CIPHER SYSTEM / BY NIGHT „Split Ep”
This release is somewhat of a departure for Germanys Lifeforce label. Predominately a Metalcore label (and one of the better ones), most of their roster is made up of local German, American or UK acts.
LAKE OF TEARS „Black Brick Road”
I must admit Ive never been a huge fan of Swedens Lake of Tears. Not that I dont think theyre any good, its just that Ive never gone out of my way to purchase any of their material.
PSYCHOTIC WALTZ „Box Set Remasters”
There have been a handful of metal acts that never received the recognition they were due. I still shake my head in disgust at the lack of exposure US Thrash act Holy Terror received in the late 80s Anacrusis, Solitude Aeturnus, Only Living Witness and even Armored Saint are members of the same club.
NECROPHAGIST „Epitaph”
Some five years ago, a guy by the name of Muhammad Suicmez released Onset of Putrefaction (Velvet records) working under the band name Necrophagist, the album was hailed as an underground classic, although it basically went unheard by 90% of the genres fan base. Now signed to the mighty Relapse roster, Necrophagist have returned with a full line up and with what is possibly the progressive death metal album of the year in album No.2, Epitaph.
TERROR „One with the Underdogs”
There are those in the Hardcore scene that truly rate Terrors debut album Lowest of the Low as one of the most aggressive records ever. A big call that.
CROWN, THE „Crowned Unholy”
It seems that The Crown were not all that impressed with their initial recording of 2002s Crowned in Terror. Quite strange really, considering that most metal folk held it in rather high regard.
DEADSOIL „The Vemon Divine”
Hot on the heels of the recent head-caving affair from the UKs Burning Skies comes the debut full length from Germanys Deadsoil. I know Ive mentioned it before, but Deadsoil are another high quality example of the current roster of the Lifeforce Records label.
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After a successful european tour with TESTAMENT the guys in DEMOLITION have more of good news coming up this month. Some more live gigs have been confirmed as well as…
BURNING SKIES „Murder by Means of Existence”
With the defection of Cataract and Heaven Shall Burn to Metal Blade and Century Media respectively, Germanys Lifeforce label has been quick to shore up some decent replacements. Lifeforce are one of Europes leading Metal-core labels and have been the frontrunners in finding and signing new acts to their roster.
DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, THE „Miss Machine”
Whats that I hear? Sold Out you say? Man, has this disc caused some major hype over the past month. Yet, its really not all that surprising – in light of the bands fearsome reputation and their almost genre defining debut of five years ago (Calculating Infinity), such a response from fans and the critics alike was always to be expected.