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Metal Addiction 90/100
It is a bodacious metalcore album in a flamboyant proggy and extreme outfit. Fans like me were worried about the change of vocal duty before the release of TWIQH's sophomore effort. But it was an unfounded fear. The musical synthesis of prog, death and metalcore has successfully been moulded by an incredible musicianship in this album, being evocative of Colors album of BTBAM. Especially Heliacal Vessels: I and II are the pinnacle of progressive metalcore awesomeness. Jan 29, 2024
Metal Addiction 90/100
What a release it is. It is a shame that it is just an EP, not a full-length album. This EP contains all the features that death metal maniacs have been looking for. Coarse and searing vocals, hammer-pummelling drums, cacophonous variations and addictive but evil-inspired hooks are all apparent in this release, which makes me have tremendous expectations for Goetia's full-length debut album in the future. Jan 25, 2024
Metal Addiction 45/100
Modern avant-garde progressive metal demands a lot in terms of skills. That is why it is hard to find bands who successfully blend their proggy technics in the realm of avant-garde awesomeness. This album is the paragon of the unsuccessful formula of mingling prog-metal with avant-garde metal. The poorly produced instrumental circus in this album gives the indirect listening experience that you would have if you were in hell. Jan 25, 2024
Metal Addiction 50/100
The most obtrusive peculiarity of this album is the vocals with a nasally lower register, reverberating snarls and occasional falsetto. The outrageous and un-charming vocal control makes this album sound ludicrous. The concept of this album is also preposterous. The goofy lyrics hinder listeners from intertwining with the alien theme. I know that we have 11 months to go for 2025. But, I am sure that this release is the biggest shamble of this year. Jan 24, 2024
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Metal Addiction 70/100
The band has done a good job of blending different musical elements in a classy way. Each track has heavier and lighter sections modulated by the dynamics of vocals and the sophisticated use of instruments. Structure-wise, it sounds a bit formulaic due to the too many middle sections led by the piano or synth, which seems to be aimed by the band to make a musical contrast in sound. In short, this album sounds like well-polished pop music that wears a metal outfit. Jan 24, 2024
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Metal Addiction 85/100
This album boasts the unorthodox balance of musical concoction between proggy death metal and thrash metal. There are no generic or overly intricate riff structures. This album is the epitome of the instrumental masterclass, considering its well-balanced technicality. Nevertheless, all the tracks are a bit short to my taste. The advancement in structure is required to release a masterpiece next time because of the lack of variability in tempo and rhythm. Jan 23, 2024
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Metal Addiction 65/100
This album is the triumph of production which makes the band look like a successful revivalist of Nu Metal. Structure-wise, this album sounds akin to KoRn and Slipknot. A bit of Limp Bizkit influences come to mind in some tracks. Without considering the quality of production, It's not an impressive work, probably below-average quality, from the perspective of musicality due to the lack of originality. But the fans of Nu Metal would appreciate this album due to their nostalgia Jan 23, 2024
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Metal Addiction 80/100
It is a good crime-inspired black metal album with a soft production. Some tracks offer lyrical and campy musical experiences through the adoption of synths. The slick approach to combining death metal with post-punk and groove metal elements deserves to be praised by some listeners. The title track, 殺人室 (The Killing Room), provides the most thrilling moments in this album. Overall, this album has shown their potential to get better in their next one. Jan 23, 2024
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Metal Addiction 70/100
At the Plates, the US death metal trio, described their music as 'Culinary death metal for the hungry metalhead.' I think it is a bodacious gimmick to have the attention of the metalheads. In a nutshell, the concept of the album is more interesting than the music itself. Jan 21, 2024
Metal Addiction 75/100
Narzissus is one of the metal projects that Erech Leleth is leading. This full-length debut has some 'tonally ambitious' moments in track 3 and 5 by adopting the musical influences outside metal. It is glad to see his fatigueless passion to yield his works on a consistent basis. But none of his works has reached the level of satisfaction. I think it would be much better for him to put all his energy into a single project rather than scatter it into numerous projects. Jan 21, 2024
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Metal Addiction 70/100
It is a typical extreme power metal album striving to show the oriental way of unleashing the power of the dragon. This album sounds like a remake version of Japanese anime theme songs in an extreme way. The band displayed oriental melodies in some tracks, but their effort was not impressive. Jan 20, 2024
Metal Addiction 85/100
It is the evolved version of the band's debut release, showing a fantastic instrumentation level. The fans of The Faceless and Archspire would appreciate this effort. The Fallujah-esque soundscape prevails at the album's beginning but fails to drive that positive atmosphere until the end. There are several bombastic moments offered by the extravagant instrumental technicality, but this album sounds like ear candies with a shallow musical depth in general. Jan 17, 2024
Metal Addiction 70/100
I saw the review on this album, calling it 'Aliencore' due to the musical atmosphere of this release. I think Aliencore is a 'fancy' name for it. I cannot have any extraterrestrial ambience even though I am fully aware of what the guy in the vocal duty is screaming for. I think it is a debut release of an average quality. Probably it will be somewhat enjoyable for fans of metalcore. Jan 9, 2024
Metal Addiction 90/100
I cannot deny that this album is an agonisingly beautiful prog release. The salient feature of this album is its easy-to-grasp musical style crafted by the marvellous technicality in instrumental performance with a sombre melody-making capability. Especially track 6 is a proggy beauty. The main downside I found is that there are too many long interludes between some good-sounding tracks. But it will be nitpicking if I deduct my score on this album due to this reason. Jan 8, 2024
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Metal Addiction 90/100
Rapture was a pleasant surprise when I first discovered this emotive hidden gem. This one is special to me because it is one of the most influential doom-metal albums in my life. I have always been swayed by this album's atmosphere. All the songs are fully packed with remorse, despair, and sorrow for suicidal tendencies. Highly recommended for those who have a bittersweet musical taste with the mixture of lethal doses of sombre melody and the extreme features of death metal. Jan 8, 2024
Metal Addiction 85/100
The previous album, La Proiezione del Fuoco, was a stellar piece of musical integration in Anamnesi's career. Caurus has succeeded to its predecessor's musical formula. Progressive, death, black and symphonic elements are interwoven into the sound of this release nicely. But the overall quality of this album seems to be a bit downgraded when compared to its predecessor. The unpredictability in structure is still present, but the lack of memorability makes me feel that way. Jan 7, 2024
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Metal Addiction 95/100
It is a unique stoner metal album with thunderous and somewhat plodding but powerful punchy moments of embracing meditative spirituality. This album has some mind-blowingly amazing moments that deserve to have your attention. This album is the release that made me fall in love with stoner metal. So, I have a special feeling towards this opus and I do think that this album is the epitome of all the music tagged in stoner metal should sound like. Jan 7, 2024
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Metal Addiction 90/100
This album is my the most favourite album in the Bolt Thrower's career. Some may say that this album sounds somewhat formulaic. But, the immersive slow pace and repetitive guitar works are evocative of doom and stoner metal influences, giving you the delusional hallucination that you are the warrior in the IVth Crusade. Jan 7, 2024
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Metal Addiction 75/100
It is definitely a frustrating release compared to the band's previous works. I think Inculter have failed to capitalise on the potential shown in their debut album. Norway is often regarded as a top supplier of notorious blackened metallers. This album does not live up to that glorious reputation. In my opinion, It is an above-average release that conforms to the conventions of old thrash metal. Jan 7, 2024
Metal Addiction 70/100
It is a sophomore effort from the Finnish quintet. No dramatic musical evolvement from their debut has been found. Fortunately, there is no plethora of convoluted musicianship like crazy double bass drumming or intricate guitar riffs. Even though this album is labelled as 'melodic' death metal with a metalcore approach, the melody-making capability shown in this release is relatively poor to other bands in the same genre. Overall, It is just a normal release. Jan 7, 2024
Metal Addiction 40/100
Have you ever listened to Viking rap metal? Please try this album when you feel depressed. Each track helps make you feel invigorated. Jan 3, 2024
Metal Addiction 65/100
Watching the downward spiral of Annihilator's career is quite interesting. They have never lived up to the fans' expectations since they released their first two albums. This album is another flat-tasted thrash metal release that Annihilator have always released. I cannot find any good musical moments in all tracks. Jan 3, 2024
Metal Addiction 60/100
A fun fact is that I still listen to this album occasionally because I still can't believe that 'the great' In Flames released this album. I think In Flames wanted to broaden their fan base by changing their musicality through the embrace of the latest metal trend back then. Unfortunately, their approach did not appeal. Jan 3, 2024
Metal Addiction 45/100
I still remember the first time I listened to this album.... I was baffled by each track and ended up being speechless even though I was a teenager who started exploring the metal world less than 3 years.... Jan 3, 2024
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Metal Addiction 85/100
Do you like the 80's power metal? If you do, this album is for you. The fans of Sacred Outcry, Atlantean Kodex, or Iced Earth would love this album. Especially the vocal works on this album are amazing. The progressive variations embedded in some tracks are also remarkable, making smooth musical transitions between savagery and melancholy. Jan 1, 2024
Metal Addiction 75/100
This album sounds like an authentically black-flavoured release trying to conjure bitter-tasted metal out of the band's musical magic spell. The cold and ritualistic atmosphere is my favourite part of this album. But, I do not think that this album has successfully fused industrial rock in the form of black metal. Therefore, musically deficient elements in structure are somewhat easy to find. Dec 28, 2023
Metal Addiction 80/100
Recently finished listening to the band's latest release, Morbid Origin, which made me come back to this album again. It's the Norwegian quartet's best effort so far. Structure-wise, it's simple and straightforward but demonstrates the display of galloping speed metal in an exhilarating way. The band didn't do anything revolutionary in this album, but the legacy of the old thrashers like Sodom, Kreator and Venom was well restored with the fast-paced instrumental performance. Dec 28, 2023
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Metal Addiction 85/100
It is a promising debut release with Coroner-esque technicality. This album is evocative of good old thrash metallers in the 80's like Testament, Coroner and the early days of Megadeth. Especially the guitar works are fantastic, showing jazzy, proggy and speedy feelings brilliantly fused in this album. But it is a bit of a bummer in mixing and mastering qualities. Drum works also need to be improved for the next release. Dec 28, 2023
Metal Addiction 90/100
It is a beautiful release with exquisite craftsmanship erupting the hallucination of progness. This album literally shows the definition of musical progress by boasting easy-to-grasp melodies and well-trimmed musicianship in the realm of instrumental performance and musical structure. Dec 27, 2023
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Metal Addiction 65/100
I would say it is not a bad album when it comes to melody-crafting capability, but it is another indistinctive cookie-cutter release you would easily find in the same genre category. Speaking of the overall quality, it is definitely an unsatisfactory work. The Dutch syndicate should have been way better on this album, considering it is a long-awaited album since their debut release. Dec 27, 2023
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랍할포드 95/100
리치 블랙모어와 로니 제임스 디오는 할 말을 잊을 정도로 훌륭하고 아름다운 작곡 실력을 보여주고 있다. 100년 후에도 촌스럽지 않고 충분히 사랑받을 만한 음악이다. Apr 7, 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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LuckyStar 95/100
Personally, I have always liked Sonata Arctica, and the new album is one of the best that the band has released in the last 10 years. Apr 13, 2024
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Crimson아이똥 90/100
아름답고 부드럽다. 복잡한 구성의 멜로디가 유려하게 이어져 빗물처럼 시냇물처럼 아름다운 흐름을 이루어내고 있다. 음질과 드럼의 아쉬움을 제외한다면 최고의 앨범이다. 88점. Apr 13, 2024
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metalnrock 90/100
Crimson아이똥 95/100
내가 바라는 프로그레시브메탈 그 자체. 부드러움, 날뛰는 에너지, 서정성, 테크니컬함 모든것을 갖추었다. 드림씨어터 3집과 함꼐 주관적인 프로그레시브메탈 최고작. 94점. Apr 16, 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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gusco75 95/100
MEGADETH 앨범 중 최애 앨범...첫 곡부터 내 심장은 뛰기 시작했다. 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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metalnrock 95/100
DeepSabbath 100/100
The importance of "Holy Diver" to the metal world cannot be underestimated. Ronnie James Dio showed the world that he is capable of conjuring up a band that makes such diamond-heavy music that weaker ones will still be horrified decades later. Thank you Ronnie James Dio. You were the biggest and the greatest and you will never be forgotten. Apr 7, 2024
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DeepSabbath 90/100
"Sacred Heart" does not quite rise to the sharpest peak of Dio's production, and on the next album "Dream Evil" we heard the band's strongest performance after the debut album "Holy Diver". However, "Sacred Heart" should not be skipped under any circumstances and it is an underrated work in terms of its best moments. If for some reason you haven't heard it yet, fans of classic heavy metal should check out the work now at the latest. Apr 7, 2024
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GFFF 90/100
Bruder 75/100
기대치가 낮아져서 그냥 이제 70~75점짜리 팝송곡으로 치부하면서 가끔 듣습니다. 뭐 그래요. Apr 8, 2024
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metalnrock 90/100
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