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by Sebastian Kluth

Burzum - Umskiptar (2012) - Sleepy quantity interrupted by sprinkles of genius - 66% (22/05/12)

Burzum - Umskiptar (2012) - Sleepy quantity interrupted by sprinkles of genius - 66% (22/05/12)

I must admit that I have always hesitated to check out the music of Varg Vikernes and Burzum. I simply can’t ignore the fact that he is a criminal mind that has burnt several churches, murdered his ancient band mate and promoted strange racist opinions...

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Sonata Arctica - I Have A Right (2012) - American emo radio rock meets European disco beats - 15% (18/05/12)

Sonata Arctica - I Have A Right (2012) - American emo radio rock meets European disco beats - 15% (18/05/12)

When I first got into the metal scene seven years ago, I started listening to a lot of classic heavy metal, to a solid dose of German Medieval Rock and also a lot of European power metal. When I was young, I discovered and adored bands such as Edguy,...

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Running Wild - Shadowmaker (2012) - A simple but entertaining feel good record - 79% (17/05/12)

Running Wild - Shadowmaker (2012) - A simple but entertaining feel good record - 79% (17/05/12)

This album got quite a load of negative reviews. I can understand some of the reasons. First of all, the artificial drum sound always quite sounds the same and is a quite negative factor for the dynamics of the songs. The vocals sound as if the band recruited...

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Accept - Stalingrad (2012) - Worshipping their own past - 75% (12/05/12)

Accept - Stalingrad (2012) - Worshipping their own past - 75% (12/05/12)

After so many positive comments and favorable reviews about the last two Accept records in the entire metal scene I decided to try out the two new albums starting with their newest one which is Stalingrad. After several tries, I realize that the metal...

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Clair De Lune - Soul Mirror (2011) - Perfectly executed creative symphonic metal - 95% (12/05/12)

Clair De Lune - Soul Mirror (2011) - Perfectly executed creative symphonic metal - 95% (12/05/12)

Clair De Lune is a very promising and highly diversified symphonic metal band from El Salvador that reminds me a little bit of Le Grand Guignol from Luxembourg. Fans of gothic metal with classical female and harsh male vocals will adore this output as...

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人間椅子 / The Human Chair - 人間椅子傑作選~二十周年記念ベスト盤~ / The Best of Ningen-Isu: 20th Anniversary Celebration Best-Of Album (2009) - Something great to find for eve

人間椅子 / The Human Chair - 人間椅子傑作選~二十周年記念ベスト盤~ / The Best of Ningen-Isu: 20th Anniversary Celebration Best-Of Album (2009) - Something great to find for eve

Ningen-Isu is one of the most diversified bands I have ever listened to in my life. This great compilation presents twenty-eight tracks from the last two decades and around two hours and a half of music. That's why this record is an essential way to get...

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DragonForce - The Power Within (2012) - Critics will be happy, true fans won't be - 62% (29/04/12)

DragonForce - The Power Within (2012) - Critics will be happy, true fans won't be - 62% (29/04/12)

I have always defended the style of DragonForce towards the incredible high amount of haters of this band. Many metal fans claim that DragonForce are too commercial and only gained success thanks to the youth that bought the Guitar Hero series. Others...

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DragonForce - The Power Within (2012) - Critics will be happy, true fans won't be - 62% (29/04/12)

DragonForce - The Power Within (2012) - Critics will be happy, true fans won't be - 62% (29/04/12)

I have always defended the style of DragonForce towards the incredible high amount of haters of this band. Many metal fans claim that DragonForce are too commercial and only gained success thanks to the youth that bought the Guitar Hero series. Others...

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DragonForce - The Power Within (2012) - Critics will be happy, true fans won't be - 62% (29/04/12)

DragonForce - The Power Within (2012) - Critics will be happy, true fans won't be - 62% (29/04/12)

I have always defended the style of DragonForce towards the incredible high amount of haters of this band. Many metal fans claim that DragonForce are too commercial and only gained success thanks to the youth that bought the Guitar Hero series. Others...

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DragonForce - The Power Within (2012) - Critics will be happy, true fans won't be - 62% (29/04/12)

DragonForce - The Power Within (2012) - Critics will be happy, true fans won't be - 62% (29/04/12)

I have always defended the style of DragonForce towards the incredible high amount of haters of this band. Many metal fans claim that DragonForce are too commercial and only gained success thanks to the youth that bought the Guitar Hero series. Others...

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