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Sisslith 70/100
Not bad attempt, but compared to スペースギャラクシー, which was also released in 2016, this album is clearly at a lower level. I feel that most of the songs are pretty average power metal. However, it is interesting the idea of including instrumental tracks like the 5th or the 6th one. Iron Attack! have done it before, and with good results too. Jun 18, 2016
Sisslith 80/100
After Saurian Meditation, Karl Sanders provides us with a much darker and tribal-sounding album. However, from my point of view, Saurian Exorcisms is not as outstanding as his solo debut album. There are several excellent tracks, but, honestly, some choruses and passages present in the record are not my cup of tea. Jun 16, 2016
Sisslith 80/100
As in Crow'sClaw previous studio album, The Spirit of the Destroyers, in Seven Wonders of the Lotus Land the band displays excellent technique and well-developed musical structures and rhythms. Definitely, a very solid and entertaining instrumental power metal work. Jun 14, 2016
Sisslith 90/100
A hypnotic journey through the immemorial sands of Ancient Egypt. Jun 9, 2016
Sisslith 80/100
I strongly believe that in this album Iron Attack! have outdone themselves. The vocals have been improved and the instrumental work is at a higher level than before, especially the guitar one, which is plainly superb. Jun 7, 2016
Sisslith 75/100
From my point of view, the vocals are quite mediocre in this album. However, the instrumental work is very good, just as I expected from IRON-CHINO. Moreover, the instrumental piece called Queen's Letchi took me by surprise. I found it rather soothing and cooling. Jun 3, 2016
Sisslith 55/100
I thought that this would be a hidden gem. Unfortunately, Renaissance of the Ancient Ka is far from being great. The whole EP is quite boring and lacks technique, vocally and instrumentally, although some lyrics are interesting. On the other hand, it is always nice to have Middle Eastern folk melodies in metal. However, here the same scale patterns are too exploited, and not in an innovative way. May 14, 2016
Sisslith 70/100
It is always a pleasure to listen to Yama-B's voice. This album has good composition and notable guitar work overall. May 11, 2016
Sisslith 90/100
Although Sex Virgin Killer have such scarce discography, they have become one of my favourite Japanese metal bands. Highly recommended stuff. May 7, 2016
Sisslith 70/100
Here, we have again the same problem as in Crimson Red ep ♀: two first tracks which are very nice and pleasant and one last composition that, in my opinion, is extremely bad and pure noise. I do not see the point of adding these songs into both EPs, they only diminish their value. Apr 30, 2016
Sisslith 60/100
The first two songs are quite good, they follow the band's style and are also very influenced by X Japan's early days. Unfortunately, the track Crimson Red ♀ is just a bunch of noise. It ruins the whole EP. Apr 29, 2016
Sisslith 80/100
European 80's hard rock/heavy metal can gift us some really good and unique albums like Wings of Tomorrow. The furious song Scream of Anger is simply superb, a total overwhelming force, and the best track of the album by far. Apr 26, 2016
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Sisslith 75/100
A good album and a classic, although it is a little overrated in my opinion. Nevertheless, in British Steel we can find metal hymns like Breaking the Law and great songs such as Rapid Fire or Grinder. Apr 18, 2016
Sisslith 95/100
This is a timeless album. Almost every song of it is an example of heavy metal at its finest. However, I honestly think that Gangland and Total Eclipse are at a lower level than the rest of the tracks, which, except for Invaders, are true masterpieces. My rating corresponds to the original edition (the one without Total Eclipse). Apr 15, 2016
Sisslith 75/100
Overall, Iron Attack! did some nice work here, especially with Iron-Chino's skilled guitar solos. It's also worth mentioning Yu-ta's (Gauntlet) performance on vocals. However, as I said in other albums comments, I'm not very keen on まいなすいょん's singing (4th track), I don't find it good enough. She does a great job on keyboards, but, in my opinion, she should just stay there. Apr 12, 2016
Sisslith 85/100
Concerto Moon takes another step on the ladder to greatness. Following the style of its previous releases, here we find a more complex album and, in several songs, neoclassical metal at its best. I think that this band deserves much more attention from metal lovers. Unfortunately, out of Japan, Concerto Moon is really underrated. Apr 5, 2016
Sisslith 80/100
This album is a perfect example of polished and energetic instrumental power metal accompanied by a great sound production. Mar 31, 2016
Sisslith 85/100
In "From Father to Son" we can clearly see an improvement in the instrumental and vocal work. An even better album than the previous one. By the way, the date of this album edition should be July 23rd, 1998, not April 4th, 2000. Mar 13, 2016
Sisslith 85/100
On the whole, every song is quite good, but what makes some of them great are Norifumi Shima's extraordinary guitar solos. "Fragments of the Moon" could be easily defined as a solid and well-crafted neoclassical metal album (this rating corresponds to the October 21st, 1998 special edition released by VAP). Mar 6, 2016
Sisslith 75/100
The drummer and the new vocalist of Shokran are doing some nice work here. Mar 3, 2016
Sisslith 90/100
Master Norifumi Shima and his blistering guitar solos. Feb 29, 2016
Sisslith 85/100
Excellent production and a very nice beginning for 2016's heavy metal. Feb 14, 2016
Sisslith 90/100
I found this by chance, and it turned out to be surprisingly good. A great power metal album with Gothic touches. Feb 5, 2016
Sisslith 80/100
I am not very fond of some vocals in this album, but the instrumentals are quite good. Besides this, I found the little piece called 天水山を目指す especially pleasant. Jan 17, 2016
Sisslith 90/100
An absolutely praiseworthy and ambitious work by Tobias Sammet. I found very interesting the concept of turning the lyrics into dialogues. Jan 15, 2016
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Sisslith 80/100
In True Obsessions, Marty continues showing us his unique sound. However, compared to his previous works, this album is quite worse. The instrumentals and guitar solos are mainly great, but I think that the lyrics are cheesy and generic. The vocals are average, though. Note: a Japanese edition was released the same year in which there are two additional tracks: Shine on Me & Hands of Time. Jan 4, 2016
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gusco75 95/100
MEGADETH 앨범 중 최애 앨범...첫 곡부터 내 심장은 뛰기 시작했다. Apr 25, 2024
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caLintZ 90/100
군터 베르노의 부재가 오히려 곡의 diversity가 증가하는 방향으로 귀결되어 조금 변화된 VP를 느낄수있다. 그 와중에 코어는 전혀 흔들리지 않고 너무나 탄탄한 장르의 전형을 보여주는 뛰어난 앨범이다. 이들 특유의 늘어짐이 가끔은 지루하기도 하지만, 이정도 내공에 이정도 앨범을 찍어내는 이들은 결코 없으므로, 이제 당연히 명예의 전당에 입성해야 한다. May 10, 2024
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gusco75 90/100
군제대 후 이 앨범을 듣고 충격을 받았던 기억이 생생...토비아스의 천재성이 드러난 앨범 바이올린을 전공했던 큰 애가 요즘도 가끔 연주하는 "Vain Glory Opera" Apr 25, 2024
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녹터노스 90/100
간만에 듣는 수작 프로그레시브 젠트 앨범. 개인적으로 프록을 좋아하지 않음에도 불구하고 리프가 살아있고 복잡한 연주보다는 분위기나 리듬이 강조되어 듣는 재미가 배가 되었다. 보컬이 그로울링이었더라면 취향 100점 짜리 앨범이 되었지 않을까라는 생각도 드는 앨범. Apr 29, 2024
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gusco75 90/100
전작 "Cowboys from Hell" 에 이은 연타석 홈런...얼터가 판치기 시작하던 때 꿋꿋이 버텨 준... Apr 30, 2024
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LuckyStar 90/100
very good album by Vanden Plas. These prog metallers know how to make a good album. May 1, 2024
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dogrulesxxx 95/100
DT와 더불어 가장 활발한 활동을 하는 스틸 얼라이브 프록메탈 밴드로 영국의 대표밴드 스래쉬홀드와 더불어 독일을 대표하는 프록메탈밴드로 아주 훌륭한 연주력과 작곡력이 이번 앨범에도 퍼포먼스에 광을 내고 있다 May 3, 2024
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victhahn 100/100
1990년도에 대체 무슨 일이 있었길래... rust in peace, painkiller, spiritual healing, cowboys from hell까지... 가슴이 웅장해진다. 나머지 앨범들도 손에 꼽을 정도로 좋아하는 앨범이지만 거의 모든 곡이 취향 저격인 앨범은 이것 밖에 없다. May 7, 2024
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Iconoclast 90/100
드디어 이들의 약점이었던 절제된 기타솔로가 어느정도 해금되었습니다. 지난 앨범도 만족스러웠는데 역시나 이번에도 실망하지 않게 해주네요. 나이가 들어감에 따라 내가 좋아하는 밴드들도 하나둘씩 늙어가고 멤버들도 세상을 떠나는 걸 보니 매우 슬프네요. 반덴플라스는 계속 음악활동 왕성히 해주었으면 좋겠습니다 May 8, 2024
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metalnrock 100/100
redondo 90/100
3인조 코로너의 전 앨범 특히 2,3,4집을 좋아합니다. 옛날에 3집을 LP로 구입했었는데 속지에 시계, 스위스, 큰 글자로 '그로테스크' 라고 적힌 기억이.. 이후 90년대 중후반에 걸쳐서 전 앨범을 시디로 하나씩 모았죠. 30년간 신보를 안 내고 재결성 후에 아직도 활동하는 것도 특이한데, 그만큼 고정팬들이 많다는거 거겠죠. Apr 25, 2024
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PureDream 95/100
올해의 명반! Apr 28, 2024
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ggerubum 80/100
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Stradivarius 85/100
밀레니엄 시기의 소위 '팝수성' 가득한 사운드로 청자를 타격한다. 특기할만한 것은 그 타격 지점이 RATM도, Limp Bizkit과 Korn, Slipknot도 내딛지 않았던 공간이라는 사실. May 10, 2024
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HIPnerd 100/100
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