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I as in Icarus / I comme Icare (1979) - The quintessence of all conspiracy thrillers - 9/10 (04/12/16)

I as in Icarus / I comme Icare (1979) - The quintessence of all conspiracy thrillers - 9/10 (04/12/16)

''I as in Icarus'' is a slow-paced yet very tense French conspiracy thriller that convinces with a realistic plot inspired by true events, an intense series of investigations and a strong acting carried by Yves Montand as incorruptible prosecutor. The...

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Hillward reviews

Hillward reviews

Hillward – Flies in Amber Stones December 2, 2016 in Reviews by Sebastian Kluth Hillward – Flies in Amber Stones (2015) Reviewed by Sebastian Kluth Hillward is a Canadian progressive metal band with a depressive rock vibe that sounds similar to contemporary...

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Walking off the beaten path - A review of Lord Symphony's ''The End of Time''

Walking off the beaten path - A review of Lord Symphony's ''The End of Time''

Indonesian power metal sextet Lord Symphony had received some well-deserved international acclaim for its last studio album The Lord’s Wisdom , that had offered a great mixture of traditional high-speed European power metal inspired by early Helloween,...

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Beyond Magnetic ReLoaded - A review of Metallica's ''Hardwired... to Self-Destruct''

Beyond Magnetic ReLoaded - A review of Metallica's ''Hardwired... to Self-Destruct''

Even though it looks atrocious to me, the album cover actually represents Metallica's new output very well. The band looks back on its early years and successes and offers an eclectic mixture of its first five studio albums. Hardwired... to Self-Destruct...

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Turning flaws into strengths - A review of Sonata Arctica's ''The Ninth Hour''

Turning flaws into strengths - A review of Sonata Arctica's ''The Ninth Hour''

I have always had a hard time approaching Sonata Arctica's music. Their early years always sounded like a light version of Stratovarius to me. Their catchier tunes were so saccharine, fluffy and amorphous that I considered them worse than exchangeable...

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L'école du futur

L'école du futur

Bonjour à vous, Récemment, la question suivante a été discutée dans un comité pédagogique dont je fais partie: À quoi ressemblerait l'école en 2025? Je trouvais la question vraiment pertinente et j'ai travaillé sur dix points différents qui me sont venus...

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Two reviews of the same album: In Flames' ''Battles'' (2016)

Two reviews of the same album: In Flames' ''Battles'' (2016)

Ladies and gentlemen, I have decided to write two completely different reviews for the same album for the very first time. The first review is a more traditional and serious review that exposes the record's strength and weaknesses. The second review is...

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Pantommind reviews

Pantommind reviews

Pantommind – Searching For Eternity November 15, 2016 in Reviews by Sebastian Kluth Pantommind – Searching For Eternity (2015) Reviewed by Sebastian Kluth Pantommind is one of my very favorite progressive metal bands of all time, and it’s a shame that...

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Blind Guardian reviews

Blind Guardian reviews

Blind Guardian – Beyond The Red Mirror November 11, 2016 in Reviews by Sebastian Kluth Blind Guardian – Beyond The Red Mirror (2015) Reviewed by Sebastian Kluth Blind Guardian’s tenth studio release Beyond The Red Mirror is not only another concept album,...

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Autumn in Gatineau and Ottawa - Part one

Autumn in Gatineau and Ottawa - Part one

Ladies and gentlemen, I simply felt like sharing a few pictures I have taken over the past few days with you. This is the first of three parts. These photos were taken at different places in Gatineau and Ottawa. I really enjoy walking around autumnal...

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