Artist: SKINTRADE Album: “Scarred For Life” Label: AOR HEAVEN Release Date: July 24, 2015
Tracklist:
01. Scarred For Life
02. Goodbye
03. Wide Awake
04. Lay With Me
05. Find A Way
06. LoveHate
07. Leave A Scar
08. Broken
09. Storm Will Come
10. 15 Minutes Gone
Formed in 1992, the initial 5-piece band SKINTRADE, from Stockholm, Sweden—Matti Alfonzetti (vocals), George Bravo (guitar, backing vocals), Stefan Bergström (guitar, backing vocals), Håkan Calmroth (bass) and Håkan Persson (drums, backing vocals)– released their self-titled debut the following year (featuring songs such as ‘Soul Sister’ and ‘Sick As A Dog’) to a very positive response. 1995’s “Roach Powder” was a grungier, heavier follow-up album from which videos for ‘Flies’ and ‘Snap Goes Your Mind’ were regularly featured near the end of MTV’s “Headbangers’ Ball” era. Although the band parted ways near the end of the year, fans never forgot them, nor did they relent in their encouragement for the guys to make music again.
So, sixteen years later in May of 2011, the guys met up and played some songs together. They decided to record a few songs in the months following, three of which were featured on their 2012 best-of compilation entitled “Past and Present”. That fueled a new energy within the band, and they decided to continue from there (although without original guitarist George Bravo), writing and recording enough songs over the next year and a half to release 2014’s aptly titled high-octane comeback album, “Refueled”. With songs like ‘Monster’, ‘Wild One’, and ‘Hardcore MF Heartattack’, SKINTRADE‘s mojo was still alive and well.
Continuing with this new era, SKINTRADE‘s latest release, “Scarred For Life”, kicks off a one-two punch in overdrive with the title track and ‘Goodbye’, and they keep the momentum going for the duration of the album. A good surprise among the album’s ten tracks was their decision to rework ‘Wide Awake’, the Max Martin-penned hit made famous first by Katy Perry. I’m always intrigued to hear what creative ideas a band has in amping up a song and putting their own personal stamp on it. I like the lyrics of the song, and nothing against Ms. Perry, but I think I dig this version more—it has a darker, dreamier, and heavier feel and keeps with the band’s sound, fitting right in among the rest of the tracks very nicely.
Long-time fans may recall that Matti put out three solo albums during SKINTRADE‘s dormant period. The venture into slightly less aggressive-sounding rock than the band’s early material and the passage of time may have quelled (or maybe more accurately, focused) a bit of that anger in his voice, but the maturity from life experiences about which he sings—messy breakups, broken dreams, and moving on through grief among them—has lent a strength and conviction to his delivery that can easily be felt by the listener. And he sounds better than ever these days—without the need of enhancement. “Find A Way”, a moving and poignant ode to his father, is one of ten proof-positives on this album of why I consider Matti Alfonzetti prime among his peers.
What impresses me so much about this album is the absence of anything fancy, gimmicky, or over the top. None of that is needed here! Matti and Stefan Bergström create a wall-of-guitars sound, and with Håkan Calmroth’s steady driving grooves and the snap and sparkle that show off Håkan Persson’s percussive talents, the band’s palpable energy channels pure rock and roll. Bergström’s lead breaks are more extensions of the songs themselves than departures from them, giving great continuity and flow. The band is so tight, ever complementing and supporting Matti and each other, like parts of a well-oiled, hopped-up engine with open headers and some serious kick-ass horsepower. This no-frills, no filler album is meant to be played loud and often—and I have been very happy to oblige. What a soundtrack it makes for a run on the open road! And it gets better with every listen.
Full of tasty riffs, hot energy, and irresistible hooks that make every song a gem, I think SKINTRADE has found their niche with “Scarred For Life”.
(rating 9/10)
Band Members:
Matti Alfonzetti – Vocals, Guitar
Stefan Bergström – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Håkan Calmroth – Bass
Håkan Persson – Drums, Backing Vocals
Artist: IRON MAIDEN Album: The Book of Souls Label: Parlophone, Sanctuary Copyrights/BMG Release date: 4 September 2015
Tracklist:
Disc 1:
01. If Eternity Should Fall
02. Speed of Light
03. The Great Unknown
04. The Red and the Black
05. When the River Runs Deep
06. The Book of Souls
Disc 2:
01. Death or Glory
02. Shadows of the Valley
03. Tears of a Clown
04. The Man of Sorrows
05. Empire of the Clouds
After more than three decades, they are not only a musical group and not only Metal Gods, but they are the master builders of an admirable culture, a legacy and more importantly, a way to think differently and live differently. IRON MAIDEN are set to re-energize the engine of magnificent old school heavy metal with their newest album, “The Book of Souls”.
Obviously, this is a really important album for the band and the fans, as it could be their final encore of honour and glory, due to Bruce Dickinson’s cancer diagnosis. However, the quality of music, lyrics, production and all other parts of this album tells us that “The Book of Souls” is a piece of true metal which the other metal icons, JUDAS PRIEST and BLACK SABBATH, could not repeat with their latest albums.IRON MAIDEN ‘s sixteenth studio album, is definitely a tornado of passion, which does not show any signs of decades old dust and it will feed the hungry fans after a five year gap.
The world has changed from thirty years ago, but Maiden is still great, energetic and metal, loyal to the oath! In a world which is filled every day by death and tragic news, “The Book of Souls” is a drama about death and what may come after it, however it is not a conceptual album. It begins in a mysterious, confusing, psychedelic and epic theme with ‘If Eternity Should Fail’, written by Bruce Dickinson, and it will be familiar, especially to those who have followed him with his solo projects. Bruce‘s voice still sounds as fresh, pure and great as the early days, but with much more maturity throughout the whole of the album.
This is serious, not only because “The Book of Souls” is their longest album but also it is one of the heaviest and darkest Maiden has ever released, though the vintage blood of NWOBHM is running through its veins. Very well balanced music, it has its ups and downs but harmony rules, the spirits of five incredible persons and a culture can be heard from their instruments. There are fast, powerful and heavy tracks such as ‘Speed of Light’, ‘When the River Runs Deep’ and ‘Death or Glory’, able to rock you from head to toe. And there are some songs which are a little bit slower, but still heavy and dark, such as ‘The Man of Sorrows’ and ‘Empire of the Clouds’ which create such a brainstorm about the most mysterious, confusing and unanswered questions about life and death.
There have been always one or two tracks in all Maiden‘s albums which are longer than others and this one is no exception. However there are two songs which are like the Nile river, the longest ever Maiden offerings. ‘The Red and the Black’ at 13:14 long, starts with an acoustic guitar and electric bass following each other in a sort of tragic pattern, then a rhythmic strike comes from the guitars and drums and the lead guitar joins the party with those kind of melodic ‘Maideny’ riffs. The self titled song is a masterpiece when the band opened the gate of Babylon, using some oriental music scales, unleashing a storm of talent and creativity in IRON MAIDEN. ‘Empire of the Clouds’ is the last shot of this magnificent and glorious theatre, a song at an incredible 18:02 in length, the edge of rupture between reality and truth, when a creative mind breaks the chains and flies. Agony, sorrow, despondency and that bloody familiar feeling like something important is missing, are the main components of this amazing power ballad and the band knew no limits in using the violin, piano, keyboard and cello. Have you ever felt joy from sadness and sorrow?! This song is creating one of those moments, upon a cloudy empire, where time flies faster but every music note counts.
It feels like there is a soul, extending its shadows through the whole of this album or a super-harmony, which makes it impossible to choose a song as the best or greatest, all the tracks must be seen as part of one thing. IRON MAIDEN‘s newest album “The Book of Souls” is not a book you just want on your shelves, but it is a magnificent volume of William Shakespeare and in the end, the question is “To be or not to be…“
Artist: BABYMETAL Album: BABYMETAL Label: EAR MUSIC Release Date: May 29, 2015
Tracklist:
01. Babymetal Death
02. Megitsune
03. Gimme Chocolate!
04. Iine!
05. Akatsuki
06. Doki Doki Morning
07. Onedari Daisakusen
08. Song 4
09. Uni Uki Midnight
10. Catch Me If You Can
11. Rondo Of Nightmare
12. Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!
13. Ijime, Dame, Zettai
14. Road Of Resistance
15. Gimme Chocolate!! (Live at the O2)
Heavy Metal is all about breaking the rules. Going against a perceived norm. Is it possible that some of us have gotten, well, comfortable in that genre of rebellion? Metal music has been around long enough that fans have come to know what to expect, to a certain extent, because despite all the subgenres birthed from it, the same basic elements are there in terms of attitude, lifestyle, the visual aspects, and of course (and especially) the music.
And every now and then, something comes along that shakes things up a bit—or a lot. Get your mind around this concept: BABYMETAL, a fusion of Kawaii (that’s Japanese for “cute”) and Metal. Originally released on February 26, 2014 under Toy’s Factory in Japan, BABYMETAL’s debut album has been re-released under various record labels, including Ear Music, and includes two extra tracks (‘Road of Resistance’, ‘Gimme Chocolate!! Live at the O2’).
It goes without saying that BABYMETAL have become the subject of some controversy among the music world. Last year, the single and video for ‘Gimme Chocolate’ were making the rounds. I gave it a listen, but at that time, I couldn’t make it through the entire song. I was flabbergasted.
And I was sure that metal purists would be up in arms about it. Oh, the sacrilege! My first impression was that whomever came up with this basically took every surface stereotype of what they thought heavy metal encompasses, mashed it up, poured pink candy sugar on it, and set about marketing it to the masses. It pissed me off! I was all ready to go on a rant about it, but after simmering down, I figured it would be a quick fad, run its course, and that would be it, so no use getting all riled up about it. Then, about a month ago, the album showed up on the list of available reviews at Metal Shock. Since nobody was chomping at the bit for this one, and I just happened to be in one of those moods, I thought, OK…I’ll review it…(heh, heh)…and I won’t spare my opinions.
Before I delved in, though, I was interested in what the music-loving public thought about the band and their style. On the subject of what exactly defines metal, YouTube commenter “miffed123” wrote, “cute doesn’t freaking belong in metal.” Yeah, you tell ’em… But Eric Richards, another YouTube user, presented a valid counterpoint that had to be considered: “We were saying the same thing in the bay area during the ’80s. Pink spandex and blonde frizzy hair [weren’t] supposed to be metal…If you want to be metal, there are certain rules. The problem is that people didn’t obey the rules. And not obeying the rules is part of being metal. Now there’s a rule that says you can’t be cute? So basically, what you are saying is that they are totally unconventional and being completely off-the-wall. If that isn’t metal, I don’t know what is…If you really want to be metal, you don’t care about rules. All you care about is being the baddest most awesome mofos in the universe. And right now, that’s Babymetal.”
Refuting the naysayers, Mr. Richards went on: “Why do you have a problem with metal bands and gimmicks? GWAR and KISS–hello!!!! Hell, hair metal was a gimmick. Also, realize the genre that ‘is dominated by middle-aged men’ were once teenagers that didn’t know what metal or thrash was because they were creating it. It was fun, creative, and full of energy and attitude—things that BABYMETAL has in abundance. Although I think a problem many have is that their attitude is ‘kawaii’, and they are not posers in the cute department. The musicians are certainly no posers either, and could probably teach Yngwie a few things. So what you have here are three very ‘genki’ or energetic girls and four world class musicians that bring energy, excitement, originality, and fun back to metal. What’s not to love?”
Some popular YouTubers were brought together and asked their thoughts of the band and the concept. Initially, they seemed aghast at the unusual mix of genres. I think Scott Hoying summed it up when he said: “It’s like bubble gum meets the devil.” Eventually, though, everyone in that group was getting into it, including Steve Zaragoza of SourceFed who said, “As long as we’re introducing metal to a whole new group of people—in some way, this could be like the Little Golden Books of Metal. I don’t think I’ve embraced a band so quickly before in my life!”.
Well, the stats don’t lie: the original release reached #24 on the Billboard Hard Rock albums chart and #16 on the Billboard Heatseekers albums chart. On March 1, 2014, they became the youngest female artists to hold a live concert at Nippon Budokan. And, as of July 2, 2015, having been on the Billboard World albums chart for 58 weeks, the album was at #1—for the second week in a row. Evidently, quite the fan base exists (BABYMETAL’s following is, um, HUGE).
Entertainment company Amuse, Inc.’s mysterious producer and rabid music fan KOBAMETAL (Key Kobayashi) could see that while metal still enjoys a good following, it doesn’t seem to be getting bigger so much as it is getting older. A metal purist himself, he realized that something different and original was essential to bring in new fans and keep metal music constant. He came up with the idea of combining two of his favorite genres, idol pop and metal.
Kobayashi tapped some of Japan’s best talent for the band. BABYMETAL’s front line—SU-METAL (Suzuka Nakamoto), MOA-METAL (Moa Kikuchi), and YUI-METAL (Yui Mizuno) are former members of SAKURA GAKUIN, a Japanese pop girl group which institutes a special system with their members: after they graduate from junior high, they “graduate” from the group. Helping to bring Kobayashi’s vision to fruition is the Kami Band, BABYMETAL’s backline.
They are the energetic, hard core foundation for the songs, regardless of subject matter. The band members aren’t fixed; the guys have a lot of side projects going on, as accolades and requests for their talents increase. Currently (to the best of my knowledge, based on what I could find in research) their lineup features Takayoshi Ohmura and Mikio Fujioka (guitars), BOH (bass guitar), and Hideki Aoyama (drums). Other notable members include Leda Cygnus (guitar), Yuya Maeta (drums) and IKUO (bass guitar).
The guys in the Kami Band, with their faces painted a stark black and white, look like Immortal went Kabuki—and they can seriously shred. Suzuka, Moa, and Yui are so friggin’ adorable I can’t stand it (call it a mommy-bias, but it’s true). Their red and black matching outfits are a combination of girly and metal elements, tutus and pigtails included. Suzuka’s voice is strong, and she leads the trio and their songs with a sense of control. Their voices are pure and lovely, and they perform and harmonize well together. The girls were apparently somewhat oblivious to heavy metal before KOBAMETAL put the group together, but they’re all on board with it now (Moa is learning guitar; Yui digs Ariana Grande AND Cannibal Corpse!). Suzuka, in a recent interview with Loudwire, said, “Most of our songs’ lyrics have messages toward girls like ourselves…We are hoping to get the girls who don’t know about metal to listen to our music.” Well, cool…because as of yet, I’ve had trouble finding other fans of, say, Pantera at PTA meetings and school functions, and after all the academic-related talk, what else interesting is there to talk about while eating stale pretzels and drinking from juice boxes?
As a fan of heavy metal, a parent (of at least one teen with a fascination for Japanese art and culture) and as a (mostly unbiased) music journalist, I finally caved and reluctantly listened to “BABYMETAL” all the way through…and…to my utter shock and surprise…I kinda liked it.
I was conflicted, though: while I was digging on the heavy, dark feel of the music, I felt I was being hypnotized by one of those swirly, colorful all-day lollipops and had a strange urge to get out my Magic Bubble Wand (yes, I still have one).
‘Babymetal Death’ opens the album with a 1:16 long synth intro after which drums and guitar kick in, replicating the sound of machine guns, moving on to something thrashworthy. Then, what sounds like a death-metal Cookie Monster spells out “B-A-B-Y-M-E-T-A-L”, after which “Death!” is chanted in between a spoken phrase by SU-METAL. Hey, my 11-year old thought it was pretty cool.
The album is full of surprises. Two tracks that are more in the melodic power metal vein really stand out. ‘Megitsune’ (a female fox) seems to be about women coming into their own and being strong after pretending not to mind the gender oppression for so long. In ‘Akatsuki’, the pain of lost love cuts like a sword to the heart.
‘Gimme Chocolate’–well, this one needs no explanation, really. But anybody with a real chocolate jones that strong isn’t fretting about the aftermath of indulgence (trust me; I’m an expert). Although the song is about my favorite thing in the world, it still annoys the hell out of me. ‘Iine’ has an electronic-pop feel with a little juvenile rap thrown in the middle, and the lyrics pretty much reflect the intended age-set. That continues with ‘Doki Doki Morning’, on which the three girls sing of the preteen angst of getting ready for a school day, while the band shreds behind them. A little girl lays on the charm in ‘Onedari Daisakusen’: come on, Daddy-O—fork over the cash!
‘Song 4’, while keeping with the general strange feel of the album (and maybe taking it up another notch), is one of the most contrasting mash-ups in the tracklist. Smack in the middle of this thrashfest the song turns…are you ready for this?…REGGAE!?!? Apparently Yui and Moa came up with this little ditty about counting a couple of years ago and tortured everybody with it. ‘Song 4’ is split-personality on steroids (remember the movie Sybil?) And yet…for whatever reason that I cannot explain, I love its demented feel.
When you think of the most unlikely topic for a song, what comes to mind? I’ll bet it isn’t eating squid arms! HA! But wait—you can have the sweets, too. ‘Uni Uki Midnight’ is a melodic ode to the Japanese delicacy, and to celebrating and then getting so full you want to go to sleep.
Up for a game of hide-and-seek tag? ‘Catch Me If You Can’ is a theme song for you. It’s another fun departure from the norm with a catchy melody and those irresistibly cute little voices of theirs. But don’t get me wrong; that earlier Pantera reference was on purpose. The music backing up these pre-pubescent stories is heavy as hell.
‘Rondo of Nightmare’ breaks from the kawaii a bit with haiku about the darkness and a mysterious figure lurking in the shadows. Childhood, treasured, is in the past… Mourn it, but only for a moment, because when ‘Headbangeeeeerrrrr!!!!!’ plays, it’s time to grow up and whip out the neck brace. ‘Ijime, Dame, Zettai’ deals with the topic of bullying—the victims and the offenders—and how it hurts everyone.
The anthemic ‘Road of Resistance’, one of two extra tracks, is among the strongest songs on the album and shows a maturing, especially in the vocal delivery (of lyrics that speak of unity for a better future) and in its alignment with the metal genre. I suspect their drummer was ready to pass out after beating out something that would make even Anthrax’s ‘Gung Ho’ seem a little slow… Well, check out the live performance for yourself:
Right now, although the lyrics seem to be aimed at those in the same general age group as Su, Yui, and Moa, BABYMETAL’s fan base has a wide range in terms of age. The girls are growing up so fast—and as they mature, I think this will reflect more in the songs. I can’t say for sure if that would be a good or a bad thing, because their appeal is the combination of qualities (from one extreme to the other) that separate them from the mainstream and make them stand out so starkly. If BABYMETAL brings more people to metal, that could be a good thing, because then maybe we’d no longer have to lament about being ostracized or misunderstood. But wait…wasn’t that how the whole movement got started?
BABYMETAL are breaking the rules, rebelling against conformity, and rocking hard. To reiterate Mr. Richards’ declaration: If that isn’t metal, I don’t know what is. But metal is more than just the music. It’s attitude, lifestyle, and a myriad of other things that make up the essence. My litmus test for any band is whether or not they come from a place of authenticity, regardless of what genre is represented. Despite the total mind-trip that is this album (major understatement), I’ve come to the conclusion that it isn’t a joke. These are all very talented, hardworking musicians and performers who are serious about their craft and entertaining their fans. This is quite evident from the massive, enthusiastic crowds attending their shows. Yeah, folks, that’s real.
BABYMETAL will no doubt continue to be a subject of debate. Ultimately, though, you’ll have to listen for yourself and make up your own mind about them. But be careful—they grow on you.
Rating: 8.0/10
BABYMETAL is:
Suzuka Nakamoto – Lead Vocals (“sing and dance”)
Yui Mizuno – Background Vocals (“scream and dance”)
Moa Kikuchi – Background Vocals (“scream and dance”)
The KAMI BAND (current and past lineups have included):
With the fifth instalment of the Terminator franchise, ‘Terminator Genisys’, in cinemas right now, and a returning Arnie stepping back into his most iconic role, Metal Hammer decided to send FEAR FACTORY guitarist Dino Cazares, a man who has got an opinion or two on dystopian futures himself, along to give his thoughts on one of the biggest movie events of the year…
“From day one that first Terminator movie has been a big inspiration to us in Fear Factory. The whole Skynet, rise of the machines story is something that we’ve toyed with in different ways as a band. The franchise is now something like 30+ years old, and this movie goes back to the first one – which is really kinda cool.
The story goes that Kyle Reese is sent back in time to protect Sarah Connor (as in the first one) but this is more like Back To The Future II, it’s about alternate timelines and the things you have to do to change past events. The plot is very interesting and well thought out. It shows how they were able to go back in the first movie and change the course of time, you see them build the time machine and how this changes so many of the strands in the timeline.
I was a little disappointed by the acting, I thought they could have picked a better cast. The guy who plays Kyle Reece (Jai Courtney) is not as good as the original guy. I thought the concept of bringing Arnold back was great, he plays a Terminator but because the skin on his exoskeleton is real human flesh it means he ages. That was a good way to get around it. But it also features the original Arnold from the first movie in CGI form and they re-enact the “Give me your clothes” scene. But then the old Arnold is waiting for the new Arnold – it’s a little confusing in a couple of ways… There’s quite a lot of Arnolds running around!
I think that these themes are still relevant and still worth thinking about, we are getting to the point with nanotechnology where you can have man-made human cells. Not to make a Terminator, but you’ll be able to fight cancer cells from these cells in the future. That’s the way we’re going.
If I had to score this movie I’d give it an eight out of ten. The concept was cool, a lot of the visuals and set pieces were great too and it’s awesome to see Arnold there and still doing his thing. Playing his most famous character and kicking ass. Some of the lead characters maybe don’t measure up to the previous movies, but when you go to see a Terminator movie it’s got the things here that you’ll be expecting and enjoying from all the classics.
8/10”
FEAR FACTORYrecently announced they will be touring Europe in celebration of the 20th anniversary of their highly revered second studio album “Demanufacture”. The tour will be a very rare event for fans with Fear Factory playing “Demanufacture” in its entirety!
They will also showcase songs from their highly anticipated new album “Genexus” – out 7th August via Nuclear Blast.
Rich’s Rapidfire Recommendations – bite-sized metal morsels to let you know about albums that have grabbed Rich Davenport by the ears, that we hope you’ll enjoy too! ROCK ON!
Artist: CAIN’S OFFERING Album: “Stormcrow” Label: Frontiers Music Srl Released: May 15th, 2015
Tracklisting: Stormcrow; The Best Of Times; A Night To Forget; I Will Build You a Rome; Too Tired To Run; Constellation Of Tears; Antemortem; My Heart Beats For No One; I Am Legion; Rising Sun; On The Shore
Cain’s Offering – “Stormcrow”. Finland has a diverse and vibrant Metal scene, and Cain’s Offering is a band comprised of several of its most talented Power Metal players, principally guitarist/songwriter Jani Liimatanien (Sonata Arctica) and Stratovarius vocalist Timo Kotipelto. “Stormcrow” mixes Power Metal with a more modern, donwtuned Heavy Metal sound, and the finished product boasts the best aspects of both worlds; each song has the grand, sweeping melodies and lush arrangements you’d associate with Power Metal, and the heavier, more contemporary guitar sound adds facemelting force, resulting in an album that’s equally capable of caressing your ears and making them bleed at the same time! The songs are impeccably arranged and performed, and I’ve found myself coming back to this album for more, time after time! A refreshing change for Power Metal fans, and also for anyone who likes Melodic Metal in general.
Musicians:
Timo Kotipelto: Lead Vocals
Jani Liimatainen: Guitars
Jonas Kuhlberg: Bass
Jani Hurula: Drums
Jens Johansson: Keyboards
Rich’s Rapidfire Recommendations – bite-sized metal morsels to let you know about albums that have grabbed Rich Davenport by the ears, that we hope you’ll enjoy too! ROCK ON!
Artist: NELSON Album: “Peace Out” Label: Frontiers Music Srl Released: May 15, 2015
Tracklisting: Hello Everybody; Back In The Day; Invincible; Let It Ride; I Wanna Stay Home; On The Bright Side; Rockstar; Autograph; What’s Not To Love?; You And Me; Bad For You; Leave The Light On For Me.
Nelson – “Peace Out”. I have to confess, I’m new to Nelson, having been aware of their first burst of fame, without having checked them out back in the early 90s, so “Peace Out” comes as a very pleasant surprise! Not knowing what to expect, I was bowled over by an instantly catchy collection of polished hard rock gems, loaded with hooks and harmonies, and bringing to mind the likes of Boston and Van Halen. And apparently it’s their last album in this style, with brothers Gunnar and Matthew having set their musical compass toward pastures new from this point on. Well, as that guy from New Jersey once sang, they’re going out in a blaze of glory, and the most appropriate complement I can pay them is to say that this is hands-down the best feelgood Rock album I’ve heard in a long time.
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