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Active member of alternative underground scene and culture since early 1990-ies. Underground is a way of life!
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Illegal Mind releases “From The Ashes”, album was created in an Ashqelon bomb shelter

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Metal Band Illegal Mind releases “From The Ashes”, album was created in an Ashqelon bomb shelter

Illegal Mind, already gracing the pages of Power Play Magazine, Rock Hard Italy, and Headbangersnews.com, destroys musical norms by fusing 90s nu-metal, 00s ROCK, and industrial, crafting a uniquely powerful sound. Fueled by a fervent passion for post-apocalyptic themes, their bold experimentation promises an unprecedented, genre-defying journey in the new album “From The Ashes”.

Stream the album here: https://youtu.be/18C8cWgvvnA

From Tel Aviv’s post-apocalyptic streets, Illegal Mind, born in February 2018, channels dystopian reflections into a rebellious sonic journey inspired by 20th-century post-apocalyptic literature and pop culture. Their 2020 EP, “Forbidden Conten” unveiled tracks like “Free” and “Bleeding Sky” accompanied by visually striking lyric videos. Undaunted by the pandemic, they persistently innovate, inviting listeners on a thrilling odyssey through unexplored sonic territories.

“From The Ashes” born from the transformation of a full band to a solo project, was conceived in an Ashqelon bomb shelter. Mastermind Maxx Dee, taking a DIY approach, recorded and mixed the album, skillfully blending genres like nu-metal and pop punk to align with the band’s vision. Originally penned before the current Middle East conflict (2023), the songs now carry an added dimension, offering a poignant reflection on a world gone insane.

“From The Ashes”: https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/album/2VJ1XtlK9RR29xgLREdseG

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(movie) The Expendables 4 – (ne)potreban nastavak

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Sly Stallone je natrag s četvrtim nastavkom akcijskog spektakla The Expendables. Uz Stallonea, tu su i Jason Statham, Randy Couture, Dolph Lundgren, poznate face iz prijašnjih nastavaka, ali tu je i Megan Fox. 50 Cent je novi u ekipi, Andy Garcia kao njihov nalogodavac Marsh i po prvi puta im se priključuju azijske zvijezde Tony Jaa i Iko Uwais jedan na strani naših junaka, jedan na strani protivnika. Priča? Plitka kao potok. Barney, Christmas i ekipa love negativce koji imaju nuklearne detonatore i žele pokrenuti Treći svjetski rat iz glupog i bizarnog razloga. No, scenario je ovdje u drugom planu, prvi plan je akcija, eksplozije i film je prilično brutalan i uvjerljiv u tom dijelu. Mrtvih ima na tone, kao i pucnjave i eksplozija, tuča, akcijskih scena stvarno ne nedostaje. Iako film završi naravno s mogućnošću nastav(a)ka, stvarno se pitam je li i ovaj dio bio potreban, pošto je riječ o tipičnom mozak na pašu akcijskom spektaklu. Meni je bio dobar, a ti pogledaj, pa odaberi i odluči kakav ti je.

Zaključak: 7/10 sjekira-solidan mozak na pašu akcijski film.

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German rock trio Untamed release first full-length album via “Hicktown-Records“

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German rock trio Untamed release first full-length album via “Hicktown-Records“

Untamed! With their self titled hard rock debut album, the full-power trio promises aggressive sounds and energetic rock ballads. Versatile, multifaceted and catchy. That is what makes Untamed so special. Lyrically, the 10 songs move between the “fun of life” and the “rock n’ roll lifestyle”. But the band also talks about more serious topics such as grief and love.

These are all personal matters of the guys, which they process on the album with a bit of joke, passionate emotions and honest feelings. Untamed wants to bring the most diverse people together and let them rock.

The panther on the album cover stands for the dangerous and aggressive sound, the album name, the color black, cunning elegance, as well as the origin of the 3 guys.

For the high-end production with their label “Hicktown-Records“, the band went into studio recordings for 3 weeks. It took a lot of time, hard work and sleepless nights in advance, to have a precisely conception and to set the first big milestone of Untamed. Through the production, the band hopes to become an international rock act.

Feel the spirit as UNTAMED channels the energy of grunge’s golden days and the rebelliousness of nu metal. They deliver an explosive mix that’s impossible to ignore, leaving listeners craving more.

Frontman Nigel’s vocal versatility shines through, from soulful power ballads like “Can You Hear Me” to the rebellious anthem “Sex Tape” or the successful single “Take Me To Paradise”, addressing people with drug problems. His expressive and convincing delivery takes listeners on a journey through love, rebellion, and everything in between.

UNTAMED prioritizes impact over flashy skills, crafting tunes that are not just catchy but emotionally charged and relatable. The trio’s profound understanding of diverse influences results in tracks that stick in your mind, showcasing a true mastery of their craft.

Untamed: https://hicktown-records.de/music/untamed/

“Take Me To Paradise”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vp0-8ZPIyi8