Worhol - The Awakening - 10 Track Album - Released 19th May 2015

Worhol

The Awakening

10 Track Album

Released 19^th May 2015

Written for Crimson Moonzine

Worhol – Katy Texas

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/Worhol.Productions

Genre: Symphonic Rock

Biography:

“The band Worhol founded in 2012 consists of: Ashley Worhol (vocalist and pianist), Larry Worhol (guitarist and pianist), Craig Malinowski (bassist), and Austin Fox (percussionist). Featured on our new solo release and music video, “The Darkness”, for the audio recording are pre-recorded artists including Noel Martin, violinist; Matthew Dudzik, cellist; and Mark Andes, former bass player for the rock band Heart. We play original music and lyrics written by Larry Worhol and Ashley Worhol!”

Indeed the ‘Voices from above’ plays right into the ears with its surround sound of mesmerising melodies. The superb tones of Ashley are sheer perfection and reminiscent of Evanescence. The poignant lyrics and powerful penetrating rhythms unite into a revealing drama that will bring the listener near to tears with its sheer beauty.

‘Bowing before you’ is a striking and predatory track that gives the piano an outing. Its ambient haunting of seductive rhythms and melodic persuasion is enigmatic and cuts to the bone!

‘Time to say goodbye’ is chilling as the piano guides the track with a beautiful exacting melody and over the top are the deep rooted vocals that pull everything together in an abundance of full toned riffs and a provocative heart.

‘Already Forgotten’ is a pulsating rhythmical outing that boasts plenty of feistiness with an even tempered vocal edge. It simply entrances with a ravishing and elegant stamp of approval.

‘Rage and Revenge’ is a magnificent romp of energetic riffs on a grand scale! The melodies are fascinating while the track bristles with exquisite emotion. It houses a bluesy encounter that casts a darker hue over the proceedings and the only track to be an instrumental.

‘In this Town’ is a sweet and calming journey into a world full of colour that is spell-binding and nurturing with a warm embrace.  Its poignant softness delivers a rather sullen and sombre temptation that is simply organic in every sense of the word.

‘We, the abused’ just implodes with a gothic infusion of haunting seduction. The sophistication coaxes with resounding amplification of varied textures that you can almost touch. It entices with a bewitching charm that is alluring and enchanting.

‘Jurisdiction’ is captivating with an all-out gothic teasing as the music begins to take hold of the soul and manipulates it to obey its engaging passages and lingers with extreme passion.

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“This album has everything and more besides and for all the people living in the confines of Texas are truly lucky to be able to experience a band with so much sophistication and alluring appeal!”

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‘Is this what’s left of me?’ the beautiful craftsmanship of highly sophisticated riffs and keys mingle with the lilting female vocal chords while a punishing drum beat sonically propels the song in a deeply progressive manner and together it blossoms into an intriguing and thrilling rendezvous.

‘The Darkness’ is a strong and forthright track that broods with an impending doom.  Its lean riffs and sinister depth sways with thrilling melodic tones that again linger with an unbridled passion.

The taunting track The Darkness by Worhol

Summary:

Such a beautiful album that is packed with delicious rhythms and creative textures that build the bands reputation to being an all-out winner!

The music washes over the body but embraces it in a warm endeavour which makes listening all the more exciting.

It twists and turns majestically and yet fuelled by a darker underbelly that captivates and allows images to be created.

From elegant melodies to more hearty and extravagant moments there is so much to enjoy within each track.

I can only imagine Summon’s shock at witnessing this band live and feel perplexed that I cannot witness the same live, unless the band decide take a step closer to the UK.

The provocative structures of each track are carved beautifully and hold that rich tenacity that you want to savour over and over again.

It’s gripping and punchy and yet calm and thoughtful and caresses the ears in a warm glow and also boasts a catchiness that stirs and swamps the audial with a rich and invigorating success.

This album has everything and more besides and for all the people living in the confines of Texas are truly lucky to be able to experience a band with so much sophistication and alluring appeal.

10/10 without a shadow of a doubt!

Track List:

Voices from Above

Bowing before you

Time to say goodbye

Already Forgotten

Rage and Revenge

In this Town

We, the abused

Jurisdiction

Is this what’s left of me?

The Darkness

Members:

Larry Worhol - Guitarist/Pianist, (Composer)

Ashley Worhol - Vocalist/Pianist, (Composer)

Craig Malinowski - Bassist/Visual Artist

Marty Naul- Drums

Can of Worms - Kult of Nuke - 11 Track Album - Great Dane Records - Released 27th April 2015

Can of Worms

Kult of Nuke

11 Track Album

Great Dane Records

Released 27^th April 2015

A Kult of an album!

Can of Worms – Bayonne, France

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/canofworms

Listen/buy here:

https://www.facebook.com/canofworms/app_204974879526524

Genre: Thrash/Death Metal

Biography:

“From Bayonne in southwest France, Can of Worms were formed in late 2007 by three musicians. With Steven on guitar/vocals, Julian on bass and Patrick on drums, the group from the start intended to rapidly create powerful and aggressive music, right in line with Slayer, Kreator and Exodus.

The line-up has recorded its first demo in 2009 before beginning a series of concerts and falling on the fourth member of the group in late 2009. Thus Manu guitar / vocals just close the line-up finally and give new impetus to the already well-oiled mechanics of the group.

This created a self-produced E.P in 2011, "Thrash or die" and with their first E.P in hand, the group set off for the maximum share of their music.

Thrash "old school" is welcomed as was at the concert series to mark the release of the CD, the band quickly started a new goal, pushing the boundaries of their music and provided music combining of thrash and death metal, more compromises, but this time - war was declared.

In early 2012, keeping in the vein of spirited thrash/death old school, the group evolved towards a more robust music than in the past, for example by increasing trade between thrash and death metal vocals, and reducing heavy passages in favor of thrash/death supercharged passages.

In a large apocalyptic frenzy inspired by reality but also largely science fiction, each of the ten tracks on the album tell in various ways how it all might end on the day of the Apocalypse, which is increasingly close ...

With the scene set, the group began to realize their first album was in auto production and once all taken in hand, they turned towards the serge studio Bianne "Aturri studio" for the mixing and mastering of the album "World Collapse".

The bands album was released December 21, 2012 and received an excellent reception from web-zines, and columnists into all genres that even compared the group to monuments like Testament, Machine Head, Slayer and Legion of the Damned.

The group is far from wanting to stop there and are determined to show what they still have left in their bellies!!”

Altered Genesis

Not hidden at all are aspects of technical, progressive as well as thrash and death metal elements that all combine into a crazy but powerful stab of the senses as the rhythms wrap themselves around each other and assault! The hearty vocal gruffness is complimented by a clean vocal and a mad rampage ensues.

Hybrid Heaven

The battle is well and truly underway now and without further ado a dark energetic lure of feistiness bubbles its way to the surface and explodes into a frenzy of madness.

Abyss

You can almost taste the evil that protrudes through this steely structured composition. The growling vocals are edgy and malevolent while the clean vocals screech their way into oblivion.

Chemical Witchcraft

Roars into action with a hideous growl and then mighty slabs of unyielding rhythms explode angrily captivating a certain mesmeric action as they turn into thunderous barbs of sheer provocation.

Children of Nuke

Could this track get any faster? I very much doubt it as it reaches its climax within a few seconds. The pounding rhythms expand while the guitars are alluring with brutal madness.

Doomsday Preacher

This track gives way to a sneaky bass hook that licks the ears before it melts into a frenzy of fastidiousness! Every beat, every rhythm are exacting and ready to cause a stir in the right direction.

Endless Vortex

Certainly lives up to its title this track just eats itself alive! It twists and turns with an eager heart and soul. With a turbulent swipe it scatters its embracing madness like hot ash in a crosswind!

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In fact after listening to this your ears will find it difficult to focus on silence and will crave for that all round thrash/death appeal that licks your audial cavities like a rabid dog!

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Arachnid

Before listening to this track I can feel the shivers down my spine at the mere word! Although the musical passage does not conjure up images of spiders - rather - speedy Gonzales on speed! As it charges around in a state of hyperactivity!

Colossal Maelstrom

This one takes a turn into further frenzied territory and batters the life from the aural. It reflects the bands rich endeavor to be like their idols but would even give them a run for their money!

Blasphemic God

If the band members don’t have bleeding fingers and vocal chords by the end of this track alone then I will be surprised. It’s thought provoking as a rich potency emerges in an all-out brawl of feisty grooves that spill forward and exacts its revenge!

Future Breed Necromancer

The invasive dark beats take your breath away as they bludgeon frantically along with a heavy bass lick and deep thunderous growls – it hardly leaves time for a melody it is so fast!

Summary:

This is one scathingly brutal act of musicianship. This band could cause you to have convulsions at 100 miles – it’s so potent and laced with its own addictive drug that keep you hooked through-out the entire album.

In fact after listening to this your ears will find it difficult to focus on silence and will crave for that all round thrash/death appeal that licks your audial cavities like a rabid dog!

It’s almost like being in a trance like state – you will only hear the music, nothing else around you will disturb your concentration as the ferocity empowers the senses that serve to possess you once and for all.

The strong vocal textures are so appealing, while a mad dash of emotions take hold – it’s a real whirlwind of turbulent madness that is impressive as it is thrilling! This is what is called the true Apocalypse!

9/10

Track List:

Altered Genesis

Hybrid Heaven

Abyss

Chemical Witchcraft

Children of Nuke

Doomsday Preacher

Endless Vortex

Arachnid

Colossal Maelstrom

Blasphemic God

Future Breed Necromancer

Members:

Steven - Guitar & Lead Vocals

Julien - Bass & Backing Vocals

Patrick - Drums

Kroxk - Guitar & Death/Backing Vocals