Steve Di Giorgio joins Mother Of All on anthemic single

Steve Di Giorgio came to my attention as I heard some Sadus songs sitting at a friend of mine in his flat talking about metal, life and other things. His bass playing technique sounded outstanding so I kept his name on my mind.

These days he has become well known as the bassist of choice for thrash metal icons Testament. At the moment Steve Di Giorgio uses the time 'til a new album and tour of the thrashers will come up to perform in other bands.

If you'd like to have Steve play on your upcoming release or as a touring session bassist please get in touch with Tarja of Split Screen Management.

 

These days the newest output of Mother Of All's upcoming album features Steves performances on it. I have to admit it quickly became one of the main soundspots I simply had to listen to over and over again.

 

The song itself is already a blast with it's anthemic refrain and pushing verses in between. It sticked in my mind and is hard to get out but the bass pushes it to the maximum with a little solo intermission towards the middle of the track. I'm looking forward to the full album release of "Age Of The Solipsist" on April 23rd 2021 via Black Lion Records.

Video Premiere: Disout - All Of Them (Heavy Rock)

I'm constantly overwhelmed to hear how much more music is worked out in detail in the time we're living in.

This brand new track of Disout is a good example for that. While it starts out as a rough track you may first think of thrash metal. But soon it becomes clear that it's far more than a "simple" riff slasher.

The cover of Disout's current output "MIEN"

The drumming in the back goes a unusual pattern and changes so much that you may feel the need to sort on the first listen but it fit's well once you realized how  this works with the overall sound. The vocals also wander to different places inside the song. They suit the words well and express a wide range of feelings - a ever changing landscape of emotions as a look behind it's meaning underlines.

Disout's debut album "MIEN" is about people and society. "All of Them" sees the dark side of humanity, feelings and emotions of the main character.  

If you feel compelled by the video don't hesitate to purchase and listen the whole album or check out the band's web presences.

BUY CD -  https://www.amazon.com/Mien-Disout/dp/B08VN6W4PB/ref=tmm_acd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid&sr
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ITUNES - https://music.apple.com/us/album/mien/1542736456
 
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Starlight to hit streaming services with 1st Contemporary Lounge Rock EP

I like it when a artist leaves the sound for which he or she has become so well known for. You cannot know what comes around and how a particular musician sounds in a different environment.

 

This time Mick Michaels, guitarist of Traditional Metallers Corners Of Sanctuary has opened up a solo project called Starlight. It goes into some sort of Retro Rock sound also some surprisingly rough elements shine through (check the vocals on "I don't want to go"). 

 

The story behind this EP is exciting so let's have a closer look upon it.

“About six years ago, a friend and mentor suggested I try my hand at something other than Heavy Metal,” said Michaels. “He even suggested I do the singing…which I considered for a second but felt it wasn’t what would be completely best for this project. Bringing others into the fold would be the direction it would have to take to get it off the ground.”

With the help of an industry contact, Michaels recruited unknown singer and violinist, Taryn Dorothy, for lead vocals and also enlisted Corners of Sanctuary bandmate and drummer Mad T to supply the back beat, with Michaels providing guitars, bass and keyboards.

“Taryn’s voice adds so much diversity and depth to the songs…each track took on a new flavor once her vocals were added,” said Michaels.

Starlight’s “Under the Radar” will be available February 12th 2021 on multiple digital platforms including: iTunes, Spotify, Deezer, Google Music, Amazon among many others.  

 

You can have a short overview of the upcoming release with this preview video.

EP Review: Shulaak - Rubedo (Heavy Metal, 2020)

Music has the possibility to share truth and great stories in my ears. Shulaak put these thoughts into good practice with the release of the "Rubedo" EP shortly before 2020 came to it's close.

The music on this mini album reminds me back on the classic days of metal. This sort of music shared a mystical truth for me. So besides the great melodies there was a chance of having truth revealed. Sometimes in a direct and clear way, other times you had to dig deep into it to find out for yourselves.

Shulaak are more of the last sort. Their songs tell of mans hunger to do great and glorious things only to see them end in death and depravity. This is packed in songs that are classic metal like those of Judas Priest and Omen to me. The riffs are set on softer tonality yet they fit well to the metal style.
 
The groove follows the compositions on the guitar. The high-toned voice set's the crown to the four songs plus one spoken intermission. Those vocal elements take the most part of the sound. They come out in a wide range. Sometimes they are high pitched, other times they transcend into the raw regions and finally end in dark style. "The Azoth" which is presented in two parts stands out for me.
 
While "Ancient Sins" and "Scourge of Aeons" take the direct path with straight riffs and the more high notes it's the last two tracks that need the closest listening to fully spread out their atmosphere. Be sure to be prepared because they will take you on a ride of emotions with it's complexity of melodies and multi-layered vocal work.   
 
The music is well worked out with much eye on details. It may not be the longest playing time this EP provides but the intensity is great so 5 Euro is okay to hand for a download of the Rubedo EP on Bandcamp.

More info on the band can be found on Shulaak's homepage.

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