(novi post – recenzija) Epica – Aspiral (Nuclear Blast Records)

Nizozemski Epica udaraju ponovo i to novim full length opusom. Bend je aktivan na sceni od 2003. kada je Mark Jansen 2002.napustio After Forever. Moram priznati da nisam fan nekih albuma ovog benda, tamo gdje simfonijski metal gubi primjese gothic metala i postaje previše pop i prekomercijalan, sa slabim pjesmama kao što su neki noviji albumi Nightwisha. Ovo je bendov deseti studijski full length opus koji sadrži 11 stvari. Album otvara brža i agresivnija Cross The Divide u kojoj pjevačica Simone Simons zvuči odlično, možda bolje no ikada. Tekstovi benda su možda na prvi pogled fantasy, no između crta možemo pronaći puno tog osobnog kao i kritike religije, društva, te spiritualnosti. Tu su još već poznate T.I.M.E. i Arcana mudro objavljene kao singlovi prije albuma zbog toga što su catchy i opisuju svojom glazbom samo srce Epice. Uz to bi dodao naslovnu stvar i Apparition kao higlighte albuma. Simonini anđeoski glas se savršeno nadopunjuje sa harsh growl vokalima u pojedinim stvarima i stvaraju ljepotica i zvijer efekt. Dobar album, jedan od njihovih boljih.

(new post – new single) Australian heavy metal titans TEMTRIS announce album Queen of Crows – first single The World is Bleeding Out

Temtris are ready to unleash their highly anticipated 8th studio album, Queen of Crows, on August 8th, 2025, through Wormholedeath Records. This release includes another special edition Japanese pressing through Wormholedeath Japan!Queen of Crows is a bold, emotion-charged metal album, with nine killer tracks that turn a razor-sharp lens on the actions and consequences of the human condition.
This album delivers thought provoking lyrics delivered with soaring power metal vocal stylings, leading the listener through skillfully crafted musical arrangements, resplendent with the powerful, driving rhythms and duelling guitar wizardry that have become the hallmark of this band’s unique and distinctive sound.It all starts with the release of the first single ‘The World is Bleeding Out’, with a second single to be announced soon, along with details of national and international tour dates.
The Queen of Crows holds your fate in her hands. Are you ready to face the consequences?!
The World is Bleeding Out is out now, ushering in this new era of melodic devastation.

Connect with TEMTRIS:
www.temtris.com
www.facebook.com/Temtris
www.instagram.com/temtris_official/
www.youtube.com/@temtris6323

(news – new single) Finnish melodic death/doom metal band Shadecrown released the second single ‘Tear-blind’ from the upcoming fourth album 0!

Promo picture by Roosa Piirainen, edited by Saku Tammelin

Finnish Viitasaari based melodic death/doom metal band Shadecrown is set to release their fourth studio album 0 on July 25th 2025 via Inverse Records. 

The second single ‘Tear-Blind’ featuring Sheila Bernal on guest vocals and Vilma Peltokangas on Cello is released today and lyric video is available here: https://youtu.be/ypr8Mivciyc

The band comments single:
“Tear-blind is the story of a man reaching the end of his life, wishing that his last days would not be filled with the sorrow and pain of his loved ones. His last wish is to try to enjoy the moments we share while he is still here.”  

LISTEN to Tear-Blind single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/shadecrown-tear-blind

Biography:
The Finnish Shadecrown is a versatile melodic death metal band founded in Viitasaari in 2012, whose melancholic melodies and lyrics tell stories about the dark side of life. The band has released three full-length albums so far: Agonia 2016, Riven 2019, Solitarian 2021. The fourth album 0 will be released in 2025.

WATCH music video of first single ‘The Art of Grieving’ https://youtu.be/pPIwGDcOgRQ

Line-up:

Jari Hokka – Vocals
Joonas Vesamäki – Guitar
Tomi Tikka – Guitar
Saku Tammelin – Keyboards
Janne Salmelin – Bass & clean vocals
Kalle Varonen – Drums

Guest female vocals: Sheila Bernal 
Guest Cello: Vilma Peltokangas
 
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/shadecrownband 
https://www.instagram.com/shadecrownband 
https://shadecrown.bandcamp.com