In the Autumn of 2008, CHAOS IN PARADISE started taking their first steps in a small garage in Oporto suburbs, where Alex and Quik began to outline the identity of the band.
After a few days, they started searching for other musicians to complete CHAOS IN PARADISE and after a while they found Pedro for guitar, 19 for bass and Sara for the vocal parts.
With the band as a whole, the quintet began writing their first Demo which came out in February 2010, including the songs "Dawn", "Heading North", "The Meaning of Being Imposed" and "Antagonized".
The band recorded the Demo at their own studio and released and distributed the four songs online for free!
After, CHAOS IN PARADISE began their live shows through Portugal, to promote their work and also to obtain experience as a band.
In the beginning of 2011, the band returned to the rehearsal room to start writing their following work, trying a new aproach to improve their sound, bringing their own identity to it and making it more coherent.
With the pre-production on the bagage, the recording sessions of the EP started in March 2011 at Soundvision Studios in Vila do Conde with Paulo Lopes in the co-production.
From the EP entitled "Let the Bliss Remain" the band released their first single "Awareness" to the fans and press, aquiring unanimous opinions expressing that their evolution and sound quality had a huge improvement.
With the "Let the Bliss Remain" presentation and release in June 2011, CHAOS IN PARADISE came back to the road to promote their EP in Portugal, having already some International shows in mind.
At the moment, they're planning to edit their first album in 2012.
28.07.2013 - psykometal
Needs at least one full length.
24.11.2013 - LeKiwi
Ugh those weak screams...a better vocalist would be a huge improvement. |
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03.03.2010 - FrostFlame
Slash's Snakepit was a rock band which was a side-project formed by then-Guns N' Roses lead guitarist Slash (Saul Hudson) in 1994. On their first album, Matt Sorum (drums), Gilby Clarke (rhythm guitar) and Dizzy Reed (keyboard) from Guns N' Roses played in this band. On bass was Mike Inez of Alice in Chains and Eric Dover (who had previously played guitar for Jellyfish) sang lead vocals.
GN'R colleague Teddy Andreadis also appeared on the record playing harmonica & keyboards.
03.03.2010 - DayFly
Honestly, this stuff has too much boogie to call it metal. Maybe if Aerosmith were here...
04.03.2010 - soadbyob
Defentily, +1
01.04.2010 - Fastolphbolger
no
24.12.2013 - Syk
Lol, now Aerosmith ARE here, along with Journey and Velvet Revolver... and Slash w/ M-Kenn...
06.02.2014 - Baribal
I think they should be on MS. |
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08.06.2009 - CrowSix
Their 'Irae Melanox' is one of the best epic metal full-length of the '80 |
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05.04.2013 - DarkSymphony500
Atmospheric/Doom Metal band with gothic influences. They get the influences from bands such as Draconian, Agalloch, Shape of Despair, Saturnus and Tristania. They have released 2 EPs and a full-length album 'Errances' (2012).
22.03.2014 - RavenV.
Exceptionally atmopsheric doom band. Hope they will be soon part of the database. |
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30.12.2009 - drpaxton
This band is worth listening to to all who like heavy music. They play a very unique kind of music, you can call it alternative rock, or hard rock, with one the most talented lead singers out there.
15.03.2011 - WingedOctopi
Amazing band, fans of Tool should like this.
05.01.2012 - hadriel
This band needs to be added. Similar bands like dredg and Fair to Midland have been added to the site, rightfully so should these guys. Not to mention that their music is stellar! ;)
12.04.2012 - Nicoline
With 2,4 million listens registered on last.fm, this band cannot be ignored. I hope to read reviews and updates on Rishloo from MS in the future.
01.06.2013 - Divergenceless
I fucking love this group.
25.10.2013 - mz
If you like Tool, Fair To Midland and Dredg I think that you would also enjoy Rishloo. Support this excellent band MS
16.01.2014 - Unhealer
Nice band, I used to listen to the Eidolon album and it's pretty good! |
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05.12.2010 - Grave Digger 87
Lutomysl doesn't have a website or a myspace, so that myspace link is a fan page. They have a pritty intense heavy style, kind of depressive sometimes too. There is only 6 bands from Ukraine on MS! Thats gotta change, hehehe.
Edit: Lutomysl does have a myspace now, http://www.myspace.com/lutomyslofficial
27.12.2012 - LaineJ
Great band, one of my favourite bm band |
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14.11.2011 - LloydNewgreen
Clearly a heavy metal band, with a full length release titled "Barbed Wire Metal" featuring album artwork by renowned artist Ed Repka.
26.10.2013 - Moosh777
I met them last night \m/
21.02.2014 - Grind Magi
Brilliant heavy/thrash band. They released a great debut album on 2011 and (at the time of this writing) just finished supporting Iced Earth and Warbringer in Europe. |
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25.06.2012 - Stormcast
Found this debuting prog metal band missing on the site
06.11.2013 - LeKiwi
Ridiculous music vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CV9Xfrh_Qnk, although perhaps that was the intention... |
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08.06.2011 - in GRAVE
they are a good progressive metal band and they are influenced in dream theater and symphony x
16.05.2012 - Oracles
There one of those hidden European Prog Metal bands that are from a country who produces little to zero good metal bands and they signed with an unknown record company that is making them go unnoticed. But if everything goes good, this band has immense future. Their major influence is Dream Theater.
Best songs,
Tree of Life ,
Four Mirrors,
Predestination,
The Land of Lights.
All of which you can find on youtube. |
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24.02.2009 - warlock84
We are a young band trying to get our name out there and believe this site is a great tool to help with that. We are a true metal band, not that nu-metal or radio friendly junk. We all grew up listening to bands like Pantera, Slayer, Iced Earth, Testament, Kataklysm, Amon Amarth, etc and strive to bring back the old school heavy metal. We hope to record a demo this year and any press, good or bad, would be greatly appreciated. |
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Latest additions
24.04.2014 - Ruchesko
A long-running Japanese metal band (since 1999), they've released 4 albums (plus various singles & DVDs) and will be playing Female Voices Metal Fest 2014. |
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24.04.2014 - diamondblack
UK NWoBHM Band.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAxHg1y5iXs |
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24.04.2014 - diamondblack
https://www.reverbnation.com/cruxvae |
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23.04.2014 - edgeofsanity
Band has finally released their first full album 'Monuments of Burning Skies'. Self-released. Style is symphonic black metal. |
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23.04.2014 - diamondblack
Italian female fronted Symphonic Metal band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmApc6qJyMc#t=48 |
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23.04.2014 - diamondblack
New Progressive Metal band from Spain. Band just released debut album. http://pervyperkin.bandcamp.com/ |
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23.04.2014 - SurveyingZombie
A new Metal band playing modern Death Metal at its best. It is a matter of when will Konkeror be on Metal Storm not why!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xUAOUPA8uk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqiJ9tdHaNU |
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22.04.2014 - diamondblack
Surprised this band is not on MS. Great band with 2 full length albums.
Sample https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxwzsNEgIQg |
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22.04.2014 - diamondblack
New album just been released https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlWzMPQZTyc |
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22.04.2014 - diamondblack
New Italian Power Metal Band.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtNJpoUq7w8 |
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22.04.2014 - diamondblack
Check it out: https://thefeatherofmaat.bandcamp.com/ |
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22.04.2014 - diamondblack
New Power Metal band https://soundcloud.com/hellangels |
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22.04.2014 - Metal Heart™
It's Glenn Hughes and Jason Bonham's new band continuing from where Black Country Communion stopped last year. You need to add it just like Black Country Communion. |
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22.04.2014 - ArtFarAway
They released their debut album this year called: Verisimilitude & The Second Estate".
https://soundcloud.com/artfarawayofficial/sets/verisimilitude-the-second-1
http://www.facebook.com/artfaraway
Review's so far:
http://www.metal-observer.com/3.o/review/art-far-away-verisimilitude-the-second-estate/ (9,5/10)
http://rockandmetaltemple.blogspot.se/2014/03/band-art-far-away-album-verisimilitude.html |
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21.04.2014 - BloodJuNkie
The new project of As I Lay Dying members with Oh, Sleeper's Shane Blay. |
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21.04.2014 - diamondblack
New UK Prog Metal band. Check them out at http://www.soundcloud.com/martyrdemona |
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21.04.2014 - diamondblack
Noble Beast is a Minnesota-based traditional/power-metal band. We're influenced by everyone from Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Dio, to Blind Guardian, Helloween, and Symphony X, to Kreator, Emperor, and Ensiferum. We probably have at least one song you'll like.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a2KKv5-J6A |
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21.04.2014 - diamondblack
New American Prog / Power Metal band.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCbOk_lus5A |
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21.04.2014 - PatrickBateman
Very atmospheric, reminiscent of Agalloch, deserve to be appreciated and supported |
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20.04.2014 - snake? snaaaake!
Really good death/thrash from germany. For old school fans.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55Rxwxbc0Y |
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20.04.2014 - treptolemus
Well, honestly i usually do not recommend bands to be added but still... when i'm attending gigs i try to distinguish that "special" thing that will make the difference. These youngsters are in their finest prime- and they trully kick some ass live. And speaking of old school feeling- they surely own it. |
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20.04.2014 - CoNf
Hey, I'm here in the name of my band; Code of Nelson's folly. We are pirate/folk metal from Croatia and we have just released our EP; Beergasm, so please check these links and help us to reach our crowd. If there is anything we can do for you just say.
http://codeofnelsonsfolly.bandcamp.com/releases
https://www.youtube.com/user/codeofnelsonsfolly |
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19.04.2014 - Mrtvozornik
Imagine Agent Steel's Skeptics Apocalypse with a weird atmosphere and power metal uplift that Liege Lord's first two albums had and you should have a good idea on the sound here. Vocalist Lynn Renaud is easily one of the best aspects here, she's by far one of the best female leads I've heard in the genre. Very comparable to Chastain's original vocalist Leather Leone, Renaud gives off a very vibrant and energetic melodic performance carrying out a lot of higher notes effortlessly and unleashing great choruses. The production is fairly good, not the best nor the worst for its time. Just a little clearer than Agent Steel's first two albums. |
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19.04.2014 - Mrtvozornik
Take the fast and furious guitars of ICED EARTH, the dark, gothic-horror aspects of KING DIAMOND and MERCYFUL FATE along with KD's vocal acrobatics and then double them! Add in the high glass shattering vocals of old Savatage, Jon Oliva era, along with the demonic possessed vocals of old CARCASS at times, then stir well with traditional midrange the likes of DIO and DICKINSON and you're just beginning to scratch the surface of POWERS COURT. While this band has some roots in 80's metal with their traditional melody meets flesh shredding guitar work, they definitely are a unique unit that encompasses many styles, even managing to create a few of their own! A singer who boasts a 4 1/2 octave voice, a fast and furious bass player that sounds like Geddy Lee sold his soul to Satan and then overdosed on steroids, drumming that will hammer you into the ground and laugh mercilessly as you bleed profusely. This has to be heard to be believed! It is so refreshing to finally hear a band that is breaking new ground yet staying well within the boundaries of what true metal is all about.
If you're looking for something new, unique, different and brilliantly executed, dive in head first, you won't be disappointed. The new wave of heavy metal has arrived finally. Praise these gods of metal for delivering us from the current sea of sameness! Ave Powers Court! |
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19.04.2014 - Mrtvozornik
Griffin is one classic band that definitely shouldn't have been locked up in the crypt. While Omen bled a powerful majestic atmosphere with battles and warfare, Griffin were a bit more on the mystical/fantasy side of things and had more of an emphasis on the guitars with the technicality. Both axemen Rick Cooper and Mike "Yaz'" Jastremski display a tremendous amount of skill with their weapon of choice, especially when it comes to the extremely graceful hooks and leads. They are by far some of the catchiest and swiftest leads I've come across, riddled around the corner of nearly every riff. It should then be obvious that the solo's are not a problem for them either and you can expect multiple solo's on several of the tracks here, something that was somewhat rare to hear in early 80's metal. While Cooper and "Yaz" completely dominate away with their catchy work, both the drums and bass are spot on as well. That leaves me with vocalist William McKay whom is incredibly hard to really describe. At times it sounds like he had just chugged several bottles of water to send out some clear high-pitched shrieks, then there's times where it seems like he just drank a few cups of coffee to unleash some rough gritty yells. One thing is for certain though, all the screams are razor sharp, aggressive, and downright awesome. The vocals are truly diverse and all over the place perfectly delivered by his skill and energetic performance. He truly is one of Griffin's absolute signature marks. This should be absolutely mandatory to fans of just heavy metal in general, with genre's aside. But I'm assuming those who really enjoy 80's US metal would be more than blown away by this than anyone else, especially those interested in obscure classic US power metal (Attacker, Tyrant, Liege Lord, etc). |
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19.04.2014 - Mrtvozornik
Screamer is one of those bands that makes you glad you spent the time to search the underground for good quality metal. Screamer play a dark, melodic style of metal, like bands such as Crimson Glory, early Queensryche, and early Fates Warning. The vocalist has a great, soaring vocal style that seems to float above the rest of the music. He sings very well-crafted melodies, some of them I find to be downright beautiful in how expressive they are. His style could be most closely compared to John Arch, Geoff Tate, and perhaps Geddy Lee for a somewhat nasal/strained vocal quality that may turn off some listeners. The rhythm guitars mainly play very melodic chord progressions and harmonies. The solos show quite a bit of flash and remind me a tad of the soloists for King Diamond. The drummer plays some really awesome patterns and great fills in a style somewhat like Scott Rockenfield or Neil Peart. I think he may have some timing issues here and there but overall, I love what he is doing. |
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19.04.2014 - LascaillesShroud
Non-textbook Death Metal, well though-out lyrics, destructive artillery like riffs, they have it all. Formerly Bloodguard, they have already begun to make a name for themselves by receiving mention from Terrorizer UK and touring with The Monolith Deathcult.
Plus it is just plain awesome. Metal Storm is awesome, math is infallible. |
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19.04.2014 - Mrtvozornik
There's nothing I hate more than to describe underground metal as "underrated", but I'm not quite sure what other words would describe this obscure masterpiece (Tension's only album Breaking Point from 1986.) quite so well. It's an excellent record as the band plays their slightly thrashy speed/power metal with a youthful, enthusiastic vigor and surprisingly high caliber of skill. As for the vocals, they fit the music well; they're energetic, fresh, and really great. The vocalist has a very unique style about the way he executes the verses. The riffs, well, they're not really heavy at all, but they're really a strong point of the album nevertheless. They're pretty melodic most of the time and pretty much what you'd expect from a speed/power outfit of their time. About the production, it's great for underground in 1986. The instruments are all there in perfect harmony, the vocals are well clarified, and the bass is surprisingly front and center. It's not obnoxiously loud, just really audible. One nice thing about it is that it doesn't just follow the guitars and certainly paves its own path. If you're a bass player, the bass will be the first thing you notice about this album. All in all, this is one impressive piece of work, so go pick it up if you're an underground fancy like myself. |
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19.04.2014 - Mrtvozornik
These guys came out of nowhere, released one album, The Upheaval in 1995, and forever disappeared never to return again. That's too bad because they had potential to become huge. Throes Of Sanity plays traditional US power/heavy metal but with one main difference: they did it with style! They knew how to make melodies that will stick to your head forever and make you cry out of joy! When you first hear the voice of Scott King you'll immediately raise your fist in the air and feel your heart pumping blood faster! Yes, this guy will make you proud for listening to metal music in general. His voice is so positive and enthusiastic that will give you some "life energy" that won't ever fade! Most of the time he sings high-pitched type of vocals but occasionally he lower his voice down just to keep it with the music. Also, he often uses screams that gives the songs that "true heavy metal" edge. Guitarists, Erik Petersen and Marc Wallace, are simply amazing! They non-stop play some great melodic parts and the songs are always interesting. Although their riffs won't make you head-bang heavy, they certainly know how to "write" good riffs. Melodies are just amazing. Even solos are melodic and charming and fit perfectly in the song structure. Bass player, Phil Tsai, is truly great! The sound of his bass is a little bit thin but he still manages to put out some very nice and "jazzy" bass lines in almost every song making them sound more powerful and dynamic. The same thing goes with the drummer, Jeff Winston, who is not satisfied with just "following the guitars" but he takes active role in creating band's overall sound with few solo parts. Maybe he's not the fastest or most brutal drummer you'll ever hear but he's just great! Every single song here is god's gift to all power metal freaks out-there and every each of them is amazing, melodic and will put you in positive mood after every listen! So, why they didn't make it to the wider audience? Reason is always the same: wrong place - wrong time. Generally, i don't agree with the claims that heavy, "true" and power metal were dead in the mid 90's just because Iron Maiden, Queensryche, Manowar and Judas Priest didn't release any album or released some shitty "below average" stuff. There were ALWAYS great traditional metal bands but the only difference is that in some periods of time they were mainstream, in some other periods of time they were underground... If you're looking for some high-class US power metal, Throes Of Sanity will definitely please you!
21.04.2014 - diamondblack
Great band , deserves to be on MS
Sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jv5JfhG7u8I |
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19.04.2014 - Mrtvozornik
Trauma is an American heavy metal band. It was known as being the band of bass virtuoso Cliff Burton, before he left them to join Metallica. Without of Burton they released their only, very good, CD in 1984. Playing old speed metal they took influences from early Exciter and Anthrax (the voice is incredible similar to Belladonna one!); the speed is very high as it should be in this genre. The solos are shredded and the refrain is very catchy, while the drums are restless. Well, I must say that this is a good album of pure power/speed metal and it's recommended to anyone who likes this genre. |
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