poniedziałek, 21 grudnia 2020
Divine Weep - The Omega Man (Ossuary Records 2020)
wtorek, 15 grudnia 2020
Azarath - Saint Desecration (Agonia Records 2020)
sobota, 12 grudnia 2020
Grimcult - Revelations of Sinister Flame (Putrid Cult 2020)
English translation:
The fact that Morgul has an ability to pick up good bands and projects has been known for a long time. Especially in the area of black metal. Here's another example of that. I must admit that this is another album that positively surprises me this year with its enormous sense of this genre and its roots. The person behind the presented Grimcult is R. Hate well-known from Odour of Death, who takes the nickname Nobody here. On the 25-minute "Revelations of Sinister Flame" he created black metal with a specific reference to the early achievements of our scene (under the sign of Veles, Graveland, old North), but also Finnish and bands like Horna and Satanic Warmaster. In a word, the cult of the past created with taste and awareness, and above all with the ability to recreate that atmosphere and aesthetics. Not everyone can do it and I think that something like this proves the artist's class and devotion to his favorite music. This is always the result of a huge passion in the subject. The material is very atmospheric, with keys, which when used well do a great job. Plus this cover art by Lord. K... Right on point! The icing on the cake is the song "Przymierze", sung in Polish, the text of which is immediately remembered, or at least the most important part of it is. Listen, you will know what I'm talking about. Hopefully R. Hate didn't make a one-shot here and will continue attacking with Grimcult. Meanwhile, invite the Devil into your life and throw "Revelations of Sinister Flame" into your CD players.
sobota, 5 grudnia 2020
Vomit Division - Hell in a Bottle (Metal on Metal 2020)
niedziela, 29 listopada 2020
Okrutnik - Legion Antychrysta (Ossuary Records 2020)
https://www.facebook.com/okrutnikofficial
https://okrutnikkontakt.wixsite.com/okrutnik
English translation:
Okrutnik is a band that is one of the biggest surprises recently, at least for me. Seemingly, the group performs oldschool metal rooted in the 80s and a hybrid of black/speed/heavy/thrash styles, and when the album starts up, we are struck by a new quality, fresh sound and a lot of inspiration from Polish Kat (above all), Turbo or the first album of Wolf Spider (former Wilczy Pająk). We have a lot of good riffs, ravishing compositions, and there will also be a place for a metal ballad - in the style of the bands mentioned above. And of course, the breake out of the English-language form, because the lyrics of the songs are in Polish. Okrutnik has filled a certain gap that has recently appeared in relation to this type of playing and aesthetics. As most bands follow the typical path of Venom, Bathory, Destruction or Celtic Frost, Okrutnik chose the best groups of the Polish scene of that time as his model. And praise them for that, because thanks to this, "Legion Antychrysta" is an original, thrilling material and, above all, brings a breath of freshness in its entire already solidified form. I bode a very good future for the band and I wish they would keep on going and gather ideas for the next material in this difficult time for touring. And vinyl! Yes, "Legion" undoubtedly deserves to be released on this format as well. Those who like the old Polish metal overfilled with still youthful verve, grab this album without hesitation!
środa, 25 listopada 2020
Kommand - Savage Overkill (Metal on Metal 2020)
sobota, 21 listopada 2020
Shadow Warrior - Cyberblade (Ossuary Records 2020)
https://www.facebook.com/ShadowWarriorPL
https://shadowwarrior.bandcamp.com/merch
English translation:
I must admit that I was waiting for the first Shadow Warrior full-length. I waited, because I was curious if the band would make some progress in relation to the EP, and would fix some gaps. It would be extremely desirable, because their music has a lot of potential, even though it is simple, classic heavy metal. Has it happened? Yes and no. The first thing are new influences and more interesting-sounding compositions. As before, they played heavily in the style of Tokyo Blade, early Def Leppard, etc., now the album is dominated by influences from the old Running Wild, Iron Maiden and the Japanese from Metalucifer. And that's great! The album is richer, there is more fun for listening to it and discovering all these noble inspirations. This is an advantage! Ania Kłos's vocal is also a plus, there is more power in it, it is more aggressive and ... it dominates the album. And its domination, in my opinion, did a little harm to the guitars, which are hidden in the back. They play great riffs but it all hides somewhere. I have such an impression. It just begs to be put forward. The album would gain power immediately, and that's how it is not much better in this matter than the EP. This is the only drawback of this material. Coming back to the points in favour, it is nice that there are a few hit-like songs that stay in your head; title one, "Demon's Sword" (the first so heavy track in the band's output) and "Iron Hawk Rising" - deserved a single. Once again, the band records almost perfect material. Maybe I'm a bit disappointed, but despite some shortcomings, I will be happy to come back to the album, because anyway it's really enjoyable, and I just like this band. I say "yes" to "Cyberblade" all in all.
poniedziałek, 16 listopada 2020
Chainbreaker - Relentless Night (Metal on Metal 2020)
https://www.facebook.com/chainbreakeraustria