Rhapsody Of Fire – Triumph or Agony

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Metalpedia

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Rhapsody Of Fire - Triumph or Agony

Once again it is time for another CD review. It is not a new band, but they have a new name. Or at least a longer one. Italian opera metal masters Rhapsody have changed the band name to Rhapsody of Fire and have released another masterpiece.

As with all their CD’s Rhapsody takes you on a hour + long journey back into the days of old when men carried swords and fought against kings for freedom from slavery, oh and there are dragons too. I have heard alot of black metal bands referred to as epic in the past ( I am guilty of this myself) but Rhapsody (of Fire) define the term epic.

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Finntroll – Ur Jordens Djup

Posted on May 15, 2007 by Metalpedia

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Finntroll - Ur Jordens Djup

Finnish folk/black metal masters Finntroll return with another full length release, this one on Spinefarm Records. It is entitled Ur Jordens Djup and features 11 tracks.

There is nothing special about this release. It sounds as one would expect a Finntroll CD to sound.

Their previous releases remind me of beer drinking good time music, mixed with metal. The good times are not over yet, but it seems the party might be dying down a little.

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Chimaira – Resurrection

Posted on March 19, 2007 by Metalpedia

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Chimaira-Resurrection

Again we embark on yet another in a long line of heavy metal CD reviews. I am doing here at Metalpedia. This time it is for a band that I have never really heard before but I gather they are at least somewhat popular.

It is Cleveland’s Chimaira. They have released a new CD entitled Resurrection. It is available on Ferret Music

I am going to say right off the bat that this is not my style of metal. So maybe I have missed an entire genre that sounds like/similar to Chimaira.

I am not saying Chimaira is a bad band it is just not my style of metal. They have a real tight sound, that has some cool stuff going on. It is just the general rhythm they keep returning to that spoils it.

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Dying Fetus – War of Attrition

Posted on March 14, 2007 by Metalpedia

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Dying Fetus - War of Attrition

OK, ladies and gentlemen. It is again time for another CD review. This one is even timely. It was just released a week ago. So unless you are more on top of the CD buying game than me, you most likely do not own a copy of this release yet.

You may have guessed by the title or the image, but this one is from none other than Maryland’s own Dying Fetus. Their new release War of Attrition on Relapse Records is sure to please fans of this band.

They stay true to their original sound. I have to commend them for this, as there is only one original member still present, John Gallagher. He was the drummer on their first demo release Bathe in Entrails but he switched to guitar for the second Infatuation with Malevolence and has been the driving force behind this band for, wow, 14 plus years now.

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Solitude Aeturnus – Alone

Posted on March 3, 2007 by Metalpedia

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Solitude Aeturnus - Alone

Okay, here is a band that hails from right down the road from me. Well, maybe a little farther, but compared to all the other bands that I listen too this one is rather close.

This is not a new band. They have been around for 20 years now. Though there was a hiatus for the last 7 or so.

Solitude Aeturnus hailing from none other than Arlington, Texas. formed back in 1987 and unleashed their somber doom metal songs onto the world, or at least North Texas.

Anyway, I remember seeing Solitude Aeturnus play at a local club back in the late 80′s or maybe early 90′s. At least I think it was them. I was young, dumb and full of… alcohol. :P So I could be mistaken. Admittedly this was not my favorite band growing up. As previously mentioned they are rather somber and doomy. When I was young I was into only fast speed and death metal.

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Coffins – The Other Side Of Blasphemy

Posted on February 22, 2007 by Metalpedia

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Coffins - The Other Side Of Blasphemy

Okay ladies and gentlemen. It is once again time for another review. This time we are going to head east, to the far east in fact as this is a band from the other side of the Earth. (for me anyway)

Japanese doom metal masters Coffins are back with their slow, sludgy style of doom/death metal.

The Other Side Of Blasphemy has definite similarities with Celtic Frost and Winter, but is also unique in it’s own special way. The riffs are slightly repetitive and go slower then molasses but there are some up tempo parts that combine to make The Other Side Of Blasphemy a must have CD for any fan of doom metal.

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Monotheist

Posted on February 11, 2007 by Metalpedia

Q: Where is Monotheist from?
A: Orlando/Gainesville, Florida area

Q: How long has Monotheist been together?
A: Originally, Monotheist was just Mike composing the music by himself but he decided that he wanted to take the band a bit further, so he began recruiting people. Mike and I were introduced through a mutual friend and we immediately became good friends and band mates.

Q: How many members are in Monotheist? Names? Instruments?
A: As of now, we have Michael Moore on lead guitar, Elyssa Coultas on bass and singing clean vocals, Xander Rodriguez playing rhythm guitar, and Kirk Cowart.

Q: What is the age range of the band members?
A: 17-22

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Napalm Death – Smear Campaign

Posted on January 11, 2007 by Metalpedia

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Napalm Death - Smear Campaign

Okay, maybe this review is out of date. Not sure when this was actually released but I just got ahold of a copy recently. Well like a month ago, but never reviewed it.

Plus I figure it is already the 11th day of the new year and I might as well get around to adding more content. ;)

I have a few reviews and a couple of interviews scheduled for this month so be sure to check back over the next week for additional stuff.

Anyway, enough with the formalities and on with the topic at hand. Napalm Death needs no introduction but they have released a new CD entitled Smear Campaign that might.

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Seasons Of Sorrow – The Awakening

Posted on December 26, 2006 by Metalpedia

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Seasons Of Sorrow - The Awakening

Again it has been awhile since my last review. Or for that matter since I have published anything around here.

Though do not fear, I am never far away! I have just been busy as usual with work, the holidays and all that good stuff. Plus I was sick a couple of weeks ago.

Sorry for my tardiness. ;)

Anyway on with the topic at hand. As I am sure none of you really care about my work, how I prepare for Xmas, or my well being.

It’s time for another CD review. This time it is for a band that sent me their demo to check out. The band is Seasons Of Sorrow and the CD is titled The Awakening.

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Cellador

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Metalpedia

Biography

Cellador formed in 2004, in Omaha, Nebraska. They are a melodic power metal band featuring a rather young lineup with high vocals and an inspirational sound.

  • Band Members

    • Michael Gremio – Vocals
    • Chris Petersen – Lead & Rhythm Guitar
    • Bill Hudson – Lead Guitar
    • Valentin Rakhmanov – Bass
    • David Dahir – Drums

Discography

Below is a list of Cellador’s releases

  • Enter Deception

    • Released: 2006
    • Label: Metal Blade

Cellador - Enter Decption - CD Cover

  1. Tracklist:

    1. Leaving All Behind
    2. A Sign Far Beyond
    3. Never Again
    4. Forever Underground
    5. Seen Through Time
    6. Wakening
    7. Releasing The Shadow
    8. No Chances Lost

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