6.12.2009

Evil Masquerade eyeing Desire and Pain

Directed by Morden Wolter from the album, Fade to Black.

Fade to Black was recorded under a new lineup featuring Daniel Flores on the drums and Johan Niemann on the bass. Henrik Flyman and Apollo Papathanasio were the only two from the original group.

A metal based dungeon story. Don't see many of these anymore...

God Dethroned eyeing Drowning in Mud

From the album, Passiondale.

Death metal, blackened death metal and finally melodic death metal. That has been the musical progression of God Dethroned throughout the 18 years the band has existed.

Smoking kills...

Linkin Park eyeing New Divide

Directed by Joe Hahn from the album, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.

Linkin Park provided more than a track for the Transformers film. New Divide will be used as a thematic element to score sections of the movie, therefore various "interpolations" were created together with world renowned composer Hans Zimmer.

Just like a Michael Bay movie slams you with explosions, the video seems to be a never ending reel of special effects. The pixel bleeding used to transition between the movie and the band works well to keep from making it just another typical movie tie in. The rest seems to try and make the clip as visually appealing as possible though it might make sense after watching the movie, the ghostly halos, etc.

6.11.2009

Here We Go Magic eyeing Fangela

From the album, Here We Go Magic.

Luke Temple developed a new sound and name with the release of Here We Go Again, a self titled album. Luke recorded at his home over a two month period.

If you are lost watching the video, take a look at the lyrics. They make sense on paper but when translated directly to video, seems more abstract. A song from a nocturnal's point of view?

Flashguns eyeing I Don't Not Love You

Directed by Marcus Sharp and Sam Crack from the EP, Matching Hearts.

As posted on their Myspace blog, "The concept of the track is well...love...being completely infatuated with someone and not having the courage to admit your love for them".

Everything was shot tightly in the video, seemed to be nothing wider than the head to the waist could be seen. It's a great idea because as you watch it, all the touches, kisses and slaps give a reaction. There isn't much dead space to look away, you have to watch. The ordeal leaves him looking like a zombie in the last few seconds of the video...


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Dananananaykroyd eyeing Black Wax

From the album, Hey Everyone.

The band's sound has been compared to Los Campesinos! based in Wales. You! Me! Dancing! by Los Campesinos! is said to have striking similarities to Black Wax. Taking a listen to the two, one finds that Dananananaykroyd is more aggressive.

Would be a great show to attend in a nice intimate place, too bad for the creepy girl and the dog...


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Korpiklaani eyeing Vodka

From the album, Karkelo.

Finnish band Korpiklaani had its roots grounded in folk music before they ventured for a metal sound. Jonne Järvelä9vocals) credits the folk metal Finntroll as the mentor that moved them from strictly folk to their current fusion work.

Could not have been a better setting for the video. The band's placement in a forest that looks like it came straight out of a children's storybook and the unique sound of the fiddle gives everything an enchanted feeling. Was there something watching in the dark?

Witchking eyeing And The Bearer Goes

Directed by Marcin Halerz from the album, Witchking.

The Polish band was formed in 2003 and recorded their debut album Witchking in 2006. Michał Żaczek formerly of Reload took the lead singer position earlier this month. He will be an integral part as the group begins recording their third album.

Lord of the Rings fans rejoice, a band and video wrapped in Tolkien's universe. In just over four minutes, the viewer is taken from the beautiful fields of the shire to the dark lands watched over by the Eye of Sauron. This would have been one great track to jam to if you were lugging the ring through Middle Earth. "All hope is set on me..."


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6.10.2009

We Were Promised Jetpacks eyeing Roll Up Your Sleeves

Directed by Mark Charlton from the album, These Four Walls.

Fans of the band living in England, or are heading there in the next few weeks can win tickets their June 18 show by clicking here. Also if you're a super fan, you can message them at their Myspace address and get the chance to receive WWPJ's phone number.

Old school South Park comes to mind at first site of the video. The "floating" paper placements help focus the viewer on the important parts of the performance. Summer is coming...

The Stills eyeing I'm With You

Directed by The Sanchez Brothers from the album, Oceans Will Rise.

Tim Fletcher(vocals), Dave Hamelin(guitar), Olivier Corbeil(bass) and Liam O'Neil(keyboards) have known each other since they were twelve years old. They formed The Stills in 2000 and released their first album, Logic Will Break Your Heart in 2003.

These two will go through anything to be with their significant other. Playing flaming instruments really shows your devotion. Even if it means walking on a bed of nails with their shoes on...