Review CYNIC ‘Ascension Codes’

Cynic started in 1987 in Florida, USA and has musical roots in thrash and death metal. Especially in the early phase Cynic had the harsh approach to heavy metal written on the flags, which is reflected among other things in the 'Focus' album from 1993. However, from the beginning Cynic showed a passion for intricate... Continue Reading →

Review KING BUFFALO ‘Acheron’

It's only been a few months that King Buffalo released 'The Burden of Relentlessness'. This album was the beginning of a three album cycle that now continues with 'Acheron'. The idea for this album series came at the beginning of the pandemic and in a way documents the mental effects of it. While at the... Continue Reading →

Review HÄMATOM ‘Die Liebe ist tot’

The NDH (Neue Deutsche Härte) began in the mid-90s and I always wanted to know if there is an Alter Deutsche Härte too? Well, a philosophical question on which we do not want to deeply elaborate here. After bands like Rammstein and Oomph! achieved (worldwide-) fame in the early days of Neue Deutsche Härte, there... Continue Reading →

Review LYNX ‘Watcher of Skies’

Lynx, in this case we are talking about the German heavy rockers and not the Swedish metal band that released an album in the ‘80s. ‘Watcher of Skies’ is Lynx’s full-length debut and comes with a tracklist that features ten rock songs, inspired by the sound of the ‘70s and ‘80’s. Bands like Blue Öyster... Continue Reading →

Review SAINTED SINNERS ‘Taste It’

Sainted Sinners that’s a German band, drive by guitarist Frank Pané. The band added so far three albums to the books of which the latest one, ‘Unlocked & Reloaded’, could be seen as a real attention-bringer. The new album ‘Taste It’ is the next chapter Sainted Sinners open, an eleven songs featuring longplayer that presents... Continue Reading →

Review BENTREES ‘Two of Swords’

'Two of Swords' is the second album of Bentress from sunny Sardinia. In an environment that is familiar to many from vacations, Bentrees have dedicated themselves to roaring stoner rock, which can also come up with some 70s rock elements. There is also a slightly psychedelic vibe which makes 'Two of Swords' an interesting album.... Continue Reading →

Review L.A. GUNS ‘Checkered Past’

L.A. Guns started in the heydays of sleaze rock in the '80s and what began successfully with three well-crafted records led to line-up changes, reunions and even two versions of the band. Today, we have a look at L.A. Guns, the band of Tracii Guns, Phil Lewis and bandmates. As all the other releases these... Continue Reading →

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