At last we cand hear what Steelwing is up to!
Few days ago they shared a new song from their upcoming, third album that is long awaited by their fans. Here it is.
This song caught up on me immediatelly, though it feels different from their previous two albums - it's darker and more aggresive. Also there are slight changes in vocal style. I'm not a great fan of the changes in vocal style - but I gotta admit that it fits here well. All in all - it's ol' good post-apocalyptic Steelwing who brought my attention to NWOTHM and I like it. Good, decent metal. I'll be waiting for the new album (not) patiently.
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czwartek, 27 sierpnia 2015
sobota, 22 sierpnia 2015
Aren't those guys Evil?
New video from Ambush - "Posessed By Evil" from upcoming album "Desecrator". It will be released on October 30 this year by High Roller Records.
Judging by this song, it's something worth waiting for.
Thumb up for Enforcer T-shirts. ;)
Judging by this song, it's something worth waiting for.
Thumb up for Enforcer T-shirts. ;)
sobota, 13 czerwca 2015
Blind Rage Tour 2015
This year for the first time I had a chance to see more than one show of single band in short time and during the same tour. Among several other bands, that was the case for Accept whom I saw during their Blind Rage Tour 2015 first in Krakow in Fabryka club and then during Metalfest in Pilsen just few days later. And here's what I have to say about that.
But Accept entered the stage, as a support we got Russian band Reds'Cool. I'd rather call their music hard rock than metal but either way they did very nice warming the atmosphere up. What I like in going to shows in Poland is that people usually have a hell of a fun when supports are playing, no matter whether they know the band or not.
After the necessary break there finally came time for the most important part of the evening. It wasn't the first time I saw German heavy metal machine called Accept so I knew what to expect - and I got what I came for. Wall of sound pouring into my ears. Heavy, dynamic and powerful but still melodic, catchy in that characteristic heavy metal way that I really love and full of emotion. Outstanding riffs. Not too much talking, just a heavy metal ride with no stopping or turning back from the very beginning to the last sound.
They've started from the rushing "Stampede", followed by "Stalingrad" and then by the mixture of old and new songs, including "Restless and wild", "Losers and winners", "Dying breed", "Shadow soldiers" and much more (not necessarily in that order, but I can never remember all of that...). As the last song in the main set they've played "Fast as a shark", my favourite. And of course Accept show wouldn't do without "Metal heart", "Teutonic terror" and "Balls to the wall", which made the encore.
I gotta say, I have a huge problem. As for a woman, I'm close to the upper limit of being middle height, almost tall I could say. And yet it's still a disaster, when I go to a metal show. Typically at least 3/4 of the audience are male and mostly they're taller than me. Unless I go to the front (which I usually don't because I don't like being crushed breathless by the crowd) I see about that much:
I may have a chance to see a little bit more if I jump at the right moment as high as I can. Yup, the photo above comes from Accept show in Krakow and it was meant as an illustration of how fucked up it is sometimes to be a metal girl. ;)
Luckily shows in Czech Republic differ from what I know from Poland. I always say that, those people are very peaceful, at least for a metal audience. Of course they jump and scream the hell out of their lungs but if you go straight to the front on a show in Czech Republic you will neither get crushed nor trampled over even if there's thrash metal band playing at the moment. Which you would, if you were here in Poland. And there - in the worst case you might get accidentally hit by someone's elbow. During Metalfest I took advantage of this situation several times, rushing to the front to see some bands - Accept included - from a very short distance.
And how was it compared to show in Krakow? Usually I prefer indoor shows in small venues rather than open air ones. In a club it's always too hot, it's crowded and very, very loud but I always feel as if much more emotion was going on around me. But this time I enjoyed the festival concert more than the one in Fabryka. Maybe it's just because I was very close or maybe because there were much more people there but it seemed that there's even more power flowing from the stage up into the air. I think it was the best show of the festival. And surely it was the one I've enjoyed the most.
In my opinion what goes very well on their shows is that in their songs there's always some part that can easily be sung by the audience, be that a chorus, catchy riff or just a musical theme included in the song. The most important thing on every metal show is the flow of emotions and so the interaction between the band and people who came to see them is extremely important. Besides, it never stops to amaze me how powerful it sounds when several thousand people sing something together.
Summing up, it was great to see Accept again. And twice in such a short time! Still, I can't wait for the next one. Accept, see you in Balingen on Bang Your Head!!!
But Accept entered the stage, as a support we got Russian band Reds'Cool. I'd rather call their music hard rock than metal but either way they did very nice warming the atmosphere up. What I like in going to shows in Poland is that people usually have a hell of a fun when supports are playing, no matter whether they know the band or not.
After the necessary break there finally came time for the most important part of the evening. It wasn't the first time I saw German heavy metal machine called Accept so I knew what to expect - and I got what I came for. Wall of sound pouring into my ears. Heavy, dynamic and powerful but still melodic, catchy in that characteristic heavy metal way that I really love and full of emotion. Outstanding riffs. Not too much talking, just a heavy metal ride with no stopping or turning back from the very beginning to the last sound.
They've started from the rushing "Stampede", followed by "Stalingrad" and then by the mixture of old and new songs, including "Restless and wild", "Losers and winners", "Dying breed", "Shadow soldiers" and much more (not necessarily in that order, but I can never remember all of that...). As the last song in the main set they've played "Fast as a shark", my favourite. And of course Accept show wouldn't do without "Metal heart", "Teutonic terror" and "Balls to the wall", which made the encore.
I gotta say, I have a huge problem. As for a woman, I'm close to the upper limit of being middle height, almost tall I could say. And yet it's still a disaster, when I go to a metal show. Typically at least 3/4 of the audience are male and mostly they're taller than me. Unless I go to the front (which I usually don't because I don't like being crushed breathless by the crowd) I see about that much:
I may have a chance to see a little bit more if I jump at the right moment as high as I can. Yup, the photo above comes from Accept show in Krakow and it was meant as an illustration of how fucked up it is sometimes to be a metal girl. ;)
Luckily shows in Czech Republic differ from what I know from Poland. I always say that, those people are very peaceful, at least for a metal audience. Of course they jump and scream the hell out of their lungs but if you go straight to the front on a show in Czech Republic you will neither get crushed nor trampled over even if there's thrash metal band playing at the moment. Which you would, if you were here in Poland. And there - in the worst case you might get accidentally hit by someone's elbow. During Metalfest I took advantage of this situation several times, rushing to the front to see some bands - Accept included - from a very short distance.
And how was it compared to show in Krakow? Usually I prefer indoor shows in small venues rather than open air ones. In a club it's always too hot, it's crowded and very, very loud but I always feel as if much more emotion was going on around me. But this time I enjoyed the festival concert more than the one in Fabryka. Maybe it's just because I was very close or maybe because there were much more people there but it seemed that there's even more power flowing from the stage up into the air. I think it was the best show of the festival. And surely it was the one I've enjoyed the most.
In my opinion what goes very well on their shows is that in their songs there's always some part that can easily be sung by the audience, be that a chorus, catchy riff or just a musical theme included in the song. The most important thing on every metal show is the flow of emotions and so the interaction between the band and people who came to see them is extremely important. Besides, it never stops to amaze me how powerful it sounds when several thousand people sing something together.
Summing up, it was great to see Accept again. And twice in such a short time! Still, I can't wait for the next one. Accept, see you in Balingen on Bang Your Head!!!
wtorek, 27 stycznia 2015
One hell of a ride
Nice thing have I found today. They're from Poland(yay!), Warsaw. Formed in 2003, they released three LPs: "Skyward" (2006), "Humagination" (2013), Aftereal (2014). Why the hell have I not heard them (or about them) before? I'm ashamed of myself.
poniedziałek, 5 stycznia 2015
News from Sweden
Yeah, Enforcer finished recording of a new album.
Their forth release, "From Beyond", will be out in Europe on February 27th. Can't wait to lay my hands on it...
From their facebook anouncement:
Album will contain ten new songs:
01. Destroyer
02. Undying Evil
03. From Beyond
04. One With Fire
05. Below The Slumber
06. Hungry They Will Come
07. The Banshee
08. Farewell
09. Hell Will Follow
10. Mask Of Red Death
Their forth release, "From Beyond", will be out in Europe on February 27th. Can't wait to lay my hands on it...
From their facebook anouncement:
Vocalist and guitar player Olof Wikstrand comments: "»From Beyond« is faster, heavier, louder, darker and more vicious all at the same time without losing a tiny bit of what ENFORCER stand for. A fist in the face of all current trends and a stake through the throat of modernity. Total metal!"
Album will contain ten new songs:
01. Destroyer
02. Undying Evil
03. From Beyond
04. One With Fire
05. Below The Slumber
06. Hungry They Will Come
07. The Banshee
08. Farewell
09. Hell Will Follow
10. Mask Of Red Death
wtorek, 16 grudnia 2014
poniedziałek, 15 grudnia 2014
Day of Rage
One day late, but I had some other business yesterday and had no time...
As is clear from the title, the band of the week is Rage. I gotta admit, out of their twenty LPs released since 1986 I mostly like to listen to few chosen ones. But when I get to them, I can listen to this music on repeat.
I wondered, which their song should I put here. I decided for this one for it comes from one of two albums I've been listening to for the past week. Here comes "Dies Irae" (lat. "Day of Rage")
As is clear from the title, the band of the week is Rage. I gotta admit, out of their twenty LPs released since 1986 I mostly like to listen to few chosen ones. But when I get to them, I can listen to this music on repeat.
I wondered, which their song should I put here. I decided for this one for it comes from one of two albums I've been listening to for the past week. Here comes "Dies Irae" (lat. "Day of Rage")
poniedziałek, 8 grudnia 2014
Metal from outer space
Dug out some time ago.
Name: Scanner
Genre: heavy/power/speed
How did I find them: mentioned in favourites on some other band's Facebook page
Formed in 1982 as Lions Breed, renamed to Scanner in 1986. Over the years band released 5 albums and underwent many personal changes. The only original band member is guitarist, Axel "A.J." Julius.
Band plans to release new album, "The Judgement" on January, 23rd, 2015, by Massacre Records.
Below you can find a song from their first release, "Hypertrace" (1988) - a science fiction sort-of concept album. Still a bit rough but really energetic piece of speed metal. Catched my ear in an instant and didn't want to let it go.
Here it is. Enjoy the hyperspace.
Name: Scanner
Genre: heavy/power/speed
How did I find them: mentioned in favourites on some other band's Facebook page
Formed in 1982 as Lions Breed, renamed to Scanner in 1986. Over the years band released 5 albums and underwent many personal changes. The only original band member is guitarist, Axel "A.J." Julius.
Band plans to release new album, "The Judgement" on January, 23rd, 2015, by Massacre Records.
Below you can find a song from their first release, "Hypertrace" (1988) - a science fiction sort-of concept album. Still a bit rough but really energetic piece of speed metal. Catched my ear in an instant and didn't want to let it go.
Here it is. Enjoy the hyperspace.
niedziela, 7 grudnia 2014
Heavy Metal Strikes Back
Aaaaand the band of the week is Rocka Rollas!
It's good to know that there are young people out there who keep the spirit of metal alive. It seems that there are more and more young bands playing 80s-like heavy and speed metal. I love it.
As Rocka Rollas is one of my favourites in this category, surely more on the subject will be coming in rather near future. For now - first of their songs that I've ever heard, dug out somewhere from depths of lastfm. Makes me wanna wildly bang my head and scream my lungs out.
It's good to know that there are young people out there who keep the spirit of metal alive. It seems that there are more and more young bands playing 80s-like heavy and speed metal. I love it.
As Rocka Rollas is one of my favourites in this category, surely more on the subject will be coming in rather near future. For now - first of their songs that I've ever heard, dug out somewhere from depths of lastfm. Makes me wanna wildly bang my head and scream my lungs out.
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