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Ah, Crimson Glory. How can I possibly enjoy this? It's a relatively underground metal album with barely over a thousand ratings and a high average. The band's name is 'Crimson Glory', for God's sake. It sounds cheesy as hell before even looking at the names of the songs. "Dragon Lady"? "Valhalla"? "Queen of the Masquerade"? Really? How can it possibly be good? It's described as progressive metal and power metal with epic, mythological, and fantasy lyrics. The album cover looks like a ripoff of Stained Class, which is one of my favorite albums of all time. Oh, alright, I'll check it out I guess.Yeah, that's pretty much what went through my head before I decided to click the "Play" button a few months ago. Before I start actually reviewing, I'd like to talk about its genre. I don't know why progressive metal and power metal are secondary genres. There's nothing remotely progressive about this music in terms of structure and composition and nothing resembles power metal. The most prog metal-esque aspect is Midnight's vocals, but nothing about this music really progresses. This is a near-perfect album that absolutely warrants a 5-star rating. Each song is simply amazing, packed with energetic melodies, thick riffs and great guitar solos. No song is that similar to the previous one and they manage to pack in 8 songs in 39 minutes that don't drag in the slightest and provide fresh blood each time around. Now, I've listened to a different version of the album from the primary one here, with a different tracklist and 2 bonus tracks, so I'm going to narrate from that perspective but ignore the 2 bonus tracks. I can't find the version I listened to on this site."Mayday" is one of the greatest album openers and it's a killer hook on the audience. I mean, the chorus is fun as hell to sing along to and it's memorable, and it's got a rapid and phenomenal riff. Midnight showcases his vocal abilities to the audience, with his wide range and his ability to hit any high note easily. It's extremely energetic and a perfect song. Following up on that energetic atmosphere is "Queen of the Masquerade", which is one of the band's most well-known songs. It's perfect and has one of the most memorable choruses, and a pretty distinct riff. "Valhalla" is one of the 'weaker' songs on here, but it's still excellent and continues this energy and heavy riffage. And then "Azrael" closes the first side up in one of the greatest ways possible. It starts off gloomy and kind of like a longer song by Iron Maiden during the same time period, but it suddenly disrupts into a heavy riff with loaded energy to kill that gloomy atmosphere. They took inspiration from Iron Maiden, among others, but made very original and creative songs. But yeah, it's the most Maiden-esque track on here by far. It's still an amazing song and probably my 2nd favorite on the album. Side B is very consistent and doesn't even hint at deterioration and weakness. All 4 songs are excellent and this energetic and epic-not a word I enjoy describing music that I like-atmosphere flows effortlessly. "Dragon Lady" is another weaker song but still enjoyable and remarkable nonetheless, it just stands weak juxtaposed with "Lost Reflection" and coming off of the epic "Azrael". Kind of like that track, it starts off moody and slow with just acoustic guitars and some symphonic effects. It goes like that for a while before breaking out into rapid riffage and harmonies out of the blue, in a transition even less smooth and more urgent than "Azrael". This is another amazing song but my biggest complaint is that it stays in this acoustic section for too long and even with that rapid riffage, it doesn't branch out like it has the opportunity to, but it's still one of the best songs on here. "Heart of Steel" is pretty good and I don't get why people undermine it, it's not weak in any way and excellent. "Angels of War" is my favorite off of this album and has been one of my favorites of the band for a while. It's perfect, carried with superb riffage, perfect harmonies, and an amazing solo. It's sad that it's the final track on that version because after experiencing that, you crave more but it ends.The album's strong parts come from the great, and I mean great, harmonies and songwriting from the band. This was just their debut album and Crimson Glory already displayed a level of craftmanship, between writing new, innovative, and juicy riffs, great solos (although the pinch harmonics could've been used a tad bit less), and excellent compositions that constantly engaged the audience and never once dragged, that the vast majority of metal bands haven't came close to mastering, even with decades under their belts. It's a shame the band never reached a higher level after this, although Transcendence was pretty good, because this level of energy, genuine passion for music, and creativity could've landed them above vastly overrated and overhyped progressive metal and power metal bands like Dream Theater and Blind Guardian in the 1990s. This is easily one of the greatest heavy metal albums out there and, although not thrash by any stretch of the means, one of the best metal albums to come out of 1986. This comes from my review on RateYourMusic, written June 15th, 2018. Click here to see my other reviews.
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Check out the first song of the demo of Skull Metal Called Obscura confusión, this is already out for sale directly in the facebook of the band. We hope you like it. @skullheavymetal
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Hello brothers and sisters! How are you doing? \,,/, My name is Ailton Neto and I'm the vocalist of the band Sun Diamond, from Brasil. We launched our first CD 8th December of 2017. We opened for Angra 2 weeks ago and we are doing some local festivals. Hope you enjoy our music. Also I'd like to introduce myself, I'm a music teacher and also music youtuber. I do some Music Videos (covers/versions), Audio Tips and LiveStreams on Twitch.tv. Come know my stuff too. Cheers! \,,/,
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Hello, I would like to share my band with you. We are a Heavy/Thrash Metal type of a genre. We're currently recording our first album in studio and I would appreciate if you would take a listen to our first song that we've just recorder. More songs are coming soon. Thank you for your attention. Here is the link to our bandcamp page where you can find our first song: https://damag.bandcamp.com/releases
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Hello friends, I just launched on the market some rock/metal t-shirts, check em out and let me know if you like em. Any tip or new idea is really appreciated. https://teespring.com/metal-armageddon-clothing#pid=11&cid=360&sid=front Have a great day!
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Videoclip Hello there fellow metalmaniacs!!! We would like to self-promote our metalband Primitive. We had a couple up and downs the past 3 years (band members leaving, gaining new members, reconfiguring bandmember mindsets ) but with a mission to blast again, and to blast even harder, we double dare you to listen to the sound this band makes for you! We hope you all will enjoy it. Grab that coffee! A good and heavy-morning to all of you! Spotify Primitive - Cerberus (Single) Primitive - Raw Traces(Raw Demo) Primitive Bio From the ditches of Rotterdam, The Netherlands, at the ports of the feet of Hell(evoetsluis) Primitive is one of the last remnants from a decade of heavy metal bands thrashing the local area. After the closing down of all the venues they retreated in the bunkers of Hellevoetsluis working on new incantations bringing homage to all the silenced noises before them. Howls with high sustain and blood trembling speed metal rhythms will blast you away with the earth shattering grooves and energetic performance of this band. Starting out in 2007 they allready gave their crowds a brutal blast of metal. After seven years of gigging they finaly recorded their first single Nightmare. While aiming for a fulllength album their drummer decided to leave the band. But after a short period of time they gained a new drummer who blasted his way to Cerberus and Raw Traces just to the taste the band needed so much. Quotes 'Now working on their new album and revisiting the old, soon your flesh will be moved.' 'We play the stuff we like to play, we are heavy and melodical in one. Guess that is the taste Primitive brings to the gigs we play.' ‘Primitive will leave you feelin' punched in the face by metal!’ Social Media: Primitive on Bandcamp Primitive on Twitter Primitive on Instagram Primitive on Facebook
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Hi - I need your help guys. I'm writing in here because it is kind of promoting my own, non-existing brand. So I've been mixing music for about a year now but I can get only so far with mixing my own songs. So here is where you guys come in. I'd like to mix and master your music (of course for free). If you want to check out my songs I'll link my SC below where you can listen to my mixes. If you decide that you want me to mix and master your song, project or whatever - write me a message. Hope you'll help me and have a fantastic day. SC: https://soundcloud.com/user-715298305
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Hello, guys! How's it going? My name is Nahuel Barbero. I'm the lead guitarist for a new solo project I'm starting in South Florida under the name Sentience. I am currently beginning this after my old band (Neuropath) broke up. I'm just here to say, anything you guys need, if you're in South Florida or not, I'm happy to help. I have great connections, studios, venues, anything to help you guys get on your feet as well. You can always email me at [email protected] or DM me at Facebook.com/sentienceband with any music needs. Thanks!
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Hello, guys! How's it going? My name is Nahuel Barbero. I'm the lead guitarist for a new solo project I'm starting in South Florida under the name Sentience. I am currently beginning this after my old band (Neuropath) broke up. I'm just here to say, anything you guys need, if you're in South Florida or not, I'm happy to help. I have great connections, studios, venues, anything to help you guys get on your feet as well. You can always email me at [email protected] with any music needs. Thanks!
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Belizean band, Verge of Umbra, stands apart from its contemporaries not only in the country or in the region, but globally, as it successfully infuses elements of metal, rock, reggae and hip-hop producing a unique listening experience with a fresh perspective on wide ranging topics and issues. The band has gained a great deal of publicity and acclaim, especially after winning the opportunity to represent Central America at The Wacken Open Air Festival in Germany August 2017. Band: Verge Of Umbra Genre: Metal/Rap/Reggae Influences: In Flames, Soilwork, Metallica and Pantera, Bob Marley, Steel Pulse, Cypress Hill and Wutang Clan Country: Belize City, Belize Central America and the Caribbean Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiRdKzs80lFRMcLJ6Rz09Yw New single release: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw8PVMNjLic Bandcamp: https://vergeofumbra.bandcamp.com/ Website: http://www.vergeofumbra.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VergeOfUmbra/ IG: @vergeofumbra iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/bz/album/v-o-u/1079051001 CD Baby: https://store.cdbaby.com/Artist/VergeofUmbra Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/V-U-Explicit-Verge-Umbra/dp/B01B73W074 Spotify:
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Hi guys! I'm the guitarist in the melodic black band On The Altar. Recently (October 27th last year) we released our debut album "From Dawn Of Time". Our main lyrical themes are humanity, the power of nature and the old ways of thinking. Would be awesome if some of you give it a listen, even more if you leave a comment! Thanks! Here are some links to the album! SPOTIFY LINK: https://open.spotify.com/album/5XIFq9JZoGbvmCkavSoACD YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7TeuOvBbPs
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We are Acid-Fury!!! A Tech Thrash Metal band from Athens,Greece and the recordings of our first album have began!!!- Here you can check some videos from our recordings:Drums - https://www.facebook.com/Acid.FuryGr/videos/1112932168853065/ Guitars - https://www.facebook.com/Acid.FuryGr/videos/1170860666393548/Bass - https://www.facebook.com/Acid.FuryGr/videos/1176690005810614/ !!!For the latest updates follow us on:- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acid.FuryGr/- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/acid_fury/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Acid_Fury?lang=el- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBRoKGpysXcVulilKk5IZqQ- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/acid_furyAnd don't forget... you can always purchase our EP "The Hunt" from : http://acidfury.bigcartel.com/products
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Hi guys, My band just released their first single and I'm just trying to get some people's opinions and promote a bit. The production is shoddy and the quality of the song is far from professional, but its free to listen and download. Just let me know what you think and if you like it please support us by sharing it around so other people can hear it and tell us what they think about it. Link to bandcamp where you can listen to the song: https://sleeperuk.bandcamp.com/releases Please listen, share and let me know what you think about it. Thanks, George
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Any feedback welcome! This is a collection of experimental metal songs I threw together and put it on bandcamp.https://thrasher726.bandcamp.com/album/protonaut -
My band has released three singles from the upcoming debut album "Fist Fight" Check out either one and see if it sticks. Is it comparable to anything? Is the mix up to par? "Red Pools of Blood", "Different Shades of Green" & "Babalas" Share your sincere thoughts about the sound and composition. I'll check out yours and do the same Cheers
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thrash metal NEW Thrash metal by Raider from Canada!
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Check out my band Raider's debut thrash release at our bandcamp! - https://raiderofficial.bandcamp.com/ LIKE, SHARE, and SUPPORT if you can!! Spread the word if yah dig it! cheers, Gabe.
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The title speaks for itself, I'm looking to ghost write music if anyone is interested message me and we can get started. I've already released some songs in the 100k-500k view range on Youtube over the past few years and I'm looking to write for other people if they are interested. I can do heavy metal/thrash/death/melodic death metal/black metal/metalcore/rock you name it. I write some riffs/or a song and then you purchase them with 100% of the rights, I have no rights to the music anymore and its basically like you wrote it to begin with. Here is a sample of my stuff: Death metal: Thrash metal: Again if anyone is interested reply here or email/message me.
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Hi, we are international band from Slovakia. We play rick and roll. new song fb site
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Hi there metalheads! Today I am glad to let you know that finally, after so many efforts compositing, recording, mixing and producing, I have released the first song from my debut album called The First Row. Here I'll give you the YouTube, Soundcloud & Bandcamp links where you can find the song: https://sevenepigonus.bandcamp.com With nothing more to say, just want to you enjoy, share, and suscribe to the channel if you like it! Sure that it will help me a lot! Also, here is my instagram if you want to stay tuned https://www.instagram.com/sevenepigonus.music Thank you so much and lets headbang! Juan Hoyos
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Hey! Me and my bandmates have released an EP and want some feedback from the metal community. Our music style have been categorized as 80s metal, but I like to think its much more and certainly much modern. Tell me what you think:
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Check it out: http://empathicaradio.podbean.com/e/35-brendan-enjoys-blue-waffles/
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Hey everyone check out my new YouTube channel where I react to new bands and give my honest opinion as I'm listening. I want this to be a fun page where we all jam out while finding new music on the national and local level! Let me know who I should check out next and don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqjTwA6noWs
