22nd of September, A Forest of Stars, Wodensthrone

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September 22nd
Leeds Royal Park Cellars
£4 Entry
8pm Doors
18 +

Stage Times
10.10-10.50 A Forest of Stars
9.00-9.50 Wodensthrone
8.00-8.40 Narcotic death

Facebook event set up by the mighty Jonerator
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=114203737796

A Forest of Stars
http://www.myspace.com/aforestofstars
From metalstorm....
A Forest Of Stars is not your average run-of-the-mill Black metal band. Coming from the UK, they have that typical British attitude with them of class, high-tea, bowler hats and walking-canes. Ok, that's probably stereotyping and generalizing too much, but if I'd have to give it a place in history I'd place it in the nineteenth century, in a scene similar to that described in for example "The Picture Of Dorian Gray", by Oscar Wilde. Take that and morph it into Black metal and you'll probably get A Forest Of Stars.Fans of Deinonychus, Bethlehem and the Peaceville Death/Doom trio will probably like this. As will everyone that likes his Black metal the experimentation/Avant-garde way.

Wodensthrone
http://www.myspace.com/wodensthrone
From BINDRUNE Recordings
"Loss" is a completely stunning display of epic, world building Pagan black metal, burning with the fires of England's ancient culture and antiquity. Brilliantly captured in Romania by Negura Music, the recording sessions reveal an otherworldly tone and rich atmosphere that hasn't been this majestically sculpted since the formative years of Emperor. "Loss" is a total escape from the modern complexities and uninspired cookie-cutter "product" turned out by the current black metal scene, to embrace the true power of a time that was alive with conviction and musical exploration. Traditional/folk instrumentation, soaring guitar/synth harmonies, and tortured vocals ride upon the dense aura so brilliantly created by Wodensthrone.

Narcotic Death
http://www.myspace.com/narcoticdeath616
From Legions of Steel
'Narcotic Death' contains some fast, brutal drumming and a Slayer-esque riff that highlights the thrashier elements of the music nicely. There is some nice use of samples that adds a splash of colour into the mix, particularly on 'The Watcher', with it's ethereal keyboard line that weaves into the mix a real sense of atmosphere between the hurtling guitars. This is one of the strongest tracks along with 'Remorse Fading' which contrasts the more atmospheric offerings with it's strong, brazen rhythm and vehement drumming that draws you into a fist-pumping chorus. There is an epic battle swagger to this track that has me thinking of Enslaved. 'The Final Conflict' plays out with a dark, doom laden cloud hovering over the mix that I personally would like to hear more of in their sound.

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RPCSteve Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Newbie Joined: July 22 2009 Location: Leeds UK Status: Offline Points: 15	Topic: 22nd of September, A Forest of Stars, Wodensthrone Posted: August 26 2009 at 16:31
	September 22nd Leeds Royal Park Cellars £4 Entry 8pm Doors 18 + Stage Times 10.10-10.50 A Forest of Stars 9.00-9.50 Wodensthrone 8.00-8.40 Narcotic death Facebook event set up by the mighty Jonerator http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=114203737796 A Forest of Stars http://www.myspace.com/aforestofstars From metalstorm.... A Forest Of Stars is not your average run-of-the-mill Black metal band. Coming from the UK, they have that typical British attitude with them of class, high-tea, bowler hats and walking-canes. Ok, that's probably stereotyping and generalizing too much, but if I'd have to give it a place in history I'd place it in the nineteenth century, in a scene similar to that described in for example "The Picture Of Dorian Gray", by Oscar Wilde. Take that and morph it into Black metal and you'll probably get A Forest Of Stars.Fans of Deinonychus, Bethlehem and the Peaceville Death/Doom trio will probably like this. As will everyone that likes his Black metal the experimentation/Avant-garde way. Wodensthrone http://www.myspace.com/wodensthrone From BINDRUNE Recordings "Loss" is a completely stunning display of epic, world building Pagan black metal, burning with the fires of England's ancient culture and antiquity. Brilliantly captured in Romania by Negura Music, the recording sessions reveal an otherworldly tone and rich atmosphere that hasn't been this majestically sculpted since the formative years of Emperor. "Loss" is a total escape from the modern complexities and uninspired cookie-cutter "product" turned out by the current black metal scene, to embrace the true power of a time that was alive with conviction and musical exploration. Traditional/folk instrumentation, soaring guitar/synth harmonies, and tortured vocals ride upon the dense aura so brilliantly created by Wodensthrone. Narcotic Death http://www.myspace.com/narcoticdeath616 From Legions of Steel 'Narcotic Death' contains some fast, brutal drumming and a Slayer-esque riff that highlights the thrashier elements of the music nicely. There is some nice use of samples that adds a splash of colour into the mix, particularly on 'The Watcher', with it's ethereal keyboard line that weaves into the mix a real sense of atmosphere between the hurtling guitars. This is one of the strongest tracks along with 'Remorse Fading' which contrasts the more atmospheric offerings with it's strong, brazen rhythm and vehement drumming that draws you into a fist-pumping chorus. There is an epic battle swagger to this track that has me thinking of Enslaved. 'The Final Conflict' plays out with a dark, doom laden cloud hovering over the mix that I personally would like to hear more of in their sound. http://www.myspace.com/royalparkcellarsmusic http://www.myspace.com/lovelytimepromotions
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