I "Between Two Worlds" (Nuclear Blast/Irond, 2006) viking black The debut album from a new project featuring members of the legendary IMMORTAL with contributions from musicians of ENSLAVED and SAHG. Ten songs in the spirit of classic BATHORY works — true old-school metal, performed and recorded to modern-day standards! The material was mixed by Peter Tagtgren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN) at his Abyss studio.
PAINBASTARD "No Need To Worry" (Accession/Irond, 2006) ebm The latest album from a promising German project — one of the most notable releases on Accession Records (the label of Adrian Hates of DIARY OF DREAMS himself!). As always, high-quality, rhythmic, melodic and darkish EBM/electro, enriched with a fair share of unconventional compositions. For instance, two interesting remixes — from FEINDFLUG and from BIOMEKKANIK/S.P.O.C.K. Recorded with the participation of Torben Wendt of DIORAMA.
DIE VERBANNTEN KINDER EVAS "Dusk And Void Became Alive" (Napalm/Irond, 2006) darkwave The cult project of SUMMONING and ICE AGES musician Richard Lederer (a.k.a. Protector). After a seven-year hiatus following the release of "In Darkness Let Me Dwell," the latest full-length studio album saw the light of day this autumn! The songs are much more polyphonic, with the hypnotic rhythm of "Celtic" drums and beautiful female vocals occupying a prominent place, which by no means prevented the preservation of the original works' atmosphere. The album features poetry by the prominent Renaissance-era cultural figure John Dowland...