GRAVE FORSAKEN - Beside The River of Blood
Independent Release
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Thrashers Grave Forsaken is back with their first fullength. Really liked their demo so it was with big anticipation I put the disc into the cdplayer.Unfortunately it wasn't as good as I had expected. The band still plays thrash but there are just way too many slow parts that make me lose interest. They really need to speed up to coming releases! Faster for the Master, you know. The faster tracks are also their best. Really like their Biblical lyrics but musically they need to speed up. Grave Forsaken truly havelots of potential which they really showed on their demo and if they add more speed, harmonies and variation next album can be really interesting. References: Thrash fans doom influenced thrash like Seventh Angel can give this a try. Website: http://www.graveforsaken.com Orderinfo: Check with the mailordercompanys listed here
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GRAVE FORSAKEN - Grave Forsaken
Independent Release
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Grave Forsaken is a thrash band hailing from Australia. They do not play pure thrash though, but also mix in some slower doom parts into their sound. This make the music varied. In their tunes they also have many guitarsolos which always is a big plus in my ears. The vocalist has a good powerful voice that fits thrash well. Lyrically it is very clear that the band focus on Jesus and what he did for us on the cross: "Death, death, death on the cross. Christ died for our sin. Death, death, death on the cross. Salvation comes through him." The production on this demo cd is ok even if the drums could sound better and have some more punch. To sum it is a really good demo from a promising thrash band. I give it a 3+. References: Recommend to Thrash fans especially if you into doom influenced thrash like Seventh Angel. Website: http://www.graveforsaken.com Orderinfo: Check with the mailordercompanys listed here
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GROMS - Ascension 
Nordic Mission
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Groms was a great classic Death Metal band from Norway. They were one of the Christian pioneers in Norway of this genre. Ascension is their first and only release that has been out of print for years.But now it is finally available again! Nordic Mission has made an excellent work with remastering and packaging the CD. The sound is now fuller which makes these classic tracks even better thanthe original release. An extra disc with their demo "Turn" has also been added as well. Also enjoy the extensive book that besides the lyrics also features plenty of cool pictures and liner noteswith the band's history and more. Very cool release for fans of Schaliach, early Mortification etc. Highly recommended! References: If you are into Oldschool Death Metal you gonna love this! Especially if you are into Schaliach and early Mortification. Website: Orderinfo: Check with the mailordercompanys listed here Swedish metallers can also get it thru Metal Community
GUARDIAN - Miracle Mile
Gold Disc Edition
Retroactive Records
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Guardian at their prime and a great concept album! Jamie Rowes raspy voice and the bluesy hardrock sound on this album fits like hand in glove.The album is produced by master producers John & Dino Elefante making sure the production is top notch. Originally released back in 1993 we cannow finally enjoy it again remastered with modern technique on gold disc. Booklet is very cool featuring plenty of band pictures as well as liner notes by David Bach.Something I really like with Miracle Mile are all the catchy hooks and harmonies. My favourites are the rockers Let it Roll, Sister Wisdom and Mr. Do Wrong and the hit tunes You & I and Do You Know What Love Is. All in all a great album I gladly can recommend. References: The bluesy Melodic Hardrock with Jamie's cool raspy voice makes it a must have for all fans of catchy Melodic Hardrock! Guardian's big hit sound will also appeal to fans of the secular bands Winger, Mr Big and Extreme. Website: http://www.guard-dog.com/ Orderinfo: Check with the mailordercompanys listed here
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GUARDIAN - Fire and Love
Legends Remastered
Retroactive Records
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Do you love hardrock/metal with big guitars, big hooks and big choruses? Then this album is for you!Fire and Love delivers big time with catchy hooks and some of the best metal ballads ever written! This is Guardian's 2nd release and the first with vocalist Jamie Rowe. Jamie's raspy voice fits their commercial hardrock sound perfectly. The master producers John & Dino Elefante also played a huge part of creating this great album. Originally released 1990 it was remastered and re-released 2017 with cool and rare bonus track Take Up Your Cross. My favourite tracks are Time and Time Again, the catchy rocker The Rain and the fantastic ballads Never Say Goodbye and Forever and a Day. References: Excellent Melodic Hardrock with Jamie's cool raspy voice makes it a must have for all fans of catchy 80's Melodic Hardrock! Guardian's big hit sound will also appeal to fans of the secular bands Winger, Mr Big and Extreme. Website: http://www.guard-dog.com/ Orderinfo: Check with the mailordercompanys listed here
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GUARDIAN - Live at Cornerstone 2001
Millenium Eight Records M8D-1126
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Last Summer Guardian did an 80s flashback gig at Cornerstone! The result is this cd. It includes melodic metal hits like The Rain, Power of Love, Shoeshine Johnny, Curiosity Killed The Cat, the beautiful ballad Never Say Goodbye and more... They have also included a couple of tunes from their Bottle Rocket album. It's really nice to hear them do the metaltunes again and I like some of the Bottle Rocket stuff as well so I'll give this cd a 3-rating. Check it out if you like Guardian's albums Fire And Love and Miracle Mile. I'm sure Bottle Rocket fans will like it as well. As all the Cornerstone Live cds this is a limited edition only so you better pick up your copy quick before it's out of print... References: Guardian fans will definately enjoy this cd! It's groovy and melodic hardrock/metal with Jamie's cool raspy voice. Guardian's sound is also reminding of the secular bands Winger and Extreme so I'm sure fans of these bands will enjoy this cd as well. Website: http://www.guard-dog.com/ Orderinfo: Check with the mailordercompanys listed here
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GUARDIAN - The Yellow And Black Attack Is Back!
G-Man Records
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This is a cover album of the first Stryper album! Yeah, that's right, Guardian has covered the whole album. (The first version with 6 tracks) And the good thing with this album is that it's really close to the original! Wow, this is how a cover album should be done, close to the original but with some extra finesses thrown in. This is exactly what Guardian have done. Even the vocals reminds of Stryper with Jamie Rowes raspy voice. Jamie does a good job with the singing but when it comes to the high tones his voice can't match Michael Sweets (but who can??). Personally I still prefer the original versions but Guardian does a great job in covering these classics. Anyway a good melodic metal album this is, that surely will please your ears and makes you wanna sing along loud'n'clear with the yellow and blacks that started it all. Melodic metallers and especially Stryper fans are gonna love this album. References: A must have for all ya Stryper and Guardian fans out there! Website: http://www.guard-dog.com/ Orderinfo: Check with the mailordercompanys listed here Swedish metallers can also get it thru Metal Community
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