Category Archives: CD reviews

TÓ PICA’s “Is This The Best You Can Do?”

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Tó Pica is such a veteran Portuguese guitar player that I’m surprised it took him so long to come up with a solo album. But then again, his involvement with other artists/bands is so extensive … Continue reading →

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BRING ME THE HORIZON’s “That’s The Spirit”

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Pieni

I’ve never been into BRING ME THE HORIZON. No particular reason – it simply didn’t agree with me. But then everybody was ranting about how “That’s The Spirit” sounded different that I decided to check out that difference. Now it’s … Continue reading →

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DANZIG’s “Skeletons”

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Pieni

Originally posted in The Black Planet. Picking a bunch of songs, so different in nature, and making them sound as if they are your own, that’s always an exciting concept; it’s the outcome that may turn out outrageously disappointing. Like … Continue reading →

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AMORPHIS’ “Under The Red Cloud”

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. First thing you need to know – in case you’ve missed both singles “Death Of A King” and “Sacrifice” – is that AMORPHIS are still on the melodic metal path. Touring in celebration of the 20th … Continue reading →

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DEVIL IN ME’s “Soul Rebel”

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Rumor has it that “Soul Rebel” is one of the most expected albums in the European hardcore scene. Whether that’s true or just publicist talk, this piece will certainly make big waves. And not just … Continue reading →

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FEAR FACTORY’s “Genexus”

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Whatever breaks they may take, whatever line-up they may feature, you know that any FEAR FACTORY release is an industrial metal one; with a more extreme approach or more mainstream-oriented, but industrial metal nevertheless. So you’re … Continue reading →

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH’s “Got Your Six”

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. I confess I was taken aback by the level of… restraint in the new FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH album, and not in a good way. But after listening to it a few times, “Got Your Six” … Continue reading →

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HILLS HAVE EYES’ “Antebellum”

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. Formed over a decade ago, I only took notice of HILLS HAVE EYES early last year. But they caused such an impression, both on stage and in studio, that I’ve been dearly referring to them as … Continue reading →

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BURIED IN VERONA’s “Vultures Above, Lions Below”

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Pieni

Originally posted in The Independent Voice. “Vultures Above, Lions Below” is the Nietzsche quote “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” in album format. BURIED IN VERONA have been around since 2007 and had more line-up changes than active years, … Continue reading →

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SOILWORK’s “The Ride Majestic”

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Pieni

Originally posted in Valkyrian Music. SOILWORK haven’t had the need to prove themselves to me for a long time now. After albums such as “Figure Number Five”, “Stabbing The Drama” or the previous “The Living Infinite”, they’ve achieved a solid rank … Continue reading →

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