Justin Townsend, Author at First Angel Media

Articles Music ReviewsXanxia Signs with Wormholedeath for Reissue of “Maha Kalpa”

Justin TownsendApril 18, 2023

New Jersey-based experimental metal band Xanxia is proud to announce their partnership with Wormholedeath Records for the reissue of their highly acclaimed album “Maha Kalpa” on May 5th, 2023. This will be a new chance for fans of extreme metal music to discover Xanxia’s unique sound. The album tells a universal tale of time and consciousness inspired by the idea of a great cycle of Yugas, originating in Hinduism. Beginning in the golden age and...

Music ReviewsNova Skellis – Energetic, Classic Power Metal from New York!

Justin TownsendApril 18, 2023

Nova Skellis, “Life Amongst The Damned” contains ten tracks in the best US Power Metal tradition. In addition to typical powerful numbers like “Fall In Line”, “Mother, May I?” and “Gods To Strike You Down” there are also other shades on the album. So “All The Comfort Of A Graveyard” is a fascinating dark and doomy track. “Something Wicked This Way Comes” carries a 1970s charm, while “Skull Full Of Bees” shows NOVA SKELLIS from...

Music ReviewsMustan Kuun Lapset – Suruaika EP released!

Justin TownsendApril 18, 2023

Finnish extreme metal pioneers Mustan Kuun Lapset turns 30! This is celebrated with several live performances after years of hiatus and releasing of Suruaika 1993 – 2023 Anniversary EP. Suruaika by Mustan Kuun Lapset As with the band’s previous album Kruunu (Inverse Records, 2021), the new EP also has an impressive lineup of guests from Finland and the world. For example, French professional cellist Axel Salmona. Axel has previously worked e.g. with Vanessa Paradis, guitarist...

ArticlesLEGION OF THE DAMNED Annihilate with “The Poison Chalice”

Justin TownsendApril 7, 2023

Once again, Dutch thrash icons LEGION OF THE DAMNED unload hatred and anger into their remarkable depths of black and death metal, releasing yet another unmatched demon with the upcoming album, The Poison Chalice, out May 26, 2023 via Napalm Records. Surrounded by pitch-black darkness and tortured souls, the demonic underworlds are ready to eat! With title track “The Poison Chalice”, LEGION OF THE DAMNED embrace the Beast together with an official lyric video! For...

Music ReviewsSOVEREIGN COUNCIL Dig Into The Past With “ World on Fire”

Justin TownsendApril 6, 2023

From headlining performances as well as supporting slots for some of the biggest bands in metal, Ottawa, Canada’s Sovereign Council have hit the ground running and haven’t stopped since they formed in 2012. They have released two full-length albums to date “New Reign” (2013) and “Laniakea” (2015) and now they have a fresh new EP “World On Fire” for listeners and ahead of its release, the band is offering up the title track as a...

ArticlesThe Funeral March Drops New EP Inspired By Greek Mythology

Justin TownsendApril 4, 2023

The Funeral March has released five new songs during the season of transition between death and rebirth. These new tracks whisper of dreams, murmur of despair, cry out in madness, and reflect on hope and loss. The new EP, Persephone calls upon the influence of The Cure and Siouxie & The Banshees, with blueprints drafted by Neil Gaiman’s ‘The Sandman’. It unleashes the urge to throw inhibitions aside under the restless moon. The time for...

Music ReviewsDanama Presents New Music Video “My Blood” and Launch Party

Justin TownsendApril 3, 2023

“My Blood” is a track taken from Danama’s debut album “Did you know?!”, out via Epictronic Records. The album is all about control over how you view things in life and becoming aware of your negative thoughts and their impact. With upbeat rhythms and a tasteful combination of old sound and new, Danama hits like a modern-day electronic Paramore. The music video for “My Blood” showcases the band’s energetic performance and catchy melodies, as well...

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