UPCOMING - Evile: Five Serpent's Teeth (2011)

Artist: Evile
Album: Five Serpent's Teeth
Release Date: September 26th, 2011
Genre: Thrash Metal


THOUGHTS
I just discovered Evile a couple of months ago, while searching for new or "modern" thrash metal bands. As soon as I heard their song "Thrasher" I knew it was going to be something special. Every single song pleased me, the vocals are awesome and they're more thrash than most "modern" thrash bands are. Anyway, they announced their new album "Five Serpent's Teeth" 2 months ago and is about to release on September 26th this year. This will be their first album without Mike Alexander (bass) and it was produced by Russ Russell (Napalm Death). Pre-ordered it on iTunes, and to be honest I think this is going to be their best release so far.

REVIEW - HammerFall: Infected (2011)

Artist: HammerFall
Album: Infected
Year: 2011
Genre: Power Metal/Heavy Metal
Length: 51:18 min

THOUGHTS
I gave this album a very close listen before reviewing it, because of all the negative reviews it's getting (even from HammerFall fans). I have to say, it isn't even that bad. Now I won't say it's great but I would give it a good. A thing I noticed is the solos in some of the songs, for example "One More Time" and "Dia De Los Muertos". Fast and powerful solos that have become some sort of a signature for the band. The weak songs are definitely "I Refuse" and one of the most boring/annoying songs I've heard in a long time "Let's Get It On".  Overall the album is decent, but it could use some more speed and power. Best songs are "One More Time" and "The Outlaw".