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Pinnacle Point – ‘Symphony Of Mind’ (Escape Music)

Pinnacle Point – ‘Symphony Of Mind’ (Escape Music)

Posted by | Jul 21, 2020 | ,

John B rarely hears something that he finds totally unique, while still being well-grounded. While he would say this new album from Pinnacle Point is very much inspired by the ‘80s – and often that is a hard era to draw inspiration from and still be unique, as it is often that people fall into a rut and end up just copying – he’s not sure it would fit right in back then. While it is clearly inspired by the era, it also manages to be something new that he has not ever really heard anything like before. It is a masterpiece in uniqueness, as he now explains:

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Razor Sharp Death Blizzard – ‘The World Is Fucked’ (Self-Released)

Razor Sharp Death Blizzard – ‘The World Is Fucked’ (Self-Released)

Posted by | Jul 20, 2020 | ,

If ever an album had a timely title, it is this one, as the world is, indeed, well and truly fucked at this moment in time. Well, between global pandemics and brainless trumpets and wankers in charge of two of the biggest so-called “superpowers”, it has to be accepted that this is the general perception… not that we discuss politics here on Über Rock, of course, but this an apposite introduction to this very relevant, and justifiably angry, album.

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U.D.O and the Musikkorps der Bundeswehr – ‘We Are One’ (AFM Records)

U.D.O and the Musikkorps der Bundeswehr – ‘We Are One’ (AFM Records)

Posted by | Jul 20, 2020 | ,

The history of heavy metal is littered with collaborations, of various degrees of success, between bands and orchestras, from Deep Purple’s groundbreaking ‘Concerto…’ through Metallica’s flawed but iconic ‘S&M’ to abominations such as Kiss’ trip to Melbourne and more recent successes such as the highly impressive Royal Albert Hall performances by Alter Bridge and Heart. By and large, most of these collaborations have seen the bands concerned performing a “greatest hits” set, featuring their biggest pops re-imagined for a new setting. So, what makes this latest offering from legendary German frontman Udo Dirkschneider stand out from the crowd? Well, a few things…

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Buried Realm – ‘Embodiment Of The Divine’ (Self Released)

Buried Realm – ‘Embodiment Of The Divine’ (Self Released)

Posted by | Jul 20, 2020 | ,

Once upon a time, In Flames would have written a song like ‘Overlord.’ The second track on ‘Embodiment Of The Divine’ is a full on assault of duelling guitars, exquisite melodies and gruff vocals, played with the over-caffeinated excitement the Swedes possessed in their younger days. It’s a hugely enjoyable track and exactly the kind of thing that would have cropped up in the track-listing for ‘Colony’ or ‘Clayman.’

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