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Raptore is an Argentinean heavy metal band born in 2012. Two years later they released their first demo. Consisting of two songs, it was a precise attack packed with high energy and razor-sharp guitars, all lead by the high pitched vocals of Nico Cattoni (vocals/guitar). I've been following the band ever since. 

Time has come, Rage N' Fever has finally arrived! Raptore's full length debut is great as expected. When you look at the artwork you instantly know what kind of stuff you are getting: high octane metal filled with rabid riffs and catchy choruses. Heavy metal as it should be, simple as that. I mean, what else can you think of when you see a car on flames jumping off a cliff, leaving behind a trail of burning tires? 

Most songs are rooted in classic heavy metal with a fair share of catchy riffs and big hooks in the style of Scorpions/Accept. There are gang choruses thrown here and there, for example “Night on Fire’s” (that particular song was used as their first video clip). It isn’t hard to understand what kind of metal Raptore wants to practice. They wear their influences proudly on their sleeve while adding some of their own style in the process. The emphasis is put on the choruses and the vocal melodies, which are rooted also in classic 70s rock in the likes of Kiss and Bad Company. Raptore shines in the crushing mid tempo tracks “Time Has Come” and “Back in the Oven,” just like Accept, one of their biggest influences. The band feels comfortable and in total control when things slow down a bit. Wolf Hoffman’s school of riffing! 

There is also room for those who like it fast. “Evil Hand” (one of my favorite tracks on the entire album) is probably their thrashiest song, with a noticeable Anthrax and Testament influence on the vocal melodies and the main riff. “Runner of Death” is another fast one, maybe closer to classic speed metal bands such as Exciter. While these are the most aggressive moments, Raptore’s underlying rock n roll vibe is still present in the lead guitar work. That’s a positive thing to me, they sound like a rock band showing us their take on speed metal. Finally there’s also a power ballad that showcases Raptore’s most dramatic side. To me, “The Flame” is a total success. It sounds as genuine and passionate as the other tracks on the album. It follows a very usual structure full of crescendos and arpeggios, but with such a conviction that you just can’t help but singing that chorus with all your lungs.

All in all, I think the band did a really fine job. I wish more bands in Argentina sounded like this. It may sound easy, but crafting sincere and energetic music is a tough task. I see a very promising future ahead, even more promising than their bright present. Get Rage n’ Fever at all cost!

VRTRA - My Bones Hold  Stillness (2016)

Genre: Black Metal/Doom
Herkunft: USA

Drei Songs um die zehn Minuten Marke. Recht zügiges Geknüppel das mal zum lavaartigen Doom, Mal zu ruhigeren Melodien wechselt. Der dritte Song erinnert sogar leicht an die goldenen Death-Doom Tage von Runemagick, bis er sich in einem Post-Rock Ausklang verliert.
Sicher kein Überalbum, aber aktueller und eigenständiger Black Doom.

7,5/10

http://vrtrachasm.bandcamp.com/releases

VÖ: 18.11.2016

Genre: (Thrash) Metal

Herkunft: USA

Wertung: 8/10

Review/Meinung: Die Erwartungen dürften sich bei sehr vielen Fans in Grenzen halten, aber vielleicht sind auf der Platte 2,3 gute Songs zu finden, die man auch in 10 Jahren noch gerne auflegen wird.

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VÖ: 07.10.2016

Genre: Death/Thrash Metal

Herkunft: Frankreich

Wertung: -/10

Review/Meinung: Stream habe ich noch nicht gehört, ich erwarte ob des Vorgängers aber recht viel.

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VÖ: 18.10.2013

Genre: Death/Thrash Metal

Herkunft: Frankreich

Wertung: 9/10

Review/Meinung: Appetizer für das kommende Album "Pathetic Divinity". Die Band hat Anfang der 90er zwei kleine Genreklassiker produziert und dies ist das erste Album nach der Reunion 2010. Es zeigt, dass die Franzosen es immer noch können.

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