MOONSHINE „Eternal”
Destined to become one of 2008s obscure gems, this third album from South Koreas Moonshine will likely be received with little fanfare and even less visible promotion. But to its credit, the music on Eternal is devoid of any serious flaws worth bitching about.
TRIVIUM „Shogun”
Cool Songs: Kirisute Gomen, Down From the Sky, Throes of Perdition, Like Callisto to a Star in Heaven
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UNHOLY – Interview with Jarkko
If you dont know Finlands Unholy, its imperative you read this interview and learn about one of the most influential European Doom bands from the early 90s. If you do know who Unholy are, then its equally important you read this interviewentertained no less by co-founder Jarkko Toivonnenand get the juice on the new reissues (via Ahdistuksen Aihio Records) that cover their entire discography. Feeling glib and shooting straight, Jarkko guides us through his bands turbulent history, his own baby, Tiermes, and explains why he hates Metal Hammer.
BURNING SUNSET – Interview with Daniel
With a more open-minded musical identity, Portugals Burning Sunset melds classical instruments and melodic death metal to produce a good ole heavy metal hybrid in the grand tradition of bands playing nontraditional metal with nontraditional instruments. Releasing their first EP early this year, Burning Sunsets Bruma contains songs that bring epic choruses, vicious growls, folksy influences, and neck breaking thrash all together in a hyper energized aural cocktail. Answering our questions about everything and anything Portuguese, vocalist/violinist Daniel talks about his band, their gigs, and real life burning sunsets.