one stop metal distortion: March 2006

In Extremo - Verehrt und Angespien (1999)

Medieval Folk Metal
Germany

01. Merseburger Zaubersprüche
02. Ich Kenne Alles
03. Herr Mannelig
04. Pavane
05. Spielmannsfluch
06. Weiberfell
07. Miss Gordon Of Gight
08. Werd Ich Am Galgen Hochgezogen
09. This Corrosion
10. Santa Maria
11. Vänner Och Frände
12. In Extremo
13. Herr Mannelig (Acoustic Version)

http://www.hemenpaylas.com/download/365878/In_Extremo_-_Verehrt_und_Angespien__1999_.zip.html

Hate Forest - Sorrow (2005)

Raw Black Metal with Ambient Elements
Ukraine

http://www.hemenpaylas.com/download/365763/Hate_Forest_-_Sorrow__2005_.zip.html

Funeral Revolt - The Perfect Sin (2005)

Death Metal
Greece

I see there's a trend of combining lots of electronic elements with metal music. And I quite don't like this kind of music. Don't use too much synthesizer!

http://www.hemenpaylas.com/download/351862/Funeral_Revolt_-_The_Perfect_Sin__2005_.zip.html

Harem Scarem - Higher (2003)

Melodic Rock
Canada

Definitely not a metal album. I uploaded this album for a friend yesterday (yeah 'she' wheedled me although I was busy like hell lol). Then I decided to post the link here as well. Some of you may never heard of this band, they're mature but their music is fresh and full of energy. MelodicRock.com rated this album 100% and stayed at #2 of best melodic rock albums of 2003. More info.

http://www.hemenpaylas.com/download/343154/Harem_Scarem_-_Higher__2003_.zip.html

Autumn Tears - Love Poems For Dying Children - Act I (1996)

-hard to describe their music!-
USA

01. They Watch With Closed Eyes
02. Ode To My Forthcoming Winter - Part 1. Spring
03. Ode To My Forthcoming Winter - Part 2. Summer
04. Ode To My Forthcoming Winter - Part 3. Autumn
05. Ode To My Forthcoming Winter - Part 4. Winter
06. The Eloquent Sleep
07. And Then The Whispering
08. One Tender Kiss (The Lost Season) - Prelude To 'The Garden Of Crystalline Dreams'
09. Carfax Abbey

Hey, just managed some free time! Here we go... Autumn Tears, my favourite band.

"Highly original, haunting orchestration, dark, foreboding poetry and epic symphonies. Influences include Dead can Dance, Third & the Mortal as well as classical music. Dark funeral organs, melodic piano passages, beautiful, angelic female vocals, duets and dark, depressing atmosphere encompass only a portion of this opus. Special guest appearance from members of December Wolves. A dark, depressing saga of emotionally brooding musical poetry. Delve into the depths of everlasting sorrow." - http://www.darksymphonies.com/autumntears/

http://www.hemenpaylas.com/download/343255/Autumn_Tears_-_Love_Poems_For_Dying_Children_-_Act_I__1996_.zip.html

(I like this Hemen Paylas!)

Funeral - Tragedies (1995)

Funeral Doom/Death/Gothic Metal
Norway

by Icewind Dale

http://www.hemenpaylas.com/download/336101/Funeral_-_Tragedies.zip.html

Madder Mortem - Desiderata (2006)

Atmospheric Dark Metal
Norway

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UL73D0MB

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I've removed the previous post of Ihsahn - The Adversary (2006) due to missing the last track in the package. I'm so sorry to those who have downloaded it. Here's another link for you. Damn, I can't download it, there's something wrong each time I save the file to my computer. I hope you're able to download it and then re-upload the last track for me. Yay, I don't have it too, a fake copy I had :(

Psychopathology Orchestra - Valses de l'orchestre psychiatrique de Dijon (2003)

Experimental/Progressive Death Metal
France

Daniel recommended me this album. Now I recommend it to you! LOL

1 - Intro (Hellraiser III)
2 - Psychopathology Orchestra
3 - Children of living death
4 - 665 ' Symphony
5 - Slashers
6 - It's time to kill
7 - 667 ' Symphony

http://www.metalliens.com/mp3/psychopatholgy%20orchestra%20-%2016GT78/

The Elysian Fields - Suffering G.O.D. Almighty (2005)

Extreme Melodic Death Metal
Greece

It's a mix of Swedish fearsome death metal with Finnish electronic elements.

"Some of you might think that late Dark Tranquillity albums are a reference in terms of blending Melodic Death Metal with electronic elements. Well, you’re right but I think The Elysian Fields are pushing the envelope even further on this album and it’s all working for them." - divinerapture@Metal-Archives

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=D6WLEDIQ

Benighted - Identisick (2006)

Brutal Death Metal
France

I had a talk about Death Metal in 2006 with a friend of mine (No-Skull) some days ago. And he ended up telling me a favourite Brutal Death band of him: Benighted, from France. He told me that their latest release is a must have for any guys into Brutal (as well as all their albums before!). Hmm, I'm not sure about it since I don't like Brutal much. But the sound in this album is pretty good, fast, tight and very aggressive. It's up to you \m/

Oh and he also told me that the guitar player in this band is an overseas Vietnamese. So you guys Vietnamese, check it out.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OE45MBDP

Pentagram - Anatolia (1997)

Heavy / Thrash Metal with some ethnic elements
Turkey

PENTAGRAM, in order to avoid confusion with the American Doom veterans (and other Pentagram from Sweden, Mexico, Chile), are known as MERZARKABUL ("Acceptance of Death") outside of Turkey.

Many thanks to Icewind Dale for giving me this link :)

http://www.hemenpaylas.com/download/318133/Pentagram_-_Anatolia.zip.html

Cruachan - Pagan (2004)

Celtic / Folk Metal
Ireland

Another album from Cruachan.

by ffiaux

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=7CGY95CT

Altaria - The Fallen Empire (2006)

Melodic Power Metal
Finland

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VNTVC5MT

Axxis - Paradise In Flames (2006)

Traditional / Melodic Metal
Germany

Full of surprise to me! I didn't think that "Traditional / Melodic Metal" could be this good. I gotta look for their previous albums. Do you have any >:)

HIGHLY RECOMENDED!

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GDR1BDFQ

Cruachan - Folk-Lore (2002)

Celtic / Folk Metal
Ireland

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=LV1EMTH9

Therion - Crowning Of Atlantis (1999)

Death Metal/Symphonic Gothic Metal
Sweden

by ffiaux

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZIPQNHG1

Krisiun - Apocalyptic Revelation (1998)

Brutal Death Metal
Brazil

by ffiaux

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=BJFEITZP

Horned God - Chaos, Bringer Of All Revelations (2004)

Brutal Death Metal
Brazil

Note: there´s no bass player on this band.

by ffiaux

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=B8LCGC5V

Lacuna Coil - Karmacode (2006)

Gothic Metal
Italy

just another link for you :)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WTISFVYY

We have a new contributor!

Look at the bottom of the previous posts you'll see 'Posted by Fernando'. Days ago, I asked him if he could join the blog and he said yes. So say hello to 'ffiaux' everybody ( it's his nickname). He will occasionally share some of his cds here.

Once again, I thank all of you for the comments you have made and emails you have sent to me, well, that's also a way to contribute and I appreciate it very much.

Let's rock!

Agent Steel - Order Of The Illuminati (2003)

Thrash Metal
USA

by ffiaux

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=XOQRZ072

The Black Dahlia Murder - Miasma (2005)

Death Metal/Black Metal
USA

Don't judge this band on the front cover. Listen to it. Influenced by the extreme metal bands of Sweden and Norway

by ffiaux

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=B7Q0MGY8

Monstrosity - In Dark Purity (1999)

Death Metal
USA

by ffiaux

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=2QGSF0DV

Death - Sound of Perseverence (1998)

Death Metal
USA

What can i say? Chuck Schuldiner on the guitar... that´s all. Their last album.

by ffiaux

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UF9TXRQG

Gojira - From Mars To Sirius (2005)

Death / Thrash Metal
France

many thanks to titus fox for recommending me this cool album. somehow i missed it last year, shame on me X-(

well, I'm looking forward to hearing more great albums from France after listening to some bands like Wormfood, Adagio, Aes Dana, Hantaoma and of course my favourite Symbyosis and Gojira now. do you have any other great names to tell me :)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1Z6VJARY

Felony - First Works (2005)

Melodic Heavy Metal with neo-classical influences
Switzerland

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=BOTLHGU3

oh i forgot to say, but err, what more can i say now, a must have? you see, lots of perfect albums last year.

Hyubris - Hyubris (2005)

Gothic Folk Metal
Portugal

i totally fell in love with this cd last weekend. can't tell how many times i've listened to it. what a pity that i hadn't known this album sooner, sure it is one of my best favourite albums lately, you bet. Mulher do Rio is probably the sweetest, most beautiful songs in this cd. i'm gonna send copies of this cd to my buddies :)

i think it essential for fans of Myriads, yeah and other names I can't remember now.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CIYBEVJV

Bloodthorn - Genocide (2006)

Black Death Metal
Norway

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=47BNJG8Y

Krisiun - AssassiNation (2006)

Brutal Death Metal
Brazil

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6KA2I7TM

Arkona - Vo Slavu Velikim (2005)

Pagan Folk Metal
Russia

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=7N8SE4M2

another great folk album last year.

Theatre Of Tragedy - Storm (2006)

Gothic Metal
Norway

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=B4MCK523

Raunchy - Death Pop Romance (2006)

Metalcore / Industrial / Nu Metal
Denmark

i don't listen to this kind of metal much, so maybe it's not really Industrial or Nu. anyway, it's good, and that's important.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EYGW7Q1W

Mystic Circle - The Bloody Path of God (2006)

Melodic Black Metal
Germany

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=UXTJM7EP

Andersen / Laine / Readman - III (2006)

Melodic Hard Rock
Denmark / USA / UK

Unveiled during 2005, ANDERSEN / LAINE / READMAN was the vision of ROYAL HUNT keyboard player ANDRE ANDERSEN. The album 'III', issued through the Italian Frontiers label in March 2006, saw vocal duties shared between Paul Laine of DANGER DANGER and David Readman of PINK CREAM 69.

The lineup on the record is completed by Kenny Lubcke on background vocals, Bjarke Hopen on lead guitar and Kaj Laege on drums.

Ten brilliant tracks of straight ahead Hard Rock that will encompass a large number of fans – from the ROYAL HUNT and PINK CREAM 69 to the DANGER DANGER harder-edged fanbase.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=KTKSBP4L

Sinamore - A New Day (2006)

Gothic Metal
Finland

sounds like To/Die/For, fans of 'Soumi' metal will like it.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OOQAHNV2

There is NO password!

The title says it all!

Some guys still have problem with zip files I've uploaded. I suggest you download and use WinZip 10.

You can also use this account if your trial version expired:

WinZip 10 Standard
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I don't know if it works for you, but if you really need one, you should try that account! Don't worry, it's mine! Or of course you can search for keygens on the internet lol

Platitude - Silence Speaks (2005)

Neo-classical Power Metal
Sweden

i've been too busy lately...

well, just listened to this album today while i was working. cool, the music made me feel very comfortable! really hope you'll like it as much as i do :)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VYDH1OXD

oh, btw, here's a very cool demo from a brand new band in ny: http://www.myspace.com/jwilkesbooth

and many thanks to titus fox for this cool link: http://blackmetal.pochta.ru

check them out!

Deathstars - Termination Bliss (2006)

Electro Dark Metal
Sweden

imo, this is a very good combination of electric and metal music. they use lots of synthesizer but still have quite good powerful riffs. hmm, maybe it's better than Gothminister's Empire Of Dark Salvation last year. most of the songs in this album are really exciting.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4LL7J5IK

Pharaoh - The Longest Night (2006)

Power Metal
USA

"Look no further than Pharaoh to lead us all to metal's holy land in 2006...Crushing...Stunning. 9/10 (Unrestrained!)"

-sorry the link was removed-

Longing For Dawn - One Lonely Path (2005)

Funeral Doom Metal
Canada

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0AJBRMC2

similar albums...
Tyranny - Tides Of Awakening (2005)
Wraith Of The Ropes - Ada (2005)

am i the only one here who likes F.......U.......N.......E.......R.......A.......L.......D.......O.......O.......M.......?.......!

Apokryphos - Insight (2006)

Doom / Death Metal
Russia

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=I47172BZ

Verjnuarmu - Muanpiällinen Helevetti (2006)

Folk Metal
Finland

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=MBQFTYE6

Hantaoma - Malombra (2005)

Black Folk Metal
France

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6YXXIANH

similar albums...
Aes Dana - Formors (2005)
Korpiklaani - Voice Of Wilderness (2005)

If Hope Dies - Life In Ruin (2006)

Melodic Death Metal / Metalcore
USA

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=1VVNA7GH

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help others, recommend similar albums...

Sengir - Sign Of Devotion (2006)

Gothic Metal
Belgium

i guess fans of female-fronted Gothic bands will like it :) thanks to cracknet

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4AVNCVTW

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help others, recommend similar albums...
Where Angels Fall - Illuminate (2006)
Silentium - Seducia (2006)

Satyricon - Now, Diabolical (2006)

Black Metal
Norway

needless to say...

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=7RCYDWOR

Dismember - The God That Never Was (2006)

Death Metal
Sweden

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=60IEA31W

reviews on Metal-Archives

Tears Of Anger - In The Shadows (2006)

Melodic Progressive / Heavy Metal
Sweden

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ARLY3O9U

Mokoma - Kuoleman laulukunnaat (2006)

Thrash Metal
Finland

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QV660G4Q

reviews on Metal-Archives

Ensiferum - Dragonheads (EP 2006)

Folk / Viking Metal
Finland

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=VJK7F1WG

Lots of 2006!

I've noticed some new albums already posted on 2 great sites: Evil's Vault and metalfor3v3r!

Many many thanks to the guys who posted these albums. I hope you'll like the list as I know many of you out there don't seem to visit these sites frequently. Oh and feel free to recommend good albums to everybody, there're too many that it's really hard to get them all.
Enjoy \m/

@ Evil's Vault:

Summoning - Oath Bound (2006)
Frequency - When Dream And Fate Collide (2006)
Terasbetoni - Metallitotuus (2006)
Darkest Hour- So Sedated So Secure (2006)
The Gathering - Home (2006)
Gory Blister - Skymorphosis (2006)
DGM - Misplaced (2006)
Demonlord-Hellforged (2006)
Nightmare - Travel In The Spheres Of Time(2006)
Eyes of Shiva - Deep (2006)
Jorn Lande - The Duke (2006)
Kalmah - The Black Waltz (2006)
The sword - Age of winters (2006)
Saurom - Juglar Metal (2006)
Putrefy - Putrefy (2006)
Katatonia - The Great Cold Distance (2006)
Altaria - The Fallen Empire (2006)
TOTO - Falling In Between (2006)

@ metalfor3v3r

In Extremo - Raue Spree (2006)
Unswabbed - Instinct (2006)
Majesty - Hellforces (2006)
Daylight Dies - Dismantling Devotion (2006)
Scar Symmetry - Pitch Black Progress (2006)
Atreyu - A Deathgrip on Yesterday (2006)
Kalmah - The Black Waltz (2006)
Queensryche - Operation Mindcrime II (2006)
The Legion - Revocation (2006)
Rage - Speak Of The Dead (2006)
Bleeding through - The Truth (2006)

Vanden Plas - Christ.0 (2006)

Progressive Metal
Germany

another good album. Hard Rock Haven's rating: 9.6/10! check it out.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=8J3R6RE8

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