December 23, 2007

Heavenly

Strange, this sensation in my mind
Creature I will become one
On my way, there's no sun
But I have to carry on.













Artist: Heavenly
Albums: Dust to Dust (2004), Virus (2006)
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.heavenly.fr/

Heavenly are a French Power Metal band that played a sort of Helloween-esque metal in their early years but have since found their own niche. They've had many line-up changes over the years, including having Fredreric Leclerq (bassist for Dragonforce) as their keyboardist and guitarist, but they've finally settled and discovered their own sound. These two albums are their latest.
Virus is somewhat different than their previous double-bass filled releases, utilizing more technical drumming than just pounding away with a double-bass pedal, as well as giving vocalist Benjamin Soto a larger range to sing in.

Dust to Dust was uploaded by Reverend Richter, and Virus was uploaded by Keeper of the Seven Keys for your Heavenly double-penetration of awesomeness.

Album: Dust to Dust (2004)
Tracklist:
1. Ashes to Ashes... -
(1:54)
2. Evil -
(6:13)
3. Lust For Life -
(6:15)
4. Victory (Creature of the Night) -
(6:51)
5. Illusion (Part I) -
(2:07)
6. Illusion (Part II: The Call of the Wild) -
(4:59)
7. The Ritual -
(0:53)
8. Keepers of the Earth -
(6:15)
9. Miracle (2003 Version) -
(9:09)
10. Fight for Deliverance -
(6:58)
11. Hands of Darkness -
(5:32)
12. Kingdom Come -
(8:11)
13. ...Dust to Dust -
(4:52)

Album: Virus (2006)
Tracklist:
1. The Dark Memories -
(6:07)
2. Spill Blood on Fire -
(5:17)
3. Virus -
(6:16)
4. The Power & Fury -
(6:03)
5. Wasted Time -
(5:56)
6. Bravery in the Field -
(5:52)
7. Liberty -
(5:30)
8. When the Rain Begins to Fall -
(4:17)
9. The Prince of the World -
(5:17)
10. The Joker (Japanese Bonus) -
(3:54)
11. Spill Blood on Fire (Japanese Version) (Japanese Bonus) -
(5:17)

December 16, 2007

Diablo Swing Orchestra

Red eyes only, the floor comes closer
A kiss that bruises a skin so frail
Iron taste tongue, rage polluted the veins so furious
With a mouth that will never tell.












Artist: Diablo Swing Orchestra
Album: The Butcher's Ballroom (2006)
Genre: Avant-Garde Metal
Official Site: http://www.diabloswing.com/

Diablo Swing Orchestra formed in 2003 are from Sweden and, though not really an orchestra, incorporate female vocals, as well as a cello, into their music. They play a very strange kind of metal that can only be referred to as avant-garde. DSO is supposedly formed from the descendants of a troupe that played music in defiance to the ruling church during the 16th century in Sweden. The troupe played underground until they were discovered and decided to play one grand final show before being martyred to the church. DSO's eclectic playing style is quite unique, and if you're a fan of the strange, then DSO is for you. This is DSO's only full release so far, The Butcher's Ballroom.

This album was requested by The Stormbeard Guild's own Keeper of the Seven Keys.

Tracklist:
1. Balrog Boogie - (3:53)
2. Heroines - (5:23)
3. Poetic Pitbull Revolutions - (4:52)
4. Ragdoll Physics - (3:53)
5. D'Angelo - (1:54)
6. Velvet Embracer - (4:05)
7. Gunpowder Chant - (1:51)
8. Infralove - (4:54)
9. Wedding March For A Bullet - (3:14)
10. Qualms of Conscience - (1:16)
11. Zodiac Virtues - (4:48)
12. Porcelain Judas - (4:09)
13. Pink Noise Waltz - (6:07)

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December 15, 2007

Hammerfall

We are the voices in the dark
Inside the fire we are the
Eternal Spark that will guide the way












Artist: Hammerfall
Album: Crimson Thunder (2002)
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.hammerfall.net/

Hammerfall, the wildly popular Power Metal band from Sweden, formed in 1993 when Oscar Dronjak split from Ceremonial Oath to start his own band. After going through many line-up changes (including members from bands such as In Flames and Dark Tranquility), the group settled on the one that would bring one of their best albums, Crimson Thunder. Hammerfall toured with groups such as DIO in North America and the likes of Iron Maiden, Slayer and Stratovarius in Europe. A music video was also made for the single, Hearts on Fire. This album is definately a Power Metal must-have.

Tracklist:
1. Riders on the Storm - (4:36)
2. Hearts on Fire - (3:53)
3. On the Edge of Honour - (4:49)
4. Crimson Thunder - (5:05)
5. Lore of the Arnana - (1:29)
6. Trailblazers - (4:39)
7. Dreams Come True - (4:04)
8. Angel of Marcy - (5:40)
9. The Unforgiving Blade - (3:42)
10. In Memoriam - (4:23)
11. Hero's Return - (5:21)

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