Fatal Sin – Episodes: The Complete Recordings - Reviewed By Metal Temple! - @thebeast

ICYMI: Fatal Sin – Episodes: The Complete Recordings - Reviewed By Metal Temple ! Check it out here at this link: http://www.metal-temple.com/site/catalogues/entry/reviews/cd_3/f_2/fatal-sin-episodes.htm FATAL SIN was a Trash Metal band from Boca Raton, Florida. They formed in 1985, went through multiple lineup changes, then solidified their membership by 1989 when they recorded their self-titled demo. The band unfortunately would go on hiatus in 1993 and later disband in 1997. On October 13, 2020, their recordings were collected and re-issued as “Episodes: The Complete Recordings.” The album comes with an eight-page booklet featuring archival photos and personal insights from Adam Riewold. Also included is a bonus DVD featuring their entire performance at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida in 1990. The album itself comprises six tracks, three studio and three live, spanning about 28 minutes. While albums of this nature appeal mostly to collectors and metal historians, I do have to say many of these tracks absolutely stand on their own. The best tracks, of course, are the studio recordings. The three tracks veer to the Prog side of the spectrum, laying out complicated arrangements across a vast array of tempos. Thematically, the band focuses on traditional Thrash lyrics protesting environmental and socio-political distress . . . all of which actually seem prophetic coming from thirty years ago and landing in 2020. As a vocalist, Adam Riewold is neither a guttural baritone nor a clean-throated virtuoso, but he does have that fanatical intonation that you expect from Thrash bands. The guitar work of Haven Eaton is impressive in its complexity and ferocity, but my favorite performance by far is Adam Riewold on bass, especially on “Episode.” The live tracks are interesting but don’t bear repeating except maybe from an historical perspective. Given the raw quality of the audio (apparently, they were having PA issues on the day), I’m thinking the DVD is much more entertaining with the added visual layer. On other fronts, the album artwork is very 80’s Thrash, so fun in a retro-type of way. Altogether, FATAL SIN’s “Episodes: The Complete Recordings” brings to light the combined talents of a band that is sorely missed. And while we can sit around and ponder what might have been, we might be better off just cranking it to 11 and soaking it in. Songwriting: 6 Musicianship: 7 Memorability: 6 Production: 5 FOR FANS OF: Atheist, (early) Megadeth, (early) Cynic FATAL SIN were formed in late 1985 in Boca Raton, Florida by guitarist Adam Riewold and drummer Greg Threlkel (who were in middle school at the time) out of a love for both the energized Thrash of bands such as Slayer and Megadeth as well as the more intricate arrangements of Rush. After going through a revolving door of musicians, the line-up solidified with the addition of guitarist Haven Eaton and bassist Kevin Bachaus. Fast forward, FATAL SIN would take home the top prize at a local Battle of the Bands, winning 4 hours of free studio time. With their winnings the band would enter Hollywood Sync Studios in  November  of  1989  to  record  their  first  demo.  Friend,  and  bassist  for  local  heavyweight's Saigon Kick Tom DeFile, produced. Armed with a quality recording, FATAL SIN would begin to gig heavily, sharing the stage with bands such as Vio-Lence, Devastation, Deicide, Morbid Angel, Raped Ape, Cynic, and Pantera. Not long after the recording of the 1989 Demo and that momentum began, Kevin would be diagnosed with spinal cancer and would have to exit the band.  Adam would switch from guitar to bass, making FATAL SIN a three piece. It would be during this period that the band would begin to be influenced by not only bands such as   Watchtower   and   Voi-Vod ,  but  also  by  the  complex  sounds  and  arrangements  of  classic Jazz/Fusion artists such as Return To Forever and Mahavishnu Orchestra . These influences are highly evident on their final studio recording, "Episode", which was recorded in 1991 for a local compilation album " Unsigned III: Killing Time ". Shortly  after  the  recording  of  “Episode”,  FATAL SIN  would  go  on hiatus  for  close  to  a  year before reemerging as UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE.  The band would issue one final 3-song selftitled demo in 1993 and disband in 1997. Greg Threlkel would go on to co-found the band BURNER in 1998 along with guitarists John Paul  Soars  ( Raped  Ape/Paingod/Malevolent  Creation/Divine  Empire )  and  Jason  Morgan ( Monstrosity ), who would record one album for Arctic Music Group in 1992 titled “One For The Road”. Adam Riewold moved to Tampa, Florida and has been involved in multiple projects, with his most recent being the band LEVEL THE PLANET. This deluxe re-issue features all of the bands studio recordings, as well as 3 live songs, fully remastered  from  the  original  sources  by  Rob  Colwell  at  Bombworks  Sound  and  an  8-page booklet featuring archival photos and some personal insights from Adam Riewold. Also included is a bonus DVD featuring their entire performance at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida in 1990. This deluxe edition is the 5th release in our "Florida Metal Archive Series" and is limited to 300 units world wide. Grab your copy here: https://thrashbackrecords.bigcartel.com/ TRACK LISTING: 1. Episode (1991) * 2. Fatal Sin (1989) * 3. Intense Distress (1989) * 4. Civilized Suicide [1990 Live] 5. Dreams Of The Future [1990 Live] 6. Insanity Of Humanity [1990 Live] * [BONUS DVD: Live at Florida Atlantic University 1990] (Tracks with an * have been provided to you for airplay) FATAL SIN: Adam Riewold - Vocals & Bass Haven Eaton - Guitars Greg Threlkel - Drums DISCOGRAPHY: Fatal Sin (Demo) - 1989 Episode (Demo) - 1991 Unsigned III: Killing Time (Compilation) - 1992 (Stryder Records) Episodes:    The Complete Recordings - 2020 (ThrashBack Records) https://www.facebook.com/ThrashBackRecords/ https://thrashbackrecords.bigcartel.com/
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New Promo: Blessed By Perversion - Remnants Of Existence - (Death Metal) - @thebeast

FYI: Band Name: Blessed By Perversion CD title: Remnants Of Existence Format: Digipack Band Members:  Manolis Kouelo - Guitars (rhythm) Kostas Foutris - Guitars (lead) Andreas Moschopoulos - Vocals Vaggelis Nanos - Bass Vasilis Nanos - Drums Release Date: December 25 2020 Limitation: 500 Copies digipack CD Sellings Points: Second Release old school death metal Track list: 1. Descending To The Catacombs 2. Gallery Of Bones 04:18 3. Atonement Refused 04:27 4. Among The Tombs Absent Gods 03:23 5. Caverns Of Torture 05:12 6. Whithin Monumental Chaos 05:56 Remnants Of Existence by Blessed By Perversion Blessed By Perversion was created in mid 2010 inspired by death metal and extreme music. The band released their first EP called ' Destroy the Image of God' in 2012. After many gigs and the addition of a new member, Blessed By Perversion was ready to record their first full length album ' Between Roots And Darkness' . This is an old school feeling death metal album with a lot of melodic parts. The album was released in 2016 via Razed Soul Productions and received great reviews from metal sites and magazines from around the world. Now with a new drummer and with more consistency than ever, Blessed By Perversion is releasing a new masterpiece of pure death metal with old influences of American ( Deicide, Morbid Angel, Monstrosity ) and European ( Sinister, Obsecration or Soulskinner ) death metal creates “ Remnant Of Existence ” 6 songs of pure metal of death Label contact: https://ironbloodanddeath.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ibdc666 Band contact: https://blessedbyperversion.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/blessedbyperversion/ https://soundcloud.com/blessedbyperversion https://www.youtube.com/user/BlessedByPerversion  
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New Promo: Godless Throne - Imperator 54AD - (Symphonic Extreme Metal) - @thebeast

Godless Throne has emerged from the sinful ruins of Las Vegas, Nevada, embodying the utmost, extreme symphonic metal sound. Since the conception of this musical excretion, a keen spiritual darkness has surfaced by many influences from the band. Check out the new video! Follow the band at these links: https://music.apple.com/us/album/imperator-54-a-d-single/1528794331 https://open.spotify.com/artist/4c78Ksar7glp8CpPKZpub3 https://www.pandora.com/artist/godless-throne/ARrrK3zqzfz3zzX https://www.facebook.com/Godlessthrone/ https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGxpZ2h0OjE3OTUzMDcwODMzMDU2NDA3?igshid=jub23iwbspaf https://www.godlessthrone.com/
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New Promo: Mons Ignifer - Infra-Nocturnal Darkness - (Heavy Metal) - @thebeast

Mons Ignifer's "Onkalo" is an album that is a mixture of traditional metal and post-metal with thrashy, groovy and atmospheric elements. Mons Ignifer represents itself more or less as a modern day crossover-metal band. An alternative choice to anything too familiar. Dramatic, melodic and dark, yet a bit aggressive. "Onkalo" is an album where a hint of Black Sabbath and Black Metal meets fluently as piece of a musical experience, among other elements. The album length, almost 40 minutes is a proovement that abstract metal can still be alive in 2021. "Onkalo" is the hole in the ground or a hole in a soul. "Onkalo" is the darkness that fills, and the loneliness that kills... "Onkalo" means frustration and pain, yet hope and acceptance of weakness, that after all keeps the soul quiet and sane. "Onkalo" is the home of existance - echoes of something distant but familiar. Mons Ignifer is Guitar/Vocals - Lizky Drums - Bizze Bass - Mr. Burns Mons Ignifer as a band took originally its first steps on earth, rising from the remains Janispetkes & Mustatsaappaat. The band which came second on "Suomen paskin bändi" band contest in 2016. A lot of riffs and ideas on Mons Ignifer songs are also from that time 2016-2017, that were leftovers from the very limited Janispetkes demo called "No Shit 'til Saturday". Mons Ignifer started officially in august 2018, with a little triangle and a name, posted on the very first Instagram-post on the account @mons_ignifer_band. Before that, the band - mainly being Lizky on guitars and Bizze on drums - had parted ways with its first bass player Markus. First single called 'Plastik Heaven' was recorded already in November 2018 and released on the Finnish national day of culture, 'Kalevalan päivä' 28th February 2019. By the time Mons Ignifer was a two piece. Mr. Burns came along to play bass the same year in the summer. A big part on Mons Ignifer's sound is engineered originally by the recording, mixing and mastering guru Vesa Viitanen, who has his own recording studio called Napalm To Thy Face prod. In September 2019 while starting to record "Onkalo" album, Mons Ignifer released their second single called 'Silvery Tongue Devil'. Also the first gig under the name was played during that time in Bar 15, in tje City of Seinäjoki. First single from the debut album was reöeased already in December 2019, and it was called 'After the Never'. A song with somewhat differing sound as it turned out to be melancholic, yet mellow and serene. Of which a music video is also available. After two gigs and a live-stream Mons Ignifer released its fourth digi-single called Perfect World on March 2020.. During the same time the music video was shot, and released in May 2020. As being a complicated year to remember for a mass of people, Mons Ignifer kept being busy working on the Onkalo album. Finally the fifth single of the band and third from the debut album Onkalo came out again on September, with a release gig once again in Bar 15, in the City of Seinäjoki. Mons Ignifer's debut album "Onkalo" will be released in the beginning of 2021. Follow the band at these links: Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oayWuNWOHC9YfA30aXr9j?si=BUtQacgfS96fcgbd3iumiA  Tidal https://tidal.com/artist/15120688 YouTube https://youtu.be/04FHzoBA8Zg  Web-site: www.monsignifer.com  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/monsigniferband/  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mons_ignifer_band  Gikker live https://gikker.fi/mons-ignifer
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Blessed By Perversion - Remnants of Existence - Featured At KMSU Loud Rock Charting! - @thebeast

ICYMI: Blessed By Perversion - Remnants of Existence - Featured At KMSU Loud Rock Charting ! check it out here at this link: https://mankato.mnsu.edu/kmsu-radio/ Band Name: Blessed By Perversion CD title: Remnants Of Existence Format: Digipack Band Members:  Manolis Kouelo - Guitars (rhythm) Kostas Foutris - Guitars (lead) Andreas Moschopoulos - Vocals Vaggelis Nanos - Bass Vasilis Nanos - Drums Release Date: December 25 2020 Limitation: 500 Copies digipack CD Sellings Points: Second Release old school death metal Track list: 1. Descending To The Catacombs 2. Gallery Of Bones 04:18 3. Atonement Refused 04:27 4. Among The Tombs Absent Gods 03:23 5. Caverns Of Torture 05:12 6. Whithin Monumental Chaos 05:56 Remnants Of Existence by Blessed By Perversion Blessed By Perversion was created in mid 2010 inspired by death metal and extreme music. The band released their first EP called ' Destroy the Image of God' in 2012. After many gigs and the addition of a new member, Blessed By Perversion was ready to record their first full length album ' Between Roots And Darkness' . This is an old school feeling death metal album with a lot of melodic parts. The album was released in 2016 via Razed Soul Productions and received great reviews from metal sites and magazines from around the world. Now with a new drummer and with more consistency than ever, Blessed By Perversion is releasing a new masterpiece of pure death metal with old influences of American ( Deicide, Morbid Angel, Monstrosity ) and European ( Sinister, Obsecration or Soulskinner ) death metal creates “ Remnant Of Existence ” 6 songs of pure metal of death Label contact: https://ironbloodanddeath.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ibdc666 Band contact: https://blessedbyperversion.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/blessedbyperversion/ https://soundcloud.com/blessedbyperversion https://www.youtube.com/user/BlessedByPerversion  
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Pressure - Julstress - Reviewed By Local Smokeout! - @thebeast

ICYMI: Pressure - Julstress - Reviewed By Local Smokeout ! Check out the video review below! “In their own melodic way, Pressure takes the unique Scandinavian metal sound to become a ferocious breath of fresh air in the modern metal scene” – The Other Side Press Release Band: Pressure Track: ‘Julstress’ - ISRC – QZNWV2077637 Release Date: 11th December 2020 Written and composed by Simon Forsell, Olof Jönsson, Emil Salling  Copyright:  Pressure 2020 ‘Julstress’ HO! HO! HO!  IT’S CHRISTMAS and Swedish rockers Pressure have penned their first Christmas song! ‘Julstress’ sees its release 11th December, 2020 and this is one Christmas song that will stand out from the crowd! From the opening riff you’ll be rocking out for the full 2.35 and you’ll never think of ‘Jingle Bells’ in the same way every again! The track may well be delivered with driving guitar riffs and a sometimes growling bass vocal but it still manages to touch on the sensitive issue of how some people struggle with the pressure of the festivities.  The guys wrote the track as a distraction whilst getting their heads down writing new material that will see the light of day in 2021. There will be a full video supporting the release. The Band Who are Pressure I hear you ask? Well if you had to tag them with a genre the one that fits best is a ‘melodic rock’ but they’re so much more than that. Hailing from Stockholm, Sweden and with vocalist Olof Jönsson you can always guarantee soaring, athletic and committed vocals.  Together with a twin guitar sound coming from songwriter and lead guitarist Simon “Siirpo” Forsell and Emil Salling. Their work often focuses and embraces the pressures felt from everyday existence. Their lyrics ably demonstrating that there are two sides to every story - the good and the bad. Every song has a double meaning and they truly see music as a tool to handle the different pressures thrown at us from the modern world.  The band began their journey together in 2018, and since then they’ve worked tirelessly developing their sound and live performance, their aim? To make memories with their fans and to an epic musical soundtrack. A quote that can summarize their lyrics is: “How can you tell a story about life if you haven’t dared to live life to its fullest!  Pressure is all about every story, every moment, every Pressure! Julstress - Lyrics INTRO A star shining with a marvelous light Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way Yeah! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way VERSE You’re running around, Christmas should be white We need to buy our Christmas gifts There’s shouting and lots of work, almost like a rite Don’t forget to light the candles, wrap the gifts, do the rhyme  and don’t forget the cards Dress the tree and your children too Soon the guests will arrive but there’s millions of things left  For everyone except me BRIDGE To be alone at Christmas Can never be fun, right? (no, no, no, no) CHORUS Christmas is here, but I'm taking it easy, I sit down and take a deep breath No stress, just relax Christmas is best when I´m alone Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way  Yeah! Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way VERSE Christmas can be chaos, everyone is here now Put the gifts under the Christmas tree, Where is Santa and the porridge? Who found the almond? The drinks glitter in the bar Ham, turkey, gravy and a little more The children are screaming and playing Do you want to sit down? No the party needs more You just smile but can never relax To be alone when it's Christmas Can be really nice, right? (yes, yes, yes, yes) CHORUS Christmas is here, but I'm taking it easy, I sit down, take a deep breath No stress, no agitation Christmas is best when I´m alone INTERLUDE The cold of the midwinter night is severe, the stars sparkle and twinkle, Everyone is sleeping in the Christmas calm deep below the midnight sky, The moon travels its silent path, the snow shines white on pine and oak, the snow glows white on the rooftops. Only Santa is awake What!? is Santa naked? . Listen SoundCloud:   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7a9rKp03MYJv4leDN7Mm8k   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Pressuresweden Press Kit Click above to access the band epk Website  http://www.pressure.band/ Socials Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pressuresweden/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pressuresweden Twitter: https://twitter.com/pressuresweden More info Samantha Dodson at Sambone Promos sambonepr@yahoo.com or sam@pressure.band  (772) 828 - 5434
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Weight Of Emptiness - "Conquering The Deep Cycle" - Reviewed By The Doorway To Magazine! - @thebeast

FYI: Weight Of Emptiness - "Conquering The Deep Cycle"  - Reviewed By The Doorway To Magazine ! Check it out in the video below! Weight Of Emptiness is a Chilean band of metal which practice a mixture style in which can be distinguished progressive, death, doom, and black metal. The band has its origins in 2012, when the former members from the missing band Twilight Mist, Juan Acevedo and Alejandro Bravo on guitars and Alejandro Ruiz on vocals, started to make their first compositions. On Twilight Mist they had a career path of almost 10 years, innovating on progressive metal trends, so decided continuing the legacy, adding actual elements to their music. The first formation was completed with bassist David Hernández and Mauricio Basso on drums, leader of Letargo band, with almost 25 years of career, both incorporating a rhythmic base full of progressive elements, which give Weight Of Emptiness the characteristic and avant-garde sound recognized into the Chilean metal scene. Between August and September of 2016, they started recording their musical material for what will be their debut album. The drums are recorded at Alba Road studios by Eduardo Demangel and the rest in The Farm. The mixing and mastering is done by Richard Iturra. At the end of the recording process, David Hernández left the band, so they recruited the bassist Manuel Villarroel. On March 4, 2017 they independently released the first LP called “Anfractuous Moments For Redemption”, which is digitally edited worldwide thanks to the British label Sepulchral Silence on more than 14 streaming platforms. In physical format it is edited independently in digipack format.  As part of the promotion plan for the new album, in May 2017 a Concert Live Video is released at Bar Óxido (October 2016) and on October 20, 2017 is released the video clip for the song "Behind The Masks". Between October 27 and November 4, 2017 the band performs its first international tour in 6 cities in Mexico. In addition to the shows in Mexico, the band performs in different stages throughout Chile.  The album “Anfractuous Moments For Redemption” is highlighted by the Humo Negro site among the best Chilean albums of 2017. In addition, the album is included in the “The 12 Best Chilean Metal Albums 2017” Ranking of The Resistance webzine and in the “Top 320 Latin Albums of 2017” from Headbangers Latin America webzine. On March 16, 2018 the band releases their second video clip of the song "The Silence". On March 22, 2018 the album "Anfractuous Moments For Redemption" is re-released in Mexico in a co-production with the labels Concreto Records and Sun Empire Productions. The album "Anfractuous Moments For Redemption" is nominated for the 2018 Escuchar Awards in the Best Extreme Metal Disco category. On November 17, 2018 the band releases its third video clip of the song "Unbreakable". The bassist Manuel Villarroel leaves the band and in his replacement comes the former bassist of the progressive metal band Tremates, Mario Urra, whose debut is made when the band first visits Argentina in the framework of the 2018 Lado Salvaje Festival of the city of Mendoza, subsequently editing a Live Video with the full show.  On August 31, 2019 the band released their second studio album called "Conquering The Deep Cycle." The album was recorded at The Farm and Audio Custom Studios, and was mixed and mastered again by Richard Iturra. The album is published under the label Australis Records with international distribution. On August 16, 2019 the video clip of the song “The Flame” was released, which is the first single from the new album. In September 2019, the band made its first tour of Europe in several cities in Spain, Romania and Bulgaria, achieving a very good reception from the public of the old continent. In November 2019, the band toured Argentina that included Buenos Aires, the La Campana del Infierno festival near Rosario and the Criminal Metal Camp festival near Córdoba to promote the new album. On December 28, 2019, a Lyric Video of the song Invisible Mind Workers is released. Track List: 1. Conquering 00:56  2. Invisible Mind Workers 05:51  3. Chucao 04:40  4. The Flame 05:46  5. Lapse of Insanity 04:40  6. Lamentos 04:56  7. Eleven Ravens 06:15  8. Drainers 05:04  9. Lurking Hope 05:39  10. Two Tears Alone 05:11  11. Deep Cycle 02:00 The album "Conquering The Deep Cycle" has been featured among the best of 2019 in various rankings and mass media accounts such as Headbanger Latinoamérica, Humo Negro from Chile, Global Metal Apocalypse from United Kingdom, Inside The Darkness from Russia, Subterraneo Webzine from Spain and Radio Rock Nation from Brazil. On the occasion of the band's fifth anniversary, on May 17, 2020 they released the Lyric Video of the song Weight Of Emptiness. During 2020, due to the COVID19 Pandemic that affects the world, the band participates in the festivals Heresy Fest Online (Argentina), Time Of Plagues (Chile) and Tinkuy del Rock (Peru) which transmit international band shows via streaming. from their places of origin. Follow the band at these links: Official Site: www.weightofemptiness.com Facebook: https://es-la.facebook.com/Weightofemptiness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weightofemptiness/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Weight_of_E Links to streaming: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mzGsZcySSgVnv2JP0NWUK9t-Cd43FXJTo Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1wspnAWis65xwHiG29vKLx     CONQUERING THE DEEP CYCLE by Weight of Emptiness
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