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A Wake In Providence - I Write To You, My Darling Decay
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Symphonic deathcore has become quite the trend in the past decade, not least due to the soaring popularity of acts such as Lorna Shore. While this success has naturally spawned numerous imitators, it’s arguably as fascinating to see this popularization reflected in the trajectories of these pioneering groups’ peers. Read more ›› |
Bands
Textures
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"We love to make music that makes your ears bleed," says Jochem Jacobs, guitarist of TEXTURES - the most mind-bending Dutch experience not available in a coffee house or the red light district; "It's all about layering and transitions from calm, serene passages to aggressive, hyped up stuff. We like to play with atmosphere a lot too, and vary a lot of stuff while still maintaining an overall sense of cohesion." Formed in 2001, TEXTURES - Jacobs, guitarist Bart Hennephof, drummer Stef Broks, bassist Dennis Aarts, synth maestro Richard Rietdijk and then vocalist Pieter Verpaalen - decided that the only way to truly capture their musical manifesto was to tackle every element of creating an album themselves - from production through to artwork. The result of these considerable efforts was TEXTURES' 2003 debut 'Polars', an album practically overspilling with ideas, the Dutch sextet merging the polyrhythmic attack of Meshuggah with Devin Townsend influenced soaring melody and stacks of imagination to epic effect. Rapturously received by the press both home and abroad, 'Polars' was bestowed with an Essent Award for 'Most Promising Act' in 2004, TEXTURES hitting the road hot on the albums heels to rack up shows alongside the likes of The Dillinger Escape Plan, Meshuggah, Morbid Angel, Machine Head and Cult Of Luna as well as putting in crowd leveling performances at Fury Fest and Lowlands. The band was strengthened further with the addition of Eric Kalsbeek to their ranks in place of a departed Pieter, Eric's melodic abilities adding a new dimension to the TEXTURES live show. But now the time has come for the next chapter; the next layer, if you will, of TEXTURES. The bands second album 'Drawing Circles' (once again, self produced and self recorded) - to be released April 17th, 2006 via Listenable Records - is a jaw dropping body of work that sees the sextet still frothing with rabid ambition, pushing the envelope of metal and hardcore to its limits; bending and moulding the genres into unexpected new shapes. It is a rare breed of metal/hardcore album where one can find tracks such as 'Illumination' - a subtle exploration of Broadway show tinged melody that showcases Eric Kalsbeek's diverse tonsils - sitting comfortably next to 'Regenesis' - a driving, complex mini-epic of thundering guitar work and guttural screams. But then, 'Drawing Circles' really is unlike anything else you're likely to hear this year, this decade, this century - a true original in a time of repetition. Upping the ante in heaviness and melody, 'Drawing Circles' is simultaneously richer and more in your face than 'Polars', its ten tracks unrestrained by boundaries, trends or conventions. So what are you waiting for? Perk up your ears, open your mind and prepare to be absorbed, intrigued, and utterly blown away. (NOTE: This bio is taken from the band's official website) Read more ›› |
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Thalarion - Cryopreservation
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Zemeth - Miren
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Kublai Khan TX - Exhibition Of Prowess
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Articles
Wait A Minute! This Isn't Metal! - July 2024
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We here at Metal Storm pride ourselves in the metal that we live and breathe, and most importantly, write about. But there's a whole world out there aside from Satan-worshiping black metal and dragon-slaying power metal. Here's what we checked out this month. Read more ›› |
News
Kublai Khan TX - New Album Due Out Next Month
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Kublai Khan TX are ready to unleash their fifth studio album, Exhibition Of Prowess, on September 20th via Rise Records. The forthcoming 10-piece music effort was produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Randy LeBoeuf. Read more ›› |
Videos
Blues Pills - Piggyback Ride [Lyric Video]
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While She Sleeps - Announce Australian Headline Tour
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Metalcore ensemble While She Sleeps will be heading out to Australia for a set of headlining shows with support coming from Stick To Your Guns, Boundaries and Ocean Sleeper. Read more ›› |
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In Aphelion - Debut 'Fields In Nadir' Official Video
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In Aphelion's new studio record, Reaperdawn, is officially out. To celebrate the occasion, check out a Sebastian Ramstedt-directed new video clip for the "Fields In Nadir" single. Read more ›› |
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Black Oak County - Releasing Third Long Player In October
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On October 25th 2024, the Danish hard rock quartet Black Oak County will put out their third full length instalment dubbed III. Two preview songs, "Fire Inside and "Save Your Breath", are available for listening via Bandcamp widget. Read more ›› |
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Livløs - New Track Launched
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In anticipation of their new album release The Crescent King, due out October 4, melodic death metal purveyors Livløs proudly present an official video for the new single "Endless Majesty" shot at the band's show at Copenhell in 2023. Read more ›› |
Albums
Exosphere - Autonomy
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Exosphere - Blood Feast
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News
Currents - Confirm Late December Shows
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Currents are pleased to announce that they will be joined by Miss May I (18.12 & 20.12), Resolve (15.12 & 16.12) for a short touring run in Ireland, Northern Ireland, The Netherlands and Germany In December. Read more ›› |
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Dynazty - Reveal 'Devilry Of Ecstasy' Single
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Dynazty have returned with a brand new single, "Devilry Of Ecstasy", and accompanying music video directed by Patric Ullaeus. The song was mixed by Jens Bogren and mastered by Tony Lindgren. Read more ›› |