Listen: theneedledrop.com Kvelertak facebook: on.fb.me 1. DGM track: theneedledrop.com 2. Metal Sucks hates TND? bit.ly The Kurt Ballou-produced debut album of Norway’s Kvelertak is a powerful piece of metal music. I heard about it last year on metalsucks.net, but refrained from commenting since there would be no way of picking up the album locally. But now that this album should be getting a physical release in the US this March, I’m happy to talk about its amazing blend of rock ‘n’ roll and black metal–not to mention the sludgy, heavy production. Some moments on this LP blend together for me, but it’s still high-quality entertainment, build on good songwriting, mighty riffs, righteous guitar leads, and harsh vocals. It’s as melodic as it is aggressive, and as accessible as it is heavy. What do you think of this album? Love it? Hate it? Why? What should I review next? 8/10 theneedledrop.com http bit.ly bit.ly FAV TRACKS: ULVETID, FOSSEGRIM, OFFERNAT, SULTANS OF SATAN, UTRYDD DEI SVAKE
I can describe the latest release from Heavy Metal super group Alice In Chains for you with just one word… Outstanding!
I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD for review that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Dirt. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Dirt is a pleasantly varied, mix of 13 tracks that are very well written and brilliantly performed songs by these clearly superb musicians. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are their own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.
Overall Dirt is excellent from beginning to end. One of those CDs that after a few listens the songs are just etched into your memory. A must have for the Heavy Metal fan. Really spectacular from beginning to end.
While the entire album is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 2 – Dam That River, track 4 – Down In A Hole, and track 13 – Would?.
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Them Bones. Great track!
Dirt Release Notes:
Alice In Chains originally released Dirt on September 29, 1992 on the Columbia label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Them Bones 2. Dam That River 3. Rain When I Die 4. Down In A Hole 5. Sickman 6. Rooster 7. Junkhead 8. Dirt 9. God Smack 10. (untitled) – (hidden track) 11. Hate To Feel 12. Angry Chair 13. Would?
Alice In Chains: Layne Staley, Jerry Cantrell (vocals, guitar); Michael Starr (bass); Sean Kinney (drums).
Additional personnel: Tom Araya (background vocals).
Recorded in 1992.
Soilwork, the richly talented Heavy Metal group have released their latest album titled Stabbing The Drama and Wow! It’s really a good one.
Unfortunately, it’s not everyday that I get a CD for review that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Stabbing The Drama. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
As a group Soilwork possess the characteristic of being able to bowl you over with their talent alone. The kind of musicians I frankly just flat out enjoy listening to. One of the nicer things about a CD like this is with this level of talent even if Heavy Metal isn’t your favorite genre you still can’t help but appreciate the greatness of the musicians.
Stabbing The Drama is a first rate CD, delivering a little something for everyone. I give it my highest recommendation. It’s quite simply great listening. A must buy if you’re even mildly into Heavy Metal music. If you’re a Soilwork fan this is a CD your collection flat cannot be without. In fact, this is one of those CDs that you don’t even have to be a fan of Soilwork, or even Heavy Metal to know is good. This is just good music. Period.
While the entire album is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 3 – Weapon Of Vanity, track 2 – One With The Flies, and track 11- Wherever Thorns May Grow.
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 – Stabbing The Drama. What a nice track!
Stabbing The Drama Release Notes:
Soilwork originally released Stabbing The Drama on March 8, 2005 on the Nuclear Blast Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Stabbing The Drama 2. One With The Flies 3. Weapon Of Vanity 4. Crestfallen, The 5. Nerve 6. Stalemate 7. Distance 8. Observation Slave 9. Fate In Motion 10. Blind Eye Halo 11. Wherever Thorns May Grow