Moram priznati da sam bio očaran kada sam prvi puta poslušao debut album ovog finskog benda Angels Fall First. Odmah sam postao fan tog miksa simfonijskog metala, powera i gothica s opernim glasom dive pjevačice Tarje Turunen. Isto tako su mi legla svih prvih pet albuma ovog benda. Jake klavijaturne melodije Tuomasa Holopainena, odlična međuigra vokalima Tarje i basista Marca Hietale dizali su mi redovito dlačice na koži koliko sam se znao naježiti. Tada je bend promijenio pjevačicu i prestali su biti posebni, postali su samo jedni od mnogih. Tada su opet promijenili pjevačicu i Floor Jansen je već dugo frontwoman, mora njoj se priznati pojava koja je impresivna kao i dobar glas, ali ze mene nije to to. Nastavili su redati prosječne albume, ono okej, ali samo okej, mada se znala potkrasti koja dobra pjesma i na tim novijim albumima. Ovaj novi album sadrži 12 pjesama u trajanju jedan sat i jedanaest minuta. Tu se i dalje radi o epskom simfoničnom fantasy metalu, koji još uvijek sadrži podosta gitarskih jačih dionica da se može nazvati metal, plus podosta gothic utjecaja koji su uvijek bili tu. Tekstovi su i dalje fantasy priča, pomalo konceptualna, ali ne do kraja. Ima i nekih dužih stvari kao što je single An Ocean Of Strange Islands, koji meni nikako nije legao i ne znam zašto su ga baš odabrali za single. Većina pjesama je dosadna i nema nikakvih catchy dijelova i refrena, ničeg po čemu bih se sjećao ovog albuma kao nečeg dobrog. Okej, ima poneku dobru stvar kao The Children Of ‘Ata ili Something Whispered Follow me koji podsjete na stare dane slave, ali nisu dosta da album bude više od prosječnog. Floorin vokal je moćan, fino melodičan i jak, ali kada se radi o pjesmama koje su prosječne, ni ona ne može svojim glasom tu puno pomoći i dati im dodatnu snagu. Ovaj album je kao papirnati tanjur bijele riže. Jestiv, ali nezačinjen i praznjikav. Samo prosjek ništa drugo.
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After 14 years CEMETERY OF SCREAM is back with new studio album!
| Cemetery Of Scream is one of the leading pioneers of atmospheric doom metal in Poland. Formed in 1992, this band has so far recorded eight studio releases and played plenty of big and small concerts, all of which have always received favourable responses from audiences and music critics alike – both in Poland and abroad. Cemetery of Scream in their works deal with issues such as the apocalypse, depression, melancholy or sadness. Their latest album “Oceans” was released November 3, 2023 by Sleaszy Rider Records and its concept musically combines the best elements of gothic and doom metal together. CD you can buy at Bandcamp and webstore as well as directly from the band. Music was recorded at FPGS Studio in Cracow except drums which was recorded at Studio 67 in Cracow by Dominik Burzym (Mord’a’Stigmata, Horrorscope). All was engineered by Piotr Łabuzek. Mix and mastering was done by Jarosław Baran (Darzamat, Delight, Paradise Lost, Virgin Snatch). Cover artwork by DIA & Michał Zakrzewski. |
| New album is available at all majors streaming platforms: Youtube https://youtu.be/t1BNaD-roew Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/0zsoZCi9Vi78YucdPhGgX1 Bandcamp https://sleaszyrider.bandcamp.com/album/cemetery-of-scream-oceans |
Tracklist:
1. Oceans
2. In the Blue
3. Along the Coast
4. Sunken Bells on Num-Yabisc
5. Aquarius
6. House of the Fading Sun
7. Time to Let You Go
8. Full of Stars
9. Opening of the Mouth
10. September Folk
11. I Shine
12. Final Experience
13. Everything Rhymes Goodnight
Line-up:
Katarzyna Rutkowska – keyboard
Marcin Piwowarczyk – guitar
Grzegorz Królik – bass
Olaf Różański – vocals
Paweł Gólarczyk – guitars
Tomasz Rutkowski – drums & guitar
Additional Musicians
Marta Mucha – vocals
Piotr Łabuzek – synthesiser & sampling
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FRAGMENT SOUL Unveils Emotional and Evocative Video for “This Empty Dream”
| FRAGMENT SOUL proudly presents an enthralling visual narrative to accompany their emotionally charged single, “This Empty Dream.” This evocative track is part of their album, Galois Paradox, slated for re-release on February 23, 2024, through Wormholedeath. |
| “This Empty Dream” transcends conventional boundaries, delving into the depths of human longing to break free from the confinements of reality. The song resonates with a universal quest for authenticity and liberation, encapsulating the tumultuous journey toward self-discovery. |
| In this profoundly introspective and raw musical creation, FRAGMENT SOUL invites listeners into a world where emotions run deep, and the soulful resonance of their music weaves a narrative that transcends mere sound. “This Empty Dream” serves as a testament to the band’s artistry and their innate ability to provoke contemplation while eliciting raw, visceral emotions. |
| Fragment Soul is a dark progressive-metal ensemble consisting of remarkable talents:Spiros Georgiou| Bass Jimmy Louvros| Guitars Marc Durkee| Vocals Tamara Filipovic| Vocals Stefanos Meletiou| Drums Achilles Adamidis| Piano/keys |
| Be sure to follow them on their social media platforms: www.facebook.com/FragmentSoul www.youtube.com/c/FragmentSoul fragmentsoul.bandcamp.com Spotify: tinyurl.com/SpotifyFragmentSoul |


