Age Of Nemesis. Psychogeist
Decent Progressive Metal, some cool mystic moods here but not much to really excite, the melodies never really become present.

Dionysus. Fairytales And Reality
Olaf Hayer has a fantastic voice and there are some really catchy melodies on this their third album. Unfortunately I lack the really stunning gems from the first two ones.

Dream Theater. Images And Words
It will never stop to amaze with its depth and musical grandness.

Forbidden. Twisted Into Form
Interesting Trash Metal with a wide range of musical twists and powerful playing, I wouldn't call it spectacular but definitely solid work. Reminds me of mid era Anthrax.

Gotthard. G
I'm developing a habit of buying a new Gotthard album regularly and I'm yet to be let down. Classic Hard Rock with a solid rhythm section.

Iron Maiden. A Matter Of Life And Death
Eagerly waited as always but not quite living up to the celestial expectations.
Don't get me wrong, this is a very good album but I lack the real classic's potential.
It's not really a problem for me that the songs are long and start out calmly, I just miss more amazement and splendour along the way. Some songs get lots in medium choruses and structures without much aim.
Anyway Nicko sounds phenomenal, the guitars offers imaginative ideas and the lads have bended some fine cuts in the like of Different World, Brighter Than A Thousand Suns, Out Of The Shadows and The Reincarnation Of Benjamin Breeg.

Kottak. Therupy
Direct, melodic and raw Hard Rock with a Punk flavour. It's definitely energetic and quite memorable too.

Led Zeppelin. II
Groovy, vibrant and with a bold attitude. Not everything is equally captivating but the soul and passion burns right through.

Manticora. The Black Circus Part l - Letters
It's turning out to be a very competent release and the concept is rather uneasy, all lyrics represents different letters and it has a King Diamond like creepiness to it.
Power Metal is the basic core, but it has more to offer as the album slowly opens it mystic doors.

Mind's Eye. Walking On H2O
Interesting ideas, some catchy moments but also a bunch of passages that gets lost in a spiral without a clear goal.

Pantera. The Great Southern Trendkill
Some of these hard bites go in deep, but it's not exactly a memorable or fantastic album.

Poverty's No Crime. The Chemical Chaos
Progressive inventions and relaxing moods. This is still a brilliant album, fans of Dream Theater and Vanden Plas should consider giving it a chance.

Rush. Counterparts
These guys bring along something totally unique, advanced and dynamic. Compelling and comprehensive all the way through.

Seventh Wonder. Waiting In The Wings
One of the surprises of the year. Symphonic and Melodic Progressive Metal with plenty of talent, oblique structures and catchy moments.

White Willow. Signal To Noise
Warm and sensitive Progressive Rock with delightful female vocals. Very Anti stressful with a sensitive aura.

Written by Tommy
Sunday, September 17, 2006