Hearts On Fire+Ears=Bile taste in my throat - 10%
Anubis, June 8th, 2003

Before I begin my spewing of verbal razors, I must say one thing: if you listen to this song while doing something much more commanding of your attention, odds are you you will find yourself mumbling the chorus.
Then you will stop.
Crimson Thunder was the first Hammerfall album I bought. It's decent, but this is easily the weakest song on here. It sounds like some absurd mix of a shitty Maiden song and Kai Hansen choking on a muffin. I can't belive this was the single they chose. The video also, reminds me of something even Manowar would have rejected. So, in conclusion, if you firmly belive that Helloween and Manowar are the best bands of all time, (no knock against Helloween, but there are better power metal bands) you'll probably jizz in your fuckin pants. Otherwise, heed my warning, and keep this away from any audotory listening device.

http://www.metal-archives.com/reviews/Unearth/The_Stings_of_Conscience/13177/DawnoftheShred/84346

This review is just an endless rant and barely describes the album

http://www.metal-archives.com/reviews/Unearth/The_Stings_of_Conscience/13177/DawnoftheShred/84346
This review is just an endless rant and barely describes the album

It's just deep throat on this entire release.

Why?! - 15%
Xyllon, April 16th, 2008

From time to time, I like buying some obscure demos to discover relatively unknown bands, now disappeared

I bought this demo some time ago on Ebay for less than 5 euroes and decided to review it today

Well the review won't be very long because this demo consists of 1 single track which lasts approximately 5 minutes

Honestly, I'm happy I did not pay much for this demo because it's a total disappointment.

From time to time, their music reminds of me Van Halen, but the comparison stops here

They just "play" 5 minutes of boring, linear and uninspired "Heavy Metal", only drums and guitar riffs, NO VOCALS at all. It's quite difficult to speak about their music, so it's annoying and without highlights.

Moreover there's no info about the band on the ugly cover of this demo, just the mention of the recording studio

I wonder why this band decided to record such an useless demotape and what is sure is that they won't leave an indelebile trace in Heavy Metal history

The Debut - 91%
Dragon_Tears, March 27th, 2004

Well Alice In Chains are one the bands I grew up on and one my first loves in the music business and this is one of the best debuts on the planet. Oh and yes this is metal for all you hard noses out there! the album starts out with we die young an awesome opener and one of the best songs aic every did. The chorus is one my favorites and this probably the best sing a long song on the album.

The second song is man in the box which they also did a video and like the song the video is just as amazing. I always remember the man with his eyes sewn shut in the video and Layne with long hair. Next up is sea of sorrow which has nice little intro that leads into a alice in chains classic, this like the songs before it has a great chorus and is one of my favorite aic songs.

Another song I'm gonna comment on is sunshine this is probably aic most underrated song. This song reminds me of soundgarden at times only aic does it better. So if you liked dirt you should pick this up as well because it rocks just about as much.

Could Become Album Of The Year. - 91%
Dragon_Tears, August 13th, 2004

Well so far this album is number one on my list but will it stay there? If not it doesn't really matter because Iron Savior are probably the most consistant metal band ever! never have they dissapointed. Piet has some the most amazing vocals you could ever hear and he never becomes weak on any listen.

Anyways like all previous Iron Savior albums this album rocks! I would even dare to say it's their second best effort behind "Unification" I might even say it's tied with "Condition Red" but I'm not for sure.

The album starts out with the title track which is damn good song. Catchy chorus great guitar solos all of which you expect from Savior and thats what you get. This might even the strongest song found here.

"Stand Against The King" sounds like something Gamma Ray would write but thats ok because Kai was once a member of Iron Savior. I really like the riffs here, very solid, and the chorus is kinda epic but that's always a good thing.

"Starchaser" is what Judas Priest would sound like if they went into overdrive. Yeah I really like this song and it reminds me of how power should sound. I also like the vibe found in this song which makes it really remorable. So if you want a good speed metal album from this year pick of Battering Ram it shall be a classic.

My Brain is Hurting - 92%
Dragon_Tears, March 16th, 2004

Brainstorm are quite a new band to me, I just discovered them about a month ago but it's a good thing I did discoivered them. Andy Fanck who is also the singer of Symphorce is one of metal best vocalists, he sounds like a mix between Matt Barlow and John Bush.

This album maybe their best was my first taste of the band and so far this band is really impressive, they combine thrash with power metal. Brainstorm has also develop great choruses something in the vein of Blind Guardian type chorus. Brainstorm a better than most power metal written today because they don't cheese it up with lame lyrics and overdone keyboards.

My favorite songs on here is "Highs Without The Lows" "Fading" "Shiva Tears" and the title track. I would recommend this cd to fans of Megadeth, Iced Earth, Judas Priest, and Blind Guardian. This is defiantely one of the best albums of 2003, so I highly recommend it.

This review is annoying, it is also done by someone with no experience to say what he says and who has enmity with the Band, I want to be removed this review because it is not a good appreciation.

http://www.metal-archives.com/reviews/R ... es/606134/

has enmity with the Band

Not made with the intention to be pretty - 83%
Agathocles, May 5th, 2004

Very well done aggressive metal music, similar to Venom. First things first, Venom was never too much about coherency, and in comparison to cleaner bands, listening to stuff like this may certainly have one feel like this music is sloppy. However, in retrospect, after listening to stuff like this for so long, it all becomes quite lucid, and noise becomes melody.

Some highlights are: "Lethal Dose", "Acid Reign", "Black Knight", "Louder Than Hell", but the entire album is quite consistent.

This release is certainly recommended for fans of Venom and this sort of heavy metal (read: good heavy metal), just as an Apokalyptic Raids is recommended for fans of Hellhammer.

Another classic reviewer who used to say nothing.


http://www.metal-archives.com/reviews/N ... hocles/123

May 5th, 2004

Crucial Element of Tech Thrash, lost in Oblivion. - 97%
Apocryphalist, May 20th, 2005

The amalgamation of ideas compressed within this album range within two currents, the Thrash Element found on most passages of "From This Day Forward" and the Mid-Tempo Exploitiation of "Cybervoid".
The Title Track, Dynamo, & Frosted Avowals depict an intricate midtempo sound with vast layers of Technical Passages and no soloing, and oddly enough are the only ones featured on "Greatest Pits", this fact makes the common listener believe that the entire album will basically be compressed of tracks of the same nature, which in fact is not true.
Enter Obscure Mindways & Factory of Delusions, the fastest and trashiest tracks represented on this album, Technical Structures balanced with mostly fast tempos and some mid tempo passages and excellent soloing that are somewhat the template for the soloing on Perihelion (Cybervoid).
The Thinker's Lair, Estranging Abduction, & Strays of the Soul balance the approach of the mid tempo and fast tracks, allowing the album to be diverse and interesting.
The vocals fit the picture of the album effectively, the fact that an aggressive tone with monotone roars do not distract the listener of the center of attention, and instead enhance the aggressive nature of the compositions.
Guitars complement each other efficiently, supporting the foundations and demanding most of the focus from the listener, while the bass stands out on certain points when some independent lines interact with different guitar lines & finally the drumming that can go from straight trashing to mid tempo complementation and an array of quick fills and cymbal work.
In summary this is a masterpiece of Technical Metal, lost on a universe of unusual encounter.

I know it has nothing to do with this thread, but why Metal_Thrasher90 deleted his reviews? I was a huge fan of his reviews, I think he was intimidated by the moderators or what?... Hellsunicorn you got an idea?