Aphrodites Child - 666

And what do you know, here is YET another album that i find myself quite uncomfortable in writing about. Not because i haven't spent a good amount of time listening to it (i have), and not because i lack confidence in my writing abilities (i do) but just because...have you heard this god damn thing? It's amazing in every sense of the word. Few progressive bands/albums have had even half the impact on me this one has. And to think that their creative output was only from 68-71, there was true magic stirring in these greeks. The lyrics and concept are based on the apocalypse from St. John which is something that has fascinated me from childhood age and that is what drew me to this piece of work, but the performances found therein are equally if not more impressive. If you are a psych/prog fan you HAVE already heard this, i know that, just putting this up to share with others like me who are looking to further explore those genres.


the battle of the locusts

Queensryche - Rage for Order

Queensryche really need no introduction by now im sure. In the early days they were basically considered to be the US answer to Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, although after their debut EP they became far less metallic. But what they did remain were great songwriters and musicians, not to mention having one of the most charismatic frontmen the world would ever see, with a range that could match that of Rob Halford. Rage for order would be the bands second full length and one of my personal favorites and ever since i posted the Queen of the Reich Ep i have been listening to this band almost non stop. You may like them, you may not, really i dont care because im too busy banging my head to We are Rebellion.

chemical youth

Lucifer, we are here

In my recently renewed fascination of occult rock/metal thanks to cool bands like Ghost, Blood Ceremony, Electric Wizard, and The Devils Blood, heres a few albums from bands who started it all. Ill post more in the  future, but heres a little taster.




Jacula - Tardo Pede in Magiam

                                                http://www.mediafire.com/?ddz258mgu9wnfm2


Black Widow - Sacrifice

                                                 http://www.mediafire.com/?k8jbdn90ilorm5x


Coven - Witchcraft Destroys Minds and Reaps Souls

                                                http://www.mediafire.com/?oo4j1y6es955q4e

Orchid - Capricorn

Some Sabbath inspired bands chose to take the influence and run with it, elaborate on it, and not sound as if they could have toured with them in 72 (Candlemass, Solitude Aeternus), Orchid choose to follow them step by step, note for note basically. Honestly, its not a bad thing. They dont do it nearly as well as Sahg, the vocals are a little goofy and that throws me off. But stoner rock and die hard sabbath fans will get some enjoyment out of this nonetheless im sure.


Into the Void

Gentle Giant - Gentle Giant

Up until the other day i had never actually HEARD Gentle Giant, just heard of them over the years, such as mentioned by members of Rush, who i have listened to since basically birth. Im already becoming a fan, so fans of Yes and King Crimson, take notice.

Gentle Giant

Thin Lizzy - Jailbreak

I always thought that out of all the 70's rock bands, Thin Lizzy were among the most underappreciated. Maybe it was their location? I dunno, U2 was from Ireland also and it didnt seem to hold them back. I also thought they were among the most inovative and influential as well with their proto metal style and twin guitar attack, influencing just about every NWOBHM band, as well as Metallica, and even some modern bands (see Mastodon) and others. Fighter/vocalist Phil Lynotts lyrics were poetic and intelligently written blue collar tales of love and hate, he would later succumb to his drug addiction, Thin Lizzy disbanded in 1983.

ill come runnin back to you

Lifelover - Konkurs

When you listen to a band like Lifelover you end up asking yourself "When has something so bleak and depressing rocked like this?" The inevitable answer is "Never". That's because Sweden's Lifelover is where the roads of depressive black metal and rock music intersect. "But does it work?" you ask. The answer is "Absolutely!". And most of that can be atrributted to the brilliant vocal work of Kim Carlsson (it's a dude) and the sometimes minimal but often melodic guitar sound on this album. The song writing is quite honestly something that isn't really comparable to anything you have heard before.

This ain't gonna be everyone's cup of tea obviously, all I can suggest is that you check it out for yourself and reach your own conclusions. Chances are you'll either find it brilliant or decide it's one of the thousands of other bands you'd probably rather not hear from again. Never hurts to give it a try though.

Konkurs is a pretty moody fuckin' album no matter how you slice it and at the very least they deserve heaps of credit for their ability to convey such emotion through their art.

lifelover

Ghost - Opus Eponymous

 

Many of you have probably know about this band, as theyve gotten quite a bit of attention, some cry gimmick, but hey, Fenriz likes them and so do I so fuck off with your oppinions. The members have chosen to remain anonymous, so nobody really knows who they are and thats where the gimmick accusations have came from. As far as the sound, most have compared it to early mercyful fate. I would say thats accurate, just add a splash of early doom and rock, and not to mention the awesome occult lyrical themes. Oh and Lee Dorian also likes them i assume, as they are on his Rise Above label. Fans of Black Sabbath, Candlemass, Mercyful Fate, Black Wido, and Blue Oyster Cult should eat this up.

satan