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(review) Ghost – Impera

Ghost are back with new full length opus and here it is time for me to listen to this one under a full moon and by the howling of the wolves. I love this band since their beginnings when they appeared at Fenriz´Band Of The Week with their first album and I love how the band progressed from small occult rock metal band to stadium filling wonder at the same time delivering occult Satanic pop metal to the masses who sing along almost LaVeyan philosophy in the lyrics not knowing that. True, show is show, but I love how Papa Emeritus IV , or Swedish musician Tobias Forge does it, together with his Nameless Ghouls in the band. I think this line-up is by far the best with most chemistry, as seen on the videos from tour posted on YouTube and besides Papa´s great voice, all Ghouls enjoy what they do.

Now, for the album. It contains twelve songs, two being instrumentals, one intro, another kinda intermezzo between the two sides of the record. What surprises at first is Kaisarion, probably the fastest up beat song Ghost did ever, being energetic melodic metal song and goes well with the crowd as seen on band´s recent American tour with Volbeat. Spillways and Call Me Little Sunshine are ominous little Ghost anthems, but one of my personal favorites Hunter´s Moon I just can´t get enough, ever since I heard it after it came out when Halloween Kills was in the cinemas, song being thematically soundtrack of that movie. Watcher In The Sky is also harsher, more metallic song with supreme guitar work and Lovecraftian vibe. Twenties was released as single and lyric video bringing Ghost back in time to roaring twenties with song structure and atmosphere, but it just doesn´t yet hit me the way it should. Darkness At The Heart Of My Love sounds similar to Satanic version of Abba, being gentle with nice melodies, yet subtly subversive and dark. Nice keyboard work accompanying the guitar melody in this one, I love it! Not to discover just everything, you will have to listen for yourself.

9/10

Norwegian metal band SCARS released new video for ‘Battles’! Check it out!

“Battles” is a track taken from Scars’ upcoming album “Trust No One!”, due for re-release on May 6th via Wormholedeath worldwide.

Scars is a Norwegian Metal band founded by Ole in 2013. The idea was to create straight forward and catchy, melodic metal.

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UK Alternative Metal Band JUNCTION 28 Sign With Wormholedeath!

JUNCTION 28 have signed with Wormholedeath a licensing deal for the reissue of their EP “Before You Drown”due for re-release on April 29th, 2022.
Combining raw, energetic performances with their own distinct musical flair, Junction 28 are paving the way as an influential alternative rock band for the modern generation. Since joining forces in 2019, the group has captivated fans with their signature sound and entrancing stage presence. New listeners will be hooked from the first note.

JUNCTION 28 signing statement:We at Junction 28 are immensely proud to be sharing the next stage in our journey with WormHoleDeath. Partnering with this record label is a massive step forwards and we are incredibly excited for the bright future ahead of us.”
“Before You Drown” is our first EP, conceived largely during the initial stages of lockdown. The project shifts our sound into a new spectrum, with a distinct focus on dynamic song-writing, electronic sound-design and atmosphere, all the while making sure to retain our penchant for hefty riffs and soaring melodies. Lyrically we turned our eyes inwards, reflecting on the personal issues and mental struggles that have permeated our everyday lives over the past year in a way we hope is both relatable and incisive. Bands such as Linkin Park, Bring Me the Horizon, Deftones and Don Broco were always in our minds during the writing process, though we also drew heavy inspiration from a wide sphere of genre influences, including alternative rock, heavy metal, electronica, synth-wave, and modern pop.

JUNCTION 28 is a band hailing from Essex in the UK. Aiming to combine huge riffs, dense electronics and soaring vocals into one cohesive aural assault, the group is now ready to show its new face to the world. Formed in 2018 by bassist Dick Phantom (Kieron Spears), it wasn’t long before the band began ploughing through venues across Essex and Greater London. Other Members include drummer Ben Woodwards, guitarist Gary Digby, synth player Kit Sylvester and lead singer Craig Keeling. Their first EP, “Before You Drown” has been recorded at ‘Hidden Track’ Studios in Folkestone with producer Oz Craggs, the project weaves together the new and the familiar, its five tracks speak to a plethora of topics drawn from the band member’s own lives and personal struggles. Junction 28 is managed by UAC management and will be appearing in music venues in the very near future.

Line up:
Craig Garrick -Lead Singer
Kit Sylvester – Synth / Electronics / Screams
Dick Phantom – Bass Guitar
Gary Digby – Guitarist
Ben – Drummer