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Star.gate - Reborn - Steel Gallery Records - 2013 [ CD ] Star.Gate was formed back in 2003 by Kostas Domenikiotis (bass), Anthimos Manti (guitars), Dimitris Tiktopoulos (vocals) and Sakis Bandis (keyboards) with the initial idea being the creation of a project that would in 2004 see the official release of their debut album “Stargate” from Steel Gallery Records. Now, eight years since the original plan, the purpose of this project has been redefined and transformed into a full-on band featuring Dimitris Tiktopoulos (vocals), Anthimos Manti (guitars), ... [ read more ] Review by Countraven Alloy Czar - Awaken The Metal King - Arkeyn Steel Records - 2013 [ CD ] For years I have been pointing out that the recorded material of this fantastic Crossover / Heavy Metal from Denver, Colorado, US should be sorted, re-mastered, re-packed and offered to the public the way it deserves to be. The fourth and fifth generation recorded tapes and CD-rs we all traded -including wrong or not at all titles- were cool at a time point but I guess that this stuff should be heard properly! It is not only the fact that Bob Parduba (who later appeared on Jag Panzer) sings i... [ read more ] Review by Countraven Xcel - Deliver This Dream - Re Release - Arkeyn Steel Records - 2013 [ CD ] This classic US Metal masterpiece is re-released by Arkeyn steel Records, totally re-mastered by the band from the original master tapes, including the two songs -Teaser, The Last Ride Of Ichabod Crane- from their 7'' single (released on 1987) as bonus. Well bellow I will just re publish my original review on this masterpiece -which actually was the review that started all as far as this re-release-. The review is written many years ago (2004 I think) but my opinion about this masterpiece has no... [ read more ] Review by Countraven Warlord - The Holy Empire - Sons Of A Dream Music / Battle Hymns Music - 2013 [ CD ] Los Angeles, CA-based Epic / Power Metallers Warlord are back with their new album entitled "The Holy Empire" released through Sons Of A Dream Music / Battle Hymns Music. The band's line up is: William J Tsamis on guitars / keyboards, Mark S Zonder on drums, Rick Anderson on vocals, and Philip Bynoe on bass. "The Holy Empire" marks the band's comeback eleven years after their last album "Rising Out Of The Ashes".  This album can be characterized as one of the most expected releases both by t... [ read more ] Review by Countraven Mahakala - Devil's Music - Smc / Secret Port - 2013 [ CD ] Mahakala from Athens, Greece are back with their official debut full length release entitled "Devil's Music". You may remember the band by their debut, self titled EP which was released on 2007 by Spanish indie label Parade Records. This release, limited to 1000 copies was mainly influenced by old school punk, early Heavy Rock and the 90’s Stoner / Sludge rock movement. Well I guess that the current musical status of the band is a little different. Mahakala in their current release are gener... [ read more ] Review by Countraven Everdome - Afterbirth - Self Financed - 2013 [ CD ] Everdome from Athens, Greece return back in action with their latest release called "Afterbirth". The band now consists mainly of Andreas Sotiropoulos (guitars) and Spyros Charalambous (drums), the vocals of the album are done by Mats Leven (Malmsteen, Candemass, At Vance). Well it was quite a big surprise for me checking the new material by Everdome, you see I was use to their technical European Power Metal that the band delivered on their previous releases. Now things are a little different... [ read more ] Review by Countraven Thelemite - Slave To Desire - Steel Gallery Records - 2013 [ CD ] I have been after this band since their very early demo days, I remember them sending some rough mixes of their songs one year before their actual Promo release. Back then I played the tracks on my radio show insisting that everyone should have an eye on this band, then their Promo 2012 came out and the first shock came. Anyway to cut a long story sort the band, signed with Steel Gallery Records (Greece) and their debut "Slaves To Desire" is out. You may wonder what kind of music this band de... [ read more ] Review by Countraven Dark Nova - Dark Nova - Metal Breed Records Usa - 2012 [ CD ] Well this is a real comeback, cased closed. The Greek Neoclassical / Power Progsters Dark Nova have not only managed return back in action after an eight year silence (it was 2005 when their "Sivilla" album was out) but they did it through an album that can for sure marked as their best release so far. What was -and still is- the big deal with this band is that they are capable to offer inspired and powerful songwriting and this is the key feature to their same titled recent release. If you a... [ read more ] Review by Countraven Daniele Liverani - Eleven Mysteries - Lion Music - 2012 [ CD ] After 5 demos and two albums, the Italian guitar shredder Daniele Liverani returns with his newest release: a fantastic album called "Eleven Mysteries". What really attracted me on this record is the fact that the composer focuses mainly on the song-writing delivering complete compositions and not basic rhythmic parts which are set as basis for the guitar lead parts (and yes this is a common fact on similar releases by various shredders worldwide). Liverani's compositions are influenced by a ... [ read more ] Review by Countraven Hellwell - Beyond The Boundaries Of Sin - Shadow Kingdom Records - 2012 [ CD ] A new band started by Mark Shelton of Manilla Road? How much music is hidden inside the mind and soul of this man? Well lets focus a little to the new band: Hellwell mixes in a very special way the foggy, dark and epic steel of Manilla Road with many 70s musical elements and that basically means a lot of Depp Purple-ish keyboards -thanks to the sound and melodies-, many slow to mid tempo, heavy parts and from time to time a more adventurous approaching on the rhythm section. However the ultimate... [ read more ] Review by Countraven Ravensire - Iron Will - A Forja - 2012 [ mCD ] Ravensire from Lisbon, Portugal deliver their debut Mini CD in which they present some skull crashing Heavy Metal that you should not miss. If you look closely to their line up you would discover members of Ironsword and Inquisitor so I guess that you already have started to shape the background of this band, however even if you do not go that far, even before you put the CD on the player letting the music start, spend a second and take a quick look on the booklet photo showing the band members ... [ read more ] Review by Countraven Uncle Boozer - Uncler Boozer - Self-financed Demo - 2012 [ CD ] Uncle Boozer from Syros, Greece have just released their 4 track demo. Before you go on with the listening of their stuff I have to share this advice with you: Turn up the fucking volume of your stereo ok? Yes maximum volume is required as those gentlemen are generously offering a mix of Heavy and Southern Rock stuff. Opening "Blazing Dices" track would get you stuck on the wall with its opening riff and generally speaking this is the most Heavy Metal oriented track of the demo reminding me ... [ read more ] Review by Countraven Altar Of Oblivion - Grand Gesture Of Defiance - Shadow Kingdom Records - 2012 [ CD ] I have faith in this band. Their talent was shining even form their first demo release. I remember my first reviews on their stuff both the demo and the debut album. Back then I have the strong belief that this is a band that is here to stay providing us with classified Epic Doom Metal. Well I think I was right, now that the band is back with a new EP and their second release, anyone can confirm that here we are dealing with an ultra talented band that has offered for one more time a must album ... [ read more ] Review by Countraven Corsair - Corsair - Shadow Kingdom Records - 2012 [ CD ] Charlottesville, Virginia Progressive Rock / Metal band Corsair was formed on 2008 and their debut is out on Shadow Kingdom Records. I was keeping an ear and eye open for this record -after reading several positive feedback about this band-, but what finally arrived on my ears was a lot greater than I was expecting it to be. Yes. I couldn't believe in my ears when I first heard this record. Like Tim from Shadow Kingdom I was also "completely hypnotized by the amazing sounds this Progressive Hea... [ read more ] Review by Countraven Pagan Altar - Lords Of Hypocrisy - Shadow Kingdom / Cruz Del Sur - 2012 [ CD ] The Lords of Hypocrisy” is the result of the great feedback received by Pagan Altar after many years of inactivity, when the band seemed long time put to sleep. After the release of the CD “Volume I” in 1998, the band was pushed by a consistent number of enthusiast fans to put out as well the album supposed to follow their first work. The impossibility to resurrect the old-recorded tracks filed in tapes spoiled by time led to a complete re-recording of the songs although it was impossible to... [ read more ] Review by Countraven Crillson - Coming Of A New Age - Arkeyn Steel Records - 2012 [ CD ] The waiting is over. Glennallen, Alaska's (USA), finest Epic / Power Metal band Crillson returns back on the daylight with their 1993 debut plus their second unreleased 2000 album on another Arkeyn Steel Records release that will smash you down. "Coming Of A New Age" was -and still is- one of the most desired titles for all the collectors and die hard Metal fans worldwide. It is NOT only the fact that the release was printed on an ultra limited edition CD back on 1993. It is mainly the fact ... [ read more ] Review by Countraven Fall Of The Idols - Solemn Verses - I Hate Records - 2012 [ CD ] Well this is the third album from one of Finland's hidden Doom Metal treasures, yes I am refering to Fall Of The Idols, this album is nothing more and nothing less than a dark journey to despair not only due to the music that is trapped in there but also due to the behind the scenes tragedy that the band faced during the recordings of this record: Hannu Weckman (drums plus guitars in some songs) died during the recording of the album which took a long 3 years to achieve. His memory will live on ... [ read more ] Review by Countraven Dark Nova - Dark Rhapsodies - Metal Breed - 2012 [ ] This debut by the Progressive Power Metallers Dark Nova is re-released, fully remastered and available as a digital download by Metal Breed Records (USA). This re-release finally gives everyone the chance to get hands on one of the most important debuts of the Greek Power Metal scene. The story goes back on 1987 when the band started as Dark Devils, releasing one year later their debut demo -under that name- entitled "Shrinel" which combined Heavy Metal and classical music and can be mentione... [ read more ] Review by Countraven Coven - Worship New Gods - Shadow Kingdom Records - 2012 [ CD ] My dear readers please do not confuse Coven from Detroit, MI, US with Jinx Dawson's occult 70s Psych Rockers Coven from Chicago, Illinois, US. The band of our review -who was actually approached by Jinx to change their name to Coven 13 is a unique example of dark and inspired 80s Metal music delivered to the masses in a very special way, musically speaking. Here we got 80's Heavy Metal delivered in an obscure -and the word here is used to describe the music- way. It is a fact that the band ha... [ read more ] Review by Countraven Knight Fury - Time To Rock - Self Finaced - 2011 [ CD ] A real super-group from the US-Metal-scene: Knight Fury from Arizona. The guys who are members of this band are well established in the US-scene. Chris Sanders (ex-Lizzy Borden) is on guitars, Dave Ellefson plays the bass and Ken Mary thunders the drum kit.. Both Dave and Ken may be known to metal-fans as (former) musicians in bands like Megadeth (Dave), Alice Cooper, Impellitteri, Chastain and Fifth Ange and Accept (Ken) Of course those are just a few names of the bands that the guys have play... [ read more ] Review by Countraven

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