SAMAEL - Lux Mundi

Lux Mundi is the 9th album of Samael. The group has a story of 20 years in the music industry. This new album, although it has a classic motive, adapted by the group through the last years, leads to evolution. In this new album, they have found a way to keep the audience satisfied and not to be bored. However, they are predictable using only at some point the technique of “surprise”, as surprises can be happy or unhappy (…from “Ceremony of Opposites”…to “Passage”). Their clear sound combined to their extraordinary Vorph vocals leads the audience to the discovery of the album.

7.5/10

Review written by Chris

SCAR SYMMETRY - The Unseen Empire

When I heard the first release of the band, I was stunned by their ease to blend their various influences, into a mixture that most people would find interesting. The band has moved a long way since their debut, but still, all the trademarks of their music are here. The ability of the band to create music that is aggressive enough, but contains enough melodies, some of them really remarkable, excellent guitar works and some of the finest clear vocals along with brutal growls and Black-ish screams. There's variety to the songs, so the listener will not find any less interesting moments, but neither struggle between senseless progression and constant changes. Both the composing and performing skills of the band members help to that. It's really hard to define the style of the band, with the term Melodic Death Metal come in mind more often. But there's also enough Thrash here for the fans, songs with clear vocals and more catchy parts, and also some more complicated structures. One thing is certain, the album won't disappoint any fan with a good taste in music. One of those album that I would recommend with eyes closed, but with minds wide open.

9/10

BLOODBOUND - Unholy Cross

This is the fourth discographic attempt of the Swedish band. I have to say that I've noticed them from their first album and they are one of my favorite Power Metal bands. So I was very curious to listen the new album after the changes that took place at the band members. Thank metal God they didn't disappoint me. They are still playing dynamic Power Metal as we knew it from their past works. Memorable guitar riffs, beautiful solos and a new singer. That's the point of the album. Patrick Johansson the ex-Silence of Down singer, gets the band to a higher level. His voice(reminds me a combination of Dickinson and Kiske)fits perfect with the energetic playing of the rest band. For the fans of the genre check it. It worths the trouble!

9/10

Review written by Nikos.

WHITESNAKE - Forevermore

Whitesnake are back! Although they are getting old, still rocking hard, dancing till the break of day. After 35 years of appearance at the international rock scene combined with glam, fame, great and less memorable moments, they are giving us another album.And it's good, it's really good! It sounds fresh, with nice production but drives us back at the 80s. The hard rocking blues of the early days is here. David's voice has the same passion although is not as strong as then, Aldrich and Beach make a great guitar team with excellent riffs and solos. Of course we have to add the necessary sweet ballads and you are ready. The internal lover is here and will help you go back to your early youth. Don't miss it!

9/10

Review written by Nikos

FIREFORCE - March On

When I read the producer's name I was absolutely sure about the quality (hello Liapakis greetings from motherland). These guys from Belgium remind us the reason why we love Heavy Metal music. I don't have a problem with progression, innovation, mixing of different kinds of music but the basic principals of our music was wild vocals, screaming guitars, hard bass and drum's playing. That's exactly what Fireforce do. Pure Teutonic Heavy Metal! Imagine a mixture of Accept, Helloween and Running wild, blend them and eat their sound in your face! Heavy riffs,beautiful solos and solid rhythm section is the recipe of their songs combined with hoarse vocals. Known trails that will make you bang your head.Enjoy it!

9/10

Review written by Nikos

THERION - Kali Yuga III

Taken from the album, Sitra Ahra. Directed by: Carlos Toro