Metal Inferno [Import]

Metal Inferno [Import]

Track Listings

1. Metal Inferno [Remix]

2. Bruce Louden

3. Constant Repetition

4. Coros Loachos

5. Under [Remix]

6. 340 KG of Rock [Remix]

7. D.I.S.C.O. [Cat vs. Dog Remix]

8. Nothing Ahead

9. On and On

10. Rev-Counter

11. Lecutus

12. Recipe for Disaster

Tracks:

Inception, The Bleeding Skies [Instrumental]
Pillars of Serpents
If I Could Collapse the Masses
Fugue (A Revelation)
Requiem
Ember to Inferno
Ashes
To Burn the Eye
Falling to Grey
My Hatred
When All Light Dies
View of Burning Empires

Customer Reviews:

The Next Metallica??? Doesnt sound like it to me.......2007-06-07

I first want to start this review off by saying that this band SOUNDS NOTHING LIKE METALLICA!! One day they may be as big as MEtallica, but musically, technically, and stylistically, this band doesnt really resemble Metallica at all, but any way lets get to the album.
With the addition of Ember to Inferno I now have all 3 Trivium albums. This is their first album, and it really shows, not because the songs arent great, but because the sound quality is pretty bad compared to their other albums, and I have to turn my speakers up louder when I listen to it. In my opinion this album may be trivium's best. It is extremely heavy when compared to their most recent album the Crusade. Some of the riffs are brutal, but Trivium uses both guitars to get that harmonizing effect that they are known for, and keeps the riffs intersting. The genre of this band is clearly metalcore for those who are unsure. The riffs in songs like "My Haterd" and "falling to Grey" are clearly punk influenced, but still very metal. The screaming of Matt Heafy is great, and he is also able to get some great clean vocals, which adds a lot to the songs. He is a very talented voicalist, and it shows in some great songs like "If I could collapse the masses", "When all Light dies" and "Blinding TEars will Breeak the Skies".
The guitar playing on the album the only weakness of this album; the soloing, I think is not as good as it would become in later albums. The solos are more wild and crazy metal solos, rather than the technical precision that MAtt and Corey would develop in their next 2 albums.I would also like to mention that the bonus track Demon is awesome and the Decieved from Ascendancy shows the bands development.
This album is almost perfect, other than some sound quality issues, and the not so great soloing, but it is still a great album. I would give it 4 and a half stars, but that is close to 5. If you are not a fan yet, buy this album and see why everyone loves Trivium. If you are a fan, then that is even more of a reason to buy this album.
But just remember this: The Crusade sounds almost nothing like this album, unfortunately, Trivium pulled a Metallica and sold out, well not quite the same way that Metallica did, but they changed their style. This album and Ascendancy are triviums real heavy albums, definitely give this album a listen!

JUST PUT METALLICA, FEAR FACTORY AND MANOWAR IN A BLANDER AND YOU GOT TRIVIUM!!!!!! .......2007-02-11

The grutal-echo voice of Fear Factory, the guitars and drums of Metallica and the medieval sound of Manowar!! That how was made this melodic trash metal band called Trivium!

This band's debut on 2003 is SOO COOL!! I never heard anything like this since In Flames's Whoracle.

P.S: This album took 3 years to makin it! So I would say that this is the band's masterpiece.

Adios.

Cool, but repetitious.......2006-03-07

This is a pretty worthy listen for those into speedy metalcore with fast paced screaming and some melodic breakdowns. Just like your typicial metalcore band, except a little better. Heafy's singing voice is not as whiney as, say, Atreyu. For a debut attempt, they've done a good job.

The problem with this is a recurring flaw found in many albums in the metalcore genre. It's monotonous. It's repetitious. And it lacks creativity to a certain point. The riffs are very fast and catchy. The solos are pretty cool too, and the double bass drumming is a great display of technique, but...it's all the same. The album is almost viewble as one long song, because regardless of the melodic breakdowns, the each song picks up from where the last stopped.

However, with only one major setback to this production, this is definitely worth listening to. It's excellent ear candy, but I recommend listening to it in doses. This is not the album you want in your cd player on the "repeat all" mode while cramming for finals, because it gets repetitious after a while. I don't want to say that, after a good long listen, it's "boring," per se, because it's not. It's just the opposite. Boring would be due to lack of speed and repetition, but this just gets a little annoying after a while.

Hope this was helpful.

Masterpiece.......2006-03-06

There is nothing like Trivium. Nothing can compare. Nothing. Zip. Nada. You just can't get that feel of angst anywhere else in the land of Metal.

This is Trivium's first full length cd, and it's on LifeForce records, not RoadRunner Records. This cd has a distinct flavor to it. This cd seems like it has 3 Parts Thrash, and 1 part metal.

Each song is a masterpiece in itself. Definately check it out if you like Trivium. If you are into 80's and 90's thrash and metal, CHECK THIS OUT! If you are into metal, get it. I can't explain in words how good this cd is! Just check it out!

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A must have for fans of Goth Metal
one of the jewels of my collection
Pure Genius
Alice's Inferno

Alice's Inferno
Forever Slave
Manufacturer: Armageddon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AQVDNM
Release Date: 2005-10-03

Tracks:

Lunatic Asylum
Reminiscences
In the Forest
Equilibrium
Circles of Tenebra
Dreams and Dust
Aquelarre
Across the Mirror
Tristeza
Letter

Album Description

Forever Slave was formed in 2000 by the female art student and Gothic vocalist Lady Angellyca and Servalath in Valencia, Spain. Both artists wanted to create a special kind of musical fusion where Gothic female vocals meet up with the very heavy guitar elements of guitarist Oswalth and a very high portion of symphonic orchestral elements to create a dramatic conceptual album. 10 total tracks. Armageddon Music. 2005.

Album Details

Forever Slave was Formed in 2000 by the Female Art Student and Gothic Vocalist Lady Angellyca and Servalath in Valencia (Spain). Both Artists Wanted to Create a Special Kind of Musical Fusion Where Gothic Female Vocals Meet Up with Very Heavy Guitar Elements of Guitarist Oswalth and a Very High Portion of Symphonic Orchestral Elements to Create a Dramatic Conceptual Album.

Customer Reviews:

A must have for fans of Goth Metal.......2007-03-24

Well, this album has quickly become one of my favorites in my collection. It combines all the right elements of orchestration, vocals, and metal music. My only complaint is that at times Lady Angellyca's voice can sometimes seem drowned out by the music. Well, I'm simply going to give my ratings for the songs as other reviewers have provided plenty of info about the album.

1. Lunatic Asylum 10/10
2. Reminiscences 10/10
3. In the Forest 8/10
4. Equilbrium 9/10
5. The Circles of Tenebra 10/10
6. Dreams & Dust 10/10
7. Aqualarre 7/10
8. Across the Mirror 8/10
9. Tristeza 9/10
10. The Letter 10/10

one of the jewels of my collection.......2007-01-04

considering how short the history of Forever Slave, with their first release, Alice's Inferno coming out a mere year and a half or so ago, it is entirely surprising how good this whole album is. at first listen i was not impressed. only one track really caught my attention, and it took several trips through the whole thing for me to begin to appreciate what i had. or maybe it took that long to get to understand their style.

their style is darker than other fem metal groups like Nightwish and Within Temptation (of whom i am a huge fan), not only in terms of their music but also their lyrics which at certain points make no secret of their association, at least nominally, to the occult. rip-roaring drums, death growling vocals and guitars vociferously assert their agreement in this, but yet the light side seems to be tugging at their other shoulder in the guise of violins, orchestral synths and Lady Angellyca's voice which certainly manages to sound angelic at times.

this 'beauty and the beast' arrangement has worked so well for other bands in the past, such as Tristania and Theatre of Tragedy to name some of the better ones, and Forever Slave give it a facelift and their own artistic touches. the result, as i have already stated, is magnificent, but perhaps not immediately apparent.

this should be an essential part in the collection of those who enjoy melodic, transcending metal with a cutting edge and a gorgeous female voice. 5 stars for all around excellence.

Pure Genius.......2006-08-04

Forever slave are a band with many combined talents. Their lead vocalist "Lady Angellyca" consists of great looks and an operatic and semi-operatic voice. The band members are very talented and very symphonic with many neo-classical riffs

As for the music - Well the music is extremely symphonic and never lacks an ensemble instrument. The band is very underground and the album is quite hard to find in some countries. Even though the album is low budget, It has been engineered and programmed professionally.

I was quite surprised to listen to the album because it has death "Opeth-like" vocals too.Lunatic Asylum is a strong opener. The strings are very theatrical, and the symphony actually reflects the mood of the whole album, depending on the way they are played.
There are some machine gun blast beats followed by the best solo in the album. The death vocals are very low, but coherent. Reminisces follows, and the strings are more lighthearted and less embellished. The Gregorian chanting follows every line sung in the choruses, and fits very well. A solo is played with the guitar but carries on with the chorus singing on top.The album is a concept album tellnig the story of a teenager called "Alice" who went crazy and killed her parents. Alice Dies but finds peace.

Recommended Tracks -
Tristeza - Tristeza is the only song without death vocals but has a really strong emotional depth and contains very intelligent riffs. It must be heard to be appreciated 5/5

In The Forest - This song surprisably bursts and has a great epic preportion of a mixture between violins and heavy guitaring along with sexy vocals 5/5

"The Letter" - Another experimental song that has very sad elements towards the album's storyline. It contains a part where alice speaks and you always look forward to it because the voice is very cute and lonely. 5/5

PROS -
VERY Symphonice
Songs are very different towards other bands
The album flows very well
"The Letter" - Vocals go from operatic to evanescance type of vocals

CONS -
Sometimes cant hear what is being said
Soem songs are disappointing because others are better

Alice's Inferno.......2006-06-27

Wow. I'm a little surprised I am the very first person to review this album, despite the fact it has been released for nearly a year. This is the first album of the Spanish Gothic Metal band Forever Slave, following three demos.

This is a concept album, telling the story about Alice, who's parents have deceased. The lyrical content is all akin to the Gothic imagery and links to Alice's story: about death, despair, darkness, spirits, hell etc. Like a lot of Gothic metal, there is frequent use of male death vocals. The death vocals fit in very well, and all accentuate the `inner demons' of temptation Alice has to face when she is alone. ("Innocent! Alice tortured by Darkness. Innocent! The Shades will get you down!" in Lunatic Asylum for example) Lady Angellyca has a beautiful voice; in the middle of the classical Sharon Den Adel and the operatic Tarja Turunen. The only slight problem is that sometimes her vocals `melt' into the music, so it is difficult to understand what she's singing. There's also Gregorian chanting in Reminisces; a violin, a piano in nearly all songs, and bells provided by the keyboards. Indeed, this album is a heavily textured album with lots of instruments played at once.

This album is very symphonic and I mean VERY. If you thought Within Temptation and Nightwish was symphonic, think again: this album surpasses them all. The symphony plays a bigger role than the guitars in most cases, and it is like the symphony plays the major melodies and the guitars adorn them. That being said, the guitars dishes out amazing solos in Lunatic Asylum (from 2.32 to 3.08); Reminiscences (4.00 to 5.00) and Across The Mirror (3.53 to 4.35). Most of the other `solos' are actually the strings playing with the guitars backing up. Death vocals are featured in the songs Lunatic Asylum, In The Forest, Equilibrium, Circles Of Tenebra, Aquelarre, and The Letter. In Equilibrium there's even some black metal screams. The drums are pummelling, and the bass is extremely well sustained. The songs themselves are clearly very Gothic and atmospheric. Most of them are moody and some are slow (almost like Gothic Doom), with drawn out strings parts, and a lot of eerie diminished chords. The songs are quite long: there are 10 songs and the album is 54 minutes long. It is quite unfair to compare this band to any other bands because their sound is quite unique.

Lunatic Asylum is a strong opener. The strings are very theatrical, and the symphony actually reflects the mood of the whole album, depending on the way they are played. There are some machine gun blast beats followed by the best solo in the album. The death vocals are very low, but coherent. Reminisces follows, and the strings are more lighthearted and less embellished. The Gregorian chanting follows every line sung in the choruses, and fits very well. A solo is played with the guitar but carries on with the chorus singing on top of it.

In The Forest is my favourite song because it's got amazing drumming. There's a combination of sinister chords with a more positive atmosphere. I love the lines "Nymphs start to sing to me. They whisper to me my name. Don't stop, Alice, this symphony! Don't tell my name nevermore," with the death vocals repeating the words "sing to me" and "symphony!" Following this is a beautiful piece of music with the symphony, followed by a slow piano part. Equilibrium is pretty much a `horror type' song all the way through. With the strings being played dramatically, the black vocal screams and the pounding double bass drumming; this is the most desolate song on the album. From the 3.34 mark to the end, the song changes tone into a slow, Gothic doom song.

Circles Of Tenebra makes full use of the symphony and has a recurring melody played in between choruses. At the 4.15 mark a creepy voice comes in, followed by the upbeat chorus. The atmosphere of Dream and Dust is positive, with prominent bells and pianos being played. There is some Latin being sung and this is a more upbeat song. Aquelarre changes mood from Dreams and Dust, reverting back to the gloomy ambience (perhaps because the lyrics speak of rituals and sacrifice). The violin can be heard the most in this song.

At 7.56 Across The Mirror is the longest song and is divided up into many parts. It starts off with a slow doom introduction then proceeds into a grandiose explosion of fast-paced drumming with some classical vocals. In the choruses there are tiny amounts of death vocals, but not enough to be notable. At the 3.15 mark there is a 2-minute solo of guitars and strings, followed by a slow minimalised chorus. The drumming is top-notch in this chorus and very ostentatious and anthem-like.

Tristeza is the shortest song (3.51) and is a very straightforward song, void of death vocals. However the merger of guitars and strings is felt significantly, and there is an electronic beat here and there. The album ends at The Letter, a powerful fast song. I love the violins in this song. As it is the last song, it can be assumed that Alice has died but found peace - from the lines "Your soul is flying a long way from here...Your soul reduced to dust...Today you life is a whisper for the angels".

Overall this is a very good debut album and I can't wait until they release their next album. If you like Gothic metal, doom metal, or symphonic metal then I highly recommend this album. If you like Within Temptation, Nightwish, Sirenia, Leaves' Eyes, Theatre of Tragedy, Epica, After Forever or Tristania, then this album is a must.

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Great cd
Everything better than everyone else
Probably Motorhead's best. 5 Stars. Lemmy is an immortal punk/metal legend!
Motorhead returns to form
half of this is really great

Inferno
Motörhead
Manufacturer: Sanctuary Records
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ASIN: B000294SFW
Release Date: 2004-06-22

Tracks:

TERMINAL SHOW
KILLERS
IN THE NAME OF TRAGEDY
SUICIDE
LIFE'S A BITCH
DOWN ON ME
IN THE BLACK
FIGHT
IN THE YEAR OF THE WOLF
KEYS TO THE KINGDOM
SMILING LIKE A KILLER
WHOREHOUSE BLUES

Customer Reviews:

Great cd.......2007-03-31

Before I start on this cd Iam new to Motorhead I started with the Ace of Spades and Overkill.

This album in my opinion has 8 great classic songs on it.

Terminal show,Killers, In the name of tragedy, Suicide, In the Black, Fight, In the year of the wolf, and Whorehouse Blues are all 5 star tracks

the others non mentioned are 4 star tracks which are enjoyable to listen to but not as much as those 8

8/12 tracks being great on that album makes it a 5 star album

Everything better than everyone else.......2006-08-29

Although 'Inferno' may not be the best Motorhead album w/ the current line up (I reserve that distinction for 'Bastards' or 'Sacrifice', so far), it certainly kicks some serious tail. The two best tracks are definitely "In The Black", a grinding rant about stalking Miss Right(now), and "Smiling Like a Killer" which is an all-out revisit (but by no a re-hash) of "The Hammer". What I don't understand is why other reviewers compare Motorhead to bands who are, at best, suited to carry Motorhead's equipment (Slayer/Metallica). Motohead is "it"... to rock'n'roll what Cash is to folk/country. If you want rock, buy Motorhead.

Probably Motorhead's best. 5 Stars. Lemmy is an immortal punk/metal legend!.......2006-08-16

Now THIS is what Motorhead's all about. After a looong time Motorhead is sounding like Motorhead again. This stuff just KILLS the new stuff by Metallica (St anger..puke!) and Megadeth (TSHF). Funny how the band (Lemmy of course) who inspired them all is now beginning to actually surpass their inspirations 20+ years later. Truly standout tracks on this release are ''Lifes a Bitch'', and ''Killers''. Best rock album of 2004 IMO. Buy or POSE, choice is yours..

Motorhead returns to form.......2006-06-18

After too many mediocre ("March or Die", "Hammered", "We are Motorhead"), or almost-good ("B*stards", "Sacrifice"), or downright bad ("Snake Bite Love"), albums, this is a true return to form by Lemmy and the boys. Much of this seems to be related to the new producer hired for this album (and for the upcoming one), Cameron Webb. On the bonus DVD that accompanies some Inferno copies, Lemmy admits that Webb got them out of their old routine and really pushed them to 'try a little harder' this time.

And it shows. You can hear that a lot of care has gone into (most of) the songs, the production is cool and understated, and Lemmy's voice hasn't sounded better for a long time. OK, so there is no "Ace of Spades" or "Overkill" on this one, but the overall standard of the songs is very high nonetheless. "Killers", "Down on Me", "In the Black", "In the Year of the Wolf", "In the Name of Tragedy", "Suicide", "Whorehouse Blues" are the stand-out tracks, really outstanding stuff. Maybe it also has something to do with Lemmy's involvement with Dave Grohl and Probot, that all of a sudden Motorhead sounds relevant again, and ready to conquer a new generation of fans.

So please, none of that "Hey, this is Motorhead, these guys put out the same album every year, and it's always cool, so just go ahead and buy it", no, Inferno is different, and good. I remember hearing Orgasmatron on the radio when it was released, 20 years ago this year. Inferno is easily the best Motorhead studio album I've heard ever since.

half of this is really great.......2006-06-11

Inferno is not a bad album by any means, but my interest in it has worn off just a little bit since my first enthusiatic initial listens. it's hard to shake the sense of thinking there are a few too many Lemmy and Co. on auto pilot moments here...but the sense of dynamics is hightened to reveal some fresh ideas in the Motorhead camp. most notable in "Keys To The Kingdom" which has a great groove and is catchy as hell.

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Cool Nastalgic Trip
Noisy, thrashy, trashy Metal...gotta love it
Noisy, thrashy, trashy Metal...gotta love it
Raven!!!! This bands kills all the others w/ Sheer Power!!!
An Energetic Document of 80's Metal Scene

Live at the Inferno
Raven
Manufacturer: Megaforce
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ASIN: B000003T98
Release Date: 1996-02-20

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Intro/Live at the Inferno
Take control
Mind over Metal
Crash Bang Wallop
Rock Until You Drop
Faster Than The Speed of Light
All For One
Forbidden Planet
Star Wars
Tyrant of the Airways/Run Silent, Run Deep
Crazy World
Let it Rip
I.G.A.R.B.O.
Wiped Out
Fire Power
I Don't Need Your Money
Break The Chain
Hell Patrol
Live At The Inferno

Customer Reviews:

Cool Nastalgic Trip.......2007-05-09

This cd was a lot of fun. Raven never took themselves too seriously and that was refreshing at the time in an era packed with early thrash (Metallica, Slayer, Exodus ect..) and death metal (Bathory, Celtic Frost).
Raven were just a fun band to crank out at times.
This had to be one of Megaforce's (The Original true Metal Label of the '80s) 1st gatefold covers (LP) and Live albums as they were a new label. I think i still have that lying around somewhere.

The production here is cool as a lot of Ravens earlier albums lacked great production. The live setting relaxes the songs. Some excellent solos by John Gallagher as well. He was a underrated guitarist and it shows on this.
Wont break each song down but
Best Tracks: Break the Chain, I Dont Need Your Money, Wiped Out, All for One and the mighty Crash,Bang, Wallop.
There is not much in between song banter either which plagues a lot of live albums.
Raven were never huge sellers and they have a big catalog. But if you are actually new to them this is THE best and most essential place to start. Before they made the 'major' label Albums and they really sugar coated things.
For all of us that had good times with this album the CD is a must have.

Noisy, thrashy, trashy Metal...gotta love it.......2001-11-23

I loved Raven as a teenager in 1983 when I got the "All For One" album. This is a great, loud, live album without a hint of subtlety, just as powerful as stablemates like Venom without all the silly Satanic dreck.

Noisy, thrashy, trashy Metal...gotta love it.......2001-11-23

Raven!!!! This bands kills all the others w/ Sheer Power!!!.......2000-09-30

I have known about this band since they came onto the scene in 1981. NWOBHM RULES!. I saw them live every single time they came anywhere within 3 states of where I live in Maryland. They are amazing live and the new album "ONE FOR ALL" reminds me of them in the hayday of Crash, Bang, Wallop and Wiped out... I remember they were so nuts on stage (the brothers, Gallagher) use to run at opposite end of the stage and smash into each other while playing and never missed a note. If any one wants to chat or drop me a line on Raven, feel free.... Or if you have any bootlegs and want to trade let me know.... LIVE AT THE INFERNO, FOREVER!!!!!!

An Energetic Document of 80's Metal Scene.......2000-04-25

In this live album, the Gallagher Bros. and the insanely proficient drummer Wacko! deliver an astounding performance that clearly shows what the metal scene of the 80's has lost since it left the underground. Here, you'll find a set of furious, to-the-point songs delivered with honesty and sheer power, qualities that the bands who embraced mainstream forgot along the way. Contemporary metal acts chose to forget the rich heritage of the early 80's and embraced more "cerebral" musical stylings, or even worse, pushed the envelope of genre crossover to the point where no musical identity was left. That should be a positive sign, but somewhere along this evolutive path something went wrong and we're left with results that please the radio programmers much more than the (often fanatical) metal audiences. So, if you're looking for an honest testimony of the 80's scene, look no further than this album...and forget the current 6-month wonders that shall be forgotten when the next "big thing" comes along.

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ANOTHER KILLER RELEASE FROM THE COSMIC INFERNO
Acid Mothers Temple& The Cosmic Inferno-'Starless And Bible Black Sabbath' (Alien8)
Lead meets helium in battle of the band
atomic blasts licked by the flames of hell
WOW MAN...

Starless and Bible Black Sabbath
Acid Mothers Temple and the Cosmic Inferno
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Customer Reviews:

ANOTHER KILLER RELEASE FROM THE COSMIC INFERNO.......2007-03-23

A SLOW BUILD UP TO A MONSTER RIFF AND A KALEIDOSCOPE OF MUSIC, RIFF, VOCALS, RIFF, DRUMS, RIFF, GUITAR ALL SWIRLING AROUND BACK AND FORTH......EUPHORIA !!!! ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE CREATE 'MUSIC' WITH EACH RELEASE, "STARLESS AND BIBLE BLACK SABBATH" IS ANOTHER EXCELLENT JOURNEY, KAWABATA'S GUITAR IN THE TITLE CUT IS JUST PHENOMENAL.
DEFINITELY A HEADPHONE RELEASE (AS WITH ALL ACID MOTHERS TEMPLE SOUL COLLECTIVE RELEASES),
"WOMAN FROM A HELL" IS A SCORCHER, THE MELDING OF KAWABATA, HIGASHI, TABATA, SHIMURA AND OKANO ON THIS TRACK IS KILLER,
THEY WORK SEPARATELY TOGETHER AS ONE.
THE COSMIC INFERNO BURNS LOUD, ARE YOU LISTENING ?? .... YOU SHOULD BE

Acid Mothers Temple& The Cosmic Inferno-'Starless And Bible Black Sabbath' (Alien8).......2006-10-26

Wow!Yet,another killer Acid Mothers release.This CD pays tribute to two classic rock albums,being King Crimson's "Starless And Bible Black" and Black Sabbath's self-titled first album. Just two tracks here. Title cut "Starless And Bible Black Sabbath"(34:29) is pretty much your typical lengthy wall of menacing space-noise Japanese rock that so many of us have come to know and love. First eight minutes sound like Hawkwind having a bad hangover, following that, it tends to sound like Ozzy and Sabbath playing a jamming instrumental. Very nice! "A Woman From Hell"(6:14) is a good uptempo heavy metal/punk like tune, with decent vocals by bassist Tabato Mitsuru. Highly recommended. Fans of Monster Magnet,Kyuss,Electric Wizard and Blue Cheer just might find themselves wetting their knickers over this one.

Lead meets helium in battle of the band.......2006-03-28

You pretty much have to take AMT +CI on their own uncompromising terms; this is not for the fainthearted alt-rocker or black t-shirted but too casual a listener, but neither is it some inaccessible piece of doom-metal or experimental thrash. They know the power of a good riff. This is a bit less harsh than Electric Heavyland, and may be a better point of entry for new listeners. It does, for the 34 minutes or so of the main tune, of course dawdle in Sabbath territory, but it does not get mired there.

AMT adds enough space in the densely mixed--my only drawback, a minor one, here: it's too sludgy a mix even considering this genre--grooves to prevent this from becoming airless. King Crimson? Well, that's where this added element of airiness mixed with the heaviness of the Black Sabbath influence comes in. At first this may sound monolithic, but repeated listenings reveal the variety that any AMT project revels in, thank the gods. The added six minute song is a bit more artier, and grating, but does not wear out its briefer stay.

atomic blasts licked by the flames of hell.......2006-03-25

this is an incredible, stirring slab from the Cosmic Inferno line-up. a thunderous riff anchors the majority of the title track enthralling the listener to shake his or her acidic bones to the rythm of a hellish beat as Kawabata lays out seductive flame licked solos that harken back to a simplier time, when everyone knew the best music came from satan.

all cliche and pretension aside, i am a heavy listener when it comes to AMT(in any form)and i've heard some people complain about the amount of releases. the music is great, so it does make sense for them to keep putting it out there for us. but i do certainly understand that as much as we enjoy it, we can't always afford everything. so let me say this about "starless and bible black sabbath" if youre an AMT fan you want this, and if you've got the money burning a whole in your pocket..why not let these cats burn a whole in your brain.
(buy independent!)

WOW MAN..........2006-03-10

This is some crazy stuff right here. Japanese psychadelic monsters Acid Mothers Temple have created another slab of thick riffage and crazy ambience. For fans of early Monster Magnet, Electric Wizard, and Boris, this is for you.

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Damn Good First Album
Excellent Start
Good effort. Talented fellas.
the spark
filling the void

Ember to Inferno
Trivium
Manufacturer: Lifeforce Records
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The Crusade
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The Oncoming Storm

ASIN: B0000E13Q6
Release Date: 2003-10-14

Tracks:

Inception, The Bleeding Skies [Instrumental]
Pillars of Serpents
If I Could Collapse the Masses
Fugue (A Revelation)
Requiem
Ember to Inferno
Ashes
To Burn the Eye
Falling to Grey
My Hatred
When All Light Dies
View of Burning Empires

Customer Reviews:

Damn Good First Album.......2006-10-04

This album rocks! I remember back in the day, a band's first album was their best or close to it (Metallica, Slayer, Testament, Machine Head, Iron Maiden) but lately that seems to be the opposite. Bands seem to get better these days with each album. If that's the case then we are in for a real treat as far as Trivium is concerned. The songs on this album are poundingly heavy but aslo have a feel of maturity in its musicianship. The solos are great (moslty because they are there at all). I was impressed with this album the first time i listened to it and it only got better. Buy this album (Ascendency is better but this one is still F***ing great!)

Excellent Start.......2006-03-29

Personally, I tend to like this Trivium album better. Maybe it's the fact that it was released on a smaller label and it's not as overhyped as "Ascendancy" (don't get me wrong, I like that CD also).

Also, this disc tends to be on the more thrash side than the heavy metal side "Ascendancy" is on. The title track, "Ember To Inferno", might get you into the CD, as it's less of a thrash track and more melodic. Other tracks like "Pillars of Serpents" tend to be on a more early hardcore/metal crossover action. It varied and it stands out well.

If they're any thing that the band may need to improve, it may be the vocals, but if you are a true fan, you'll pass the fact that Matt Heafy was only 17 when he recorded this disc. And that's what close-minded people give s**t to Trivim, sadly. Also, consider the fact that they are very talented for a band under the United States drinking age. Just like Decapitated was when they created "Winds of Creation".

I recommend this.

Good effort. Talented fellas........2006-03-21

I really thoroughly enjoyed this album. I listened to it from top to bottom without feeling the need to skip through tracks, as with about 80% of the cds I listen to.

If you like Ascendancy, check out Ember to Inferno. They're both pretty okay. If you want to be blown away, look for their self-titled demo, as it is unbelievable. A few tracks from the demo made it to this album, most notably my favorite track, "Requiem."

Or, if Trivium sounds too polished for you, check out the album "Fractured" by Capharnaum. It's Matt Heafy's other band, which is more death metal and is by far more brutal than any Trivium song ever could be.

the spark.......2006-02-12

Trivium are one of the most innovative and talented metal bands in recent memory. Combining great riffs with awe-inspiring rhythm and vocals that transfer seamlessly from abrasive roars to nuanced melodicism, Trivium have all the elements needed to make it big in the metal world. I got into Trivium after hearing all the hype about their album "Ascendancy," and to my delight much of the praise heaped upon the disc was justified. Even today, nearly a year after my purchase, it still finds heavy circulation in my stereo. To say the least, I was hooked. I went out and got "Ember to Inferno," as soon as possible, and though it didn't really pack the same punch as its follow-up, it was still a decent release. Unfortunately, that wasn't enough for me, so I pretty much gave up on the band, pressing the "skip" button to no end on the rare occasions when I listened to this CD. Looking back, I cannot voice how stupid I was. I recently revisited "Ember to Inferno," hoping that it had gotten better with time, as is so often the case. In this particular instance, it had not only aged gracefully, but also tastefully and headbangably. Sure, this offering may not have the glossy sheen of "Ascendancy" (and make no mistake, that record was considerably gritty), nor the focus of the band's later stuff, but all of this can be ignored when you zone in on the music. Opening with "Inception, the Bleeding Skies," an acoustic piece that sets the tone nicely, "Ember to Inferno" is another one of those CDs that should be right at the top of any metal fan's priority list. With heavy-hitting numbers such as "Requiem," "To Burn the Eye," "My Hatred," and the title track to its merit, Trivium's first full length release is arguably one of the best in the business. Sure, it may fall short from time to time ("Pillars of Serpents" comes to mind for some reason), but if you dig deep enough you hit paydirt. Truthfully, the first half of the album is rather hit or miss, but once you get to "To Burn the Eye," it's all golden. Especially eye-catching are the epic closer "When All Light Dies" and its acoustic outro "A View of Burning Empires." Charismatically contrasting harsh brutality with catchy melody lines, the songs showcase the style that Trivium would later use to a larger effect. This is the stepping stone, the catalyst, the spark that made Trivium the ass-kicking band they are today, and without it, they simply would not be the same. As a side note, the version of the CD that I possess is labelled the "Extended Edition" and features three bonus tracks: "Blinding Tears Will Break the Skies" (a very well done song that would have fit perfectly on "Ascendancy"), "The Deceived" (a demo and altogether inferior version of the great song featured on the above-named CD), and "Demon" (a heavy yet somewhat forgettable song that starts off good but doesn't really go anywhere).

filling the void.......2005-10-13

Old school thrash.
But heavier....
with more influences...
and better vocals.

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Amazing!
sounds like mortician with chuck schuldiner on vocals
Anatomical Inferno

Anatomical Inferno
Haemorrhage
Manufacturer: Pavement Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Human Harvest
Pestapokalypse VI
Horrified
The Archaic Abattoir
Goremageddon

ASIN: B00000K2NN
Release Date: 1999-09-28

Tracks:

Enshrouded in Putrilage
Cataleptic Rapture
Surgery for the Dead
Treasures of Anatomy
Necretic Garbage
Putritorium
Dawn in the Rotting Paradise
Aftertaste of Putrafaction
Worminfested Cavaties
I'm a Pathologist
Cirrohetic Liver Distillation
Witness of Postmortem Viloence
Dying on a Mass of Chyme and Rancid Excrement
Set the Morgue on Fire

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Amazing!.......2004-07-17

Have you heard for Impaled? Yeah? Then this is for you. Very good gind/gore stuff. Lyrics' re brutal, their sound is so heavy, much better than Cannibal corpse, or Deeds of flesh. Here you' we got speed! Truly beautiful, but not for anyone. That band is one of the most hatted bands in the world.

sounds like mortician with chuck schuldiner on vocals.......2000-05-28

haemorrhage sounds like mortician being fronted by chuck schuldiner

Anatomical Inferno.......2000-04-04

Crushing production......Absolute Carcass worship........Highly recommended to fans of Grind-Gore

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Inferno/Averno
Entombed
Manufacturer: Candlelight
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Wolverine Blues

ASIN: B0002JELCW
Release Date: 2004-08-10

Tracks:

Retaliation
Fix Is In
Incinerator
Children of the Underworld
That's When I Became a Satanist
Nobodaddy
Intermission
Young & Dead
Descent Into Inferno
Public Burning
Flexing Muscles
Skeleton of Steel
Night for Day

Tracks:

When Humanity's Gone
There Are Horrors of 1000 Nightmares
Random Guitar
Retaliation [Video Edit]
Albino Flogged in Black [Video Edit]
Retaliation [Multimedia Track]
Albino Flogged in Black [Multimedia Track]

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Inferno
Entombed
Manufacturer: Jvc Victor
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000AFOLQ
Release Date: 2003-09-01

Tracks:

Retaliation
Fix Is In
Incinerator
Children of the Underworld
That's When I Became a Satanist
Nobodaddy
Intermission
Young & Dead
Descent into Inferno
Public Burning
Flexing Muscles
Skeleton of Steel
Night for Day

Album Description

Japanese edition of 2003 album for the Swedish freewheelin 'death & rollers' features 15 tracks including 2 bonus tracks, 'Albino Flogged In Black' & 'Some Velvet Morning'. Threeman Recordings.

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Japanese Version featuring Two Bonus Tracks: "Albino Frogged in Black", and "Some Velvet Morning".

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Thrash-N-Roll!!!
3 1/2
Good release marred by crap production
In the vein of the new Entombed
There is hope for the weary. . .

Inferno
Entombed
Manufacturer: Koch Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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To Ride, Shoot Straight and Speak the Truth

ASIN: B00009IB55
Release Date: 2003-06-24

Tracks:

Retaliation
The Fix Is In
Incinerator
Children Of The Underworld
That's When I Became A Satanist
Nobodaddy
Intermission
Young & Dead
Descent Into Inferno
Public Burning
Flexing Muscles
Skeleton Of Steel
Night For Day

Customer Reviews:

Thrash-N-Roll!!!.......2006-03-16

This band keeps putting out these great thrash-n-roll albums with swell song-writing and bumping riffs. Price of album is well worth hearing "That's when I became..." Probably the catchiest song they've ever written.

3 1/2.......2006-02-16

Calling this Entombed album, a Death Metal album is really reaching, yet it doesnt mean that it isnt enjoyable. Entombed has been taking different approaches on every album that they have been doing since "Wolverine Blues" but thats not a bad thing. Even though they have left their roots of death metal long ago, doesnt mean that the newer material should be missed, or criticized for trying to sell out. Trust me when I tell you that Entombed, no matter how water downed, is ever going to get a spot in MTV's regular rotation, or wind up on Pop Hard Rock stations. "Inferno" is probely the strangest album that they have done, and there is actual singing in this record, yet the guitar and drum parts are still very heavy. Its actually reminds me of old-school Venom but with more "Groove" and more singing. It seems like they wanted to make a metal album that had almost a late 70's and early 80's crunch to it, and combined it with some classic entombed melody. Its different, Its strange, yet give it a chance cause it is still some pretty good Metal.

Good release marred by crap production.......2005-07-06

This isn't death metal by any stretch of the imagination, rather it's ballsy, and grooving stoner metal. The lyrics are in general ironic or humorous, the songs ain't bad either being mostly slowly grooving slabs of distortion, not that there aren't some fast songs. But I couldn't give this any more than three stars because the production is muddy, bass heavy, unclear and ruins what could have otherwise been a very strong release. It sounds like demos rather than a finished product and the band sounds sloppy for it. As other reviewers have stated you'll be messing with your EQ in order to get a good sound, but dammit you shouldn't have to.

In the vein of the new Entombed.......2005-04-05

This record captures best what I think Entombed has been shooting for since Uprising. Fast, brutal metal while holding on to their sometimes tongue-in-cheek lyrics. I have to admit that I got into Entombed with Uprising and have enjoyed every release since tht record, I can say that I only kind of like their older releases (Wolverine Blues etc.) If you are a fan of Uprising and Morning Star, this record is a little more structured than both, and a little harder than both, but that's totally a good thing.

There is hope for the weary. . ........2004-09-22

What I want to do here is address old-school Entombed fans, who are waiting for another record like the ones they love - To Ride. . . and Wolverine Blues. Trust me, I know what you're dealing with, because I love those records unreservedly, and spent a lot of time looking for To Ride. . . part 2. Of course, the reality is that it's nowhere to be found. It's just not going to happen. I know that's sad, but there is hope if you know what to do. What you have to do is take Entombed for what they are now, rather than what they were, and then their new records suddenly become good in their own right, rather than bad by comparison. They're never again going to have those crazy, swaggering guitar parts, or the clever funny lyrics (is it just me, or was the grammar better back in the day, too?), but they've written some truly brutal songs since the days of yore, and they're worth your money as long as you aren't expecting To Ride. . . .

If you're like I was, and looking for something to get you back into Entombed, personally I would recommend Morning Star, but this record has its perks as well. Nobodaddy is catchy and rough and vicious all at the same time, and Public Burning will make you take notice if your attention wanders. That's When I Became A Satanist isn't as great as its title, but it's still a good, angry, saw-toothed song that'll make you glad you bought the record. Flexing Muscles has a groove in it reminiscent of Slayer (though you shouldn't take that comparison too far), and the lyrics are pretty funny, too.

Now, as for those of you who like bands who grow and change, don't expect much. Same Difference made me hopeful because I thought maybe they'd take a prog. rock route, something like Amorphis did, but that turned out to be a one record deal. The unfortunate fact is that this is the same record as Uprising, and Morning Star. Same production, same types of songs, same disjointed lyrics. But, like I said above, great if you like neanderthal rock as much as I do. I mean, I like prog. rock, too, but there's nothing wrong with bands that do one thing and do it well, which is what the fellas have done for the last however many records.

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