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ORTHODOX (Baal) LP/CD

08/22/2011

After several trips into the world of jazz and experimental music, Spain's ORTHODOX return with their fourth album, 'Baal', to the heavier riff-oriented side of their music. This certainly does not mean that this album is full of catchy melodies, but it's definitely more accessible and almost easy  ...

ORCHID (Capricorn) CD

04/14/2011

For me personally, ORCHID's debut album 'Capricorn' was one of the most anticipated releases of 2011. Already the first MCD 'Through The Devils Doorway' was a great start and let my mouth water. It was amazing to hear how meticulous and passionate the band is in everything they do. This ...

ORANGE GOBLIN (s/t) 5CD Box Set

02/24/2011

2011 starts of well for all fans of ORANGE GOBLIN, because the first five albums have been re-released and re-mastered by Rise Above Records at the beginning of the new year. In the event that you don't want to buy each album, it is better to check out this ...

OJM (Volcano) CD

11/26/2010

Italy's OJM are a good example of a band that becomes better and better with each new release. Their debut album 'Heavy' was nothing more than an average heavy rock album, except for a few good songs, but the successor 'The Light Album' was a proof for the fact ...

OBSKURIA (Burning Sea Of Green) LP/CD

04/27/2010

Once again it's time to go back to the very early 1970's. Now, OBSKURIA give you the feeling that time has seemingly stopped and they are damn good at it. 'Burning Sea Of Green' is their second album, released in 2010 by World In Sound, but for me ...

ORCHID (Through The Devils Doorway) MCD

01/23/2010

Actually, I had not expected such a killer release at the end of the year 2009, until I received ORCHID's debut 'Through the Devils Doorway'. It is truly almost incredible how well this four guys from San Francisco managed to recapture the spirit of early Black Sabbath. And the ...

OCEAN CHIEF (Den Förste) LP

09/22/2009

The new OCEAN CHIEF is just right for people who are thirsting for epic songs, powered by sludgy doom-driven riffs. When listening to 'Den Förste', I feel like a cave explorer. Each of the three songs is full of nooks like a cavern system and at least as dark ...

OSK / SCUMBELLY (s/t) Split 7"

01/02/2009

When I went to see Mass Grave at the AZ Mülheim in August 2008, bassplayer Dave gave me this self-released 7", because OSK is another band where he's playing bass. SCUMBELLY, featuring one member from Mudlark, fire it up with nine ultra-fast hardcore/sludge scorchers, while OSK attack with five tracks of ...

OGRE (Plague Of The Planet) CD

12/14/2008

A band’s development can be a fascinating thing, and OGRE do their best to avoid stagnation. Their unique type of doom-soaked 70‘s Hardrock has won them a place in the hearts of many, and the band is also a creative force. This time OGRE pay tribute to the days when concept ...

ORTHODOX (Amaneer En Puerta Oscura) LP/CD

05/09/2008

For their first album 'Gran Poder' the Spanish band ORTHODOX received a lot of good reviews from the worldwide underground press. Their refreshing blend, which consists elements of Sleep-esque Heavy Rock and Avantgarde was somehow nice, but not as groundbreaking as some writers had noticed in their ramblings. With the new ...

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