Death To All on European Summer Tour 2022 - Ft. Gene Hoglan, Steve Di Giorgio, Bobby Koelble, Max Phelps

This isn't "just" a tribute band - it is a authentic way to experience the songs performed by the musicians that originally crafted them back in the day - with the exception of Chuck Schuldiner of course who passed away way to early in 2001.

It's good to see some sort of live performance is coming back to life. I think these intimate shows performed at European venues will be a welcomed chance of enjoying some release of the pressure that has been build up in recent times. In addition you may also enjoy some breathtaking technical experience as some timing may feel impossible. 

Death To All's European Summer Tour 2022  kicks off on June 11th in Germany. See the show dates in the flyer. 

Tickets at https://reversedrecords.com/death-to-all

Also watch DEATH TO ALL Play DEATH’s “Overactive Imagination” – in tribute to Chuck Schuldiner. 1967-2001 to get a idea of how good this tribute band sounds in advance.

More information at https://www.facebook.com/Deathtoallofficial

Tape Review: Final Coil - Somnambulant II (Alternative Prog, 2021)

Maybe you know this feeling of living in uncertainness. You search and search for answers but don't know where to turn to. Music has often shown me a way.

The cover of Somnambulant II reminds me of old black/white movies.

The newest output of UK based alternative progressive musicians Final Coil speaks out of a deep state of emotionality.

In contrast to the more heavier second full length album (The World That We Leave Behind For Others) the band released in 2019 this new EP comes in a far more sensible tonality to the listener.

It's all set in a sounshell that points to a more finetuned look on the inside of a person. To me it speaks like being on a spiritual journey to yourselves. This may sound like it's all just soft toned music but in fact it's not. Already track three"Waste Yr Time (Quills & Trees)" comes also with rougher moments that mix in some heavy distortion at the proper points.

My favorite comes with "Lost Hope (Trip)", a song adding dreaming elements to a midtempo rhythm on a step by step basis. 

While most of the songs follow the typical song structures the band (hopefully) is now known for the new Somnambulant EP also holds some surprises. Make sure to decide before reading on - spoilers will ruin the fun of listening the first time.

"Convinction (Industrial Slaughter)" for instance shows a more chaotic psyched playing around with electronic effects and vocal experiments.

There's also a ballad to be found on this release. "Imaginary Trip (Still)" offers what the song name promises but in a slow and fined tuned way.

Somnambulant II is a journey like no other one before. It feels frail and dark but at times is also makes me dreaming and uplifting. 

I feel well in this world. I feel understood by the music of Final Coil.

Please check out Final Coil's newest songs here and consider a purchase as a download. It's also available on cassette tape in a Maltese Cross packaging for just one more buck compared to the digital copy.