And so, ends a new beginning. Nine short months have passed since Neon Noir cast its goth-inflected enchantments on the world. As a record, it was more than twelve wrought-iron statements of intent. It marked a triumphant return of Ville Valo to the live stage, and the ensuing seasons have seen His Infernal Majesty summoning a long-dormant worldwide flock with a bold New Testament to his rare ability to craft timeless melodies that speak powerfully to matters of the heart. But while VV’s glorious second act has already seen its share of brilliant highlights, it now emerges that some of its brightest moments are yet to come. More importantly, it has been announced that they will not shine forever.
All posts by carinadarkart
COPENHELL METAL CRUISE 2023 READY TO SET SAIL ON OCTOBER 27-29
The record-breaking number of rock and metal fans who secured their spot at COPENHELL Metal Cruise 2023 on October 27-29 can look forward to an infernal voyage full of COPENHELL atmosphere and entertainment – but there are only few tickets left!
Continue reading COPENHELL METAL CRUISE 2023 READY TO SET SAIL ON OCTOBER 27-29Share this:
Two-day celebration of death metal at TONES OF DECAY Festival
The TONES OF DECAY underground festival had a successful premiere last year. This year, the line-up has grown from nine bands last year to thirteen, so the festival hosting artists not only from Europe, but also from the USA, Canada and Australia, will be spread over two days.
Thirteen devastating bands from seven countries will play their shows at the festival, which takes place in mid-September. Some of them will fly to Prague via the ocean, some of them will come together exclusively for the second TONES OF DECAY. This is the case of Finnish funeral doommetallers TYRANNY. However, SIEGE COLUMN from New Jersey will also play an exclusive show here with their prehistoric destruction metal, and this will be their first ever appearance in Europe.
Continue reading Two-day celebration of death metal at TONES OF DECAY FestivalShare this:
NIRVANA’S IN UTERO: 30TH ANNIVERSARY MULTI-FORMAT REISSUES ARRIVE OCTOBER 27
To say that Nirvana‘s third and ultimately final studio album In Utero was one of the most impactful records of the modern era would be an understatement. Originally released September 21, 1993, In Utero‘s unadorned sonic rawness was received by critics and fans with equal measures of shock and elation, as Steve Albini‘s recording laid bare every primal nuance of the most confrontational yet vulnerable material Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl would ever record. And with its 1991 predecessor Nevermind having sold some 30 million copies and causing a seismic pop cultural shift, In Utero was essentially the first record Nirvana would make with any expectations from the public. So from the opening quasi-shamble melodics of “Serve The Servants” through the bittersweet closing strains of “All Apologies,” In Utero was the sound of the most incredible yet conflicted musical force of the era at the peak of its powers coming to terms with a generational spokes-band mantle they’d never seen coming—and ultimately surmounting these struggles to make the record they needed to make.
Continue reading NIRVANA’S IN UTERO: 30TH ANNIVERSARY MULTI-FORMAT REISSUES ARRIVE OCTOBER 27Share this:
ALBUM REVIEW: CONQUER DIVIDE – ‘SLOW BURN’
By Carina Lawrence
Conquer Divide returns with their highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Slow Burn’, and it was worth the eight-year wait following their self-titled debut album.
The opener ‘Atonement’ injects a quick heavy hit from the off with bassist/vocalist Janel Duarte asserting her aggressive vocals before clean vocalist Kiarely Taylor comes in with beautiful melodies and a nice hefty breakdown to close. The track has a perfect balance of fierceness and catchy melody and makes for a brilliant start and introduction for long-time fans and new ones.
Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: CONQUER DIVIDE – ‘SLOW BURN’Share this:
Soen release video for new single ‘Hollowed’
Following the release of their highly praised new album Memorial, Soen have released the video for the new single ‘Hollowed’ featuring vocals from acclaimed singer Elisa. Listen and purchase the album at this location.
Memorial sees the band overall take a heavier approach to their craft but the new single ‘Hollowed’ is a hugely powerful and gushing ballad, which stands out as a powerful bridge across the album’s ten tracks. The song sees guitarist Cody Ford shine with an epic and intense Pink Floyd tinged guitar solo, whilst tender vocals are traded throughout from singer and founding member Joel Ekelöf and Italian star Elisa.
You must be logged in to post a comment.