BENEDICTUM „Seasons of Tragedy”
Cool Songs: “Shell Shock,” “Beast in the Field,” “Nobody's Victim,” “Steel Rain,” “Seasons of Tragedy”
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HOLY MOSES „Agony of Death”
Cool Songs: “Imagination,” “World In Darkness,” “Scnizophrenia,” “Through Shattered Minds”
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HELSTAR – Interview with Larry
As a result of the improving metal climate these last few years, long defunct bands from the 80s have been giving their dreams another go. Helstar is no exception. One of the few groups to capitalize on the trail blazed by Thrashs big four, this Texas quintet forged a solid discography across a decade-long careerhighlights include Remnants of War and Nosferatubefore calling it quits in the early 90s. Re-emerging from the depths of obscurity with this years The King of Hell, a comeback album that wont win any awards for originality, but whose musical content is a metalheads wet dream: soaring vocals, dueling guitars, and a well entrenched melodic foundation. Helstar may be glorifying Satan for album number six, but its the heavens that appear to have given the band its new lease on life. Feeling glib and self satisfied, guitarist Larry Barragan keeps Metalcentre up to date on everything about his band.
MOONSHINE „Eternal”
Destined to become one of 2008s obscure gems, this third album from South Koreas Moonshine will likely be received with little fanfare and even less visible promotion. But to its credit, the music on Eternal is devoid of any serious flaws worth bitching about.
MOONSHINE „Eternal”
Destined to become one of 2008s obscure gems, this third album from South Koreas Moonshine will likely be received with little fanfare and even less visible promotion. But to its credit, the music on Eternal is devoid of any serious flaws worth bitching about.
TRIVIUM „Shogun”
Cool Songs: Kirisute Gomen, Down From the Sky, Throes of Perdition, Like Callisto to a Star in Heaven
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UNHOLY – Interview with Jarkko
If you dont know Finlands Unholy, its imperative you read this interview and learn about one of the most influential European Doom bands from the early 90s. If you do know who Unholy are, then its equally important you read this interviewentertained no less by co-founder Jarkko Toivonnenand get the juice on the new reissues (via Ahdistuksen Aihio Records) that cover their entire discography. Feeling glib and shooting straight, Jarkko guides us through his bands turbulent history, his own baby, Tiermes, and explains why he hates Metal Hammer.
BURNING SUNSET – Interview with Daniel
With a more open-minded musical identity, Portugals Burning Sunset melds classical instruments and melodic death metal to produce a good ole heavy metal hybrid in the grand tradition of bands playing nontraditional metal with nontraditional instruments. Releasing their first EP early this year, Burning Sunsets Bruma contains songs that bring epic choruses, vicious growls, folksy influences, and neck breaking thrash all together in a hyper energized aural cocktail. Answering our questions about everything and anything Portuguese, vocalist/violinist Daniel talks about his band, their gigs, and real life burning sunsets.