September Sky - Hard Rock\Heavy Metal

Hey Guys!

You would be amazed by how many good bands I discover via Twitter!  Recently, September Sky started following me, so I had a look at what they do. They are an american band, from Indianapolis. I would describe their music as flirting between Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. They definitely have a hard sound, but they miss distortion\ speed\solos to be put without doubts into the "Metal" category.

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Augury - Progressive Death Metal

Hey Guys!

Hope you're doing well!

I introduce you to a band I discovered not so long ago. They are not from Bayern, but from my Motherland, Québec (Montréal), Canada.

I didn't know them, shame on me! They have three albums (Concealed (2006 )- a Promo in 2006 - Fragmentary Evidence (2009)) and they are running for more than 10 years. Where was I?! I think it's time I jump into the extreme music from my place.

They have a very interesting sound. It is a progressive Death Metal band, and the adjective 'progressive' is very well represented in their music. They have a very surprising (here read awesome) bass line, which is kinda rare in the Metal world (or it's just me who is ignorant?). And the voice is nice as well, the singer alternates between a very guttural and clear voice.

I discovered them on Twitter. Twitter knows what to recommend to me, haha!

Here is their website, if you wanna learn more about them. But first, hear this song, it's a pure delight!

Cheers! \m/

Death to All Tour - Thought and Review

Hey Guys!

I hope you're doing fine!

On Friday night, I went to Death to All Tour. As a huge Death Fan, I HAD to go. I've never seen Death live, 'cause I was too young when Chuck passed away. So I saw this concert as the closest I could get to Death.

But let's be honest here. Chuck was a music genius, and a god. He gave soul to music, and all of his songs, especially his solos, have a strong intensity. You know, when you just close your eyes and let the music getting inside of you, and you forget everything around? You know what I mean, right?  Nobody can reproduce it, it was a gift given to Chuck.

I think this is why there are a lot of negative reviews about this concert out there. No one can ever replace Chuck, and I think few people attend the concert thinking they would feel the music like if Chuck was playing. You need to go there in memory of him, to honor the music, the musician and his genius. And then, you'll enjoy it.

I had some doubts about Max Phelps. When DTA announced who would make the vocals and the guitar, my first reaction was "Who?!" Like almost everyone, I guess. But this guy, younger than me!!, is awesome. The first parts of the concert were done by Darkside (that I missed -.-'') and Obscura. They are pretty good! The singer made me think of Chuck, a little bit. How he plays, how he occupies the stage, how he headbangs. Well, I've never been to a Death concert as I said, I've only watched it on Youtube, so don't insult me because I say it! I may be totally wrong, but that's the impressions I got. Because they have a style similar to Death, I think they were a very good choice for the first part. And I now have a crush on the singer. A huge crush :P

Anyway. Then DTA arrived. They played what? 3 or 4 songs. It was good. I was thinking "Well, the music is good, obviously, but I don't feel anything special", and the music stopped. A scream came down, and a video started. Pictures of Chuck, some interviews he made. Have you ever been to a concert with Hard core Metalheads, and no one is talking, no one is moving? It was pretty impressive.

This video changed the energy in the room. We all became very emotional (my friends and I, at least), and I think everyone realized we were there to honor Chuck, and to make him alive through his music. Maybe because I am a girl, but I was so touched by the video. I had so much feelings going on, I just hugged one of my friends as long as the video lasted. He won't admit it, but I think he needed it to! :P

The video lasted 5-10 minutes, and the band came back, and played the classics (they didn't play Symbolic, we were very disappointed of it). For the rest of the concert, I just closed my eyes, and felt the music as deep as I could. I could have been alone there, I wouldn't have realized it. I just got lost in the music. I swear, Chuck was there on Friday.

I really, really loved what they did. I have not been that emotional in a concert for a very long time. I can only recommend it to you, but as I said, don't go there thinking it will be Chuck. Go there to honor him.

You won't be forgotten, Chuck. You live through your music. Everyday.

We all miss you.

\m/

Song of the week

Hey guys!

I hope you're doing well!

I was kinda nostalgic this week, and I've listend a lot to the band that brought me into metal, Metallica. I now have this Love-Hate relationship with them. There is this emotional bond of my first metal band, and they have awesome, awesome masterpieces. But at some point, I think they got sucked into the commercial and business world and traded a part of their passion and sound for money and a larger public. You don't need me to know when it happened.

Anyway, I cam back to the roots lately, and "Until it sleeps" played a lot during the last days. Not that old school, but one of my favorite song of them. And let's be honest, James Hetfield telling me to hold him...Yes. Just Yes. ^.^

So here it is! Enjoy!

Cheers!! \m/

Despite - Death Metal

Hey Guys!

I've been listening to an album a lot lately. It's the new album from Despite, EPic. These guys are from Sweden, and I discovered them only few weeks ago, via Twitter. I totally fell in love with them.

They are a Death Metal band, but the singer doesn't growl too much, which I like. And the music is just amazing! Not too loud, but just enough. I find their sound very balanced.

The best way to judge a band it's still to hear it, so here is the link to their album:

http://www.reverbnation.com/despite

My personal favorites are "As You Bleed" and "Unexceptional". I could listen to these song again and again. They have two other albums (In your Despite - 2009 and Clenched - 2010), but I'm still on EPic. I'm gonna dig into their previous albums soon. When my computer will be sick of "As you Bleed"

Here is their Twitter account, if you wanna follow them, and know what's up with them!

Cheers!! \m/

Where to hang out in Munich? - Raw

Hey Guys!

If you are in Munich and you're looking for the Metal scene, you may have some difficulties. The scene is small. And our bars are not so easy to find.

The first one you should check out is Raw. It's close to Stiglmaierplatz. The exact address is Schleißheimerstr. 28. You can get there with the U1, or with the U2 if you're willing to walk 7-8 minutes from Königsplatz. The Night Tram 20 is also very close, as well as the 27. No excuses!

Behind the bar, you'll find the owner, Marv, from Tuesday to Saturday. He opens at 20h, and close at 2h am.

The place is very small, but I think it's a part of its charm. The music is just awesome. Everything can be heard in Raw: from Metallica to Death, with Iced Earth, Pantera, and even Johnny Cash if you stay late enough! But if you hear Johnny Cash, it means you need to go home, the bar is closing. Moreover, the beer is cheap. 3,10E for a half-liter Helles (Tegernsee). The drinks cost usually 7,50E, but Marv always has something special going on. You should have a look at his Facebook page to see what he offers you daily.


If you go there around 20h during the week, you might find some people with a suit and ties, having some beers. Don't worry, the Metalheads will come. People from all ages go there, from their early twenties to their sixties. Everyone is so nice, like all metal places. I've met very good friends of mine there. Don't be afraid to go there alone, even if you're a girl. It's not awkward, and people will talk to you. And not necessarily to flirt with you. Just to talk. And if your German isn't great, or doesn't exist, don't panic. All bartenders know English, and most of people there enjoy talking in English.

And the bathrooms are clean!

I'm there usually once to three times a week. I just call it My Home now. Hope to see you there!

Cheers! \m/