#๐ง๐ต๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐โ๐ฆ โ๐๐ข๐จ๐ฆ๐๐โ: ๐ง๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ช๐๐ซ๐ง ๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง
Verily, there emergeth from the mists of Malang a new incantation titled โJouskaโโthe third hymn from the power metal wardens known as Colderra. It is a chronicle of that shadowed chamber within the soul where a man holdeth discourse with himself; a ritual of the psyche that granteth no escape, performed by all mortals, be they aware of the phantom voices or drifting in waking slumber.
In the solar cycle of 2021, when the leaf first turned in June, Colderra unleashed โCrackedโ. This clarion call resonated far beyond the horizon, piercing the charts of distant realmsโfrom the spice-lands of Malaysia to the iron-clad keeps of Poland, Germany, and the Low Countries, reaching even the vast frontiers of Canada and the far-flung Americas. By the time the October frost arrived, their second offering, โHoly Fireโ, spread like a conflagration across the scrolls of chroniclers in Japan, Spain, and the noble Isles of Britain.
Though the stars had foretold the coming of โJouskaโ in the first moon of this year, the fates proved fickle. As the Great Plague began to wane in the world of men, a tempest of personal misfortune beset the three alchemists of Colderra. Each found his path obstructed by jagged stones and sudden storms, forcing a delay until the budding of April.
โIn โJouskaโ, the light fadeth more than in our previous works,โ spake Iboer, the master of the six-stringed lute who wove the songโs tapestry. โThe melodies grew somber, and when Iwanโs verses were etched into the sound, the shadows deepened further.โ He whispereth that certain passages of this dark symphony were conjured by the spirit of Michael Romeo, the legendary minstrel of the American guild Symphony X.
Iwan, the voice of the collective, unburdened his heart regarding the lyrics: โNo script was written when the first chords rang. Yet, as calamity struck our houses from every side, my spirit became a fractured mirror. Reason and Soul fell into bitter discord. I became a multitude of selves, warring in a silence that no outsider could pierce.โ
The triumvirateโIwan Ruby Sasmita (The Voice), Robby Achmad, also named Iboer (The Blade of Steel), and Yasa Wijaya (The Master of Thundering Skins)โhath decreed that another single shall follow this gloom. Thereafter, ere the Great Tome (the full album) is revealed, they shall bestow an EPโa collection of their recent hymns augmented by a secret incantation (a cover) and a hidden boon yet to be named.
Since the 27th day of April, in the year of our Lord 2022, โJouskaโ hath been unleashed upon the digital ether of YouTube. All who seek to hear their tales may find them at the citadel of www.colderra.com
Now, traveler, tell us: what secrets art thou whispering to the phantom that dwelleth within thy own breast?
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Characteristic, Onset, Location, Duration, Exacerbation, Relief, Radiation, Associated.
๐๐น๐ฏ๐๐บ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐: ๐ก๐๐๐๐ง ๐ง๐๐๐๐ฉ๐๐ฆ โ ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ซ๐๐ฆ
A debut that announces Night Thieves as an unstoppable force in modern rock.
Since bursting onto the scene with their 2024 EP Polarity, Night Thieves have built serious momentum within the UK rock landscape. Now, boldly pushing their sound into progressive territory, the band have reunited with Grammy-nominated producer Ramesh Dodangoda (Nova Twins, Bring Me The Horizon) for their self-released debut album Metaxis โ and the results elevate their artistry to a triumphant new level.
Released March 20, 2026, Metaxis is raw, visceral, and packed with the kind of crushing tunes capable of blowing the minds of seasoned critics and metal fans alike. A debut album with absolutely zero filler is a rare thing, yet Night Thieves have delivered exactly that โ a full-throttle, guttural masterpiece where technically dazzling musicianship layers intricate textures without ever sacrificing the raw emotional core of the songwriting. The lyrics bore into the soul with glorious ferocity, creating an invigorating rollercoaster that keeps the listener constantly guessing what explosive surprise waits around the next corner.
Vocalist Jess Moyle is an undeniable standout. Her stunning command of both angelic melody and gritty, aggressive power draws natural comparisons to Spiritboxโs dynamic range, lifting every track to Download Festival-worthy heights. Groove-oriented riffs, pounding beats, and massive hooks drive the record home with total conviction.
Metaxis is a powerful declaration of intent โ proof that Night Thieves are destined to dominate.
Tracklist:
1. Obsidian
2. Mycelia
3. Home
4. Freer
5. Running (Out Of Time)
6. In Between Pt. 1
7. In Between Pt. 2
8. See You On The Other Side (feat. Jessie Powell)
9. The Game
10. Maritime
Line Up:
Jess Moyle โ vocals
Paul Andrew โ guitar, synths
Rick Hunter-Burns โ bass
Ryan Delglyn โ drums
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๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ:
myglobalmind.com/2026/04/30/night-thieves-metaxis-album-review/
๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ผ๐๐:
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A debut that announces Night Thieves as an unstoppable force in modern rock.
Since bursting onto the scene with their 2024 EP Polarity, Night Thieves have built serious momentum within the UK rock landscape. Now, boldly pushing their sound into progressive territory, the band have reunited with Grammy-nominated producer Ramesh Dodangoda (Nova Twins, Bring Me The Horizon) for their self-released debut album Metaxis โ and the results elevate their artistry to a triumphant new level.
Released March 20, 2026, Metaxis is raw, visceral, and packed with the kind of crushing tunes capable of blowing the minds of seasoned critics and metal fans alike. A debut album with absolutely zero filler is a rare thing, yet Night Thieves have delivered exactly that โ a full-throttle, guttural masterpiece where technically dazzling musicianship layers intricate textures without ever sacrificing the raw emotional core of the songwriting. The lyrics bore into the soul with glorious ferocity, creating an invigorating rollercoaster that keeps the listener constantly guessing what explosive surprise waits around the next corner.
Vocalist Jess Moyle is an undeniable standout. Her stunning command of both angelic melody and gritty, aggressive power draws natural comparisons to Spiritboxโs dynamic range, lifting every track to Download Festival-worthy heights. Groove-oriented riffs, pounding beats, and massive hooks drive the record home with total conviction.
Metaxis is a powerful declaration of intent โ proof that Night Thieves are destined to dominate.
Tracklist:
1. Obsidian
2. Mycelia
3. Home
4. Freer
5. Running (Out Of Time)
6. In Between Pt. 1
7. In Between Pt. 2
8. See You On The Other Side (feat. Jessie Powell)
9. The Game
10. Maritime
Line Up:
Jess Moyle โ vocals
Paul Andrew โ guitar, synths
Rick Hunter-Burns โ bass
Ryan Delglyn โ drums
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๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ:
myglobalmind.com/2026/04/30/night-thieves-metaxis-album-review/
๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ผ๐๐:
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๐๐น๐ฏ๐๐บ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐: ๐๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ โ ๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ก๐ง๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ
Defying Decay have detonated. Born from the vibrant, chaotic heart of Bangkok, Thailand, this alternative metal powerhouse spent years on the road alongside titans like Ice Nine Kills and Motionless In White, soaking up every ounce of that relentless energy. Synthetic Sympathy is where all of it lands โ a full-throttle manifesto that refuses to follow the rules, built around a massive, stadium-sized sound that demands to be heard.
Atmospheric aggression is the recordโs defining characteristic, driven by synth-drenched textures and drums that hit like a physical pulse. โBuilt To Fallโ stands above the rest โ a track so vulnerable and devastating it feels like an open wound, and a showcase for lead singer Jay Poom Euarchukiatiโs extraordinary emotional range.
The bandโs political fire burns at its fiercest on โThe Law 112: Secrecy and Renegadesโ, a scathing takedown of corruption delivered with vocals that scream for justice. โRX Regicideโ, featuring Kellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens) and Noth Getsunova, is a collaborative triumph and among the strongest moments on the entire project, threading high-octane energy through haunting melodies with impressive precision.
For those needing something heavier, โ21 Stitchesโ lands a hard-hitting, pop-infused punch that stays synth-heavy and relentlessly infectious. The emotional peak arrives with โDebrisโ, where the vocals bleed raw feeling over a backdrop of crashing percussion.
Synthetic Sympathy is visceral, beautiful, and utterly consuming โ a nightmare you wonโt want to wake from.
Tracklist:
1. The Requiem: A Bipolar Nightmare
2. Built To Fall
3. The Law 112: Secrets & Renegades
4. RX Regicide (feat. Kellin Quinn)
5. Pale
6. 21 Stitches
7. Clouds (feat. Violette Wautier)
8. Meaningless
9. Prelude: A Peaceful Sleep
10. Debris
11. Last Reply
12. Inside These Lies
13. System Of Sinners
14. Hide & Seek
Line Up:
Poom โJayโ Euarchukiati โ vocals
Nattanat โPonโ Ujjin โ guitar
Itthiphol โPlengโ Thongboonma โ bass
Mark Mironov โ drums
Natnich โJennieโ Bunsila โ keys
Bannachon โBunโ Boonphaopong โ turntables
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๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ:
myglobalmind.com/2026/04/30/defying-decay-synthetic-sympathy-album-review/
๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ผ๐๐:
music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ko4FyJaGx_RQm9BCAwGHCXztMksAtCX_Q
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#SyntheticSympathy
Defying Decay have detonated. Born from the vibrant, chaotic heart of Bangkok, Thailand, this alternative metal powerhouse spent years on the road alongside titans like Ice Nine Kills and Motionless In White, soaking up every ounce of that relentless energy. Synthetic Sympathy is where all of it lands โ a full-throttle manifesto that refuses to follow the rules, built around a massive, stadium-sized sound that demands to be heard.
Atmospheric aggression is the recordโs defining characteristic, driven by synth-drenched textures and drums that hit like a physical pulse. โBuilt To Fallโ stands above the rest โ a track so vulnerable and devastating it feels like an open wound, and a showcase for lead singer Jay Poom Euarchukiatiโs extraordinary emotional range.
The bandโs political fire burns at its fiercest on โThe Law 112: Secrecy and Renegadesโ, a scathing takedown of corruption delivered with vocals that scream for justice. โRX Regicideโ, featuring Kellin Quinn (Sleeping With Sirens) and Noth Getsunova, is a collaborative triumph and among the strongest moments on the entire project, threading high-octane energy through haunting melodies with impressive precision.
For those needing something heavier, โ21 Stitchesโ lands a hard-hitting, pop-infused punch that stays synth-heavy and relentlessly infectious. The emotional peak arrives with โDebrisโ, where the vocals bleed raw feeling over a backdrop of crashing percussion.
Synthetic Sympathy is visceral, beautiful, and utterly consuming โ a nightmare you wonโt want to wake from.
Tracklist:
1. The Requiem: A Bipolar Nightmare
2. Built To Fall
3. The Law 112: Secrets & Renegades
4. RX Regicide (feat. Kellin Quinn)
5. Pale
6. 21 Stitches
7. Clouds (feat. Violette Wautier)
8. Meaningless
9. Prelude: A Peaceful Sleep
10. Debris
11. Last Reply
12. Inside These Lies
13. System Of Sinners
14. Hide & Seek
Line Up:
Poom โJayโ Euarchukiati โ vocals
Nattanat โPonโ Ujjin โ guitar
Itthiphol โPlengโ Thongboonma โ bass
Mark Mironov โ drums
Natnich โJennieโ Bunsila โ keys
Bannachon โBunโ Boonphaopong โ turntables
———
๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ:
myglobalmind.com/2026/04/30/defying-decay-synthetic-sympathy-album-review/
๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ผ๐๐:
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Synthetic Sympathy – Album by Defying Decay
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Listen to Synthetic Sympathy by Defying Decay on YouTube Music – a dedicated music app with official songs, music videos, remixes, covers, and more. #๐ง๐ต๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐โ๐ฆ โ๐๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฅ๐โ: ๐๐๐ก๐๐ง๐๐ก๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐จ๐ก๐๐ฌ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐ฃ๐๐ฅ๐๐ง
In a world shrouded by the encroaching shadows of reality, Colderra, the masters of Power Metal sorcery, have summoned their second single: โHoly Fire.โ This is not merely a song; it is a celestial anthem dedicated to the burning soul that refuses to be extinguished, a testament that this earthly pilgrimage is a crusade worth every drop of blood and sweat.
๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐พ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐
Before this new flame was sparked, Colderra unleashed โCrackedโ upon the winds. Like a thunderclap, it shattered the charts of metal radio citadels across the globeโfrom the frost-bitten peaks of Poland and Germany to the sun-scorched lands of Mexico and Canada.
In the fortress of Rockum Radio Canada, โCrackedโ seized the throne of the charts for two lunar cycles. It was there that the legendary paladin of rock, Michael Sweet of Stryper, stood in awe. He proclaimed that the emergence of such high-tier Power Metal from an Asian kingdomโother than the fabled Japanโwas a phenomenon of divine rarity. To him, Colderraโs Indonesian lineage is a mark of transcendent prestige.
Furthermore, the weavers of iron-apparel, Metal Babe Mayhem (USA), crowned โCrackedโ as one of the supreme indie metal relics of the age, driven by a tidal wave of requests from their global listenership.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐น๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐บ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐น๐ฏ๐๐บ
โHoly Fireโ serves as the second prophecy extracted from Colderraโs upcoming grimoireโtheir sophomore album. This grand opus is destined to descend upon the world by the next summer solstice, preceded by a trail of three to four strategic musical strikes.
"Holy Fire resonates with the current era of tribulation," declared Iwan, the Voice of the Storm. "While many are crushed beneath the weight of the great plague (pandemic), this song was forged in the furnace of my own trials. I have walked through the valley of shadows, and now, by the grace of the fates, I bask in the light of ease."
His decree is simple: Never surrender. Even when the abyss stares back, hope remains for those who possess the fire of effort and the courage to sacrifice. Life is a throneโand it is one we must fight to claim.
๐ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฏ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ
The architect of the melody, Iboer the Axe-Wielder, revealed that the songโs skeleton was raised as a tribute to the immortal Andre Matos (Ex-Shaman, Ex-Angra).
"I carved these riffs to honor a titan whose passion for music was an infinite well, even until his final breath," Iboer remarked. The echoes of Angraโs ancient spirits can be heard within the guitar work, perfectly entwining with Iwanโs lyrical wizardry.
๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐น๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
In a departure from their usual tapestries of animation and vivid illustration, the visual manifestation of โHoly Fireโ is one of raw, unshielded honesty. Following the counsel of Yasa, the Master of Percussion, the band chose to capture their true visages within the recording sanctum itself. It is a humble glimpse into the forge where the magic happens.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ง๐ต๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ
The current triumvirateโIwan Ruby Sasmita (Vocal), Robby โIboerโ Achmad (Guitar), and Yasa Wijaya (Drums & Programming)โproclaims that โHoly Fireโ was birthed through Absolute Honesty. No chains, no coercionโjust pure, unadulterated creative essence.
Iwan teased that this single release is merely a "glimmer" of what is to come. The version destined for the full album will be an architectural marvel, fortified with grand vocal choirs and a more formidable arrangement.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ผ๐ป๐
The saga continues. The next single is already being forged in the subterranean vaults of Colderra. Will it be a relic of Old School Metal or a haunting Slow Rock Ballad? The world must wait in breathless anticipation.
โHoly Fireโ has been unleashed upon the YouTube mirror as of October 23rd. While the digital streaming clouds (Spotify/iTunes) have yet to receive it, the songโand all of Colderraโs legendary artifactsโcan be summoned at their official stronghold: www.colderra.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6OD6dAZPj8
#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#PowerMetal
#SpeedMetal
#HeavyMetal
In a world shrouded by the encroaching shadows of reality, Colderra, the masters of Power Metal sorcery, have summoned their second single: โHoly Fire.โ This is not merely a song; it is a celestial anthem dedicated to the burning soul that refuses to be extinguished, a testament that this earthly pilgrimage is a crusade worth every drop of blood and sweat.
๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐พ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐บ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐
Before this new flame was sparked, Colderra unleashed โCrackedโ upon the winds. Like a thunderclap, it shattered the charts of metal radio citadels across the globeโfrom the frost-bitten peaks of Poland and Germany to the sun-scorched lands of Mexico and Canada.
In the fortress of Rockum Radio Canada, โCrackedโ seized the throne of the charts for two lunar cycles. It was there that the legendary paladin of rock, Michael Sweet of Stryper, stood in awe. He proclaimed that the emergence of such high-tier Power Metal from an Asian kingdomโother than the fabled Japanโwas a phenomenon of divine rarity. To him, Colderraโs Indonesian lineage is a mark of transcendent prestige.
Furthermore, the weavers of iron-apparel, Metal Babe Mayhem (USA), crowned โCrackedโ as one of the supreme indie metal relics of the age, driven by a tidal wave of requests from their global listenership.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐น๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐บ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐น๐ฏ๐๐บ
โHoly Fireโ serves as the second prophecy extracted from Colderraโs upcoming grimoireโtheir sophomore album. This grand opus is destined to descend upon the world by the next summer solstice, preceded by a trail of three to four strategic musical strikes.
"Holy Fire resonates with the current era of tribulation," declared Iwan, the Voice of the Storm. "While many are crushed beneath the weight of the great plague (pandemic), this song was forged in the furnace of my own trials. I have walked through the valley of shadows, and now, by the grace of the fates, I bask in the light of ease."
His decree is simple: Never surrender. Even when the abyss stares back, hope remains for those who possess the fire of effort and the courage to sacrifice. Life is a throneโand it is one we must fight to claim.
๐ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฏ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ฎ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ฒ๐ป๐ฑ
The architect of the melody, Iboer the Axe-Wielder, revealed that the songโs skeleton was raised as a tribute to the immortal Andre Matos (Ex-Shaman, Ex-Angra).
"I carved these riffs to honor a titan whose passion for music was an infinite well, even until his final breath," Iboer remarked. The echoes of Angraโs ancient spirits can be heard within the guitar work, perfectly entwining with Iwanโs lyrical wizardry.
๐ฆ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐น๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
In a departure from their usual tapestries of animation and vivid illustration, the visual manifestation of โHoly Fireโ is one of raw, unshielded honesty. Following the counsel of Yasa, the Master of Percussion, the band chose to capture their true visages within the recording sanctum itself. It is a humble glimpse into the forge where the magic happens.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ง๐ต๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ
The current triumvirateโIwan Ruby Sasmita (Vocal), Robby โIboerโ Achmad (Guitar), and Yasa Wijaya (Drums & Programming)โproclaims that โHoly Fireโ was birthed through Absolute Honesty. No chains, no coercionโjust pure, unadulterated creative essence.
Iwan teased that this single release is merely a "glimmer" of what is to come. The version destined for the full album will be an architectural marvel, fortified with grand vocal choirs and a more formidable arrangement.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ผ๐ป๐
The saga continues. The next single is already being forged in the subterranean vaults of Colderra. Will it be a relic of Old School Metal or a haunting Slow Rock Ballad? The world must wait in breathless anticipation.
โHoly Fireโ has been unleashed upon the YouTube mirror as of October 23rd. While the digital streaming clouds (Spotify/iTunes) have yet to receive it, the songโand all of Colderraโs legendary artifactsโcan be summoned at their official stronghold: www.colderra.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6OD6dAZPj8
#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#PowerMetal
#SpeedMetal
#HeavyMetal
๐๐น๐ฏ๐๐บ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐: ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฅ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐ฌ๐๐ ๐ข๐ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ง โ …๐๐๐๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ก๐ ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ก๐
โฆBeginning of the End, the first new full-length release from Portrayal of Guilt since their double album feature in 2021. This marks another chapter in the bands eclectic ten years together, as the continue to explore every corner of the metal and hardcore genres. The trio from Austin consisting of vocalist Matt King, bassist Blake Given, and drummer James Beveridge arenโt even a decade into the ever-evolving project that is Portrayal of Guilt; yet they have wasted no time in trying to unlock every ounce of the potential their combined skill sets have to offer.
The album was recorded and mixed by Phillip Odom with mastering handled by Will Yip. In it, King weaves in his masterful art of talk singing, in songs like โObject of Painโ while jumping back and forth between his guttural bellows that come crashing in like a tsunami. In previous releases, King has often leaned more into screamo vocals but with this track list he explored the furthest reaches of his guttural vocal chords to produce sinister, underworldly growls. He has the ability to wield his vocals with such swift fluctuation that you would think there is more than one vocalist at the helm, but King is yielding those pipes all on his own. The sheer scale of his range is put on full display throughout this record.
Since their inception, Portrayal of Guilt have never been kitschyโฆeverything they produce is uninhibited view and the total antithesis of formulaic. Their unpredictability is refreshing but often takes even the most dedicated fans of the band off guard. Especially with โฆBeginning of the End, itโs not a record that you can carry any preconceived notions before listening to it for the first time. It requires the absence of expectation and in that way, you can best take in what is their most relentless yet dynamic album to-date.
In this compilation they explore classic heavy metal riffs followed by catchy breakdowns, such as in songs like โDeath From Aboveโ and โTotal Black.โ These offer a familiar sentiment while taking on a unique personality. They also lean more into the atmospheric, leaving space where they can creep into the pummeling descent of destruction. This particular project leans heavy into the incorporation of industrial and noise elements. Rather than entangling the sound arc of the overarching album, it actually creates a more cohesive compilation. Just like mixing together all the flavors on a plate, the contrasting components end up complimenting one another. Even a song like โChamber of Misery IVโ featuring Slim Guerilla, which completely through me for a loop, is a departure from the rest of the album but feels at home in this sonic wormhole.
One thing that has been and will likely always be true about Portrayal of Guilt is that they are not afraid to take risks and dive head first into unexplored territory. By doing so, they push the limits of what listeners not only expect from them as a band, but the entire music scene as a whole โฆ Albums like this expand our thinking on what certain types of music are and what they can be.
The band are also about to embark on a North American headlining Spring tour which starts with a hometown send off show May 9 at Mohawk in Austin. The run crosses through the East Coast and Midwest with Pageninetynine, Taraneh, Halloween, and The Infinity Ring supporting select dates. Checkout their official website for dates and tickets.
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๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ:
newnoisemagazine.com/reviews/album-review-portrayal-of-guilt-beginning-of-the-end/
๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ผ๐๐:
portrayalofguilt.bandcamp.com/album/beginning-of-the-end
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#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#Industrial
#Expermential
#PortrayalofGuilt
#BeginningoftheEnd11 track album
โฆBeginning of the End, the first new full-length release from Portrayal of Guilt since their double album feature in 2021. This marks another chapter in the bands eclectic ten years together, as the continue to explore every corner of the metal and hardcore genres. The trio from Austin consisting of vocalist Matt King, bassist Blake Given, and drummer James Beveridge arenโt even a decade into the ever-evolving project that is Portrayal of Guilt; yet they have wasted no time in trying to unlock every ounce of the potential their combined skill sets have to offer.
The album was recorded and mixed by Phillip Odom with mastering handled by Will Yip. In it, King weaves in his masterful art of talk singing, in songs like โObject of Painโ while jumping back and forth between his guttural bellows that come crashing in like a tsunami. In previous releases, King has often leaned more into screamo vocals but with this track list he explored the furthest reaches of his guttural vocal chords to produce sinister, underworldly growls. He has the ability to wield his vocals with such swift fluctuation that you would think there is more than one vocalist at the helm, but King is yielding those pipes all on his own. The sheer scale of his range is put on full display throughout this record.
Since their inception, Portrayal of Guilt have never been kitschyโฆeverything they produce is uninhibited view and the total antithesis of formulaic. Their unpredictability is refreshing but often takes even the most dedicated fans of the band off guard. Especially with โฆBeginning of the End, itโs not a record that you can carry any preconceived notions before listening to it for the first time. It requires the absence of expectation and in that way, you can best take in what is their most relentless yet dynamic album to-date.
In this compilation they explore classic heavy metal riffs followed by catchy breakdowns, such as in songs like โDeath From Aboveโ and โTotal Black.โ These offer a familiar sentiment while taking on a unique personality. They also lean more into the atmospheric, leaving space where they can creep into the pummeling descent of destruction. This particular project leans heavy into the incorporation of industrial and noise elements. Rather than entangling the sound arc of the overarching album, it actually creates a more cohesive compilation. Just like mixing together all the flavors on a plate, the contrasting components end up complimenting one another. Even a song like โChamber of Misery IVโ featuring Slim Guerilla, which completely through me for a loop, is a departure from the rest of the album but feels at home in this sonic wormhole.
One thing that has been and will likely always be true about Portrayal of Guilt is that they are not afraid to take risks and dive head first into unexplored territory. By doing so, they push the limits of what listeners not only expect from them as a band, but the entire music scene as a whole โฆ Albums like this expand our thinking on what certain types of music are and what they can be.
The band are also about to embark on a North American headlining Spring tour which starts with a hometown send off show May 9 at Mohawk in Austin. The run crosses through the East Coast and Midwest with Pageninetynine, Taraneh, Halloween, and The Infinity Ring supporting select dates. Checkout their official website for dates and tickets.
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๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ:
newnoisemagazine.com/reviews/album-review-portrayal-of-guilt-beginning-of-the-end/
๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ผ๐๐:
portrayalofguilt.bandcamp.com/album/beginning-of-the-end
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#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#Industrial
#Expermential
#PortrayalofGuilt
#BeginningoftheEnd11 track album
๐๐น๐ฏ๐๐บ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐: ๐ฆ๐๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ง ๐จ๐ก๐๐๐ฅ โ ๐ก๐๐ซ๐ง ๐ง๐ข ๐๐๐
Itโs 2026, and listeners can rejoice in knowing that Six Feet Under, the veteran death metal act out of Tampa, are once again releasing a new LP entitled Next to Die via Metal Blade Records. Next to Die marks the bandโs 15th studio album and was released on April 24. Since their formation in 1993, Six Feet Under have carved a niche for themselves in the death metal scene. Fans of the group have grown accustomed to certain qualities the band offers. These qualities usually take form in overplayed death metal guitar progressions, blast beats that are done to death, and the lyrical stylings of someone who just discovered gruesome true crime documentaries.
These tried and true tropes can be found all over Next to Die. Six Feet Under have again delivered another LP that their fans can gobble up with unchecked glee. Thereโs nothing truly bold or daring on this record. Itโs simply a product to service the fans of Six Feet Under and nothing more. Simply put, if youโre a Six Feet Under stan, this reviewer can see you enjoying this record.
However, I would be amiss if I didnโt point out that this LP has flaws. In fact, the flaws are so glaring that I canโt help but wonder if Six Feet Under have simply stopped caring. This isnโt to say that disrespectfully, but when album after album is more of the same, itโs easy to lose the care for the craft a band once had. Unfortunately, this seems more likely than not on Next to Die, as there are multiple examples of outright carelessness.
Letโs look at the album in its entirety. The production on Next to Die is some of the most cookie-cutter, garage band-esque mixing one could hear. The vocals are somehow abrasive yet often get lost. The drums and bass seem to be thrown in there simply because you need those things for a death metal song to work. The only redeeming aspect of the mix is that the guitar tone is solid and works well in the context of the album.
Something else that needs to be addressed is the songwriting on Next to Die. As a reviewer, Iโm self-aware enough to know that Six Feet Under arenโt your typical musical savants. Penmanship and acts of musical brilliance arenโt what Six Feet Under is about.
Despite this, I canโt get over how lackluster these tracks are. Take the single โUnmistakable Smell of Deathโ for example. This track sounds about as mundane and repetitive as every other death metal song written by that same band thatโs been playing around the same music scene for the past 15 years. The simplicity of the riffs and song structure is so obvious that for a second, I was convinced AI wrote it. Some of the most uninspiring and cringey lyrics about murdering someone certainly donโt help.
This leads me to the biggest problem with the album overall. Vocalist Chris Barnes has always had his fair share of controversies. However, the biggest controversy here is that this vocal schtick has gone on for far too long. Everything about Barnesโ performance here gets under my skin. Itโs one thing to be a good songwriter. Itโs one thing to be a good vocalist. Some frontmen can be both. Some can be one or the other. Would it kill Chris Barnes to be either one of these things? In a genre filled with talented and caring singers; this type of showing by Barners is simply unacceptable.
These issues compound to what amounts to a pretty underwhelming experience. Fans of Six Feet Under can wholeheartedly enjoy Next to Die. However, I fail to see how this record will inspire others across the death metal and music scene.
You can now listen to Next to Die on all platforms. The record is also for sale on Bandcamp. Fans of Six Feet Under can keep up with the band by following them on social media and checking out their label page.
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๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ:
newnoisemagazine.com/reviews/album-review-six-feet-under-next-to-die/
๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ผ๐๐:
sixfeetunder.bandcamp.com/album/next-to-die
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#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#DeathMetal
#GrooveMetal
#SixFeetUnder
#NexttoDie12 track album
Itโs 2026, and listeners can rejoice in knowing that Six Feet Under, the veteran death metal act out of Tampa, are once again releasing a new LP entitled Next to Die via Metal Blade Records. Next to Die marks the bandโs 15th studio album and was released on April 24. Since their formation in 1993, Six Feet Under have carved a niche for themselves in the death metal scene. Fans of the group have grown accustomed to certain qualities the band offers. These qualities usually take form in overplayed death metal guitar progressions, blast beats that are done to death, and the lyrical stylings of someone who just discovered gruesome true crime documentaries.
These tried and true tropes can be found all over Next to Die. Six Feet Under have again delivered another LP that their fans can gobble up with unchecked glee. Thereโs nothing truly bold or daring on this record. Itโs simply a product to service the fans of Six Feet Under and nothing more. Simply put, if youโre a Six Feet Under stan, this reviewer can see you enjoying this record.
However, I would be amiss if I didnโt point out that this LP has flaws. In fact, the flaws are so glaring that I canโt help but wonder if Six Feet Under have simply stopped caring. This isnโt to say that disrespectfully, but when album after album is more of the same, itโs easy to lose the care for the craft a band once had. Unfortunately, this seems more likely than not on Next to Die, as there are multiple examples of outright carelessness.
Letโs look at the album in its entirety. The production on Next to Die is some of the most cookie-cutter, garage band-esque mixing one could hear. The vocals are somehow abrasive yet often get lost. The drums and bass seem to be thrown in there simply because you need those things for a death metal song to work. The only redeeming aspect of the mix is that the guitar tone is solid and works well in the context of the album.
Something else that needs to be addressed is the songwriting on Next to Die. As a reviewer, Iโm self-aware enough to know that Six Feet Under arenโt your typical musical savants. Penmanship and acts of musical brilliance arenโt what Six Feet Under is about.
Despite this, I canโt get over how lackluster these tracks are. Take the single โUnmistakable Smell of Deathโ for example. This track sounds about as mundane and repetitive as every other death metal song written by that same band thatโs been playing around the same music scene for the past 15 years. The simplicity of the riffs and song structure is so obvious that for a second, I was convinced AI wrote it. Some of the most uninspiring and cringey lyrics about murdering someone certainly donโt help.
This leads me to the biggest problem with the album overall. Vocalist Chris Barnes has always had his fair share of controversies. However, the biggest controversy here is that this vocal schtick has gone on for far too long. Everything about Barnesโ performance here gets under my skin. Itโs one thing to be a good songwriter. Itโs one thing to be a good vocalist. Some frontmen can be both. Some can be one or the other. Would it kill Chris Barnes to be either one of these things? In a genre filled with talented and caring singers; this type of showing by Barners is simply unacceptable.
These issues compound to what amounts to a pretty underwhelming experience. Fans of Six Feet Under can wholeheartedly enjoy Next to Die. However, I fail to see how this record will inspire others across the death metal and music scene.
You can now listen to Next to Die on all platforms. The record is also for sale on Bandcamp. Fans of Six Feet Under can keep up with the band by following them on social media and checking out their label page.
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๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ:
newnoisemagazine.com/reviews/album-review-six-feet-under-next-to-die/
๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ผ๐๐:
sixfeetunder.bandcamp.com/album/next-to-die
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#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#DeathMetal
#GrooveMetal
#SixFeetUnder
#NexttoDie12 track album
#๐ง๐ต๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐: ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐ง ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ – ๐๐ก ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฆ๐๐ฆ ๐ข๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐ข๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐ง ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ข๐จ๐
From the frost-bitten heights of Malang, there emerges a phantom long thought lost to the sepulcher of silence. Colderra, the heralds of Power Metal, have at last broken their three-year fast with a new incantation titled โCracked.โ Though the common ear may mistake its cadence for a ballad of romantic woe, the spirits behind the veil whisper a grimmer truth. It is not a song of lovers’ trysts, but a funeral dirge for expectations laid to rest.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ด ๐ช๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ถ๐
Since the year of our Lord 2018, when their debut opus โQuantum Imaginationโ traversed the vast oceans to the shores of Europe, the ensemble had drifted into the ether. Like an abandoned manor, their halls were quiet, save for the flickering ghosts of lyric videos haunting the digital void. The world wondered if the ink had dried or if the players had succumbed to the weight of their own shadows.
Alas, the silence was born of toil and the mundane chains of the world. Iwan, the master of their lyrical sorcery, confesses that the tides of "side-projects" and the heavy anchors of daily labor had stayed their hand. Yet, when the Great Plague descendedโthe dark shroud of COVID-19โand the world stood still in a breathless pause, the studio became their sanctuary. In that stillness, among the dust and the echoes, โCrackedโ was forged.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ผ๐๐
The band now stands as a triumvirate, a haunting trinity of seekers. Iwan Ruby Sasmita remains the voice crying out in the wilderness. Beside him stands Iboer, an old compatriot whose fingers dance upon the strings with a shared hunger for the swift, violent beauty of speed metal. Completing the circle is Yasa Wijaya, the architect of sound, the "Genius of the Dark Room," whose mastery over the digital loomsโthe programmingโgives the music its spectral form.
"We are but few, yet our shadows cover much ground. In the labor of the competent few, the result is a more exquisite agony."
๐ ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐น๐ฒ ๐ช๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ ๐ฒ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐
Consider the word: Cracked. It is the state of a vessel that can no longer hold water, a heart that can no longer hold hope. Iwan reveals that while the words may seem to weep for a lost paramour, they are in truth a metaphor for the universal sting of failure. It is the disillusionment found when the fruit of oneโs labor turns to ash, or when a dream dissolves upon waking. We must gaze into the crack, he suggests, not to mourn the vessel, but to understand the pressure that broke it. Only then may one cease to haunt the ruins of the past and begin to build a new cathedral from the shards.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐จ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป
This release is but a "Promo Version," a mere skeletal glimpse of the ghost yet to manifest. The true form of โCrackedโ is destined to be a duetโa communion of voices between Iwan and a yet-unnamed siren, a feminine spirit whose voice will grace the forthcoming second album. For now, this solitary version serves as a tolling bell, a reminder to the living that Colderra has not yet crossed the Styx.
In the spirit of the old ways, they eschew the modern stream for the visual sรฉance of YouTube, weaving their art with images borrowed from the collective consciousness of the internetโa legal and mutual pact of shadows. They bide their time, negotiating with labels of old, while the new era of their music promises to be swifter, louder, and more varied, like a storm gathering just beyond the horizon.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzQEAjwNhXE
#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#PowerMetal
#SpeedMetal
#HeavyMetal
From the frost-bitten heights of Malang, there emerges a phantom long thought lost to the sepulcher of silence. Colderra, the heralds of Power Metal, have at last broken their three-year fast with a new incantation titled โCracked.โ Though the common ear may mistake its cadence for a ballad of romantic woe, the spirits behind the veil whisper a grimmer truth. It is not a song of lovers’ trysts, but a funeral dirge for expectations laid to rest.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ด ๐ช๐ถ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ถ๐
Since the year of our Lord 2018, when their debut opus โQuantum Imaginationโ traversed the vast oceans to the shores of Europe, the ensemble had drifted into the ether. Like an abandoned manor, their halls were quiet, save for the flickering ghosts of lyric videos haunting the digital void. The world wondered if the ink had dried or if the players had succumbed to the weight of their own shadows.
Alas, the silence was born of toil and the mundane chains of the world. Iwan, the master of their lyrical sorcery, confesses that the tides of "side-projects" and the heavy anchors of daily labor had stayed their hand. Yet, when the Great Plague descendedโthe dark shroud of COVID-19โand the world stood still in a breathless pause, the studio became their sanctuary. In that stillness, among the dust and the echoes, โCrackedโ was forged.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฆ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ผ๐๐
The band now stands as a triumvirate, a haunting trinity of seekers. Iwan Ruby Sasmita remains the voice crying out in the wilderness. Beside him stands Iboer, an old compatriot whose fingers dance upon the strings with a shared hunger for the swift, violent beauty of speed metal. Completing the circle is Yasa Wijaya, the architect of sound, the "Genius of the Dark Room," whose mastery over the digital loomsโthe programmingโgives the music its spectral form.
"We are but few, yet our shadows cover much ground. In the labor of the competent few, the result is a more exquisite agony."
๐ ๐ฅ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐น๐ฒ ๐ช๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ ๐ฒ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ต๐ผ๐น๐
Consider the word: Cracked. It is the state of a vessel that can no longer hold water, a heart that can no longer hold hope. Iwan reveals that while the words may seem to weep for a lost paramour, they are in truth a metaphor for the universal sting of failure. It is the disillusionment found when the fruit of oneโs labor turns to ash, or when a dream dissolves upon waking. We must gaze into the crack, he suggests, not to mourn the vessel, but to understand the pressure that broke it. Only then may one cease to haunt the ruins of the past and begin to build a new cathedral from the shards.
๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐จ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป
This release is but a "Promo Version," a mere skeletal glimpse of the ghost yet to manifest. The true form of โCrackedโ is destined to be a duetโa communion of voices between Iwan and a yet-unnamed siren, a feminine spirit whose voice will grace the forthcoming second album. For now, this solitary version serves as a tolling bell, a reminder to the living that Colderra has not yet crossed the Styx.
In the spirit of the old ways, they eschew the modern stream for the visual sรฉance of YouTube, weaving their art with images borrowed from the collective consciousness of the internetโa legal and mutual pact of shadows. They bide their time, negotiating with labels of old, while the new era of their music promises to be swifter, louder, and more varied, like a storm gathering just beyond the horizon.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzQEAjwNhXE
#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#PowerMetal
#SpeedMetal
#HeavyMetal
๐๐น๐ฏ๐๐บ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐: ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ – ๐๐๐๐ ๐ง๐ข ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ง๐ฆ
On โDead To Rightsโ you will hear and invigorating and extremely inspired METAL CHURCH, very aware of the fact that they will not only have to meet, but also exceed a lot of the expectations that the Metal public will have concerned this new release.
Everybody is very aware of the fact that whatever METAL CHURCH might do, it will always be compared to their unsurmountable and simply perfect debut album "Metal Church". That 1984 album is not only a classic in its own right, it doesn’t have one second music that doesn’t fit in with the rest. Their second album "The Dark" comes close. After that, they made many more albums, 13 in total. I have to admit that although I’m a massive METAL CHURCH fan, the last two albums just didn’t do it for me. The work of the band leader with his projects like PRESTO BALLET and (at least as important for me) VANDERHOOF was filled with a lot more substance and promise, so much so that I have been looking forward to more releases by both those bands (very unrealistically, I know).
Now, in 2026, band leader Kurdt Vanderhoof has decided that it is time to resurrect the band, only with a complete new line up. You only have to look at the names underneath this review and you’ll have to agree that whatever the outcome of this album, the musicians can’t be the problem. Let me put your mind at ease; you have nothing to worry about. On their 14th album, "Dead To Rights", you will hear and invigorating and extremely inspired METAL CHURCH, very aware of the fact that they will not only have to meet, but also exceed a lot of the expectations that the Metal public will have concerned this new release.
That, readers and listeners, is exactly what the band has achieved. Of course it starts by Kurdt Vanderhoof having such good ideas that the band is able to gather enough rope to spin them into proper songs. Well, it is an understatement to say that they have done alright. They have done brilliantly. Together the musicians have given METAL CHURCH a new lease of life, and with "Dead To Rights" they have delivered one of the best albums the band has released in this century. It has all the elements you want to hear from this band. It is Heavy, it is fast, it is convincing. I keep going on about the musicians, but I mustn’t forget singer Brian Allen. He puts down a stellar performance, so much so that he almost becomes the star of the show. But he isn’t, the collective band is, making "Dead To Rights" one of the most elementary that ever has come out the top hat of METAL CHURCH.
"Dead To Rights" Track-listing:
1. Brainwash Game
2. F.A.F.O.
3. Dead To Rights
4. Deep Cover Shakedown
5. Feet to the Fire
6. The Show
7. Heaven Knows (Slip Away)
8. No Memory
9. Wasted Time
10. My Wrath
Metal Church Lineup:
Brian Allen โ Vocals
Kurdt Vanderhoof โ Guitars
Rick Van Zandt โ Guitars
David Ellefson โ Bass
Ken Mary โ Drums
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๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ:
metal-temple.com/review/metal-church-dead-to-rights/
๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ผ๐๐:
music.apple.com/id/album/dead-to-rights/1867888269
open.spotify.com/album/11qanvzZHIy4GoSAPYYaVT
music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mz6mO8q7sMRAv6SaiOatHP8Hu-DETJJG8
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#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#MetalChurch
#DeadToRights
On โDead To Rightsโ you will hear and invigorating and extremely inspired METAL CHURCH, very aware of the fact that they will not only have to meet, but also exceed a lot of the expectations that the Metal public will have concerned this new release.
Everybody is very aware of the fact that whatever METAL CHURCH might do, it will always be compared to their unsurmountable and simply perfect debut album "Metal Church". That 1984 album is not only a classic in its own right, it doesn’t have one second music that doesn’t fit in with the rest. Their second album "The Dark" comes close. After that, they made many more albums, 13 in total. I have to admit that although I’m a massive METAL CHURCH fan, the last two albums just didn’t do it for me. The work of the band leader with his projects like PRESTO BALLET and (at least as important for me) VANDERHOOF was filled with a lot more substance and promise, so much so that I have been looking forward to more releases by both those bands (very unrealistically, I know).
Now, in 2026, band leader Kurdt Vanderhoof has decided that it is time to resurrect the band, only with a complete new line up. You only have to look at the names underneath this review and you’ll have to agree that whatever the outcome of this album, the musicians can’t be the problem. Let me put your mind at ease; you have nothing to worry about. On their 14th album, "Dead To Rights", you will hear and invigorating and extremely inspired METAL CHURCH, very aware of the fact that they will not only have to meet, but also exceed a lot of the expectations that the Metal public will have concerned this new release.
That, readers and listeners, is exactly what the band has achieved. Of course it starts by Kurdt Vanderhoof having such good ideas that the band is able to gather enough rope to spin them into proper songs. Well, it is an understatement to say that they have done alright. They have done brilliantly. Together the musicians have given METAL CHURCH a new lease of life, and with "Dead To Rights" they have delivered one of the best albums the band has released in this century. It has all the elements you want to hear from this band. It is Heavy, it is fast, it is convincing. I keep going on about the musicians, but I mustn’t forget singer Brian Allen. He puts down a stellar performance, so much so that he almost becomes the star of the show. But he isn’t, the collective band is, making "Dead To Rights" one of the most elementary that ever has come out the top hat of METAL CHURCH.
"Dead To Rights" Track-listing:
1. Brainwash Game
2. F.A.F.O.
3. Dead To Rights
4. Deep Cover Shakedown
5. Feet to the Fire
6. The Show
7. Heaven Knows (Slip Away)
8. No Memory
9. Wasted Time
10. My Wrath
Metal Church Lineup:
Brian Allen โ Vocals
Kurdt Vanderhoof โ Guitars
Rick Van Zandt โ Guitars
David Ellefson โ Bass
Ken Mary โ Drums
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๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ:
metal-temple.com/review/metal-church-dead-to-rights/
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music.apple.com/id/album/dead-to-rights/1867888269
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Dead to Rights – Album by Metal Church
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Dead to Rights is the upcoming fourteenth studio album by American heavy metal band Metal Church, due for release on April 10, 2026. It will mark the debut of the band’s new lineup, with vocalist Brian Allen, bassist David Ellefson and drummer Ken Mary replacing Marc Lopes, Steve Unger and Stet Howl… ๐๐น๐ฏ๐๐บ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐: ๐ฃ๐จ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ – ๐ก๐๐ง๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ ๐ ๐ข๐ฅ๐ง๐๐
A death metal band name, a black metal title, and a hardcore punk-style album art and runtime. What the hell is going on with Putridarium? For starters, they’re a death doom metal trio hailing from Germany, and this very short EP, "NATVM AD MORTEM," is their seventh release, the first in two years. I wonder what’s happened since 2024 — it surely couldn’t have taken this long to produce a two-song EP that barely reaches thirteen minutes. Death doom is a genre that benefits from sprawling compositions and drawn-out bouts of atmosphere, which makes me question whether Julian, Giona, and Lukas can pull off such feats in such a short time.
Is it really an EP if it’s only twelve minutes and fifty-six seconds long? I’d consider this a single with a b-side, but the parameters of what’s considered an "extended play" nowadays are practically non-existent. Also non-existent is the record’s memorability, which sucks, as it hosts some solid death doom metal. Putridarium dances the line between plodding and dynamic sounds, whereas "Schmerzfresser" sees the band exploring a wider variety of instrumental techniques, featuring unorthodox elements such as blast beats, high(er)-register vocals, and an all-around more lively feel, and "Death Metal Warriors" traditionally sticks to slower tempos. lower gutturals, and a persistent mood of despair.
"Death Metal Warriors," the "b-side," is by far the sturdier song. Mike Perun (vocalist-bassist of Cianide, a band of similar styles) is featured on vocals, adding another layer of depth to the track. The vocals, both Mike’s and Giona’s, are mournful, gurgly, and perfectly fitting to provide the old-school death doom sound. "Schmerzfresser," pain flexor in English, leans further into basic death metal, but it’s still a solid song. The trouble I’m having with this record isn’t the music, it’s frustration at the amount of it. Putridarium clearly can play solid music, and they’ve produced full-length records in the past, so why settle for two songs and call it a day? My theories suggest it’s simply easier, as there’s enough material to be put on vinyl and sold. I say the band should disregard "NATVM AD MORTEM" and focus on collective enough goodness to pur forth a proper, meaty release. There’s hope for Putridarium.
There’s not much more to write about. I covered the two tracks, I told you why it’s underwhelming despite its admirable content, and now I’m telling you that the review is over.
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metal-temple.com/review/putridarium-natvm-ad-mortem/
๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ผ๐๐:
putridariummetalofdeath.bandcamp.com/album/natvm-ad-mortem
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A death metal band name, a black metal title, and a hardcore punk-style album art and runtime. What the hell is going on with Putridarium? For starters, they’re a death doom metal trio hailing from Germany, and this very short EP, "NATVM AD MORTEM," is their seventh release, the first in two years. I wonder what’s happened since 2024 — it surely couldn’t have taken this long to produce a two-song EP that barely reaches thirteen minutes. Death doom is a genre that benefits from sprawling compositions and drawn-out bouts of atmosphere, which makes me question whether Julian, Giona, and Lukas can pull off such feats in such a short time.
Is it really an EP if it’s only twelve minutes and fifty-six seconds long? I’d consider this a single with a b-side, but the parameters of what’s considered an "extended play" nowadays are practically non-existent. Also non-existent is the record’s memorability, which sucks, as it hosts some solid death doom metal. Putridarium dances the line between plodding and dynamic sounds, whereas "Schmerzfresser" sees the band exploring a wider variety of instrumental techniques, featuring unorthodox elements such as blast beats, high(er)-register vocals, and an all-around more lively feel, and "Death Metal Warriors" traditionally sticks to slower tempos. lower gutturals, and a persistent mood of despair.
"Death Metal Warriors," the "b-side," is by far the sturdier song. Mike Perun (vocalist-bassist of Cianide, a band of similar styles) is featured on vocals, adding another layer of depth to the track. The vocals, both Mike’s and Giona’s, are mournful, gurgly, and perfectly fitting to provide the old-school death doom sound. "Schmerzfresser," pain flexor in English, leans further into basic death metal, but it’s still a solid song. The trouble I’m having with this record isn’t the music, it’s frustration at the amount of it. Putridarium clearly can play solid music, and they’ve produced full-length records in the past, so why settle for two songs and call it a day? My theories suggest it’s simply easier, as there’s enough material to be put on vinyl and sold. I say the band should disregard "NATVM AD MORTEM" and focus on collective enough goodness to pur forth a proper, meaty release. There’s hope for Putridarium.
There’s not much more to write about. I covered the two tracks, I told you why it’s underwhelming despite its admirable content, and now I’m telling you that the review is over.
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๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ:
metal-temple.com/review/putridarium-natvm-ad-mortem/
๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ผ๐๐:
putridariummetalofdeath.bandcamp.com/album/natvm-ad-mortem
music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_mR9DSUyUKo8ruaDoDCRl6hOrVk8KDcgKk
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Natvm Ad Mortem – Album by Putridarium
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Listen to Natvm Ad Mortem by Putridarium on YouTube Music – a dedicated music app with official songs, music videos, remixes, covers, and more.
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METAL OPERA Chapter 1: The Melodic Metallers [CD Album]
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METAL OPERA Chapter 1: The Melodic Metallers
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