Another Greek black metal band as Isolert release their third album Wounds Of Desolation. It's an intense record of black metal soundscapes where the tremolo picking is thick and fast, both guitarists in unison on tracks such as Where Dreams Die that adds melody to the punishing blastbeats and agonising vocals.
Formed in 2015 they have always tried to add melodies to the black metal sound but here the addition of another guitarist has given them a more layered and complex sound, allowing the guitar playing to be more melodic but also more aggressive. A track such as Spewing Venomous Gloom is given a heavy mid-pace chug but lots of leads and solos, while Herald Of Demise is musically similar to Greek extreme legends Rotting Christ.
If you like black metal vicious, raw and badly produced then you'll probably overlook Isolert but for anyone that wants more rounded production, melodic guitar/leads and everything a bit bigger then seek out Wounds Of Desolation. 7/10
Formed in 2015 they have always tried to add melodies to the black metal sound but here the addition of another guitarist has given them a more layered and complex sound, allowing the guitar playing to be more melodic but also more aggressive. A track such as Spewing Venomous Gloom is given a heavy mid-pace chug but lots of leads and solos, while Herald Of Demise is musically similar to Greek extreme legends Rotting Christ.
If you like black metal vicious, raw and badly produced then you'll probably overlook Isolert but for anyone that wants more rounded production, melodic guitar/leads and everything a bit bigger then seek out Wounds Of Desolation. 7/10
Silvernite - Lost City (Self Released)
Fire up the Delorean as we take a trip back to the 80's with synth wave rockers Silvernite. Full of retro nostalgia, this Greek band are a four piece comprising of vocalist MariAngela, guitarist Nash G, synth player Strutter and drummer Minas Chatziminas. So as you can see no bassist as the synths and guitars form the lead instruments, like Bob Katsionis' video game soundtrack album or much of what The Midnight do, even having Artem Zhulyev add some slinky 80's sax on Road To Eternity.
Fire up the Delorean as we take a trip back to the 80's with synth wave rockers Silvernite. Full of retro nostalgia, this Greek band are a four piece comprising of vocalist MariAngela, guitarist Nash G, synth player Strutter and drummer Minas Chatziminas. So as you can see no bassist as the synths and guitars form the lead instruments, like Bob Katsionis' video game soundtrack album or much of what The Midnight do, even having Artem Zhulyev add some slinky 80's sax on Road To Eternity.
Silvernite love sci-fi, neon and big anthems that tell a story. Be it the sturdy opener Angel Eyes, the throbbing title track, the pumping Last Stand the industrial thrust of Tafusam's Rage or the poppy Come N Love Me, there's a bit of something for everyone, be it synthwave, AOR or just melodic rock. Silvernite are a unique band, with their hybrid sound that will win them a wide audience. 7/10
Edouarth - Stray Beat (Sleazsy Rider Records)
James Edouarth is the drummer/singer of Greek thrashers Spider Kickers, his bark is evident on this NWOBHM inspired album but here he plays bass, this is because the guitarist and drummer of the band are James' sons, 12 year old George (drums) and 10 year old Peter (guitar), read those ages again, then listen to the album. I can't criticise music played by kids too heavily, as they are kids, however I don't really have to as they are both extremely talented.
NWOBHM is supposed to be reasonably easy, talk to anyone who was around at the time or listen to any of the early records and the genre born out of punk is quite simple, but as it grew got more melodic touches and became more complex. Eduoarth play music inspired by the bands such as Raven, Tokyo Blade, Anvil and Angel Witch, a bit nastier, heavier and rawer than many of the bands that went off on more melodic tangents, Edouarth bring doom and gloom to Dying Inside and Born In A UFO but the majority of this record is entertaining if you're amazed by young talent and like the classic NWOBHM sound. 7/10
Ventirati - Victorian (Sleazy Rider Records)
I saw the words darkwave and psychobilly, hmm, ok let's give it a go. Formed in 2000, before disbanding in 2005 they reunited in 2023 and their newest album is Victorian. That's about all the info I can give you about the band other than the line up of theirs trio contains no drummer just guitar, bass and synths.
The moment you press play there's an instrumental that leading into Book Of Lies, which is a song you could predict from space; jangly guitars, electronic drums and low vocals bringing the sounds of Sisters Of Mercy and The Misson, Myrtale picks up the pace with a rhythm that will be sure to pump out of goth disco stereo's.
Then they add some folk textures to Victorian Night, a dirge to Mad Dog as Fallen is more melodic but keeps the low vocals. It's all pretty standard goth rock but enjoyable enough, if your way to enjoy things is brooding and smoking in the dark. 6/10
Edouarth - Stray Beat (Sleazsy Rider Records)
James Edouarth is the drummer/singer of Greek thrashers Spider Kickers, his bark is evident on this NWOBHM inspired album but here he plays bass, this is because the guitarist and drummer of the band are James' sons, 12 year old George (drums) and 10 year old Peter (guitar), read those ages again, then listen to the album. I can't criticise music played by kids too heavily, as they are kids, however I don't really have to as they are both extremely talented.
NWOBHM is supposed to be reasonably easy, talk to anyone who was around at the time or listen to any of the early records and the genre born out of punk is quite simple, but as it grew got more melodic touches and became more complex. Eduoarth play music inspired by the bands such as Raven, Tokyo Blade, Anvil and Angel Witch, a bit nastier, heavier and rawer than many of the bands that went off on more melodic tangents, Edouarth bring doom and gloom to Dying Inside and Born In A UFO but the majority of this record is entertaining if you're amazed by young talent and like the classic NWOBHM sound. 7/10
Ventirati - Victorian (Sleazy Rider Records)
I saw the words darkwave and psychobilly, hmm, ok let's give it a go. Formed in 2000, before disbanding in 2005 they reunited in 2023 and their newest album is Victorian. That's about all the info I can give you about the band other than the line up of theirs trio contains no drummer just guitar, bass and synths.
The moment you press play there's an instrumental that leading into Book Of Lies, which is a song you could predict from space; jangly guitars, electronic drums and low vocals bringing the sounds of Sisters Of Mercy and The Misson, Myrtale picks up the pace with a rhythm that will be sure to pump out of goth disco stereo's.
Then they add some folk textures to Victorian Night, a dirge to Mad Dog as Fallen is more melodic but keeps the low vocals. It's all pretty standard goth rock but enjoyable enough, if your way to enjoy things is brooding and smoking in the dark. 6/10
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