Shadows Blood

Shadows Blood

Track Listings

1. Calling Illusion

2. Il Sangue

3. Shadows' Blood

4. We Have No Mother

5. Graves Forgot My Name

6. Lady of Lies

7. On These Nocturnal Wings

8. Tombe

9. Silent Tunes of Falling Blood

10. Among Shadows

Tracks:

Pain Glass Vision
Crushing Belial
Of One Blood
The First Noble Truth
Fleshold
Root Bound Apollo
Revel In My Loss
Montauk
To Ashes
Serenity

Customer Reviews:

Damn Good.......2006-08-03

By far the best Shadows Fall album. To start with, there is no Jason Bittner on this CD (which almost makes this the best by default), meaning an absence of the aggravating dual-kick the subsequent three discs employ. The drumming on these songs does involve double-kick, but only where needed.
Anyway, back to the album. The songs are also made stronger by the relative absence of pinch harmonics, as well as better-planned acoustic passages. The riffs are heavier and sound much more intense; the same difference applies to the more DM-oriented vocal sound. Songs like "Crushing Belial", "Of One Blood", "The First Noble Truth", and "Root Bound Apollo" are all full of great guitar parts and merciless hooks, but the best and most epic song is "To Ashes". Loaded with emotion, tasteful nuances, and beautiful quiet parts, it makes the album totally worth its cost. Though the production is a little flawed, the music quality far overpowers the recording idiosyncracies. It's unfortunate to see their songwriting deteriorate in the albums after this one.

Shadows Fall = True Metal.......2006-03-15

OK I am a big fan of shadows fall and i think this is a great album but being objective, shadows fall show us how to make the NWOAHM, i can't give them 5 stars because sometimes brian fair abuse of excecive screams and this is not a death metal album, but the guitars mat and jon sounds very acoplated and powerfull. I can tell you that if you really love the actual scene of metal, this cd it's a must have. Buy it and enjoy it.

Among the best thrashcore you'll find.......2005-11-11

On their second record, Shadows Fall began to artfully blend their thrash influences with hard/metalcore. Guitarists Jonathan Donais and Matt Bachand build a wall of bullying, iron-metal riffs and careening solos while vocalist Brian Fail alternates from yelling to deep growling. Even though the guitarists dabble with acoustic guitars (on tracks one, six, and nine), and Brian is capable of singing cleanly and somewhat melodically, the dual guitar attack is explosive enough to make "Of One Blood" one of this Boston quintet's heaviest albums. Jonathan's guitar solos are not very technical, but his and Matt's nimble riffing often brings Metallica's heyday to mind. On most songs, the guitarists seem to be almost competing against each other, and the songs gain density and speed as the riffs build off one another. "Of One Blood" wastes no time getting to the thick of things: "Pain Glass Vision" is very fast, with rapid, propulsive guitar shredding. Tracks four and nine have rocketing rhythms with super speedy, almost blinding guitar noise, and "Fleshold" and "Revel In My Loss" are very catchy, with rhythmic, chugging riffs. My personal favorite song, however, is track six, "Root Bound Apollo," which has several different tempos (including an acoustic guitar breakdown), and a classical sounding solo. The only downside to "Of One Blood" is that it, initially, sounds quite thin and dated. But, fortunately, the further you listen to this album, the less you will be annoyed by the shoddy production. No matter what genre this is, it's a great album from one of the first and best modern thrash/thrashcore bands. If you enjoy the other New Wave of American Heavy Metal groups that have cropped up since Shadows Fall, you will doubtlessly like this C.D. a lot, too.

Amazing Metalcore.......2005-09-14

I have been wanting to write a review for this album for a long time. This is perhaps my favorite metalcore CD ever. The band really blends well with Brian Fair, and the melodic singing is introduced at the right parts to make a perfect mix. It really is absolutely amazing, and must be heard for the first four tracks alone. If you are new to metalcore, this is the perfect place to start. If you are already a metalcore fan, and you don't own this, you should definitely think about it.

Favorite Shadows fall Cd.......2005-05-20

I know I am a minority on the issue, but this is my favorite Shadows Fall cd. It is just awesome top to bottom. I wish the production was a little better, but the music and vocals are amazing. Great mix of hard metal, and melodic metal. To ashes is an epic song.

Favorites: Of One Blood, Noble Truth, To Ashes.

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The Wanderer
Holy Blood
Manufacturer: Bombworks Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
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Undeceived

ASIN: B000B7Q73G
Release Date: 2005-07-05

Tracks:

Bogatyr Gates in Capital Town of Kiev
Wanderer
Kill
Warrior
Morning
In the Lake of Fire
Poor World
Dnieper
On Drakkares of Fate
Cold Winds
Kill [Remix]

Product Description

Fantastic band from Ukraine which interleaves Celtic folk influences with the speed riffing and technicality of death and black metal. Originally released only in Ukraine, Bombworks Records has made this incredible CD available for the rest of the world to hear. This is their first release.

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Spanish Blood

Manufacturer: H.M.R
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
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40 Aniversario

ASIN: B000CA3OPG
Release Date: 2003-10-28

Tracks:

Don Quijote
Los 4 Muleros
Los Campanilleros
Tanguillos de Cadiz
Sombras y Rejas
Dos Cruces
Andalucia
Luna de Espa
Spanish Lace
Maria Dolores
El Vito
Maria de la O
Limosna de Amores
Jezabel
Seguidillas
Lady of Spain

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Shadows Blood
Cultus Sanguine
Manufacturer: Candlelight
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

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Tracks:

The Calling Illusion
Il Sangue
Shadows' Blood
We Have No Mother
The Graves Forgot My Name
Lady Of Lies
On These Nocturnal Wings
Le Tombe
Silent Tunes Of Falling Blood
Among Shadows

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The Black Comp

Manufacturer: Central Node Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000RV5SZO

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rofl....unblack metal
Antestor - The Forsaken
One of the very best!
Epic Metal from the Sorrow Metal Masters

Forsaken
Antestor
Manufacturer: End Time Production
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000BKP0FO

Product Description

"Fellow music fans... this is the real deal. The hype is true. This is one killer album that I can find no flaw with. I love every second of this disc even after what has to be hundreds of listens. Whether you are fans of older Antestor, Emperor, Old Man's Child, or any of the other greats in black metal, you cannot go wrong with this purchase." -The Whipping Post TRACK LISTING: Rites Of Death Old Times Cruelty Via Dolorosa Raade The Crown I Carry Betrayed Vale Of Tears The Return As I Die Mitt Hjerte

Customer Reviews:

rofl....unblack metal.......2007-07-19

Or white metal, or cross metal....etc. I cant by the forces of nature call this black metal. If I were to say it, I have no doubt that I would burst into flames, or atleast have a bowel explosion (maybe both). I find it very funny that Antestor is playing a style of music thats very foundation is based upon the death of Christianity. Oh well, you wont see Gorgoroth supporting this band anytime soon.

Oh, and as for the cover, drawn by the most talented album cover artist of all time, Necrolord, its shockingly funny that he decided to rehash Storm of the Lights Bane/Where Dead Angels Lie considering that Dissection's ex-leader Jon Nodveit was a member of the MLO (Misanthropic Luciferian Order). Maybe ol' Necrolord found it funny in an ironic sort of way.

Oh, and as for the music, its nothing but standard faux-Darkthrone bogged down with alot of keyboards and synths.

On a final note, anyone who calls this black metal should be ground up into hamburger and fed to Varg Vikernes while he rots in jail. Maybe it will entice him to make another Filosofem.

Antestor - The Forsaken.......2007-05-04

When the topic of black metal arises in normal conversation, Christianity usually does not coincide with the subject. Many fans of black metal still have not heard of Antestor, but the band has made an interesting impact in the genre. Hailing from Norway, Antestor originally formed in the early 1990's and recorded their debut album titled `Martyrium' in 1994. Currently, the band has two members that includes vocalist Ronny Hansen and guitarist Lars Stokstod. One of the main reasons why I was interested in checking out this release is because Jan Axel Blomberg, known to the black metal legions as `Hellhammer' performed session drums. For Mr. Blomberg to perform drums for a Christian black metal band speaks volumes of him as a person. Christian black metal? Yes, it sounds strange, but this is true to the genre, including great production.

The opening song, `Rites of Death' starts beautifully with haunting female vocals, but it only takes a short amount of time for the heavy music to commence fire. Harsh black metal shrieks are accompanied by brutal drumming and crisp but hellish riffs. The leads are great and one knows that Emperor was one of Antestor's influences. `Raade' is a beautiful symphonic interlude that is common in symphonic black metal. `The Crown I Carry' starts with very heavy riffs and contains memorable leads throughout. `Mitt Hjerte' is another heavenly symphonic instrumental that has a flute lead. The song is very melancholy but adds to the majestic beauty of the album.

Antestor's `The Forsaken' is truly one of the finest symphonic black metal albums ever released and the bands positive message makes this a rare occurrence in the genre of black metal. It is obvious that the members have been influenced by traditional symphonic black metal and it is remarkable that they brought in Hellhammer to perform the drum duties. This release soars high and I sought fit to give it Black Metal Album of the Year in 2005. It also made my top list of nominees for 2005 Album of the Year. Antestor are masters at their craft and this is great modern symphonic black metal. May Christ be glorified through a genre that usually blasphemes his Name. Antestor are not ashamed to call themselves Christians and they should continue to impact extreme metal in a positive way in the future.

One of the very best!.......2006-07-21

This cd is grotesque! Awesome screams, very good drums, great guitar playing and much synthesizers and violins and keys, but not too much! It all blends perfectly well!
I love every song... From the soft instrumental 'raade' 'til the epic-sounding 'as I die'... At times the atmosphere is either lightened or darkened by some female opera-vocals...
Antestor is one the best black-metal bands I've heard so far... Every second of this album has my full attention...

Epic Metal from the Sorrow Metal Masters.......2005-10-13

All I can say is wow. When I first purchased this cd I didn't know what to expect but was hearing that they were a great band. There style is really close to black metal but with a progressive spin, but at times but varies through a few melodic parts and even some symphonic interludes. The black metal part can get prett heavy and brutal, and the drumming is amazing(this is because Hellhammer was the drummer for the album). The vocals are Black Metal overall but he uses some deeper more Death Metal vocals at times, and there are also a few parts where he wispers or talks quietly. There isn't one track that isn't enjoyable. The album flows extremely well and can be best listened to all the way through. But my favorite tracks would have to be: Rites of Death, Old Times Cruelty, The Crown I Carry, and Mitt Hjerte. For any one who loves Black Metal or want to try something new.

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Baby Boomer Classics - Rockin' Sixties
Love , The Hollies , The Rascals , Tony Joe White , Smith , Sweat and Tears Blood , Shadows of Knight , Mitch Ryder , Canned Heat , and Shocking Blue
Manufacturer: Warner
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0009AHCHU

Product Description

Tracks: My Little red Book (Love)//Bus stop (The Hollies)//Good Lovin' (The Rascals)//Polk salad Annie (Tony Joe White)//Baby, it's you (Smith)//Spinning wheel (Blood, Sweat and Tears)//Gloria (Shadows of Knight)//Jenny take a ride (Mitch Ryder)//Going up the country (Canned Heat)//Venus (Shocking Blue)//Vehicle (Ides of March)//Feeling Alright (Joe Cocker)

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COLLECTOR'S SPECIAL "Limited Edition Package" Fallout from the War [ENHANCED] "PLUS" Officially licensed SKULL T-Shirt (see product description)
SHADOWS FALL
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000IG881O

Product Description

T-Shirt is 100% cotton, Officially licensed, "size extra large" preshrunk. "PICTURE ABOVE IS FRONT OF SHIRT" ....... CD Track Listings: 1. In Effigy 2. Will To Rebuild 3. Haunting Me Endlessly 4. Seize The Calm 5. Carpal Tunnel 6. Going, Going, Gone 7. Deadworld 8. This Is My Own 9. December (Only Living Witness cover) 10. Mark Of The Squealer (Leeway cover) 11. Teasin, Pleasn (Dangerous Toys cover)

"Limited Edition 2 CD set" The New Black [ENHANCED] Century Media bonus CD includes: Shadows Fall, Arch Enemy, God Forbid, Behemoth, The Haunted, Lacuna Coil

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"Limited Edition 2 CD set" The New Black [ENHANCED] Century Media bonus CD includes: Shadows Fall, Arch Enemy, God Forbid, Behemoth, The Haunted, Lacuna Coil
Strapping Young Lad
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000JN75Z6

Product Description

Disc: 1 1. Decimator 2. You Suck 3. Anti Product 4. Monument 5. Wrong Side 6. Hope 7. Far Beyond Metal 8. [Untitled Track] 9. Almost Again 10. Polyphony 11. The New Black Disc: 2 1. In Effigy - Shadows Fall 2. My Apocalypse - Arch Enemy 3. Chains of Humanity - God Forbid 4. Slaves Shall Serve 5. 99 6. Our Truth - Lacuna Coil