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 It is intimate music that of Richard Skelton.

 'Marking time' more than a real album is a journey within the self.

Richard Skelton's 'Marking Time' is an intimate ambient album that takes listeners on a deep, emotional journey inward. With evolving, organic soundscapes and evocative tracks like 'Shore' and 'Brook,' it explores themes of despair, paradise, and nothingness. The album is less about traditional structure and more about immersing in a sensory and dreamlike experience. It offers a magical fusion of natural sounds and emotive chromaticism. Dive into the immersive world of Richard Skelton's 'Marking Time' and experience a deeply personal sonic journey today.

 David DeFeis is musically dead.

 The last cry of the glorious Virgin Steele is a work that exudes strong principles of a forceful diarrhea.

The review strongly criticizes Virgin Steele's album The Black Light Bacchanalia for its lack of energy and compelling songwriting. Compared to earlier works, it shows a clear decline in the band's signature epic metal style. The use of piano and keyboard-heavy orchestration overshadows the traditional guitar-driven sound, while DeFeis's vocals appear weak and breathless. The album is described as pompous yet uninspired, failing to engage listeners. Discover why Virgin Steele's The Black Light Bacchanalia divides listeners—read the full review and decide for yourself.

 The true defining element of Overkill’s music is Ellsworth’s voice, so 'childish' and pissed off that it stands unique in the entire horizon of metal.

 The second part of the CD lowers the overall value due to a slightly toned down energy, but the compositional level remains good.

Overkill's 1988 album 'Under the Influence' showcases the band's raw thrash metal roots and Bobby Ellsworth's distinctive vocal style. The first half of the album delivers high energy and aggressive riffs, while the second half explores darker, complex compositions. Though not fully autonomous or consistent, the album marks an important step in Overkill's growth with promise for future releases. Discover the raw power and evolving sound of Overkill’s 'Under the Influence' — dive into this thrash metal classic today!

 Chris Boltendahl, the only true leader of the band and author of all the lyrics, has returned.

 The band’s trademark remains the same, and as predicted, there is nothing new under the voice of originality.

Grave Digger's 2010 album The Clans Will Rise Again marks a return to classic heavy metal after a disappointing previous release. Chris Boltendahl’s distinctive vocals carry the album amid familiar riffs and themes of battle and glory. While the album lacks originality and some songs feel routine, it offers moments that remind fans of the band's former glory. Die-hard Grave Digger fans will appreciate this reaffirmation of their trademark sound. Discover if Grave Digger’s classic heavy metal spirit rises again—listen to The Clans Will Rise Again today!

 Absolute black, impenetrable. It’s the darkness that is the fundamental chromatic element of Mournful Congregation.

 The CD contains doom that dissects the soul, of a slowness and emotional weight that is crushing.

Tears From A Grieving Heart is Mournful Congregation’s 1998 debut album, offering a deeply dark and crushing funeral doom experience. The music is slow, emotional, and monolithic, demanding patience and a taste for heavy, atmospheric sounds. Despite its difficulty, the album is praised for its emotional depth, long haunting tracks, and unique blend of acoustic and dramatic parts. The review highlights the band’s underground status and emerging reputation in the genre. Dive into the abyss of Mournful Congregation’s debut and experience crushing funeral doom like never before.

 Knowing some of the band’s previous works, particularly the first two albums, listening to Return to Zero left me with a deep sense of disappointment.

 The band almost gives the impression of not wanting to try something more complex than what they offer: pieces almost entirely similar to each other.

Return To Zero by Spiritual Beggars departs from the stoner rock boldness of their earlier work, moving towards a more traditional hard rock sound inspired by NWOBHM. While the musicianship of Michael Amott, Apollo Papathanasio, and Per Wiberg remains solid, the album overall lacks energy and innovation. Only a few tracks like 'Spirit of the Wind' and 'The Road Less Travelled' stand out. The record falls short of the high expectations set by previous releases. Discover why Return To Zero divided fans – listen now and judge Spiritual Beggars' 2010 direction yourself!

 The Black Circus Part I is a valid work that should be analyzed beyond the prejudices that normally envelop power metal.

 The Danish combo managed to rise from the ashes, offering a renewed sound, sweeping away all the doubts raised about them.

Manticora's fifth album, The Black Circus Part I - Letters, marks a heavier and more diverse direction for the Danish band. Infused with thrash riffs, progressive elements, and Lovecraft-inspired horror themes, the album represents a significant comeback after prior weaker releases. Despite some incomplete transitions, the band reclaims their compositional strength and explores new musical dimensions. The album is praised as complex and engaging, showcasing Manticora’s renewed creativity and energy. Explore Manticora's thrilling metal revival—listen to The Black Circus Part I and experience their powerful, diverse sound today!

 Winter's Bone remains a complex and visceral, realistic, true, and heartfelt work.

 These are the American outskirts forgotten by God, where the 'American Dream' has been buried under brutality and aggression.

Winter's Bone is a powerful indie drama by Debra Granik depicting Ree Dolly's struggle to keep her family together in a bleak Missouri community. The film's minimalistic style and raw performances, especially by Jennifer Lawrence, highlight themes of survival, desperation, and resilience. Praised for its realistic portrayal of hardship, it earned multiple awards and Oscar nominations. Granik's work is a profound exploration of rural America's darker realities. Discover the gripping story of Winter's Bone—watch this award-winning indie drama that reveals the resilience of family against all odds.

 That guitar immersed in tar, the voice dragged from Reagers' hell: two key factors for the critical and fan success that Saint Vitus had after their self-titled debut.

 These six despairing cries represent the testament that Saint Vitus has delivered to the doom of the '80s.

Mournful Cries, Saint Vitus' fourth album, showcases their distinctive doom metal with acidic riffs and epic decay. The review highlights the shift in vocalists from Scott Reagers to Wino Weinrich and notes a more compact sound compared to their earlier albums. While some vigor seemed lost, the album remains a vital influence in the genre. Key tracks like 'The Creeps' and 'Shooting Gallery' stand out as hallmarks of their sound. Dive into Saint Vitus' Mournful Cries and experience the roots of classic doom metal today!

 The screenplay is on the verge of grotesque, as are some characters that appear in the second half of the film and as are some scenes, truly ridiculous.

 The Butterfly Effect is a rickety creature that wants to seem heavily psychological but instead only results in being heavy.

The Butterfly Effect, directed by Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber, aims to be a psychological thriller but fails due to a chaotic plot and weak screenplay. Despite a promising start with the story of Evan and his memory issues, the film deteriorates into clichéd and ridiculous scenes, especially in its latter half. Acting is insufficient, and the choice to anchor the story in typical American college tropes further weakens the film. Overall, it leaves few positive impressions. Read this in-depth review before watching The Butterfly Effect and decide if its psychological thriller promises are worth your time.