Album Review: Screaming Sunset - Anime Di Vetro (Guitar Rock, 2023)

It's a rare occassion that music comes in that reflects upon feelings you're currently going through. Moments you go through intensive up's and down's. 

Hopefully the sun goes up for you as you listen to the new Screaming Sunset album.

The first track "Pieno Fiume" did exactly that for me. A rough guitar powered introduction reflects upon the troubles we all go through these times before softer notes find the way into the music clearing the stage for more feelings like being alone, feeling hurt. The complex drum pattern adds a good part to the movement of the music.

The second offer "L'Infedele" continues the path but has a strong focus on a constant theme that's been kept as a frame. From that intial point variations are called up throughout the whole duration.

The "Claustrofobia" is a silk package of melodic driven guitar rock but holds a lot of atmosphere. With time passing the intensivity and speed grows changing the mood of the track noteably.

How the other three tracks sound like? Make sure to check out for yourselves. The whole release is available as streaming media on a service of your choice. Just click on to Distrokid for a overview on links where to listen.

My personal favorite is the title track "Anime Di Vetro" that shows so much intensity combined with a change of speed that let's it feel like being on a ride that goes faster with each round. A great piece of music expressing the already mentioned change of emotions that I'm going through these days. 

Or check out one track directly here.

Finally you can keep in touch with the band through Facebook as well as the popular Twitter platform.

Iris gives a look insight through her voice

From time to time I'd like to point readers of this blog to other musical styles. There's so much good music out there that isn't metal.

Iris comes from Italy. She's a singer songwriter and has released a full album on Bandcamp. In recent times  we were able to follow her activities on YouTube where she uploads covers of songs that she feels related to. The latest videos featured tunes in italian language something that made me even more curious since I've not heard too many of those songs before.

Iris while working on a new cover, (c) by Iris, used with kind permission

Her biggest strength in my ears is the possibility to express her inner feelings with the voice. Iris can let go of her emotions and boundaries and share it through music. Her expressive face speaks out so clearly to me how she feels.

It's one more time in my lifetime that I feel understood by music. It often feels as if it talks about what I want to say, too. Maybe this is one of the many reasons why music has the status it has for me. I hope it will stay forever. Come and have a taste in the player below.

Curious how the story goes on? Follow Iris via Facebook or better subscribe to her YouTube channel directly.

Dirty Machine release heartouching and groundshaking new video

I love music videos. They can be such a strong force to express a topic in a way few other things can do. It's the combination of music and moving pictures that also caught my attention on this one.

From my perspective this one talks about problems in relationsships. It seems as if the woman wants to talk but the guy refuses to show any reaction. How does it end? Look for yourselves - just sayin' that the end surprised me...


This video single comes of the hand's of Dirty Machine, a nu metal band. It's impressive to hear how hard this style can be. After a mixed start it unfolds it's massive sonic detonation through the mixture of the vocalist performances that complement each other to erupt at a full explosion at the end. The hard knocking drums with the fine notes on the guitars put it even deeper in my mind and the DJ effects throw in more drive to the already explosive mixture.

The coverart for "Further from you" created by Jayden Braley and Jason Lindley. , (c) by Dirty Machine, used with kind permission

The track is the latest single of the band. Check the subpage on the band's current label Zombie Shark Records for a list of retailers that sell the track and keep a constant eye on Dirty Machine (I'll do for sure) - on Facebook.

Dirk Verbeuren plays guest drums on Synthetic's track "Hollow"

"Every time you feel betrayed remember life is only a game."

Lyric video can have such a strong expression with it. This particular quote comes from Synthetic's lyric video for the track "Hollow" and I think it will speak out so clearly to a lot of people. The song is such a strong riff hammer. It comes with as many ups and downs as life has colors.

Support on the drums comes of Dirk Verbeuren, who is well known for his work with Soilwork and Megadeth. His typical signature of playing the drums shines very well throughout the song.

The song is taken off from the band's debut album "Here Lies The Truth".

Links to follow the further band activities or puchase the bands productions:
http://syntheticband.com
https://www.facebook.com/syntheticmetal/
https://synthetic2.bandcamp.com/