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There have been so many new albums this week that I haven't got around to listening to yet, that this isn't a complete round-up. I'm hoping to post a second part in the next few days...keep 'em peeled.
Grand Magus
Sweden's Grand Magus started out life as a Stoner / Doom band, but have gradually introduced a more Classic Rock / Heavy Metal edge to their music. With the exception that was the 2012's "The Hunt", Grand Magus have always hit the mark in terms of quality and, I am pleased to say, deliver the goods once again on this, their seventh full-length release. Opener "On Hooves Of Gold" is reminiscent of a heavier, doomier Deep Purple and definitely sets the tone for the rest of the album. Next up is "Steel Versus Steel" which borders on outright Judas Priest plagiarism, but they just about get away with it. This is classic, balls out Heavy Metal.
Grand Magus
Sweden's Grand Magus started out life as a Stoner / Doom band, but have gradually introduced a more Classic Rock / Heavy Metal edge to their music. With the exception that was the 2012's "The Hunt", Grand Magus have always hit the mark in terms of quality and, I am pleased to say, deliver the goods once again on this, their seventh full-length release. Opener "On Hooves Of Gold" is reminiscent of a heavier, doomier Deep Purple and definitely sets the tone for the rest of the album. Next up is "Steel Versus Steel" which borders on outright Judas Priest plagiarism, but they just about get away with it. This is classic, balls out Heavy Metal.
Behemoth
What is there to say about Behemoth? Well, the media has been raving about these Polish Black Metallers for years, but I never quite 'got it': All that has changed on this album. This is a game changer, plain and simple. A call to arms and an open challenge to the rest of the extreme metal world to up their game. The new kings are here. Ignore this at your peril. Black Metal: Redefined.
Thyrien
With a distinctly Finnish sound, Thyrien sound somewhat like a mix between fellow countrymen Children Of Bodom, Kalmah and Ensiferum. The musicianship is impeccable and while it may not being doing anything new, I found this to be an enjoyable and respectable debut release from a band that has been honing its craft since 2005.
Dripback
Fist Fight
With a distinctly Finnish sound, Thyrien sound somewhat like a mix between fellow countrymen Children Of Bodom, Kalmah and Ensiferum. The musicianship is impeccable and while it may not being doing anything new, I found this to be an enjoyable and respectable debut release from a band that has been honing its craft since 2005.
Dripback
From the still smoldering ashes of underground British Metal heroes, Ted Maul and Labrat, come the ferocious, Dripback...and they carry on right where the previous bands left off - continuing the fine tradition of peers such as Raging Speedhorn, Iron Monkey, etc. They offer a distinctly British brand of Hardcore Metal delivered with skull-crushing brutality. Listen to music on their Myspace page:
https://myspace.com/dripback
https://myspace.com/dripback
Fist Fight
Neither the ham-fisted, cringe-worthy lyrics or the fact that this sounds extremely dated detract from the charm this band exudes. It's a Nu-Metal / Groove Metal throwback to the late 90's, but it has a certain something.
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