RobyMichieletto

 Robert Lowe is a frontman capable of holding his own against anyone, fitting perfectly with the granitic heaviness of the pieces.

 King Of The Grey Islands is slow, leaden, funereal and ominous, hypnotic, massive, claustrophobic, soaked unimaginably with musical inspiration.

King Of The Grey Islands is hailed as Candlemass' darkest and most consistent album, marked by powerful vocals from Robert Lowe. The record explores bleak themes with epic, heavy riffs and atmospheric doom metal. Despite lineup changes, the band proves its musical vision remains strong and forward-looking. The album captivates with a slow, massive, and hypnotic sound. Discover the haunting power of Candlemass' King Of The Grey Islands – listen now and immerse yourself in epic doom metal.

 The chosen musical path is that of ambient, but it is explored both in its more distinctly electronic/cosmic aspects and in ethno/new age/world music ones.

 They turn out to be a bit dull and overly mannered for traditional listening and for what are the usually extremely high standards of Robert Rich.

Robert Rich’s album Music From Atlas Dei compiles tracks created as a soundtrack for a graphic film by Daniel Colvin. It combines ambient styles ranging from electronic cosmic sounds to ethno and world music. While the album showcases rich soundscapes suited for visual accompaniment, it can feel somewhat dull and overly mannered for standalone listening. This work reflects Robert Rich’s high standards but may be more appreciated as background music than a primary listening experience. Discover the atmospheric blend of electronic and ethno sounds in Robert Rich’s Music From Atlas Dei—listen now and explore this unique ambient journey.

 "Retina Riddim ... proves to be the summary of the entire artistic universe of the New York band."

 "The attempt is to steer clear of simple definitions, but with results that are not always convincing."

Retina Riddim by Gang Gang Dance offers a glimpse into the band's expansive artistic range through a single 24-minute track and a complementary DVD. The album fuses electronica, avant-garde, and various rock influences aiming to defy straightforward classification, but with mixed success. The DVD features tour footage and visual art that enhances the listening experience. Overall, the release is an interesting preview but not groundbreaking. Discover Gang Gang Dance's adventurous soundscapes—listen to Retina Riddim and experience their unique audio-visual journey!

 Formloff try to do, which translates into playing, composing, and creating, something inherently their own.

 Reigning supreme is confusion and, which determines their condemnation, approximation.

Formloff's debut album 'Adjo Oilo' attempts to blend avant-black metal with electronic, progressive, and theatrical rock elements. Despite their ambition, the album suffers from confusion and lack of clear ideas, resulting in an unsatisfactory listening experience. The reviewer acknowledges their effort but ultimately cannot recommend the album due to its approximation and excessive experimentation. Explore Formloff's ambitious debut and decide if their experimental style is for you.

 Why don’t they release an album capable of challenging, for example, Coldplay?

 If it’s heads, the next work must come out on EMI or Sony and end up on the charts, but if it’s tails, they need to go back to school and opt for a different career path.

The review critically examines Last Winter's album, highlighting the crowded indie market and the band's struggle to produce commercially competitive music. It questions their musical direction and challenges them to either aim for major label success or reconsider their career path. Despite their pop aspirations, the reviewer doubts their potential to break through. The album receives a moderate rating of 3 out of 5. Listen to Last Winter's album and explore the challenges of making it big in the indie rock scene.

 If the dish your mom cooks you daily is that of metal-core with death/thrash inflections... then go ahead and embrace 'Gazing From The Abyss'.

 They need to have the courage to bring out their individuality and develop a personalized sound, because the expressive power, groove, and sonic violence are already present.

This review explores Abel Is Dying's debut album 'Gazing From The Abyss' within the metal-core genre, highlighting the band's solid musicianship and production quality. While the album is enjoyable for genre enthusiasts, it suggests the band has untapped potential and needs to develop a more unique and personal sound to stand out. The critique also reflects on the subjective nature of music criticism. Discover Abel Is Dying's fiery metal-core debut and decide if their raw energy speaks to you!

 The technical skills are limited and the sonic inventiveness is nonexistent.

 There is a label (specifically Armageddon Music) that had the courage to release such an album.

Nikki Puppet's second album 'Militant Mother' struggles with limited technical skill and uninspired songwriting. The band leans heavily on well-worn hard rock and metal tropes without offering innovation. The presence of a female vocalist does little to elevate the lackluster material. Overall, the album fails to impress and raises questions about its release by Armageddon Music. Discover the full review of Nikki Puppet's 'Militant Mother' and decide if this hard rock album fits your taste.

 Mutation has constantly characterized the musical work of The Provenance.

 With 'Red Flags', The Provenance highlight an enrichment of their musicianship, perhaps at the expense of a certain 'heaviness' in sound and in favor of a pop/melodic appeal.

The Provenance’s fourth album 'Red Flags', released via Peaceville, emphasizes the band's continuous musical evolution. Moving away from distinct death metal roots, the album explores diverse styles from indie rock and progressive metal to hypnotic dark and jazz-like elements. Improved musicianship shines, favoring melodic and song-oriented structures over heaviness. Comparisons are drawn to bands like Katatonia and Opeth, though the album suggests the band’s definitive sound remains in progress. Discover The Provenance’s genre-blending 'Red Flags' and experience their bold musical transformation today!

 Thirteen tracks that turn you inside out with an unstoppable succession of riffs forged in the best thrash metal workshops.

 Pushed to the limit, compact, brutal (the death metal influences are evident here), lucid in frontal assault, and shrewd enough when they entrust mixing and mastering to Andy Sneap.

Dew-Scented's seventh album 'Incinerate' delivers relentless thrash metal energy fused with death metal elements. Featuring thirteen aggressive tracks, the album benefits from stellar production by Andy Sneap. Distinguished guest appearances by Jeff Waters and Mille Petrozza enhance the powerful sound. The album solidifies Dew-Scented's position amidst thrash metal greats. Experience the explosive thrash metal power of Dew-Scented's 'Incinerate' – listen and feel the fire!

 "Their progressive metal has ties with modern metallic forms and thrash influences..."

 "The sound is dynamic, gothic, rich in harmony and aggressive melancholy, and the arrangements... are complex and refined, although everything always remains approachable."

Echoes Of Eternity's debut album 'The Forgotten Goddess' offers a surprising blend of progressive, gothic, and thrash metal. The band's sound is both dynamic and atmospheric, featuring complex yet approachable arrangements. The review highlights the band's ability to transcend typical genre labels and draws comparisons with notable metal acts. Overall, it is praised for its rich harmony and aggressive melancholy. Explore Echoes Of Eternity's debut and experience their unique fusion of progressive and gothic metal today!