Translate

ALBUM OF THE WEEK- RUBICON- DEMONSTAR

-

 


Heavy Metal band Rubicon recently released their sophomore album Demonstar via Rock City Music Label on July 16th. The band, hailing from Krasnoyarsk, Russia was formed in the 2000s by vocalist Ivan Bulankov. Following much personnel changes, Rubicon has steadfastly built a fanbase throughout Russia, including a lucrative spot opening for Catharsis. 

Demonstar features 11 tracks of progressive dark power metal, recorded and mixed at KIV Records in Moscow by Dmitri Korolev and bassist Dmitri "Belf" Safronov.

The self-titled track "Demonstar" opens with a thunderous rollercoaster of speedy guitars, pounding drums and soaring melodies ala Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden. Each song gathers influences from Sci-Fi and Fantasy films, as well as mythical tales. "Neon Gladiators" is one such song based on the Tron franchise. A truly turbocharged effort with fist-pumping riffs and hair-raising solos that will leave your head in a spin. The album continues to evolve with a real feel of an old school 80's metal. Bassist Safranov does an exemplary job with string arrangments and getting the best out of Rubicon's individual skills.

An example is the dark and punishing "Speed Of The Night". An acoustic intro builds into another punishing onslaught of muscular riffs and dazzling keys from Katerina Pobedinskaya adding a fragile tone to Bulankov's towering melodies, and at times, menacing vocals. "Snake King" is full of devious dissonant chords and an aggressive sound that acts as a preemptive strike.

Other highlights include the desolate melodies of "Robot God", the ominous "I, Immortal" and finally, Pobedinskaya shows her versatility as a keyboard player with the anthemic "Line of Dreams"

Words by Anselm Anderson

TRACKLISTING

1. Demonstar
2. Neon Gladiators
3. Last Floor Of Hell
4. Down The Darkness
5. Speed Of Night
6. Snake King
7. If It Bleeds
8. The Darkness Maัhine
9. Robot God
10. I, Immortal
11. Line Of Dreams

๐‹๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐ฎ๐ฉ :
Ivan "Ian" Bulankov – Vocals
Dmitry "Belf" Safronov – Bass, arrangements
Katerina Pobedinskaya – Keys
Bob Saliba – Lead & Acoustic Guitars

๐…๐ฎ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ซ ๐ˆ๐ง๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง :
Session musicians & guests :

Dmitry "KIV" Korolev – rhythm guitars, solo in "Line Of Dreams"
Richard Fisher - main guitar solo on 1.
Vladislava Sahanevich - additional vocals in "Snake King"
Xenia Vaulina - epigraph voice in "If It Bleeds"
Humanoid Lambothrondth – drums

SOCIAL MEDIA




"Demonstar"

"Last Floor Of Hell"










Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

EP Review: Saint Diablo Embraces the past on "The Reckoning"

-
Image
  Words from Anselm Anderson Nu-Metal is making a return with a bang. The latest band to embrace the genre that mixed down-tuned guitars with mixing desks and aggressive vocals about personal struggles and social anxieties is Virginia-based sextet,  Saint Diablo. Today, the Latin Americans release their latest four-track EP 'The Reckoning' via Eclipse Records.  The band consists of lead vocalist Tito Quinones, guitarist Justin Adams, bassist Zach San Pietro, drummer Anthony San Pietro, and percussionist Awesome Ray Ray. It has released two full releases to date, including 2015's critically -acclaimed Devils, Horns and Halos. The Reckoning  is no exception as the band delivers four sizzling tracks of apoplectic rage, thunderous riffs and catchy choruses to set themselves loose on the metal world. Upon first listening, I felt the band reminded me of the 2000's Latin Nu-metal group Il Nino. Ironically, this EP  was mixed, mastered, and recorded by the band's prod...
Read more

Eclipse Records News: IN WE FALL signs exclusive worldwide deal with the legendary Metal Label

-
Image
Photo Credit: Carlos Nemeth   New album Inner Self set for release on December 13th Iconic Record Label Eclipse Records  has announced its latest acquisition with the signing of In We Fall to a worldwide exclusive deal. An alternative metal band from Vila Real, Portugal, In We Fall, is known for creating a distinct and exotic sound through a mixture of alternative metal, progressive metal, and grunge. The band recently finished recording their debut full-length album entitled Inner Self which will be released on December 13, 2024. The album was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Daniel Moreira, at EvoluiSom Studios .    guitarist Carlos Carneiro says of the signing “We are really thrilled about signing with Eclipse Records and looking forward to the best work we can do with them!” says guitarist Carlos Carneiro. “Our debut album is ready to be released, so it really is great to be able to have this kind of support from them at this stage of our careers! Vo...
Read more

EP Review: Paradis- Self Titled

-
Image
  Words by Anselm Anderson Metalcore act Paradis released their hotly-anticipated self-titled debut EP last week, The quintet combines the raw ferocity of the genre's vocals with the dark atmospheric music of black metal, which is a unique approach to the revived genre, once maligned by metalheads all over. Formed in London, England, the multicultural group consists of vocalist Johnny Weaver, guitarists Pedro Silva and Federico Di Biase, bassist Mark Kuchmenko and drummer Flynn Everard. The band commented on how this was a team effort, reflected over five intense, headbanging tracks. Photo Credit: Michael Williams One notable aspect of this EP is the diversity of the tracks. Paradis delivers powerful and ominous metal with impactful orchestration and bone-shaking breakdowns. The band's creative ideas allow the music to take on a life of its own, showcasing a contrast between aggressive, angst-filled vocals paired with heavy riffs, and melodic vocals set against gothic underton...
Read more