Muziekrecensies
Singer/multi instrumentalist Achraf El Asraoui (ex Nine Skies) is the man behind Achelas. The fifth album, ‘Echoes Of Virtue’, tells the story of a disillusioned individual navigating a dystopian world.The crashing of a helicopter in ‘Dialogue 33’ symbolises the crumbling morality in society. ‘Veils Of Unseen Realities’ has a lovely mix of metal and calmer … Read more, available in English and Dutch
English alternative metal band Raze combines grooves from modern metal with 1990s raw grunge, among other things. Their debut album ‘Pyrography’ (2023) was appreciated by fans as well as critics. Their tour was followed by a one-of-a-kind acoustic show featuring reworked versions of ‘Pyrography’. A string section and an orchestral percussionist joined the band on … Read more, available in English and Dutch
The (gothic) rock band Crippled Black Phoenix celebrates their 20th anniversary with ‘The Wolf Changes Its Fur But Not Its Nature’. CD 1 features songs the band previously released.The quirky ‘Forgotten Who We Are’ is the first track. The atmosphere in ‘You Put The Devil In Me’ is totally different. There is that variation both … Read more, available in English and Dutch
The scattering of leaves is often seen as negative. But actually this is a beginning of a new bloom. Change leads to growth. ‘The Scattering of Leaves’ is a way of thanking those closest to us who shine like stars in the dark, supporting and guiding us.The instrumental opening track is melancholic. The vocal ‘The … Read more, available in English and Dutch
Many music lovers voted for their favourites to compile the Top 2000. Especially in December, there are several bands playing these classics. Classic Hits In Concert is one of these bands. And not just any one, this is a big band, complete with horn section. The stage was packed, including adrum kit, percussion instruments, keyboards … Read more, available in English and Dutch
English prog.rock band Ruby Down recently launched their second album, ‘Blood on Water’. The lyrics, for instance, deal with corruption, love, war, and humanity’s position in the universe. But there are also references to classic literature. Their sources of inspiration include Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree and Massive Attack, so their style is varied. You can … Read more, available in English and Dutch