Category: Trash Metal

Memorain – Evolution (2012)

Memorain was formed in early 1999 by Ilias Papadakis. After a few line-up changes in 2001 the band recorded their first demo cd titled “Until You Die”. Drawing influence mainly from the American Heavy/Thrash scene, the Memorain guys contributed a song for the “Voices Of Death Part 5″compilation album and a few months later they paid tribute to one of their favorite bands, Megadeth, recording a c…

Enemynside – Whatever Comes 2012

NOW!Day of Color…

Enemynside is an Italian band that now releases their fourth album and generally they were categorized in thrash metal. I think they play more of a metal rock version with somewhat raw vocals and just good songs with some unexpected twists and turns. In ‘Snot’ for example they suddenly use keyboards and that gives the song a more contemporary feel. Unfortunately sometimes they try too hard to find a melody, especially the vocal melodies are a bit difficult. Musically however it is all great and the songs have all been written well. ’Rise Up’ is a nice song with a different rhythmic feel and a fitting vocal melody. And ‘Too Many Times’ has a guest appearance by guitarist Richie Kotzen. Certainly a band that deserves a chance.