Beloved Helsinki Vampires The 69 Eyes proudly keep the gothic rock scene alive with the irresistible dark allure of the latest full length “Death Of Darkness”.
Embellished by decadent atmospheric arrangements the title track creates a memorable blend of nocturnal melodies and wild grooves that naturally lead to an irresistible chorus emphasizing Jyrki’s haunting vocal delivery.
The title explains it all as on “Gotta Rock” the band focuses on a super catchy chorus and sleek guitar phrases to celebrate the glorious days of rock ‘n roll but always adding a touch of cold darkness.
“Dying In The Night” unfolds like a bittersweet dream and Jyrki’s captivating voice emerges from a shadowy realm flourishing within mellow goth pop soundscapes enriched by refined guitar leads.
“Something Real” reveals a sultry melodic essence as guitars and keyboards acquire deeply melancholic tonalities around Jyrki’s hypnotizing baritone vocals reaching the acme with a soothing harmonious chorus.
“Sundown” features a mid paced gothic rock grandeur as once again the delightful guitar melodies and the crunchy riffs naturally become entwined ultimately leading to a rather uplifting chorus.
“Outlaws” marks a perfect album closure as a shroud of darkness surrounds Jyrki’s seductive vocal performance enhanced by loads of shimmering keyboards and bewitching rhythmic dynamics, as a result we must dress in black permanently now.
As The 69 Eyes reach another crucial milestone still driven by genuine passion “Death Of Darkness” delivers a simply addictive collection of gothic rock anthems that make you wanna dance in a graveyard under the moonlight.

Arizona thrash metallers Incite proudly unleash sheer fury through the massive grooves of the new studio effort “Wake Up Dead” featuring a solid collection of new and remastered tracks.
“Fuck With Me (Wake Up Dead)” guarantees instant headbanging as the mighty rhythmic section constantly maintains a ruthless approach fueled by the relentless guitar riffs and the ravenous growls.
“War Soup” begins with appealing darkened atmospheric nuances and instantly stands out for the insane groovy momentum revolving around the vitriolic riffage and the charismatic aggressive vocals featuring legendary Max Cavalera.
In the midst of a ferocious thrash metal assault “Sucker Punched” offers some slightly slower passages to emphasize the grim vibes of the guitar leads ultimately reaching the acme with a wild solo.
“Deadbeat” relies on frenetic rhythmic patterns and spiteful screams to convey a rebellious mood easily amplified by the hammering drum blasts and enriched by the fiery guitar shredding.
“Mental Destruction” surprises you with a sorrowful acoustic intro that swiftly evolves into a robust rhythmic ensemble with an overdose of gritty guitar riffs and angered vocals.
The previously released track “The Slaughter” diligently follows a successful thrash metal formula generating a no frills destructive rhythmic rampage through the unstoppable harsh guitar riffs.
Driven by passion, Incite bravely continue an explosive music journey channeling an old school thrash metal force that today leads to the savage groovy dynamics of “Wake Up Dead”.

Swedish tech-metal icons Meshuggah aim to impress with an ex novo creative force embarking on a dystopian journey through the labyrinthine soundscapes of the ninth studio album “Immutable”.
Surrounded by a dense futuristic atmosphere “Broken Cog” is ready to unleash an overdose of abrasive guitar riffs naturally leading to an elaborate rhythmic maze yet the slower passages favor an appealing eerie melodic essence.
“Light The Shortening Fuse” showcases a quite aggressive approach as the dominant crunchy riffage dictates an unrestrained rhythmic rampage enhanced by the venomous growls while the intricate guitar leads create darkened melodic aesthetics.
On “Ligature Marks” the colossal rhythmic section ensures a ruthless groovy momentum fueled by the undisputable technical prowess and embellished by the refined lighter nuances of the magnetic guitar progressions.
“They Move Below” begins with deeply melancholic acoustic phrases but a monumental heavier ensemble is bound to take over as guitars unleash a meticulous mix of vitriolic riffs and complex proggy dynamics.
Throughout “The Faultless” guitars steal the spotlight effortlessly shifting from harsh riffage to moody progressions emphasized by solemn vocals maintaining an ideal balance between a familiar extreme metal inspiration and a will to push boundaries.
“Armies Of The Preposterous” delivers a massive rhythmic onslaught acquiring extra speed and the precise guitar work focuses on discordant tonalities and menacing patterns conveying grim feelings.
The instrumental final track “Past Tense” leaves behind the savage heavy frenzy to bring closure with haunting themes and eloquent acoustic passages.
After three decades Meshuggah continue to evolve fearlessly challenging the listeners and manifesting an expansive musical vision that defies space and time through the convoluted realm of “Immutable”.

Finnish icons Amorphis continue to tell fascinating ancient stories channeling a magical Nordic spirit through the mesmerizing blend of gloomy melodies and majestic grooves of the fourteenth full-length “Halo”.
“Northwards” begins a wintry journey with a perfect melancholic atmospheric intro swiftly followed by energetic groovy dynamics highlighting the extraordinary band’s chemistry and the stylish combo of soothing melodic guitar leads and vintage rock inspired keyboards create delightful slower passages.
“The Moon” immediately stands out for the soulful melodic essence flourishing through a super catchy mix of refined guitar progressions and intricate keyboards arrangements with a dazzling proggy inspiration evoking somber feelings enhanced by Tomi Joutsen’s fervent clean vocal delivery.
Throughout “A New Land” the fierce rhythmic section can consistently provide explosive grooves easily amplified by the colossal growls but the Nordic folk influences are destined to shine bright leading to vivid mystical progressions.
“Seven Roads Come Together” sounds insanely groovy, often following a faster tempo and putting the spotlight on the robust riffage and the ruthless growls while the solemn keyboards layers definitely add epic vibes around the clean vocal harmonies.
The title track begins with a darkened atmospheric aura and the consequent melancholia will linger through the eloquent melodic ensemble as the glowing lead guitar work and the soothing keyboards tonalities always maintain a catchy mood.
“The Wolf” often acquires darker aesthetics through the nocturnal atmospheric accents and the ravenous riffage while the sorrowful guitar phrases and the dramatic operatic choirs create an irresistible cold melodic flair.
“My Name Is Night” brings closure with a contemplative melodic grandeur featuring graceful guitar melodies unfolding around an otherworldly vocal duet with guest singer Petronella Nettermalm ultimately conveying poignant emotions.
Demonstrating once again an unstoppable creative force and impeccable musicianship Amorphis proudly stay true to a distinct sonic vision meticulously developed during their longstanding career yet never refrain from exploring diverse styles to craft the enthralling soundscapes of “Halo”.