by Sebastian Kluth
Ladies and gentlemen! On the eleventh day of my epic summer vacation, I decided to stay in Edmonton and visit this impressive city. While most people prefer Calgary over Edmonton, it's actually the other way around for me. This city is more diversified...
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If anything, then this second studio album released within three days, proves that it's not too complicated to reproduce the sound that made the original band of the same name so unique four years ago. Try to hide your real identities, take a mysterious...
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This fourth band called Batyushka is obviously just a copycat trying to cash in on the success of the first band that combined Eastern Orthodox liturgy with moody black metal. This group that apparently consists of Russian priests is so ridiculously fake...
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Three, internationally marketed as 3 Extremes 2, consists of three horror short films by renowned Asian directors. All three short movies had something different to offer and were quite entertaining since they didn't overstay their welcome. However, these...
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I will start my review of Visions of Atlantis' Wanderers with a little anecdote. This summer, a friend of mine played a power metal playlist on Spotify and made me guess the different bands. I'm usually quick to recognize metal bands but there are so...
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KoRn is back with its bouncy nu metal with electronic and industrial soundscapes on its thirteenth studio album The Nothing. The record starts and ends on truly intriguing notes. ''The End Begins'' combines atmospheric electronic soundscapes with creative...
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It's a miracle that Puddle of Mudd still exists after all these years. The last studio record with original material was released ten years ago. The line-up has changed on numerous occasions throughout the past ten years. Lead singer, guitarist and founder...
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Sonata Arctica's tenth studio record Talviyö is as beautiful, enchanting and inspired as its outstanding cover artwork which underlines the Finnish album title that translates to Winter Night. The album has however received average to negative reviews...
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The Farewell is a bittersweet Chinese tragicomedy that has the potential to become an Academy Award winner for Best International Feature Film. The movie revolves around an elderly Chinese lady who suffers from an incurable cancer. Her sister however...
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Dear readers of my blog! On the tenth day of my epic summer road trip, I drove one hour from Vegreville to Edmonton and discovered a wonderful heritage centre as well as a magnificent national park on my way. The city of Edmonton also immediately appealed...
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