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PANDEMIYA (PANDEMIC)
Jacob Hansen was sound-produced, mixed and mastered. This album is aggressive and heavy, and is good. Especially, I like "SPRUT" (OCTOPUS) very much! Released from Soyuz Music (Russia) on limited CD of DIGIPAK format in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2010)
dozhd'... (rain...)
This is a maxi-single that contains 5 songs and a video. The title song "Dozhd'..." (Rain...) has been contained in the album "PANDEMIYA" (PANDEMIC). Any song is also very good. Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
ZDES' NET MESTA SLABIM (HERE THERE ISN'T A WEAK SEAT)
This single consists of only the title song. This was mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen. It's very good! Released on the Internet in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

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Green Devil
This EP consists of 4 songs. The first song "Absent" (Russian version) is good! Released in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

ACT OF GOD

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THE PLACE OF WORSHIP
The first full-length album featuring female vocals of soprano. I heard that members of SINFUL have taken part in this album. Keyboards have been also used and this music has shown melodious atmosphere. And it also contains fast parts. But I feel that soprano vocals don't match the music. Released from MUSICA Production (Russia) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2006)
Life Denied
This is a mini album that contains three tunes. They play brutal death metal of male vocals. The music contains fast parts, but is normal. Released from MSR Productions (Russia) in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Pavel SHELUKHIN] (November/December 2007)

ADOLF CASTLE

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REALLY CRAZY GERMANS
The music style is like German metal and guitar-based. "Heart Of The Spring" is a ballad. And Valery Kipelov (ARIA's vocalist) has taken part in this tune as backing vocals. "Russian Polizei" means "Russian Police" in English. "The Great Attila Inversion" is an instrumental tune. "Fritz Und Hans" was recorded in a concert in Dortmund, Germany. This is a very speedy tune!! The last tune "Brothers In Metal" is a rock song taken from "The Gates", the first single of Dylan Troy. As a whole, tunes are short and rough. Released from Valiant Music Productions (Russia) and MetalAgen Records (Russia) on CD in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

ADRAMALECH

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DRAWING THE NATURE
The 2nd full-length album. The music style is black metal and ambient. All tunes are instrumental. Released on the Internet in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

ADVENTUS

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Aliy rassvet (Scarlet dawn)
The debut album. The title song is the best. Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

AFIRENCE

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Deceptive Waters
This debut EP consists of 4 songs. They play symphonic metal featuring female vocals. It's good. Released in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

AGNOST DEI

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Songs Of Dying Stars: the TREE OF LIFE
This is the Internet single that consists of 3 songs. The music isn't bad. Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
tAke a looK: 2010 A.D.
This album isn't also bad. Released on the Internet on October 20th, 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

AILLION

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Nepobezhdyonniy sud'boy (Undefeated by fate)
This is the single that consists of 4 songs. A main vocalist is a member of ex-STAYA. I like "Ne zabud' moyu pechal'" (Don't forget my grief). Released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
STRANGER
This EP consists of 5 songs. All lyrics are in English. The music is good. "Exalted Liar" is a cover of VICIOUS CRUSADE and "Mr. Torture" is a cover of HELLOWEEN. Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

ALKONOST

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ALKONOST
They play folk dark metal and I'm reminded of GODS TOWER. Guitars and slow melodious sounds are good. The first edition was released from Ketzer records (Germany) and Beverina production (Latvia) on CD in 2002. And this has been rereleased from MetalAgen Records/Soyuz Music (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2005)
MEZHMIR'E
I don't know the title's meaning. The music is middle tempo and melodious. A female vocalist Alyona's vocals are beautiful and good. All lyrics are in Russian. Released from Metalism Records (Russia) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
PUT' NEPROYDENNIY (THE PATH WE'VE NEVER MADE)
Clear Alyona's vocals are very good! Especially, I like "Noch Pered Bitvoy" (The Night Before The Battle) very much. And Masha "Scream" (ARKONA) has taken part in the last song. As a whole, this album is very good. Released from Metalism Records (Russia) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": **** [Yura "Surgeon"] (September/October 2006)
Pesni Vechnovo Dreva (Songs of The Eternal Tree)
This seems to be in Russian lyrics of the past ALKONOST's songs. Released from Metalism Records (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
KAMENNOVO SERDTSA KROV' (BLOOD OF STONE HEART)
This album was recorded between August 2006 and April 2007. All tunes are slow, stable and good folk metal music. Alyona's vocals are also beautiful and good. Released from Metalism Records (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2008)
NA KRIL'YAKH ZOVA (ON THE WINGS OF THE CALL)
Alyona's clear vocals are very great as ever! Her vocals are most beautiful in Russian metal bands. The music is also good. Released from EINHEIT Produktionen (Germany) on CD on May 31, 2010. Also released from SoundAge Productions (Russia) on CD of digibook format on May 31, 2010 (only for sale in Russia, CIS countries and the Baltic States).
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2010)

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U STEN ARKONI (IN FRONT OF THE ARKONA WALLS' LIVE)
This DVD contains a concert at the club "Relax" in Moscow in October, 2005. The format of DVD is PAL format and Region All. The songs have been contained in the albums "Mezhmir'e" and "Put' Neproydenniy" (The Path We've Never Made). The music isn't bad, but their performance is normal and camera works are normal, too. However, a female vocalist Alyona Pelevina's vocals are great! Especially, her vocals with much feeling in the song "Nivushka-niva..." (Field is field...) move me. This DVD contains 8 songs of the concert and 4 video clips as bonus tracks. Released from SOUNDAGE PRODUCTIONS (Russia) on DIGIPAK format in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2008)

amalgama

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Mechta (Dream)
This 2nd full-length album consists of 12 songs. It's good! The last 3 songs are bonus tracks and the last song is a cover of ARIA. Released on the Internet in 2012.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

[AMATORY]

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VECHNO PRYACHETSYA SUD'BA (THE DESTINY IS ETERNALLY HIDING)
This first full-length album consists of 10 tunes. The style isn't orthodox heavy metal and I've heard it's like Russian SLIPKNOT. All songs are in Russian. Self-released on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2004)
NEIZBEZHNOST' (INEVITABILITY)
The second full-length album. The music isn't melodious, but is heavy modern metal. I like this album more than the first album. "Kogda ya zabudu" (When do I forget) is melodious and good. Released from KAP-KAN (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (Jaruary/February 2005)
KNIGA MYORTVIKH (THE BOOK OF THE DEAD)
This third full-length album is easier-to-listen than the previous ones and it's very good! Of course, elements of Nu Metal have also contained. Released from KAP-KAN (Russia) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2007)
VII (Seven)
This album was mixed and mastered by Tue Madsen at Antfarm Studio in Denmark. And also produced by Tue Madsen. This album is also very good! Especially, I like "DISHI SO MNOY" (BREATHE WITH ME), "VI VSE LISHONI SVOEY ZHIZNI" (YOU HAVE BEEN DEPRIVED ALL OF THE LIFE), "NOVIY GEROY" (NEW HERO), "PRYAMO SEYCHAS (V NASHIKH RUKAKH)" (RIGHT NOW (IN OUR ARMS)), "NAS NIKTO NE OSTANOVIT" (NOBODY WILL STOP US) and "PADAYA VNIZ" (FALLING DOWNWARDS). The last instrumental tune "NIT' DLINOYU V ZHIZN'" (THE BOND WITH LENGTH DURING A LIFE) is dedicated to loving memory of Sergey [GANG] Osechkin (1983-2007). Released from Nikitin (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Alexey "KIDd" KUZOVLEV] (March/April 2009)
BAGROVIY RASSVET (CRIMSON DAWN)
This Internet single consists of the title song only. They play very good modern metal as usual. Released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
WE PLAY - YOU SING
This is the first karaoke release that consists of 6 tunes. All tunes are instrumental, but all are great! The previous single tune "Bagroviy rassvet" (Crimson dawn) also contains in this single. Released on the Internet as a gift of a new year on December 31st, 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
INSTINKT OBRECHONNIKH (DOOMED INSTINCT)
This album was mixed and mastered by Tue Madsen at Antfarm Studio in Denmark. And also produced by Tue Madsen. The previous single tune "BAGROVIY RASSVET" (CRIMSON DAWN) also contains in this album. As a whole, this album is "good", but not "very good". Released from Nikitin (Russia) on limited CD of DIGIPAK format in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2011)
WE PLAY YOU SING PT.II
This is the second karaoke release that consists of 6 tunes. All tunes are instrumental, but all are good! Especially, I like the fourth, fifth and sixth tunes. Released on the Internet on December 31st, 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
OSKOLKI 2.011 (SPLINTERS 2.011)
This Internet single consists of the title song only. It's neither good nor bad. Released in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
WE PLAY YOU SING III
This is the third karaoke release that consists of 5 tunes. All tunes are instrumental, but they are good. Released on the Internet in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

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LIVE EVIL
This album contains a videoDVD and an audioCD of a concert at Yubileiny Sport Palace in Saint-Petersburg on April 26, 2007. The format of DVD is Region All. This live album was produced by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios in Denmark. Their performance is powerful and camera works are also very good! The music is very heavy and it's cool! The total time of DVD is 85 minutes. And this album is dedicated to [GANG] (1983-2007) who was a guitarist of this group. Released from ROCKSTARS MANAGEMENT on limited DIGIPAK format in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Alexey "KIDd" KUZOVLEV] (November/December 2008)

AMBER and ASHES

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WHEN A DROP BECOMES THE OCEAN
This debut album is good. Released from Chaotic Noiz (Russia) on CD in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

Amederia

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Sometimes We Have Wings...
The debut album. The first and last tunes are piano's tunes. The music of this album is characterized by male vocals, female vocals, piano's sounds and heavy doom metal. It's very good! Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Georgich] (November/December 2008)

ANABIOZ

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through darkness
The debut album. Female vocals and a violin have been used. But I don't like this music very much. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2009)
...TO LIGHT
Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2010.
"DARK CITY": **** [Pavel SHELUKHIN] (July/August 2010)

ANAL NOSOROG

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CONDOM OF HATE
This album is very good! Basically vocals are like oinks. Released in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

ANGELS & DEMONS

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MELTING ICE
This album was recorded in 1994. The sounds are like WHITESNAKE or VAN HALEN. But nothing is remarkable. Released from SOYUZ (Russia) on CD.
My degree of satisfaction: *

Ange Noir

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Angelique~Satanique
This is the first EP that consists of 8 tunes. They play dark rock or gothic music featuring female vocals. This EP contains two Russian songs. The last song "Canta Per Me" is a tribute to KAJIURA Yuki (Japanese composer). They seem to be interested in Japanese anime music. Released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2009)

ANJ

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RUSSIAN ROULETTE
All songs have been sung in English and are good. Especially, I like intro of "THE ETERNAL ARMY". Roy Mayorga (drummer) has also taken part in this recording as a guest musician. As bonus videos, this album contains "GORBACHEV" directed by Tom Stern and "CRUEL TIMES" (in Russian) directed by Anatoly Zhuravlyov. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD Plus format in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [1010] (January/February 2009)

ANTHROPOLATRI

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Vozraduycya, zemlya! (Be glad, the earth!)
This is the first album created by Lazar and Vogneslav and consists of 6 tunes. As session musicians, Karpath (bass) and Saturious (keyboards) from NOKTURNAL MORTUM have taken part in this recording. The music is cool and keyboards are also good. But the sound quality is bad. All songs are in Russian except the 5th song. Released from TERRORAISER PRODUCTIONS (Ukraine) on MC in 1998.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
V SVETE KOSTROV (IN THE GLARE OF THE BONFIRE)
This album consists of 8 tunes and is characterized by painful guitar sounds. The first tune is Ukrainian folk music. Saturious from NOKTURNAL MORTUM has taken part in the recordings as a keyboards player. And symphonic melody is good. As a whole, I feel this album is cheap. Released from Beverina production (Latvia) on MC in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
VOLYA SVYATOSLAVA (SVYATOSLAV'S WILL)
The music style is as same as the previous album. It's melodious and powerful! Lyrics have been written in Ukrainian. Released from Chanteloup Creations (France) on CD in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

Anubi

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Kai Pilnaties Akis Uzmerks Mirtis
This music style is characterized by terrible atmosphere. Lyrics have been written in Lithuanian. Released from Danza Ipnotica Records (Italy) on CD in 1997.
My degree of satisfaction: *

Apostate

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A Song Of The Dead Lake
This is a tape album that consists of 4 tunes. It's characterized by dark and slow melodies. A violin is also used in this album. But I'm not interested very much in this album. Released from Gal Records (Ukraine) in 1997.
My degree of satisfaction: **

APRAXIA

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KOLOVRAT
This is a slavonic pagan metal album, which consists of 7 tracks. Drums are light and the sound quality isn't good. As a whole, I feel this album is weak. Released from METAL RECORDS (Belarus) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

ARAFEL

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THE WAY OF DEFENDER
This is the first album that consists of 6 songs. The total time is about 62 minutes. This album is a concept album about Alexander Nevsky who was a Russian national hero in the 13th century. A whole album is filled with aggressive sounds. I feel elements of death metal in the melodies. And this album includes a video clip on AVI format. This album was recorded at SELANI studio in Poland. Released from Sound Age Productions (Russia) on CD in 2003, under the license from SAURON MERCHANDISING. (Only for sale in Russia and CIS countries.)
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2003)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
THROUGH THE FLAME OF THE AGES
In this album, vocals' parts have been sung by Miron (TVANGESTE). The music is characterized by extreme and fast sounds. And it also contains melodious parts by a violin. "Color of Death" is very melodious and great. Released from SPG Releases (Poland) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Pavel SHELUKHIN] (January/February 2007)
"BURRN!": 87/100 [FUJIKI Masao] (February 2007)
For Battles Once Fought
The 3rd album. A vocalist is Helge Stang (ex-EQUILIBRIUM). A violin has been also used. This album is good! Released from NoiseArt Records in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

ARCANA IMPERIA

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Hymns of Infinite Decay
The first album. The music is bad. Self-released in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: *

ARCANE GRAIL

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Mysteries Of The Ancient Charnel
The debut album. This album was recorded at DAI Records and produced by Evgeniy Vinogradov. The sounds also contains elements of doom, death and gothic metal. And male vocals like Dani Filth and female vocals have been also used. The music is melodious and good. The last track is a bonus track and it's "Summon The Fiend" of Russian version. Released from MUSICA Production (Russia) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Kladbishche Poteryannikh Dush (Cemetery of the Lost Souls)
This is an internet single that consists of the title song. This song is a Russian version of "Cemetery of the Lost Souls" in the debut album. Melodious sounds with female vocals are good. Released in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Arya Marga
The second album. The music style is the same as the first album. The last tune "Svyatoy Grall'" is a Russian version of "Arcane Grail". Released from MUSICA Production (Russia) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [1010] (July/August 2009)

ARCHONTES

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SAGA OF ETERNITY
This album is great!! This contains some heavy and cool tunes, for example, "CHILDREN'S CRUSADE". The tune "SAGA OF ETERNITY" is very dramatic! And the right title of the last tune is "DEATH'S NOT THE END". Released from MetalAgen Records (Russia) on CD in 1998.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
The World Where Shadows Come To Life
This second album is also filled with speedy melodies. This album I have has been reprinted as a full-featured CD release from Valiant Music Productions and MetalAgen Records (Russia) in 2000. (The first edition was released in 1999.) The seventh tune "The Rules Of Real Life" is very cool tune! But I feel the quality of this album is low than the previous one. And all members except Andrey Archont, who are Eugeniy "Hans" Savostyanov (guitars), Sergey Shvora (bass) and Alexey Bykov (drums), left the band after releasing this album. And they formed their new band called ArcHunters (later Hunters).
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Book one: THE CHILD OF TWO WORLDS
The first of a trilogy by newborn ARCHONTES. It's characterized by middle tempo melodies and symphonic sounds. The music isn't speedy like the previous albums. The 2nd tune "Words Of Ashes" is good. But as a whole, this album is lack of impact. Released from Valiant Music Productions (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2005)
"BURRN!": 68/100 [FUJIKI Masao] (July 2005)
Kolibel'naya (Lullaby)
This single consists of 3 songs with a bonus. And this has been dedicated to Nikita Fedorenko. All members except Andrey "Archont" Fedorenko have been changed. The first title song is like a ballade. The next song "Dom sumasshedshikh" (A house of a crazy man) is a powerful song with elements of modern music. And the last bonus song "The World Where Shadows Come To Life 2011" is in English. All songs are very good! Released from Valiant Music Productions (Russia) on CD in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

ARIDA VORTEX

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Evil Sorcery
This is the debut album of ARIDA VORTEX. This album contains lots of speedy tunes and is very cool! We can say that their style is old school power metal or European power metal like HELLOWEEN. Necrozaurus from HORNED NECROCANNIBALS has taken part in the title song as a backing vocalist. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2003)
FLAMES OF SUNSET
This is the second album. A guitarist and a bassist have changed. The style is the same as the debut album. The last bonus track "Prizrak Zerkala" (Illusion of a mirror) seems to be a Russian version of "The Mirror Inside". Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2006)
Invisible Tension
The third album contains speedy power metal songs and hard rock songs. But as a whole, this album is neither good nor bad. Released from Metalism Records (Russia) on CD in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2011)

ARISER

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posthuman
This is the debut EP. They play orthodox thrash metal. "Hide and Run Away" is speedy and very cool! Released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

ARMAGA

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DARK AUTHORITY
The second album. They play dark metal like horror metal. It's normal. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [1010] (March/April 2011)

ARSAFES

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A NEW WAY OF CREATION
This album is neither good nor bad. Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
SPECIES SELECTOR
This single consists of 4 songs. I'm interested in this very much. Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: **

ARTEMESIA

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APOCRYPHAL
This is a swedish melodic death metal album with elements of doom metal. The heavy and speedy sounds remind me of early DARK TRANQUILLITY. But I don't like slow melodies like doom metal very much. And this album contains a video clip on MPEG format. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2003)

ARYAN TERRORISM

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WAR
This is the first album, which consists of 8 songs. From the first to the last, this album has hateful sounds and vocals. This tape album was released from White Records in 2000. And this CD was released from Resistance Records (US) in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

ASGUARD

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Dreamslave... awakening
The 4th full-length album. Mastering has been held in Sweden. "In Two Time" has contained symphonic sound. This melodious music is good. The last two tunes are bonus tracks. The one "Golden Age" is a cover of KREATOR and the another "Run Through The Night" is a cover of ACCEPT. Released from Metalism Records (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2007)

ASHEN LIGHT

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Pesn' Velesa (Song of Veles)
This is a melodic black metal album that consists of nine tunes. A guitar sound and keyboards are good. Lazar (from ROSSOMAHAAR) has taken part in for sound engineering and mixing. I heard they have been the most successful band in followers of NOKTURNAL MORTUM. But the style of Ashen Light isn't similar to NOKTURNAL MORTUM. The style is normal black metal with pagan atmosphere. The first edition was released in 1999 as a tape album. Released from MORE HATE productions (Russia) on CD in 2001, under the license from C.D.M. Records.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
Stari Bilini / Slavenskie Vechera (Old Men in Bilina / Slavic Parties)
This is a CD that joined the album "Stari Bilini" (Old Men in Bilina) which released as a demo in 2000 and the album "Slavenskie Vechera" (Slavic Parties) which released as a demo in 2001. The music style is dark ambient or atmospheric black metal. The music has been played against the background of the natural sound. And it has silent and beautiful melody, but it also has boring parts. "Stari Bilini" (Old Men in Bilina) contains five tunes and all are instrumental. "Slavenskie Vechera" (Slavic Parties) contains seven tunes and all of them except the last tune are instrumental. Released from MORE HATE productions (Russia) on CD in 2001, under the license from Black Oracle Productions.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Pesni Myortvikh / Zov T'mi (Songs Of The Dead / The Call Of Darkness)
This album can be separated in two parts. One is "Pesni Myortvikh" (Songs Of The Dead), and consists of five tunes. Another is "Zov T'mi" (The Call Of Darkness), and consists of three tunes. The style in "Pesni Myortvikh" (Songs Of The Dead) is guitar-based black metal. But I'm not interested in this music very much. "Zov T'mi" (The Call Of Darkness) was recorded at live in R-club on January 26, 2002. The seventh tune "The Hordes Of Nebulah" is a cover of DARKTHRONE, and the eighth tune "Blashyrkh (Mighty Ravendark)" is a cover of IMMORTAL. Released from MORE HATE productions (Russia) on CD in 2002, under the license from Black Oracle Prod..
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2002)
V sostradanii k otverzhennim: osuzhdennim - Ad! (In accomplice suffering: conviction is Hell!)
This album consists of 7 tunes and 4 songs in them are cover ones. Cover songs are "Blashyrkh (Mighty Ravendark)" by Immortal, "The Hordes Of Nebulah" by Darkthrone, "Deathcrush" by Mayhem and "Transilvanian Hunter" by Darkthrone. New tunes are weak. The last one is an instrumental tune. Released from MORE HATE productions (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: **
Prichashchenie Ognyom (Baptism by Fire)
This is characterized by sounds based guitars and middle tempo melody. The 6th tune is speedy and good. Released from MORE HATE productions (Russia) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2005)
Bog cmertv: Cmert' - Bog! (God is dead: Death is God!)
This recording members are two. Sounds are speedy, but tunes are short. Instrumental tunes are four. Released from SOUND AGE PRODUCTIONS (Russia) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2007)
Filosofiya samounichtozheniya (Philosophy of suicide)
Speedy melodies are good. Released from SOUND AGE PRODUCTIONS (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2007)
Real'naya zhizn' - zhizn' zdes' i seychas! (Real life - life is here and now!)
This album contains 4 new songs, 1 re-recorded song, 2 cover songs, 5 live songs and lots of photos. Andrey Ishchenko (ex-CATHARSIS) is a drummer. And Alex (guitars and keyboards) and Belf (bass and vocals) are also the recording members of the STIGMATIC CHORUS's album "Gedonist". New songs have really long names. "Scars Of The Crucifix" is the cover song of DEICIDE and "The Dark Castle In The Deep Forest" is the cover song of SATYRICON. As a whole, this album is good. Released from SOUND AGE PRODUCTIONS (Russia) on CD Plus format in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": _ [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2008)
Krov' Apokalipsisa (Blood of Apocalypse)
This album has been also made by Alex (guitars and keyboards), Belf (bass and vocals) and Andrey Ishchenko (drums). The music is middle tempo. I like dark atmosphere by keyboards, but almost tunes are short and drums are weak. Released from MORE HATE PRODUCTIONS (Russia) on the first limited CD with 3 videos in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2010)

ASPECT

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Till My Death
The sound quality is good, but I don't like this music very much. A limited deluxe edition consists of an audio CD and a DVD, is on double DIGIPAK format. Released from Marinsound (Russia) in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2007)

Image Material

See you later... LIVE IN KRASNODAR
This DVD consists of a concert in Krasnodar, Russia, PV, photos and so on. They play like an American hard rock band. Released from Marinsound (Russia) on DIGIPAK format.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2007)

ASTEL OSCORA

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Eridan
The second full-length album. The album title means Eridanus in English. They play atmospheric black metal with elements of symphonic black metal. All lyrics are in Russian. The music contains speedy parts and depressive melodies. It's very good. Released from Grailight Productions (Russia) on CD in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2010)

ASTROFAES

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Ad Infinitum
This is a demo tape that consists of 5 tunes. The sound quality is bad. Keyboards have been used and the music is atmospheric black metal. The first tune "Fire Of The Eternal Time" is dark ambient and the fourth tune is an instrumental tune of the first tune. Self-released in 1996.
My degree of satisfaction: **
The Attraction: Heavens & Earth (live)
This is a MC which was recorded at Nail Club in April 5, 1997. It's difficult to listen to vocals and the sound quality of this album is very bad. All tunes have been contained only in Side A. Released in 1997.
My degree of satisfaction: *
The Attraction: Heavens & Earth
This is a symphonic black metal album that contains six tunes. Saturious from NOKTURNAL MORTUM has taken part in this recordings as a guest keyboards player and drums programing. And the symphonic melody is good! This album was recorded on September 1997. This first edition was released from Oriana Production (Ukraine) on MC in 1997. And this reissue edition was released from STUZA Production on MC in 2003. This CD was released from Autistiartili Records (Canada) in 2003, limited to 500 copies with a handwritten number. And this reissue CD was released from BATTLELORD PRODUCTIONS (Japan) with a video clip "The Eyes Of The Beast" in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
Dying Emotions Domain
This album consists of speedy black metal sounds. The sounds became aggressive, but drums became weak. Saturious from NOKTURNAL MORTUM has taken part in the recordings as a guest keyboards player. "The Black Woods Theory" and "A Song Of The Night Birds" are instrumental tunes that were composed by Saturious. "Necromantical Screams" is a cover tune of Celtic Frost. This MC was released from SICH Records (Ukraine) in 1998. And this CD was released from Chanteloup Creations (France) in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
The Eyes Of The Beast
We will be able to call this a primitive black metal album. The aggressive guitar sounds have become main melody. And members became two. The sound is raw and melodic parts are less than previous album. And drums are weak. All songs have been sung in English, but lyrics in Russian have been written as well. This MC was released from Oriana Production (Ukraine) in 2000. And this CD was released from OAKEN SHIELD (France).
My degree of satisfaction: **
Nasledie (Heritage)
This album was recorded and mixed from February to June in 2001. This consists of 5 songs. All songs have been sung in English. The music style is characterized by brutal vocals and melodious guitars. And Munruthel, who had been left from NOKTURNAL MORTUM temporarily, is a drummer in this album. This MC was released from Kolovorot Records (Ukraine) and ANCIENT NATION Productions (Ukraine) in 2002. And this CD was released from Nykta Productions (Greece) in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Teni Predkov (Ancestors' Shadows)
This album was recorded and mixed from February to June in 2001. This consists of 7 tunes. All songs have been sung in English. The music style is almost the same as the album "Nasledie" (Heritage), but this isn't melodious very much. The sixth tune "The Last Dawn" is an instrumental. And Munruthel is a drummer in this album. This MC was released from Kolovorot Records (Ukraine) and ANCIENT NATION Productions (Ukraine) in 2002. And this CD was released from ECLIPSE Productions (Czech) in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2003)
...Te, Ch'yo Proshloe Bessmertno (...Those Whose Past Is Immortal)
This album was recorded between winter and spring in 2004. All songs have been sung in English. A drummer is Amorth. Songs aren't melodious, but contain fast parts and this album is good. The last tune is an instrumental. This MC was released from STUZA Production (Ukraine) in 2004. STUZA Production is the ASTROFAES's own label. And this CD was released from Supernal Music (UK) in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Idea. Form. Essence...
This album was recorded during spring in 2006. Drums are light, but heavy guitars and fast melodies are good. Released from Supernal Music (UK) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Shu Nun
This 7" EP consists of two songs. The style is fast black metal and it's very cool! Released from Fog of the Apocalypse Records (Germany) in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

Atoll Nerat

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Art of Ancient Seers
This first album consists of 8 tunes. The music has dark atmosphere by using keyboards. I feel good melody partly, but as a whole, I don't like this album very much. Songs have been sung in Russian. Released from MORE HATE productions (Russia) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Oleg POZDEEV] (DEMO ZONE, February/March 2002)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
TWO PIPES TO HEAVEN
A keyboard player and a bassist have changed. It's characterized by melodious keyboards and guitars. The music is powerful and good. All songs have been sung in Russian. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Yura "Surgeon"] (July/August 2006)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)

Atra Mustum

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Black Autumn
The first album. All lyrics are in Russian. I don't like this music very much. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: **

Auto-de-fe

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stikhiya (element)
The debut album. Female vocals have been also used, but this album is neither good nor bad. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [1010] (January/February 2011)

AUTUMN

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OSEN' VECHNA... (AUTUMN IS FOREVER...)
This album consists of 7 tunes. A viola has been used and the melodies are very beautiful. I'm bored a little, but I like this viola. Released from Stygian Crypt Productions (Russia) on CD in 2003, limited to 1000 copies.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2003)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)

AUTUMNAL DISCORD

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The Quest
Guitars' sound and female vocals are cool! Especially, "The Minstrel", "The Quest" and "Atmosphere". The first and last tunes are instrumental. Released from Hobgoblin Records (Russia) in 1998.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

Autumn Rain Melancholy

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Seven Steps To Infinity
This is the debut album that consists of 10 tunes. Female vocals have been used and the songs are filled with melancholic sounds. The music is melodious, but I'm bored. The last two tunes are bonus tracks. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD Plus format with a catalog of CD-MAXIMUM in 2004. (Only for sale in Russia, CIS countries and the Baltic States.)
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2004)
"DARK CITY": **** [Oleg POZDEEV] (July/August 2004)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)

AZAZELLO

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Black Day
This tape album was released from Volos Records (Russia) in 1998. This CD version was released from Moonchild Records (US) in 2000.
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January 2001)
Upstairs
This tape album was released from Volos Records (Russia) in 2000. This CD version was released from Musea Records (France) in 2001.
THE WINGS
This third album consists of 10 tunes. They play elements of jazz, hard sounds and melodious progressive metal. All lyrics are Russian language. The last tune is a bonus track. Released from Volos Records (Russia) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2003)

AZEROTH

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CHASMA PELORION
Released in 1997.
DOCTRINE OF DARK FOREST
This album consists of 12 tracks, but only the names of six tunes has been written in a cover. The fifth track "DOCTRINE OF DARK FOREST" is a melodic long tune. The sixth track "V KRUGU DREMUCHIKH BOLOT PART II" (IN THE CIRCLE OF SWAMPS PART II) is an instrumental. Released from MANIMAL PRODUCTIONS (Russia) on CD in 1998.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
GALEREYA SNOV (GALLERY OF DREAMS)
Released in 1999.
Live in Polygon
Released in 2000.

BIG HISTORY

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Perpetuum Mobile
The first album of BIG HISTORY. All lyrics are in Russian. This album also contains power metal tunes, but as a whole the music isn't good very much. I like "Ya bol'she ne mogu" (I can't do any longer). The first edition was released in 2005. And rereleased from Metalism Records (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

BLACK COUNTESS

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Carnivorous Romance
I feel strong influence from CRADLE OF FILTH. But the sound quality is weak. Released from MetalAgen Records/Soyuz Music and Metalism Records (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2004)

BLACKDEATH

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Dwellers of the Cursed Forest
This first demo was recorded under the name of DRAUGWATH in October 1995. The band's name "DRAUGWATH" is from the Sindarin words "Draug" and "Gwath" that were taken from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Silmarillion", and "Draug Gwath" means "The Spirit of the Wolf". A vocalist in this demo is Nightshadow and the style is evil. The music isn't melodious, and is filled with evil atmosphere. And I feel it's like raw. Their sounds and the sound quality aren't bad. The first edition was released from Hungry AK-47 Productions on MC. And this reissue CD was released from Blutreinheit Productions (Poland) and Antihumanism Records (Belgium) in 2004, limited to 500 copies with a handwritten number.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Saturn Sector
This album was recorded under the name of BLACKDEATH in spring 1998. It's characterized by brutal vocals, speedy and heavy sounds. I've heard their sounds have been influenced by MAYHEM, DARKTHRONE and BURZUM. The music isn't melodious, but it's not bad. And this album has Satan's images. This CD was released from Info-Black Productions (Greece) in 2002, adding two unreleased songs as bonus tracks. Bonus tracks were recorded in February 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Fucking Fullmoon Foundation
This album was recorded between June and July 2002, and contains Germany and English songs. Vocals aren't brutal. I don't like these vocals. The music became faster than "Saturn Sector", but has been lack of heaviness. This album has death's images strongly. Released from Info-Black Productions (Greece) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: **
Bottomless Armageddon
This album was recorded in February 1997, and in 2002 restored and mastered. It's characterized by evil vocals and raw sounds. The sound quality is bad. I'm not interested in this music very much. Released from Info-Black Productions (Greece) on CD in 2003, limited to 1000 copies with a handwritten number.
My degree of satisfaction: **
Satan macht frei
The title means "Satan's power is free" in English. It's characterized by evil vocals and speedy guitars. Sounds aren't bad. The total time is about 33 minutes. All lyrics are in Germany. Released from DRAKKAR Productions (France) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Vortex
This album was recorded in 2007. It's characterized by evil vocals and raw sounds. I don't like this album. All lyrics are in Germany. Released from Omega Recordings on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: **

BLACK WOOD

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RELIGIOUS
This full-length album was recorded in autumn 2002 and consists of 7 tunes. It's characterized by evil vocals. Their melodies and speedy parts aren't bad very much. The 4th tune "Their Sun Is Set" is an instrumental. The 6th song "Darkness" is played for 19 minutes, but I'm not interested in this song. Released from THOU SHALT KILL! RECORDS (Russia) on CD on December 31, 2003, limited to 500 copies with a handwritten number.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

BLEEDING NATURE

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MY WINTER
This is the debut full-length album. They play gothic music like STILLIFE. Clear sounds are good! Released from SOYUZ (Russia) on DIGIPAK format in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2005)
Another review: Russian Gothic (Russian)
WATER OF DAYS
They also play great synth pop music! Released from Gravitator Records (Russia) in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

BLOOD OF KINGU

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DE OCCULTA PHILOSOPHIA
This is the first album of BLOOD OF KINGU recorded in summer 2007. This is inspired by an ancient Egyptian mythology and history. The sounds are like hate forest, but vocals are like shaman. Drums are light, but the music is speedy and powerful. It's a very great album! Released from Supernal Music (UK) on CD in 2007. And rereleased from Debemur Morti Productions (France) in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

BLOODRAIN

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De Vermis Mysteriis
This first album is filled with speedy sounds. But drums are weak and the sound quality is bad. The eighth song is a cover of MAYHEM, "Deathcrush". All songs except the 2nd and 8th songs are in Russian. Released from Beverina production (Latvia) on MC in 2002, limited to 500 copies with a handwritten number.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Ultimatum
The 2nd album. It's characterized by powerful and very speedy sounds. Drums and the sound quality is good. All tunes except the 9th tune are in Russian. Released from HAXENHAMMER Records (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Oleg POZDEEV] (September/October 2004)

BOROFF BAND

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Studio bootleg (Demo)
This is a studio bootleg in 2009. They play old thrash metal tunes of KORROZIA METALLA.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

BRANIKALD

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Stormheit
This album was recorded at BlazeBirth Hall in 1994 and consists of 5 tunes. From first to last, sounds of storm have been contained. I like the first song "Kaldevind" very much! And the second song "A StormRide" is also good. The third tune "Celestial Clear Moonlit" is an instrumental. About the forth and fifth song, I'm bored. As a whole, the sound quality is bad. As a session drummer, Wizard took part in this recording. This tape album was rereleased from Stellar Winter Records (Russia). This CD was released from Autistiartili Records (Canada) in 2003, limited to 500 copies with a handwritten number. And this CD was rereleased from Stellar Winter Records (Russia) in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
To Kampf
This album was recorded at BlazeBirth Hall in 1995 and consists of 5 tunes. The sound quality is worse than the previous one and the sounds are just raw. I don't like any tunes. As a session drummer, Wizard took part in this recording. This tape album was rereleased from Stellar Winter Records (Russia). This CD was released from Autistiartili Records (Canada) in 2002, limited to 500 copies with a handwritten number. And this CD was rereleased from Stellar Winter Records (Russia) in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: *
Varg Fjerne a Tornet
This album was recorded at BlazeBirth Hall in 1995 and consists of 4 tunes. The sound quality isn't bad very much. The first and last tune is good. The last tune is an instrumental. This CD was released from Autistiartili Records (Canada) in 2004, limited to 500 copies with a handwritten number. And this CD was rereleased from Stellar Winter Records (Russia) in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: **
Kveldulv
This album was recorded at BlazeBirth Hall in 1995 and consists of 4 tunes. It's characterized by rough and cheep sounds, and speedy melody. All tunes are long. The last tune is an instrumental. This CD was released from Autistiartili Records (Canada) in 2004, limited to 500 copies with a handwritten number. And this CD was rereleased from Stellar Winter Records (Russia) in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: **
Rdyandalir
This album was recorded at BlazeBirth Hall in 1996 and consists of 4 tunes. The melodies are misanthropy. This CD was released from Hakenkeuz Productions (US) in 2004. And this CD was rereleased from Stellar Winter Records (Russia) in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
WINTERKALD
This album was recorded at BlazeBirth Hall in 1996 and consists of 6 tunes. The intro bores, but the others are good. All tunes are in Russian. This CD was released from Total Holocaust Records (Sweden) in 2005, limited to 1000 copies.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Khladavzor (Blikk Av Kald)
This is a CD of unreleased albums in 1999. The half is instrumental tunes. All tunes are in Russian and aren't bad. Released from Stellar Winter Records (Russia) in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
the Triumph of the Will
This album was recorded at BlazeBirth Hall from 2000 to 2001 and consists of 8 tunes. The sound quality is bad. The music is different from the previous albums and I don't feel coldness. It's just NSBM. All tunes are in Russian. Released from TOTENKOPF PROPAGANDA (Greece) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

BROKEN REMAINS

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NEO ENOLA
They play normal metalcore. The music is neither good nor bad. Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

Burial Shades

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To The Fleshes Of My Livid Everything
This is a tape album. It's characterized by dark melodies with orchestral sounds. I wish this album was CD. Released from Beverina production (Latvia) in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [D.Sh.] (DEMO ZONE, November 2000)

BUTTERFLY TEMPLE

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VELES
This is the official debut album. All tunes aren't speedy with keyboards. The first edition was self-released with a MOONSPELL's cover song "Alma Mater" in 1999. And in 2002, this album was rereleased from Irond (Russia) on CD, adding a bonus track instead of a MOONSPELL's cover song.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
KOLESO CHERNOBOGA (WHEEL OF CHERNOBOG)
This album consists of 14 tunes with the pagan and doom metal style. And it's characterized by unique sound, influenced by slavonic folk. Keyboards, female vocals and a trumpet have been used. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Oleg POZDEEV] (October 2001)
"BURRN!": Normal+ [OKUNO Takahisa] (DEMOLITION, December 2001)
SNI SEVERNOGO MORYA (DREAMS OF NORTHERN SEA)
The style is the same as the previous album, but drums became good. As a whole, this album is melodious and I also feel a little atmosphere like viking metal. But I think their theme is difficult for many Japanese to do empathy. But I like this album very much!! And this album contains the song "MI DVA KRILA" (WE ARE TWO WINGS) on AVI format as a multimedia bonus track. For watching this video clip, you need to install a codec of DivX4 or later. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2002 (only for sale in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and the Baltic States).
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Yura "Surgeon"] (June/July 2002)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
TROPOYU KROVI PO VOLE RODA! (TRAIL OF BLOOD ALONG THE WILL OF KIN!)
Any tunes are powerful and refined music. Symphonic melodies are great! Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Yura "Surgeon"] (March/April 2003)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
VREMYA MARI (THE TIMES OF MARA)
A vocalist Les'yar left the band and Miron has added as a new vocalist. This music is characterized by middle tempo melodies, beautiful keyboards and light drums. It's good. As guest musicians, a guitarist of Grave Digger, Minni Schmidt, and a flute player of CATHARSIS, Oleg Mishin have taken part in this album. The last tune is a bonus track that Les'yar is a vocalist. And in this album, photos and a video clip "Vikingtid" from the album "SNI SEVERNOGO MORYA" (DREAMS OF NORTHERN SEA) have been contained. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD Plus format in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [1010] (September/October 2005)
Za solntsem vsled (Following the sun)
A vocalist Miron and a bassist have left the band. And Oleg Mishin has taken part in this recording. A producer is Sergey Terentiev. Their music is melodious and very good! But vocals are a little weak. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD of limited digibook format in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2007)
zemlya (the earth)
A bassist Nikolay has added to this band. And Les'yar has taken part in this recording as a guest vocalist. This album was mixed and mastered at Kiv Records between 2009 and 2010. The music is good. But do Les'yar's vocals have needed? I like Abrey's vocals than him. Released from Metalism Records (Russia) on CD of digibook and CD Plus format with a bonus track and a bonus video "VEDI VESNI" (The Vedas of Spring) in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2010)
SOLNTSESTOYANIE (SOLSTICE)
This is the 15 anniversary compilation of best songs taken from the previous 7 albums. And this also contains covers by NEVID', PUT' SOLNTSA and so on. The music was re-recorded and remastered. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD Plus format of digibook edition in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": _ [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2011)

CAIN

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CHILD OF COLD
This album consists of 7 tunes and is music of good quality. And this album is characterized by ritual atmosphere. But I feel that there are warps in sounds. Released from FANTAZONE SOUND INC. (Russia) on MC in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Another review: Russian Gothic (Russian)

Capitollium

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Seraphim's Lair
A one-man band Capitollium's third album. He play symphonic black metal with elements of gothic. It's characterized by brutal vocals, speedy guitars and sounds like orchestra. But the music isn't good very much. Released from MORE HATE PRODUCTIONS (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ** [Oleg POZDEEV] (DEMO ZONE, January/February 2005)
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2005)

CAPRICE

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Elvenmusic
This is a fantasy album based on J.R.R. Tolkien's poems. The first one of the trilogy. Clean and high-tone vocals have been sung to make us listen to the stories. The used musical instruments are a flute, a harp, a violin, a cello, a clarinet, a bassoon and so on. The music is as if it's like soundtracks of movies. And it's cool, but I'm bored a little. In a cover, there are mistakes. In fact, the fifth song is "Lullaby", the sixth song is "The Mewlips" and the seventh tune is "The last dance". Released from PRIKOSNOVENIE (France) on CD in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Another review: Russian Gothic (Russian)
The evening of Iluvatar's children
This album is "Elvenmusic 2". In other words, the second part of the trilogy. All lyrics are based on "Lord of the rings". And as new musical instruments, a trumpet and a tuba have been added. Released from PRIKOSNOVENIE (France) on CD of DIGIPAK format in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2003)
Another review: Russian Gothic (Russian)

CASTRUM

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Hatenourisher
This debut album consists of 8 tunes. And this is filled with speedy and brutal sounds. But drums are weak, as a whole, this is very weak. I can't feel originality for this music. Released from BLOODBUCKET PRODUCTIONS (Canada) on CD in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (October 2001)
Another review: ODIUM (Russian)
Mysterious Yet Unwearied
This is the second album, which consists of 10 tunes. The music style is the same as the debut album. And this album contains three instrumental tunes. Released from BLOODBUCKET PRODUCTIONS (Canada) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: *
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2003)

CATHARSIS

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Proles Florum
The first album contains seven tunes. The music style is melodic doom metal. All music are by Anthony (lead guitars) and Jeff (rhythm guitars) except the intro and outro by Julia (keyboards). And all lyrics are by Immortal (vocals). Especially, guitars of the second and fifth tunes are very cool! I wish this album was CD. Released from HOBGOBLIN RECORDS (Russia) on MC in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
FEBRIS EROTICA
This second album consists of 5 tunes. The music style became neoclassical metal, and all tunes are very melodious and really great!! All music and lyrics are by Anthony, and Evgeny Trushin also has taken part in the recordings. "SILENTIUM" and "TAEDIUM VITAE" are instrumental tunes. "TAEDIUM VITAE" has two parts. Roman Senkin from END ZONE plays all bass parts. And in a CD, three video files have been contained as bonus tracks. Two of them are "A Trip Into Elysium" and "My Love The Phiery" in live version, and these appear in the next album "dea". The last one of three video files is a making video with "TAEDIUM VITAE". This CD was released from ISOLATED RECORDS with a DIGIPAK package in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
dea
This Latin title means "goddess" in English. A vocalist and a bassist became new in this album and I feel that the range in the music style are larger. The intro of the album is just heavenly music!! And it's very cool to shift to melodic heavy sound. This album that consists of 7 tunes never make me complain!! "A trip into elysium" is a middle tempo instrumental, and "etude No1 a-moll for piano, op.1" is one of the piano. The last tune "... into oblivion" is also great instrumental! In this album, I feel arrangements of progressive and power metal. Roman Senkin from END ZONE has taken part in the recordings of this album. And Evgeny Trushin, too. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"BURRN!": Normal+ [OKUNO Takahisa] (DEMOLITION, November 2001)
Imago
In this album, three members have changed. I feel more powerful atmosphere than the previous album. This album seems to have style like END ZONE in order to have added Oleg Mission as a member. And this don't have dark melodies very much. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Yura "Surgeon"] (November/December 2002)
"BURRN!": 74/100 [FUJIKI Masao] (October 2003)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
IMAGO
This album is Russian language edition of the previous released album "Imago", that all lyrics have been translated in English. All lyrics are the original version and have been written in Russian. And two instrumental tunes has been remixed by Igor Lobanov. Overmore, this Russian edition contains a Live of the tune "IMAGO" as a bonus video track. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Yura "Surgeon"] (May/June 2003)
DEA & FEBRIS EROTICA
This CD contains all tunes of the two album "dea" and "FEBRIS EROTICA". But there aren't video files in "FEBRIS EROTICA". Only the cover design is new. Released from Irond (Russia) in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Yura "Surgeon"] (March/April 2004)
Prizrachniy Svet (Ghostly Light)
This is a single and consists of 6 songs. And this single was recorded at DAI Records studio between November 2003 and March 2004. The new three songs have been contained. And the 4th song "serdtse mira" (Heart of the world) has been remixed by STILLIFE and the 5th song "dancing in the fire" have been remixed by Necromancer. I think the last song "eerie light" is an English version of the title song. A multimedia track contains CATHARSIS's live photos. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD Plus format in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Yura "Surgeon"] (July/August 2004)
kril'ya (wings)
This album is also melodious and powerful sounds as the same as the album "Imago". You may feel minus that drums aren't heavy very much, but as the whole, this album is very high quality! Especially, the 2nd tune "KTO TI?" (WHO ARE YOU?) that has been taken from the single "Prizrachniy Svet" is very cool!! Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Yura "Surgeon"] (May/June 2005)
VERNI IM NEBO... (GIVE THEM BACK THE SKY...)
This is a CD version of their first DVD. And this consists of 2 CDs and DIGIPAK format. There are some songs that have not been contained in a DVD. And in the last track, there is a hidden bonus song. Released from Irond (Russia) in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Yura "Surgeon"] (September/October 2006)
BALLADA ZEMLI (BALLAD OF EARTH)
This mini CD contains 5 tunes and a bonus video clip. A drummer has changed Andrey Ishchenko into Alexey Barzilovich. All tunes are very cool! The fourth title tune is a piano version and good. The last tune "KRIL'YA" (WINGS) is an [AMATORY] version. This version is heavy and has been also used female vocals. And a bonus video clip "10 GRESSUS AD VERTEX" is a fragment of upcoming the 2nd live DVD. Released from Irond (Russia) in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": **** [Georgich] (May/June 2007)
INOY (CERTAIN PERSON)
This mini album consists of 4 songs. Any song isn't bad. There isn't a drummer's name in the members, so he seems to be a special guest. The last song "KRIL'YA" (WINGS) is a cover by CREMATORY. Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Svetliy Al'bom (Bright Album)
This album contains 3 songs from the previous 2 mini albums. Their songs are "inoy" (certain person), "detyam vol'nogo vetra" (children of free wind) and "mi pobedim!" (we win!). All songs of this album are very great! Thank you, CATHARSIS! Alexey Barzilovich plays drums, but he still seems to be a special guest. Released from Mazzar records (Russia) on digibook CD in 2010. (For sale in Russia, CIS countries and the Baltic States only.)
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [1010] (January/February 2011)

Image Material

VERNI IM NEBO... (GIVE THEM BACK THE SKY...)
This DVD contains a concert at DK Gorbunova in Moscow on March 26, 2005. The format of DVD is PAL and all regions. All tunes are great! There are also solos of a flute and drums. And this DVD contains movies of "WINGS TOUR 2005" and so on. The total time is about 150 minutes. Released from Irond (Russia) in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2005)

CHILDERMAS

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Fatalia
This consists of 4 tunes and CHILDERMAS's 2nd album. They play gothic doom and a violin has been also used. I like "Misery's Child". Released from Simargle Productions (Belarus) on MC in 1997.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
ARGOTIQUE
This is the 3rd album of CHILDERMAS that was recorded for 2 years since August 2000. The style is gothic rock with elements of cyber punk, trip-hop, trance and hip-hop. Those melodies are harmonious and good. Especially, "Get Loved" is very cool!! And this album also contains a cover song of MY DYING BRIDE, "Sear Me". This CD was released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD Plus format with a catalog of CD-MAXIMUM in 2004. (Only for sale in Russia, CIS countries and the Baltic States.)
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2004)

Citadel

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Igra Sveta i Teni (The Game of Light and Shadow)
The full-length album of Citadel featuring female vocals. The music has speedy and powerful parts, but is normal. Self-released in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew Korukhin] (September/October 2008)

CONFLICT

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PROTOTIP (PROTOTYPE)
The debut album. It's characterized by brutal vocals and atmospheric keyboards. The music has been mixed with industrial metal and death metal. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ***** [Georgich] (May/June 2009)

CONQUEST

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ENDLESS POWER
The style of this album is characterized by sounds like STRATOVARIUS and SONATA ARCTICA. Any tunes are cool, but they don't have lots of changes. And vocals are also a little weak. The name of the 11th song is "Rock'n'Roll To Death". I hear that Saturious (from NOKTURNAL MORTUM) is a keyboard player in this album. And W. Angel (guitars) and Alexander Zakharov (guitars) are also members of FINIST, which is a solo project of Saturious. This first edition was released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2002. And this rereleased edition was released with a bonus track "Chervona Ruta" from Musical Hall (Ukraine) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"BURRN!": 79/100 [FUJIKI Masao] (January 2004)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
FROZEN SKY
All members except W. Angel (guitars) have changed. There aren't lots of speedy tunes. The music became calm sounds. It's good. Released from MUSICAL HALL (Ukraine) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2006)
Empire
A drummer and a bassist have changed. And W. Angel is a guitarist and vocalist. The music is good power metal. But the repeated melodies aren't interesting. Released from Metalism Records (Russia) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2010)
BE MY LIGHT
This single consists of 3 songs. All songs are good. Released on January, 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

CROSS AGE

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Istoriya pridyot (The history will come)
The debut EP. The music isn't symphonic very much and vocals aren't also good. Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: **

CRYSTAL ABYSS

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Words of the Darkest Ages
The first album of CRYSTAL ABYSS that recorded a studio in Poland. The music is characterized by typical vocals of black metal, beautiful keyboards and speedy melodies. It's powerful, but isn't good very much. "First Born Snow" is good. Released from Paimon Records (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

CUMDEO

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My Angel
Released from Rest In Peace Production (Russia) on MC in 1997.
The threads of imagination
The final album of CUMDEO. This has death voices and brutal riffs, and clear vocals and dark keyboards. But they created melodies by halves, death metal or doom metal. I don't like that. Released from Rest In Peace Production (Russia) on MC and CD in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: *
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (October 2001)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)

CYCLOTIMIA

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Trivial Pleasures
This mini CD consists of 11 tunes. And the total time is about 26 minutes. They play sounds like post-industrial. Released from MONOPOLY RECORDS (Russia) in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: **
ESCHATON
This album has been created well. But I'm not interested in their music very much. And this album contains a video clip. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD Plus format in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": ***** [Oleg POZDEEV] (July/August 2004)

DARK AGES

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Twilight of Europe
The 1st album by a hate forest's member. This is profound dark ambient music. And the minimal music isn't bad. Released from Supernal Music (UK) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
A Chronicle of the Plague
The 2nd album. The style is minimalist dark ambient music by a member of hate forest and DRUDKH. And it's more melodious than before, but also profound dark music. This music is very good. Between the fall of the Western Roman emprie in A.D. 476 and the fall of Constantinople (capital of the Eastern Roman empire) in 1453, Europe was ravaged by plagues and superstition. This album is a musical tale of the terror of 1349, which depopulated entire villages and decimated Europe's human population. Released from Supernal Music (UK) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

DARK DOMINATION

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BLASPHEMY
This album consists of two parts. One is "IN SATAN WE TRUST" and another is "ANCIENT PRIDE". All tunes were created in between 1997 and 2001. Lyrics are satanism, so I'm not interested in this album. The sound quality isn't bad. Released from Beverina production (Latvia) on MC in 2001, limited to 500 copies.
My degree of satisfaction: *

DARKESTRAH

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Pagan Black Act
The first demo recorded in 1999. This consists of a song "Shaitan Akbar!" that is about 30 minutes. The sound quality is very bad. I'm not interested in this demo. Released from Curse of KvN Sadistic (Germany) on MC, limited to 200 copies, in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: *
Though the Ashes of the Shamanic Flames
This second demo recorded in 2000 consists of three tunes. The sound quality is very bad. The first and last tunes are pagan instrumental ones. The title tune is about 13 minutes and keyboards has been also used. But I don't like this tune very much. Released from Curse of KvN Sadistic (Germany) on MC, limited to 200 copies, in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: **
Sary Oy
This first full-length album consists of 3 tunes. The sound quality is good. All tunes are over 10 minutes and the last tune is about 25 minutes. The intro of the first tune "Sary Oy" seems to have used traditinal instruments and it's good. But I don't like vocals' parts. The second tune "Jasil Oy" is an instrumental one and good. The last tune "Kysil Oy" seems to have used traditional instruments in the intro, but I don't feel good very much. Released from No Colours Records (Germany) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Embrace of Memory
This is the second full-length album that recorded at a studio in Germany. A cello has been used. The sounds became powerful. The last tune "Marching of the Hordes" is a cover of Turkish black metal band PAGAN. Released from No Colours Records (Germany) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Epos
This third full-length album consists of only one song. It's 33 minutes 33 seconds. This album was also recorded at a studio in Germany. The main melody is good. Especially, I like cello's melodies. Released from No Colours Records (Germany) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
The Great Silk Road
The fourth full-length album. This album is also powerful and good. Released from Paragon Records (US) on CD of DIGIPAK format in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

DARK PRINCESS

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WITHOUT YOU
This is the first album of a gothic metal band by members of FORGIVE-ME-NOT, Victor Kukoverov and Mikhail Guz. It's characterized by clear vocals of a female vocalist Olga Romanova and sounds near FORGIVE-ME-NOT. It's good. Released from MetalAgen Records/Soyuz Music (Russia) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Oleg POZDEEV] (DEMO ZONE, March/April 2005)
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2005)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
STOP MY HEART
The 2nd album. This album contains two Russian songs and eight English songs. The music isn't extreme, but it's very good! Released from MetalAgen Records/Soyuz Music (Russia) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Pavel SHELUKHIN] (November/December 2006)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
Zhestokaya Igra (Cruel Game)
This is an album that has sung the past tunes with Russian lyrics. It's great! The limited edition contains two English tunes and a remix version of the title tune. Released from MetalAgen Records/Soyuz Music (Russia) on DIGIPAK format in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": _ [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2008)
stop my heart
This is a limited 2CD released from Mach XX (Germany) on 1st February, 2008. This contains tunes of the previous albums "STOP MY HEART" and "WITHOUT YOU". (Olga Romanova has left the band on 8th February and has married with the new surname Novikova on 29th February.)

DEATHSAINT

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...And Death Will Embrace You
The first album of DEATHSAINT. The music is like atmospheric doom metal. Melody isn't bad very much. But vocals like death metal are weak. And I feel the sounds don't harmonize well with each other. The total time is also short. Released from Hazad Productions (Belarus) on MC in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: **

DEATH TRIUMPHANT

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Life in the Middle of Nothing
The music is filled with speedy melodies. But its style is similar, so I'm bored. Released from Thou Shalt Kill! Records (Russia) on MC in 2003, limited to 200 copies with a handwritten number.
My degree of satisfaction: *

DE'CADENTA

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three...
This debut EP consists of 3 songs. They play melodic alternative metal featuring female vocals. It's good! Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Bosikom (Barefoot)
This single consists of only the title song. This Russian song is ballad and good! Released on the Internet in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

DEMIURG

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bastinado
The debut album of DEMIURG. It's characterized by melodious and varied sounds. Speedy sounds are good. Released from Serpent's Lair Productions (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Oleg POZDEEV] (DEMO ZONE, July/August 2004)
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2005)

DEMOGORGON

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ZA GRAN'YU SOMNENIY (BEYOND THE BORDER OF DOUBTS)
They play gothic metal featuring female vocals. The music is normal. Released from MSR Production (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2009)

Der Galgen

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Willkommen Auf Die Todesstrafe! (Welcome to The Execution!)
The first full-length album. Released from SoundAge Productions (Russia) on CD in 2008.
Böses Los (Bad Fortune)
The second full-length album. The music also contains melodious parts and it's good. Released on the Internet in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

DER GERWELT

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Nordlich Sturm
This tape album consists of 6 tunes. And this is the first composition recorded April 1998 (the last tune: June). Lyrics are antichrist and satanic. The music is speedy. But drum programing is weak. Released from Sound Age Productions (Russia) in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: **
DER GERWELT / Carnal Lust and Wolfen Hunger
This is a split CD of DER GERWELT and NARGATHROND. DER GERWELT's tracks are from 1 to 5, and the rest is a composition called "Carnal Lust and Wolfen Hunger" of NARGATHROND. DER GERWELT's tunes have contained all 4 tunes from an album "Revelation 666" and "Nordic Power" from an album "Nordlich Sturm" as a bonus track. Released from MORE HATE production (Russia) in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
God; the Fake Artist / Revelation 666
This is a split tape album by a Norwegian black metal band ANTAIOS and DER GERWELT. The side B is "Revelation 666" by DER GERWELT. The first edition of an album "Revelation 666" has been released in 1999. This became more melodious and better than "Nordlich Sturm". Released from Sound Age Productions (Russia) in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Human Breed
In this album, a vocalist is Alex Duke as usual, but other members have been changed. A guitarist and bassist is Lazar and a drummer is Yanarrdakh of ROSSOMAHAAR. And this album was recorded at CDM Records, and all music are by Lazar. The music isn't melodious, but it has become aggressive. I feel this album is best in the previous ones. Released from More Hate Productions (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Oleg POZDEEV] (DEMO ZONE, May/June 2003)
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2003)

DEVIL-MAY-CARE

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AWE
The debut album of DEVIL-MAY-CARE. Guitars are normal sounds in black metal music. This music with a synthesizer is melodious and good. And clear female vocals have been used. This first edition was released from Stygian Crypt Productions (Russia) on CD in 2003. And this was remastered and rereleased from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Oleg POZDEEV] (DEMO ZONE, September/October 2002)
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2004)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
WRONG LIFE PHILOSOPHY
The second album. This seems to be more complex than the previous album, but I don't feel good. I heard that this album can be an excellent gift to all fans of CRADLE OF FILTH. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ***** [1010] (March/April 2008)

DEVILTEARS

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NIGHT VENDETTA
This first full-length album was mixed and mastered by Anssi Kippo. The melodies with much feeling are very good! Especially, I like "GREY STONE DOOR". The last 2 songs are bonus tracks. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [1010] (January/February 2011)

DEXESSUS

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Nakazhi menya lyubov'yu (Punish me with love)
This debut album with female vocals is good. Released on the Internet in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

DIECUTIE

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DEVIL'S EQUITY
The debut album. It's good. Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

DIGIMORTAL

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Neobratimost' (Irreversibility)
The first album. They play industrial cyber metal. Released in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
KLETKA KROVI (CELL OF BLOOD)
The second album. They play industrial alternative metal. The music is good. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2009)
POROKH (GUNPOWDER)
This single consists of 3 songs. They are the title song and 2 remix songs by XE-NONE. These remix songs are good. Released on the Internet in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

DISINSANE

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TI NE ODIN (YOU AREN'T ALONE)
The debut album. The music is heavy and good. Released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

DIS PATER

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Princess Of The Emerald Garden
This is the third album of DIS PATER, which consists of 10 tunes. It's characterized by clear vocals, a sad flute (I'm reminded of RAKOTH) and dark atmosphere. I like these melodious sounds. This first edition was released from All Metal Music Productions in 2003. And as the debut album, this CD was released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on January 26, 2004. (Vano from TVANGESTE has also taken part in this debut album.)
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2004)

Dissimulation

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Juodo Menulio Pasveikinta
This is a demo tape that consists of 6 tunes. The music is aggressive and speedy. Melodious parts of the third tune is good. The same tunes are on both sides. Released from Dangus Productions (Lithuania) in 1997.
My degree of satisfaction: **
Miglose...
This is a second demo tape that consists of 7 tunes. I feel that the quality (for example, of drum sounds) became less than previous one. The last tune "Countess Bathory" is a cover of VENOM. Released from Ledo Takas Records (Lithuania) in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: **
MARAS (PLAGUE)
The sound quality became better. And I feel that the music has become more polished and aggressive. In a booklet, English translations have been written. Released from Ledo Takas Records (Lithuania) on CD with a DIGIPAK package in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2003)

DIVERSIA

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resalvation
The debut album of DIVERSIA. They play angry or thrash metal like PANTERA or HOSTILE BREED. Released from Metalagen Records/Soyuz Music (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2004)

DIVINA ENEMA

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TO WIGHT SHALT NEVER SHINE
This album consists of 11 tunes, and is filled with operatic unique sound, and has a conceptual story. The music is characterized by high tone vocals like KING DIAMOND, melodious melodies and heavy guitar's sound. It has mixed elements of heavy, gothic and doom metal. The total time is about 70 minutes. This composition is great! This MC was released from iDaemon Inside (Belarus) in 1999. And this CD was released from MORE HATE productions (Russia) in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": _ [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2004)
Another review: ODIUM (Russian)
At The Conclave
This is a concept album, that consists of 6 tunes. Main characters of this dream are Peter (a traveller) and Arthur (a local priest). The music is also very great and like horror metal. This album is dedicated to a guitarist Boyan Yovchev (1977-2000), who died before the recording in the begining of 2000. The first edition was released from Eldritch Music on CD in 2001. And the reissue CD was released from Great White North Records (Canada) in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Oleg POZDEEV] (October 2001)
Under Phoenix Phenomenon
This album consists of 12 tunes and has stories. Main characters are Victor Melnik, Seraph (an angel) and Xaphan (a demon). This album has been based on a dairy when Victor was writing during a desease. Victor becomes to hear voices of demons and finally he suicides. This album has expressed those stories with their unique sounds. But musically, I'm bored a little. Released from Great White North Records (Canada) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": _ [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2003)

DNS

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SYSTEM SYNTHESiS
The debut album of DNS. They play modern melodic death metal with pretty much electronics. The music is normal. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ***** [Anjeli K.] (March/April 2009)

DOMINIA

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Divine Revolution
The debut album. They play the music with keyboards and a violin. This album contains speedy or melodious parts, and it's good. Especially, I think this music with a violin to be fresh. Released from UHO Production (Finland) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Judgement Of Tormented Souls
The second album. In this album, a violin has been also used. But I feel that this music is neither good nor bad. Released from FONO (Russia) on CD in 2008. Also released from UHO Production (Finland) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

DONIS

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DEINAINA (MORNING STAR)
This is a debut album. Released on MC in 1998.
BALTOS juodos KLAJOS (WHITE black WANDERS)
This album contains one audio track and one video track on QuickTime 5 format. And the music has been performed with a piano and handbells only. Clear and ethereal melody is very great! Released from Dangus Productions (Lithuania) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
SVILPIAI (WHISTLES)
All tunes of this album have been performed with the authentic clay whistles of the sculptor Antanas Moncys (1921-1993). This album contains five audio tracks and one video track on MPEG format. They are good, but I'm bored a little. Self-released on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
VACUUM
This album was recorded in 1997. And this consists of long one track. The music has dark atmosphere and I feel traveling emptiness. Released from Autarkeia (Lithuania) on limited CD to 499 copies, in a non-typical black DVD case, in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Alexandreia
This album was recorded in 2006 and consists of 4 tunes. In the music, a woman is reading poetry of Constantine P. Kavafis (1863-1933). The first title tune is calm and a very good dark ambient music. The second tune "Ionia" is ambient music that has warm atmosphere. The third tune "Sparta" is also good dark ambient music. The last tune "Troia" is dark ambient music that a Baltic bagpipe has been used. In this album other instruments have been also used. As a whole, this is calm, but a very good album! Released from Autarkeia (Lithuania) on limited CD to 500 copies of DIGIPAK format in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

DORGMOOTH

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BEZDNA (ABYSS)
The debut album. Symphonic sounds on "Bezdna nebes" (Abyss of the skies) and "Poeziya kamnya" (Poetry of a stone) are very great! As a whole, this album is melodious and it's very good. Vocals are normal. The internet version of this album was released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

DreamVeil

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tanatofobiya (thanatophobia)
This Internet single consists of 3 songs. All songs are the title tunes, but the first tune is album edit, the second tune is dance lite-mix edit and the third tune is cover-mix by FATAL AIM. Any tune is good synth gothic music. Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
SCHAST'E? (HAPPINESS?)
This maxi single consists of 5 songs. It's "good", but not "very good". Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

Dr. Faust

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Bad Time, Bad Place
This album consists of 16 tunes. The contains are like death metal, but the music style is grindcore. Those speedy and extreme sounds are good. And in this album, a guitarist is Art.Flash, who has worked in THERM.EYE.FLAME. Released from SOYUZ ENTERTAINMENT HOLDING (Russia) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2002)

DRUDKH

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Forgotten Legends
This is the first album consists of 4 tracks recorded in summer 2002. The music is characterized by minimal melodies like BURZUM. I think a vocalist is Thrious who is a vocalist of ASTROFAES. I like powerful guitars and brutal vocals. The total time is about 39 minutes. This tape album from Slavonic Metal (Ukraine) was released in 2003, as the Ukrainian edition for the spread only in Ukraine. And this CD was released from Supernal Music (UK) in 2003. Also remastered and rereleased from Season of Mist (France) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Autumn Aurora
This second album consists of 6 tunes recorded in winter 2003. The style is the same as the previous album. It's not speedy, but I like melancholic melody very much. This tape album Slavonic Metal (Ukraine) was released in 2003, as the Ukrainian edition for the spread only in Ukraine. And this CD was released from Supernal Music (UK) on February 9th, 2004. Also remastered and rereleased from Season of Mist (France) on CD of DIGIPAK format in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Lebediniy Shlyakh (The Swan Road)
This album was recorded in summer 2004. Sounds have changed and there aren't minimal melodies like BURZUM. But they are powerful black metal and cool. I think lyrics are in Ukrainian. The last song is a folk one. Released from Supernal Music (UK) on CD in 2005. Also remastered and rereleased from Season of Mist (France) on CD of DIGIPAK format in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Krov u nashikh krinitsyakh (Blood in Our Wells)
This fourth album was recorded in summer 2005. Sounds became good and powerful than the previous albums. This album is very cool! The first and last tunes are instrumental. All lyrics are in Ukrainian. The intro and folk music are taken from the film "Mamaj". Released from Supernal Music (UK) with a normal CD edition and a DeLuxe CD edition (limited to 1000 copies with a handwritten number, Super Jewel Box) in 2006. Also rereleased from Season of Mist (France) on CD of DIGIPAK format in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Peesnee Skorboti ee Sameetnostee (Songs of Grief and Solitude)
This fifth album was recorded in summer 2006. This is a folk album based on Ukrainian legends, traditional songs and fairy tales. All tunes are instrumental. This isn't bad, but I'm bored a little. Released from Supernal Music (UK) on CD in 2006. Also rereleased from Season of Mist (France) on CD of DIGIPAK format in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Anti-Urban
This is a 10" EP that consists of 2 tunes. The first "Fallen Into Oblivion" is a slow instrumental black metal tune. The next "Ashes" is a middle tempo powerful black metal tune. Both of them are melancholic are very good. But drums aren't heavy. Released from Supernal Music (UK) on vinyl format, limited to 999 copies with a handwritten number, in 2007. And rereleased from Season of Mist (France) on CD as a part of the Microcosmos Limited Edition Box Set in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Estrangement
This album was recorded in autumn 2006. The Ukrainian title is "Veedchuzheneest'". The style is atmospheric black metal. Drums are light, but sounds are powerful and very good! As a whole, I feel that the music doesn't have a lively style very much. The last tune is instrumental. All lyrics are in Ukrainian and they are by Oleg Ol'zhych (1907-1944). Released from Supernal Music (UK) with a normal CD edition and a DeLuxe CD edition (limited to 1000 copies with a handwritten number, Super Jewel Box) in 2007. Also rereleased from Season of Mist (France) on CD of DIGIPAK format in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Microcosmos
This album was recorded in summer 2007. This album is powerful and very good! The first and last tunes are Ukrainian traditional music. All lyrics are in Ukrainian. Released from Season of Mist (France) on CD of DIGIPAK format in 2009. And the Limited Edition Box Set (limited to 500 copies) including a reissued CD of "Anti-Urban" was also released from Season of Mist in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2009)
Handful Of Stars
This album was recorded in spring 2010. The Ukrainian title is "PRIGORSHCHA ZEEROK". The music is great as ever. The first and last tunes are instrumental ones. All lyrics are in Ukrainian. Released from Season of Mist (France) on CD of DIGIPAK format in 2010. And the deluxe leather book edition (limited to 600 copies) including a leather book, an exclusive T-shirt, a bonus CD, a quill pen and a writing ink was also released from Season of Mist in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2011)

DUB BUK

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Meesyats' pomsti (The moon of revenge)
This album consists of 7 tunes is a reissue edition jointing the previous two demo tapes, "Meesyats' pomsti" (The moon of revenge) and "...zasinae ta u vi sni pomirae..." (...falling asleep and dying...). The tracks 1-4 titled "Meesyats' pomsti" (The moon of revenge) were recorded between spring and summer in 1998, and the tracks 5-7 titled "...zasinae ta u vi sni pomirae..." (...falling asleep and dying...) were recorded in winter 1999. Vocals are like normal black metal music, but symphonic sounds are cool. Female vocals, too. But the sound quality isn't good very much. This tape album was released from Kolovrat Production (Ukraine) in 1999. And this CD was released from EastSide Records (Poland) in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Idu na vi! (I go on you!)
This album consists of 8 tunes and has been dedicated to MUNRUTHEL. All tunes were recorded between spring and winter in 2000, and they became wider in the style than the previous album. Symphonic sounds are good, but the sound quality isn't good very much. And in the third song, Sataroth (from NOKTURNAL MORTUM) has sung as a guest vocalist. This tape album was released from Kolovorot Records (Ukraine) in 2002. And this CD was released from EastSide Records (Poland) in 2002. And this remastered CD was released from Battlelord Productions (Japan) in 2006, limited to 500 copies.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
RUS' PONAD USE! (RUS' OVER ALL!)
This album consists of 8 tunes. All songs have been sung in Ukrainian. The music has been created more complicated than the previous albums and have also contained elements of symphonic techno-pagan metal. But it's very powerful. The last song is only men's vocals like a folk song. This CD was released from EastSide Records (Poland) in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Mertvee soromu ne ymut' (The dead doesn't take the shame)
This album consists of 7 tunes. The music hasn't symphonic elements very much, but it's very good. The last is an instrumental tune. Released from EastSide Records (Poland) on CD in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

DVAR

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piirrah
This is the debut album of DVAR. Released from S.P.K.R. (Italy).
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (April/May 2002)
Other reviews: Russian Gothic (coroner) (Russian), Russian Gothic (Brain's Strained) (Russian)
roah
This album consists of 13 tunes created in 2001. I don't know this theme and the meanings of the tunes' names. This album is characterized by strange vocals and melancholic melodies. I think this music has been created by inspiration from nature. I like those melodies. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Yura "Surgeon"] (March/April 2003)
Another review: Russian Gothic (Russian)
Rakhilim
This 3rd album consists of 20 tunes created in 2002. The music has become lighter than the previous album. I like those beautiful and harmonious melodies very much! Released from MONOPOLY RECORDS (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Other reviews: Russian Gothic (Russian), It's So Easy (Japanese)
taai liira
This album contains tunes that were taken from early compositions "piirrah" and "raii", and unreleased tunes. They created between 1997 and 2001. I can't understand these tunes, but their melodies aren't bad. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Another review: Russian Gothic (Russian)
HOR HOR
This album contains 17 tunes created between 2002 and 2004. The music is light or cool. I'm interested in that very much. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [1010] (March/April 2005)
Another review: Russian Gothic (Russian)
Oramah Maalhur
This album contains 18 tunes created between 2003 and 2004. The music isn't light nor dark. But it's good! Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [1010] (March/April 2006)
Another review: Russian Gothic (Russian)
Jraah Mraah
This album consists of 30 tunes created in 2005. This music is avantgarde gothic and light. As a whole, it's good. Released from GRAVITATOR Records (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Zii
This album consists of 12 tunes created in 2006. They play unique and light gothic music. It's good. Released from ART MUSIC GROUP (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
MADEGIRAH (bizarre rares & early works)
This album contains old tunes taken from "RAII" (tape) in 1997 and "DVAR" (tape) in 1995. Their music is really unique! Released from SHADOWPLAY (Russia) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": _ [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2010)
EL MARIIL
This is the 10th anniversary album of DVAR. And this consists of 19 tunes created in 2009. It's good. Released from SHADOWPLAY (Russia) on CD in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2010)

ECHOSILENCE

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Eclectic Collaborations
This is a demo which was released in 1998. The music style is mix of juzz and heavy metal. All of four tunes are good!
My degree of satisfaction: ****

ECTHALION

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In the Embrace of Nocturnity
This is a demo album consists of 7 tunes. The whole album has been covered by melancholy with slow melody. The first tune "Nonexistent Souls" is a very melancholic and melodious tune. In this album, female vocals have been used as well. But as a whole, this is too melancholic. Released in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

ELDENHOR

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Otbleski trevozhnikh dney (Shadows of uneasy days)
They play melodious epic metal. Vocals like black metal are normal, but the music is melodious and good. Released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

ELIAS

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Not a Word about the World
All tunes are instrumental. They are neither good nor bad. Released on the Internet in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

Elzevir

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RISE FROM KNEES
The debut album. They play melodic death metal with symphonic elements. It's very good! Released from Metal Renaissance (Russia) on CD in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2011)

EMERALD MIND

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Tales of Soveena
The debut album of EMERALD MIND featuring female vocals. The music is normal. Released in 2009. (After that, the group moved to Saint-Petersburg.)
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2010)

EMILY ROSE

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Dependencies and Phobias
The debut album. It's not bad. Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

END ZONE

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FIRST BEQUEST
This is the first album. Thrash metal has been played as melodious and technical music. "From the Distance" is very cool! "The Edge of String" is a heavy instrumental tune. "Remember the Fallen" is a cover tune of SODOM. "The Castle of Woman of Mine" is a very good instrumental, which contains elements of classical music. This album was recorded at ARIA Records, and engineered by Vladimir Holstinin and Vitaly Dubinin of ARIA. And Evgeny Trushin also has taken part in as a drums sound producer. Released from SOYUZ (Russia) on CD in 1995.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Thalatta et Thanatos
In this album, Alexander Dronov (keyboards) added, and a drummer changed from Valeri Dedov into Oleg Milovanov. The Greek title of this album means "Sea and Thanatos" in English. All tunes are instrumental and I feel very stong atmosphere from classical music. This album contains 13 tunes without the last two tunes written on a cover. It's a very good album!! Released from Morbid Noizz on CD in 1996.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
ECLECTICA
A cellist has been taken part in this album. I feel the style in this album is very different than the first album. It has a lot of elements of classical music. And this album also has very good design. "Refuse/Resist" is a cover tune of SEPULTURA. "Afterwards" is a very good instrumental tune. In this album, Evgeny Trushin also has taken part in as an engineer. Released from SPIKA RECORDS with a DIGIPAK package in 1998.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Other reviews: It's So Easy (Japanese), TOO MUCH MUSIC SITE (Japanese)

ENS COGITANS

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Heart Of The Way
This composition is filled with sad mood of nature and beauty. Oleg Mishin from END ZONE has taken part in with a flute as a special guest. The first print has been released in 1996. Rereleased from Nostradamus Records (Russia) in January, 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
Re-Vision
I heard the main theme of songs is love. Love to woman, love to own self, love to existence and love to death. Any type of LOVE. This album is very elegant as well as the previous one. Especially, I like "Cage" and "Sacred Sin (I feel)". The first print has been released in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Another review: ODIUM (Russian)
DISANGELIUM
I heard that the title of this album seems to mean "baneful news". This album don't also have typical theme of metal music. In order to be without a keyboard player, I feel guitars' heavy melodies characteristically. They are cool! And I think all six tunes have been made carefully. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Yura "Surgeon"] (September/October 2002)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
DEIGITAL CONFLICT
Members except Oleg and Sergey left the band. And Vladimir Muchnov (ex-CATHARSIS and now SOUTHWAKE's drummer) and Rouben Kazariyan (ex-NORDREAM and now SOUTHWAKE's guitarist) has taken part in this recording. The style is modern metal based on elegance. As a whole, this album is good. Released from Mystic Empire (Russia) on DIGIPAK and CD Plus format in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Alexey "KIDd" KUZOVLEV] (November/December 2006)

Epilepsy Bout

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lost control
This first album is great. This work was valued highly in Russia. I like this than BIOHAZARD. "Flesh without bone" is a ballad, and I like also this song. All songs have been sung in English. This album was mastered at Aria Records and released from SOYUZ (Russia) on CD in 1996.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
vacuum
Drum sounds are better than the previous album. And keyboards have been used. The half of this album has been written in Russian and they are great! Evgeny Trushin has taken part in this album as a sound producer and an engineer. Released from SOYUZ and MetalAgen Records in Russia on CD in 1998.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

E-SEX-T

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Rassudi, obdumay, vzves' (Judge, consider, weigh)
They play alternative rock or alternative metal. "Iskri zavisti" (Sparks of envy) is featuring Roman Shugaev (BEZUMNIE USILIA). Released on the Internet in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

E.S.T.

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LIVE IN THE OUTSKIRTS OF MOSCOW
This album contains 12 tunes. The 1-7 tunes are the recordings at the live "Monsters of Rock" on September 28th, 1991. They have played hard rock of an old style, but vocals and melody are good! Released from MAUSOLEUM RECORDS on CD in 1993.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
TERAPIYA DLYA DUSHI (THERAPY FOR SOUL)
This album is filled with heavy sounds. The first edition was released in 1998. And this reissue CD was released from Misteria Publishing (Russia) in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
E.S.T. - ETO BEST (E.S.T. IS THE BEST)
This album consists of their 18 best songs between 1989 and 2002. The last two songs are bonus tracks. E.S.T.'s songs are good rock music. On this booklet, their history and discography has been written in Russian. Released from Misteria Publishing (Russia) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2002)
Zloy Rok (Evil Rock)
This album contains 15 tunes and one bonus video track. And the total time is about 70 minutes. The music is very powerful. This album has been recorded at DAI RECORDS, and the sound quality is good. Released from Misteria Publishing (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2003)

Et Cetera...

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The Stories
This debut EP consists of 6 songs. They play great metal music with lots of electronic sounds! All songs except "Intro" are in Russian. Released on the Internet in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

EVERLOST

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Suicidal Instincts
This is a demo that consists of 6 tunes. They play melodic death metal like DARK TRANQUILLITY. There are speedy parts and some good melodies, but as a whole, I'm not interested in this demo very much. The 4th tune "Thought Inquisition" is good. And the last tune is a DEATH's cover one "Without Judgement". Self-released in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": *** [Oleg POZDEEV] (DEMO ZONE, January/February 2003)
BITTERNESS OF THE TRIUMPH
The debut album of EVERLOST. This album consists of 8 tunes, but I'm not interested in this very much. Released from MetalAgen Records/Soyuz Music (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2004)
NOISE FACTORY
The second album. The music style isn't simply melodic death metal. They can call it Core'n'Roll. The music seems to be modern metal. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2007)
Eklektika (Eclectica)
The third album of EVERLOST. All songs are in Russian. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2009. And rereleased from Metal Renaissance in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ***** [Georgich] (March/April 2009)
PUT' NEPOKORNIKH (A RECALCITRANT WAY)
The fourth album. They play modern metal music. As a whole, this album is good. The last track also contains two cover songs. They are ARIA's "VOLYA I RAZUM" (WILL AND REASON) and E-Type's "SET THE WORLD ON FIRE". Released from Metal Renaissance (Russia) on CD of DIGIPAK format in 2011. (This also contains a program and 3 wallpapers.)
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Georgich] (November/December 2011)

EVILWINGED

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Crush The Human Factor
This demo tape consists of 7 tunes. It's characterized by screaming vocals and raw sounds. But the sound quality is bad and I'm not interested in this demo. Released from SOLOHIN.SN (Russia) in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: *

EVOLET

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Klet' (Shed)
The debut album. The music is characterized by death voices and down-tempo melodies. Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

EXHUMATION

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Symbol of Fear
The first album. The sound quality is bad and the music is also bad. "Ya ne vernus'" (I shall not return) is a cover of INSIDE. Released from RP Records in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: *
City of Decay
The second full-length album. They play orthodox melodic death metal. I like "Think Of Death" very much! But as a whole, this album is good. The last song "Maha Kali" is a cover of DISSECTION (Sweden). Released from Metalism Records (Russia) on CD in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2011)

EXORCIST

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exorcist
This project is leaded by a male priest Vladimir. He is the soloist of this project and an acting exorcist of the Russian Orthodox Church. And he has written lyrics, too. A female vocals and cello are by Viktoria Unikel, who is a producer, lyricist, composer and arranger. But a cello isn't used very much. Mastering has been held at a studio in Los Angels. All lyrics are in Russian and Christian ones. Main vocals are by the soloist and he has sung in calm voices. As a whole, this album is neither good nor bad. Released from Unik-El records (Russia) on limited CD of DIGIPAK format in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2008)

Extasy

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...when she sleeps
The debut album. A violin has been used, but the music is normal. It's a pity that vocals are weak. This album also contains a video clip and many MP3 files. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD of CD Plus format in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

Faded Line

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WAR WITH MYSELF
They play music mixed with melodic death metal and metalcore. I don't like this music very much. Released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: **

FAIL EMOTIONS

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TRANSFORNATION
The debut album. They play music mixed hardcore and trans. The trans sounds are cool! Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

FANGORN

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MYSTERIOUS LAND
The debut album. The music contains speedy parts and is good. "Krepkoe pivo trolley" (Strong beer of trolls) is in Russian. Released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

FATAL AIM

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Winter Saga
The debut album of FATAL AIM with a female vocalist. They play catchy gothic rock. Especially, I like "red snow", "what we die for?" and "nevermore". Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": **** [Georgich] (November/December 2007)

FFERYLLT

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Dance Of Druids
The debut album of FFERYLLT. They play metal music with West European folk instruments. Female vocals have been also used and the music is good. "LAI LAI HEI" is a cover of ENSIFERUM and "Inis Mona" is a cover of ELUVEITIE. Released from Stygian Crypt Productions (Russia) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2010)
Thurisaz
This is the Internet single that consists of 2 songs. Without female vocals, vocals are male growl ones only. And a guitarist has changed. The music is normal. Released on December 31st, 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

FIEND

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THE BLOOMING TREMBLE
The first album. They play modern melodic death metal. The music is good. The last tune "Prosti" (Forgive Me) is a bonus track. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
The Ghost
This EP consists of 5 tunes. The music is good melodic death metal. The first and the last tunes are instrumental ones. Released on the Internet in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Eclipse
This is the first single that consists of the title tune only. The style is alternative metal. It's not extreme, but good. Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
System Error
This is the second single that consists of the title tune only. The style is modern melodic death metal. It's good. Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

FINIST

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Crosses Shall Burn
This is the first album, that consists of 6 songs and was recorded in July 2001. Saturious has sung and has played a bass, an acoustic guitar, keyboards and a reed-pipe. Two men have played rhythm guitars as members of FINIST, are also members of CONQUEST. And as helpers, Alexander Kovalevsky (a bassist of CONQUEST) and Munruthel (a drummer of NOKTURNAL MORTUM) have taken part in the recordings. The music style is speedy power metal like HELLOWEEN and good. But the sound quality is bad, and vocals and drums are weak. And all lyrics are paganism. Released from Stellar Winter Records (Russia) and ANCIENT NATION Productions (Ukraine) on MC in 2003, limited to 1000 copies.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Awankening
This second album was recorded between October 2002 and April 2003. Members have been changed. Wortherax (ex-NOKTURNAL MORTUM) has taken part in this recording as a guitarist. All music and lyrics except the last tune "Land Of The Free" by Kai Hansen of GAMMA RAY are by Saturious. But vocals aren't good. This CD was released from ANCIENT NATION Productions (Ukraine) in 2005, limited to 1000 copies.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
NIGHTMARES
This album contains a new song, songs of demo version and cover songs. The first new title song is good, but backing vocals are bad. The second song "ON THE WINGS OF SCARLET SUNSET" is a cover song of NOKTURNAL MORTUM. The third and fourth songs are of FINIST's demo version. The fifth song "RAISE YOUR FIST" is a cover of RUNNING WILD, the sixth song "STEEL OF VENGEANCE" is a cover of HONOR and the last song "THE CROWN AND THE RING" is a cover of MANOWAR. As a whole, this album isn't bad. Released from EastSide (Poland) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

FLYING

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January Stars
This tape album contains 6 tunes. This album is melodious, but the sound quality isn't very good. Released from TERRORAISER PRODUCTIONS (Ukraine) in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
a Proud Bird
This second album is much powerful than the previous one. It's characterized by vocals like black metal and sounds like swedish death metal. I like this album very much!! This tape version was released from MetalAgen Records (Russia) in 2001. And the CD version was released from SOYUZ ENTERTAINMENT HOLDING (Russia) in 2002, with a bonus track "My Pain".
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": **** [Oleg POZDEEV] (DEMO ZONE, December 2001/January 2002)
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2002)
the heir of the future
In this album, a guitarist, a bassist and a drummer have changed. But music is melodious and aggressive! Released from MetalAgen Records/Soyuz Music (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2005)

FOLKEARTH

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A NORDIC POEM
The first album of FOLKEARTH. 14 musicians from Greece, Lithuania, England, Switzerland, Austria and Sweden have taken part in this recording. Instruments are guitars, basses, drums, keyboards, acoustic guitars, a violin, a cello, a mouth harp and so on. Female vocals have been also used. Vocals are powerful and the music contains elements of viking metal. "WOLFSONG IN MOONLIGHT (FENRIS UNBOUND)" and "HORNED TROLLS AND MYSTICAL FOLK" is good. Released from Stygian Crypt Productions (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2005)
By the Sword of my father
The second album of FOLKEARTH. 31 musicians from Austria, England, Germany, Greece, Italy, Lithuania, Sweden and US have taken part in this recording. Instruments are guitars, basses, drums, keyboards, acoustic guitars, violins, flutes, a recorder, harps and so on. Female vocals have been also used. The mixing held in Sweden and the mastering held in Belarus. "The Lady's Gift" is speedy and very cool! Other tunes, for example, "Instrumental" and "Skaldic Art", are also good. This album consists of 16 tunes and contains a FALKENBACH's cover "Heathenpride". Released from STYGIAN CRYPT PRODUCTIONS (Russia) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

FOREST

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Forest
This is an album consists of 4 songs from a demo "Forest", which was recorded at BlazeBirth Hall in 1996, and one tune from a rehearsal demo recorded at BlazeBirth Hall in 1994. The music is characterized by raw guitars and minimal melodies. The last tune is dark ambient. This tape album was released from Stellar Winter Records (Russia). And this CD was released from Info-Black Productions (Greece) in 2002. Also CD was rereleased from Stellar Winter Records (Russia) in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Zarevom Nad Prakhom (Like A Blaze Above the Ashes)
This is the reissue album of a demo "Zarevom Nad Prakhom" recorded at BlazeBirth Hall in 1997. The music is characterized by raw guitars and minimal melodies. The first tune "Zvonom Molotov Zovi" (Call With Clang Of Hammers) is speedy and the melody is cool! The second tune "Kholodom Znan'ya Zlom Vozdayan'ya" (Knowledge With Coldness, Reward With Evil) is also good. But the latter half of the third tune "Lyutoy Stuzhe" (Fierce Coldness) and the last tune like dark ambient "T'ma" (Darkness) is too lengthy. As a whole, I feel this music is high quality black metal. This tape album was released from Stellar Winter Records (Russia). And this CD was released from Info-Black Productions (Greece) in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Obrekaya Nadezhdu na Vechnost' (Foredooming the Hope for Eternity)
This was recorded at BlazeBirth Hall with Ulv Gegner Irminsson (RAVEN DARK) in 1998. It's cool, but there isn't a special tune. Released from Info-Black Productions (Greece) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Pesn'yu v Zhatve Gorya (As a Song in the Harvest of Grief)
After Dagorath has left the band, this was recorded by Kaldrad and Gegner at BlazeBirth Hall in 1999. It's cool, but there isn't a special tune. Released from Info-Black Productions (Greece) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
V PLAMENI SLAVI (IN THE FLAME OF GLORY)
This album was recorded between 2004 and 2005 at BlazeBirth Hall. And this has been released under the name of FOREST. The style of sounds has changed into powerful and clear one. The music is just NSBM and very cool! The last tune "DEEP DARK FOREST" is a cover of ABSURD that is a German black metal band. Released from Stellar Winter Records (Russia) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

Forest Stream

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Tears of Mortal Solitude
Finally, here is their debut album. This album consists of 9 tunes. The style is middle tempo and is based on beautiful melody with sorrowful atmosphere. Vocals are like black metal. This album is good! Released from Earache Records (UK) on CD on January 27, 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2003)
"BURRN!": 69/100 [MAEDA Takehiko] (October 2003)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
The Crown of Winter
This second album combines elements of doom, death, black and gothic metal. The depressive melodies are good. Released from Candlelight Records on CD on August 24, 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

FORGIVE-ME-NOT

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Tearfall
This album is very cool!! The music is characterized by heavy guitar sound and flowing medoly. Especially, "You And Me" is speedy and very cool!! The first edition was released from MetalAgen Records (Russia) on CD in 1998. And the remastered edition was released from MetalAgen Records (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Other reviews: It's So Easy (Japanese), ODIUM (Russian)
Spaceapple
The band became five members by adding of a guitarist Michael and a keyboard player Elena. The music is melodious, but isn't speedy and cool very much. I feel it like melodic gothic metal. I like the first tune "Tomorrow" and the intro in the eighth tune "Her Beautiful Rose". The first edition was released from MetalAgen Records (Russia) on CD in 2000. And the remastered edition was released from MetalAgen Records (Russia) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Other reviews: It's So Easy (Japanese), ODIUM (Russian)
Swallow songs
This album is a single which consists of 5 tunes. The style is almost the same as the previous album "Spaceapple". The music isn't speedy, but I feel it's cool! Released from MetalAgen Records (Russia) on mini CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (February/March 2002)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
Perfect Innocence
This album is much cool than the album "Spaceapple". "Spaceapple" has roughness, but this album don't have at all. And guitars became very heavy. This album that consists of 13 tunes also contains three tunes from the mini CD "Swallow songs". Released from SOYUZ ENTERTAINMENT HOLDING (Russia) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2002)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
behind
This is the second single which consists of 7 songs. This is also cool and great! The 6th song "Freezing Point" is a slow song. And the last song "Gypsy Road" is a cover song of CINDERELLA. Released from SOYUZ ENTERTAINMENT HOLDING (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2004)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
heavenside
This album consists of 12 tracks. The recording was held at Die Records between autumn 2003 and spring 2004. The music isn't speedy very much, but it's cool! Released from MetalAgen Records/Soyuz Music (Russia) on CD in 2004. (Only for sale in Russia and CIS countries.)
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2004)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
SUICIDE SERVIS (SUICIDE SERVICE)
This album was recorded by Evgeny Vinogradov at DAI Records between autumn 2005 and spring 2006. A guitarist has changed Miguel into Alyona Gindina. Sounds became aggressive and good. And all songs are in Russian. I like "Sladkiy Suicide" (Sweet Suicide) and "Petlya" (Loop) very much! Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Yura "Surgeon"] (July/August 2006)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
SUICIDE SERVICE
This album is English version of the previous album. All lyrics are in English and titles of the songs are different from ones of Russian version. This album is also very cool! Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Yura "Surgeon"] (July/August 2007)
Romantic Dark Symphonies
This album is a ballad compilation of FORGIVE-ME-NOT. This may not need if you have their albums. The last bonus track "Mornings Outside" is a female vocals version of the 2nd tune. Released from MetalAgen Records (Russia) on CD of DIGIPAK format in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
TRIBUTE ALBUM
For Russian metal bands, this is the second tribute album. (The first tribute album is ARIA's one.) FATAL AIM, HEAVENSIDE, NEVID', STIGMATIC CHORUS, INEXIST, EDGE OF SILENCE, KAGUAR, LITTLE DEAD BERTHA, JUMA, TEN' VEKOV and STATIC FAIRY have taken part in this album. Any song except the last STATIC FAIRY is good. Released from MetalAgen Records (Russia) on CD Plus format with a video "Crime" by FATAL AIM in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": _ [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2010)

FORGOT

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Doomed To Exile
This is a demo tape in 1996. It's characterized by painful and hysterical vocals, light drums' sounds and orthodox guitars of black metal. Keyboards have been used and I feel good in a part of melodies. But the sound quality is bad. As a whole, I'm not interested in this demo very much. The first tune "INTRO" and the fifth tune "REQUIEM" are instrumental ones.
My degree of satisfaction: **
Misanthropy
This tape album was recorded in 1997. The sound quality is bad and vocals as usual are hysterical. But the fast sounds are good. The last tune "When the last will dyed..." is an instrumental one.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Burning Down
This tape album was recorded in 2001. Vocals became an evil style and drums also became heavy. Repeated melodies have been used and the fast sounds aren't bad. But it's a pity that vocals are behind sounds. Released from OSOLON'.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

FORGOTTEN SPIRIT

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The Masters of Slavonic Forests
This is the first tape album of FORGOTTEN SPIRIT, which consists of 6 tunes. The first tune "The Legend of Ancient Gods" is an instrumental with orchestra sounds. This tune reminds me of the 1st tune from the 2nd album of NOKTURNAL MORTUM. The fifth tune "Ukraine" is also a melodious instrumental. Other songs are also melodious and good. As a whole, the sound quality is bad and vocals are indistinct. Released from UKRAGH' Productions (Ukraine) in 1997.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Another review: ODIUM (Russian)

FORGOTTEN SUNRISE

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RU:MIPU:DUS
This album consists of 11 tunes and their sounds have elements of dark electronic music, trip-hop and death metal. There are clear female vocals, brutal male vocals and heavy sounds. But I'm not interested in those tunes very much. "Surroundcosmos" is my favorite tune. The last tune "The Doubletalker & The Sle:perspe:ker (Rage Filled Remix)" has been remixed by Ghost from an Estonian dark industrial band G.G.F.H. and Ghost has also taken part in this tune as a backing vocalist. All lyrics are in English. And this album contains a video clip of "Never(k)now" on MOV format. Released from My Kingdom Music (Italy) on CD Plus format with a DIGIPAK package in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: **
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)

Fort Royal

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NE ANGEL, NE DEMON (NEITHER AN ANGEL, NOR A DEMON)
They play melodious rock using acoustic guitars and keyboards. But this album has many slow songs, so I'm bored. All songs are in Russian. I like "Yad na gubakh" (Poison to lips) and "1000 let" (1000 times summer). And the last bonus track "Ne vpuskay zverya v dver'" (Don't let a beast into the door) is also good. Released from ZHMI Records (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2004)

Fragile Art

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AXIOM
This debut album is melodious and heavy. It's good! Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2008)

FRAGILE NOVA

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ONE DAY BEYOND
The debut album. Death voices and clean vocals have been used. The music is good. Released from Mazzar Records (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2009)

F.R.Y.

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illusions.ru
This Internet single consists of 2 songs. The first song "Illusions" is easy-to-listen. The next song "Russia! Vodka! Tetris!" contains elements of rap music, but it's normal. Released on September 12th, 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Po notam dozhdya (According to notes of rain)
This Internet single consists of 5 songs. The last song "Internet" is a bonus track. As a whole, this single is better than the previous single "illusions.ru". Released on October 31st, 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

FUCK SHIT UP

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GENERATION OF DEFECATION
This album contains high speed tunes and it's good. Released from Blacksmith Productions (Russia) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2006)

FULLMOON RISE

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The End Of Life's Ages
This is a demo tape that consists of 5 tunes. The melody is fast and rough, but it's not good. Self-released in 1998.
My degree of satisfaction: *

GAiNA

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SNOVA TVOY (AGAIN YOUR)
This album was recorded at a studio in Los Angels between 2004 and 2006. All lyrics are in Russian. The music isn't bad. The last two tunes are bonus tracks. The first edition was released on CD in 2006. And rereleased from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
S kem ti igraesh' i poyosh'?! (Whom do you play and sing with?!)
This is the second album of GAiNA. The music style is alternative metal and hard rock. It's normal. The last tune "Switching Lanes" is a bonus track. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2009)

Galeon

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Into The Past...
Alexander Agafonov plays instrumental melodic metal. It's neither good nor bad. Released on the Internet in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

GHOSTORM

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Frozen in Fire
This album contains 9 tunes, which were recorded at a studio in Sweden. Dan Swanö from EDGE OF SANITY has taken part in as a producer. The music is characterized by powerful technical sound. But this bore me, because all tunes aren't melodious. "Dreamland" is an instrumental. Released from BLACK MARK PRODUCTION (Germany) on CD in 1995.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"BURRN!": 79/100 [HIRANO K.] (December 1995)
Another review: TOO MUCH MUSIC SITE (Japanese)
BLACK BOX
This album has been released as the Japanese record. Dan Swanö from EDGE OF SANITY has taken part in as a producer and a guest vocalist. This became slower tempo than previous one. Especially, I feel "LEGEND" in doom metal. And there are two instrumental tunes. Released from PARGAN MUSIC on CD in 1997.
My degree of satisfaction: **
Another review: TOO MUCH MUSIC SITE (Japanese)

GIRNU GIESMES

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kerai (spell)
This tape album consists of 6 tunes and the music style is avantgarde or industrial or ambient with touches of postmordern. Side A is the Stone part and Side B is the Flowing part. The second tune "):H:(" contains elements of classical music and very great! The next tune "SILURUS GOLDSMITH" is also very cool! I like all tunes in this album. Released from Dangus Productions (Lithuania) in 1995.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
JUODI VASAROS TRIMITAI (BLACK TRUMPETS OF SUMMER)
This tape album consists of 6 tunes and is more powerful than the album "kerai". And this is characterized by sounds of trumpets. The third tune "TE:PLAZDA" and the fifth tune "KAM TOS GELES" contain playing of jazz. Released from Dangus Productions (Lithuania) in 1998.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
8 nERIMO vEIDRODZIAI (8 MIRRORS OF ANXIETY)
After this album had been self-producted as a tape album in 1997 and this was rereleased on CD-R with improvement of the sound quality. And this album consists of 8 tunes. The music isn't bad, but I'm bored a little. Distributed from Dangus Productions (Lithuania).
My degree of satisfaction: ***
S:S:S:S
This album consists of 8 tunes. The music is powerful industrial style and cool! The sound quality is very good. Released from Dangus Productions (Lithuania) on CD-R in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
PROCESAI (PROCESSES)
This album consists of 8 tunes. The first and the second tunes are cool! The design of this album is also good. Released from Dangus Productions (Lithuania) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

GlossyTeria

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TOCHKA NEVOZVRATA (THE POINT THAT CAN'T RETURN)
This is the debut album of GlossyTeria (GT) that is a joint project of a female vocalist Glossy and Sergey Terentyev (ex-ARIA, ex-KIPELOV, ARTERIA). It's good. Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

GMORK

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B.D.S.M.
This single consists of 2 songs. The first title song is speedy and cool! The next song "No Sympathy for Fools" is a cover of BEHEMOTH. Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

GODS TOWER

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CANTICLES
This is an experimental demo tape, which contains five tunes and was released in 1994. The lyrics of the first tune "CANTICLES" are a long story with guitar sounds like bagpipes. And the fourth tune "PRAISE OF SUN" has been shouted in Belorussian. The last tune "MYSTERIOUS" is different from it in the album "THE TURNS" and I feel as if I'm in a concert hall.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
THE EERIE
This music has been influenced by Belorussian folklore. In this album, violins and a viola also have been used. And this album consists of six tunes, that composed and arranged during 1992 and 1993. "INIS AFALON" is an instrumental. The last tune "BEYOND PRAYING" is a bonus track. Other tunes also have their particular melodies and they are cool. Especially, the tune "THE EERIE" is great! This CD was recorded at Aria Records in 1997, and Sergey Terentiev of ARIA has taken part in this as an engineer. The first edition was released from MetalAgen Records (Russia) with a DIGIPAK package in 1997. And in 2001, this was rereleased with a normal CD package, adding a bonus multimedia track.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
THE TURNS
The style is the same as the album "THE EERIE". As a whole, the music is slow and heavy. "MYSTERIOUS" contains the performance on the piano and is beautiful. This CD was recorded at Aria Studio in 1996. The first edition was released from MetalAgen Records (Russia) with a DIGIPAK package in 1997. And in 2001, this was rereleased with a normal CD package, adding a bonus multimedia track.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
ebony birds
This is a compilation album, which contains their best songs. And this contains 3 songs from the album "THE EERIE" and 6 songs from the album "THE TURNS". They seem to be re-recorded and remixed. Released from Sturmesflügel (Germany) on CD in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
ABANDON ALL HOPE
This contains two brand-new tunes, cover songs and the another version of the past tunes. "IRON MAN" is of BLACK SABBATH, "FINAL COUNTDOWN" is of EUROPE and "POWER & REASON" is a cover song of ARIA. And this album contains "REIGN OF SILENCE" remixed by OVERSUN and "CIVILIZATION" remixed by FAT NOT DEAD (an industrial band from Belarus). And a demo version video file of the tune "BEYOND PRAYING" has been contained in the MPEG format. Released from Eternal Art on CD in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Yura "Surgeon"] (October 2001)
"DARK CITY": _ [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2008)
The Anthology
This consists of CHEMICAL WARFARE's "Demolition Tape", GODS TOWER's demo version of "The Eerie", "Canticles" and "The Turns". I think this is for a mania. In a booklet, their history has been written in Belorussian, English and Russian. Released from MetalAgen Records/Soyuz Music (Russia) on 2 CDs in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

Goresleeps

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And The Voice From Legend Will Proclaim
This first album consists of six tunes. Melodious and heavy sounds are great. The first tune "Dreamweaver" is an instrumental and cool. The lyrics of "Gwin, King of Norway" were written by William Blake (1757-1827). This tune is also great! I like this than the second album. Released from SOYUZ (Russia) on MC in 1995.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
FAR AWAY FROM ANYWHERE ELSE...
In this album, Sergey Terentiev from ARIA has taken part in as a producer, and this album was recorded at Aria Studio in Moscow. "The old sea-king", "The Realm Of The Lost" and "Song Of Wanderings" are cool tunes. "Byarmia Land" is an instrumental tune. Released from SOYUZ (Russia) on CD in 1997.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

GORKY PARK

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The BEST of GORKY PARK
This is the GORKY PARK's version in "The BEST of" series from MUSIC OF THE FUTURE in Russia. This album consists of their best songs and contains 15 tunes. Almost tunes are like American hard rock. But I feel "My Generation" atmosphere of Russian music. Released on CD in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

GOTHIC SKY

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REAL'NOSTI CHERNOVO RITSARYA (REALITIES OF A BLACK KNIGHT)
This album contains elements of gothic, black and doom metal. As a whole, the album has made a story. I feel that this is halfway music. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": **** [1010] (March/April 2008)

GREAT SORROW

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MAZE OF DOOM
The sound quality is bad like a demo. Guitars are heavy, but the music isn't good. Released from Final Holocaust in 1993.
My degree of satisfaction: *
Dreams... Solitude, Silence.
Released in 1995.
I Hope
This album, that four songs are sung in Russian, is very heavy. "SOLAR DIAMOND VALLEY - I" and "DOLINA SOLNECHNYKH ALMAZOV - II" (SOLAR DIAMOND VALLEY - II) are very cool! The latter is a ballad. "21.01.24" (January 21, 1924) is the Lenin's dead day. Any Russian tune is cool! I like also "DON'T GIVE UP". Released from MetalAgen Records (Russia) on CD in 1998.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Why
Released in 1999.
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2003)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
IZGOY (DROPOUT)
This 5th album of GREAT SORROW contains songs of a remake version and Russian four new songs. This music is doom metal near rock. Released from Taiga Sounds (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2004)
NEW DAY COMES
This album is hard rock and heavy metal without elements of doom metal. The music isn't bad. The last track also contains an acoustic version of "When I Die". Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2007)

GRENOUER

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THE ODOUR O'FOLLY
They play heavy and powerful death metal. But the styles of all songs are similar to each other. "TAKE ON ME" is a cover song of A-HA. Released from BLACKSMITH PRODUCTIONS (Russia) and MORE HATE PRODUCTIONS (Russia) on CD in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Yura "Surgeon"] (October 2001)
Another review: ODIUM (Russian)
Presence With War
This album has been mastered at Finnvox Studio in Finland. They play powerful death metal as the same as the album "THE ODOUR O'FOLLY". The style is characterized by middle tempo melody and rough vocals. Vocals are better than "THE ODOUR O'FOLLY". This album consists of 9 tunes. And this CD was released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD Plus format with a catalog of CD-MAXIMUM in 2004. (Only for sale in Russia, CIS countries and the Baltic States.)
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2004)
TRY
This CD consists of 3 tunes and a multimedia track. A multimedia track contains lyrics, history and so on. Released in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2005)

GROM

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Renaissance
This debut album consists of 10 tunes. The music is characterized by speedy guitar-based sound like DARKTHRONE and early BURZUM. The first song "Scorn of Life" and the fifth song "Insane" are very speedy and great! And the middle tempo songs "For All ..." and "Obrechonniy vzglyad" (The fatal opinion to be exhausted) are good. But I don't like other songs very much. I don't like their melodies very much. But as a whole, the sound quality is good. The last song "Vo imya vsekh poverzhennikh bogov" (For knocked all gods down) has been taken from their first demo quot;Hymns of War". And Sergey "Lazar" (from ROSSOMAHAAR and STONEHENGE) has taken part in this album as an engineer, and this album was recorded at CDM records. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Oleg POZDEEV] (April/May 2002)

Groves in mist

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Mood Diary
This music is dark ambient with acoustic materials. It's not bad. Released from Haarbn Productions on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2007)

HA LELA

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PABUDIMAS
This album consists of 7 tunes, which have been sung in Lithuanian. Released from ELDETHORN RECORDS (UK) on CD in 1998.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)

HAMMERFORCE

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DICE
The debut album of HAMMERFORCE. This album is speedy and powerful. But vocals and melodies are sometimes strange. Released from Perekryostok Records (Russia) in 2009. Also released from Avantra Records (Japan) on CD on November 6th, 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2010)

HATECRAFT

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FINALLY FREE
The debut album of HATECRAFT. They play good melodic death metal. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD Plus format with a catalog of CD-MAXIMUM in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2004)

hate forest

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scythia
This album is the first one of Hate Forest. I have a tape album of the second edition, released from Pussy God Records (Czech) in 1999. The music has aggressive sounds, but the sound quality isn't good. And a tape album of the first edition was released from Beverina Productions (Latvia) in 1999. This CD has been released from Ancient Nation Productions (Ukraine) in 2000 and from Supernal Music (UK) in 2004 with a song "to those who came before us". And this CD of the DIGIPAK format has been released from Red Stream (US) in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
the curse
This is a rehearsal demo tape, which consists of 8 tunes. I feel some good sounds, but the sound quality is very bad. Released from NAWIA PRODUCTION (Poland) and Oriana/Kolovrat Productions (Ukraine) in 2000. This official release was out with the title "the most ancient ones" in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: *
blood and fire ritual
This is a mini CD, which contains 4 tunes. The first two tunes are from 7" EP "blood and fire" and the other is from 7" EP "ritual". Tunes of "blood and fire" were recorded between winter and spring in 2001, and the style is speedy black metal. The music is hateful, and inspired by Nietzsche's philosophy and ancient legends. Drums are weak, but aggressive melody is cool! Tunes of "ritual" were recorded in spring 2001, and the style is ritual or dark ambient. They express atmosphere of nightly deep forests, rhythm of an evil ceremony and burning churches. Released from Red Stream (US) in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
the most ancient ones
I think this album is the official release for the rehearsal demo "the curse". This album consists of 8 tunes, which were recorded between summer and autumn in 2001. The sound quality is good. It's characterized by groans and dark aggressive guitars. Released from Supernal Music (UK) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
the gates
This album consists of two tunes that was recorded in autumn 2001. "where the flame is eternal" is ambient music with something burning sounds and of wind. "in cold empty darkness" is black metal without vocals. I like these guitar sounds, but as a whole of this album, I'm bored. This tape album was released from Kolovorot Records (Ukraine) in 2002. And this CD has been released from Miriquidi Productions (Germany) in 2003, limited to 1000 copies.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
to those who came before us
This tape album consists of 5 tunes. The first tune "to those who came before us" is a middle tempo black metal tune. It was recorded in winter 2002. I feel sorrow in this tune, and it's cool! The other tunes are from "blood and fire" and "ritual" that were released on 7"EP in 2001. Released from Kolovorot Records (Ukraine) in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
purity
Drums are light, but tunes are speedy. And any tunes are aggressive and great! The third tune "the gates" isn't of the album "the gates". It's a black metal tune with vocals. All songs were recorded in spring 2002. Released from Supernal Music (UK) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
to twilight thickets
This is a compilation split CD that consists of a demo "the curse" and unreleased ambient demo "temple forest". "the curse" was recorded at the rehearsal in spring 2000 and "temple forest" was recorded in summer 2000. The sound quality of "the curse" is very bad. And the sound quality of "temple forest" is good and the music is silent dark ambient. But almost of all tunes are minimal music, so I'm bored. Released from Blutreinheit Productions (Poland) in 2003, limited to 500 copies with a handwritten number.
My degree of satisfaction: **
battlefields
This album consists of 7 tracks recorded between autumn 2002 and spring 2003. The four tracks of all are in Ukraine and they consist of female vocals only as folk music. Other songs are dark and evil black metal tunes. They are slow and middle tempo, but good! This MC from Slavonic Metal (Ukraine) was released in 2003, as the Ukrainian edition for the spread only in Ukraine. And this CD was released from Supernal Music (UK) in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
nietzscheism
This album contains tunes from 4 EPs. EPs are "resistance", "darkness", "blood and fire" and "ritual". The first tune "fortuna imperatrix mundi (carl orff)" is an operatic tune with orchestra sounds. Tunes of an EP "resistance" are speedy and cool. Tunes of an EP "darkness" are "scythia" and "shining abyss". They have been taken from the album "scythia". About the other tunes, view a review of the album "blood and fire ritual". Released from Supernal Music (UK) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
sorrow
This album is the final one of Hate Forest. All songs are speedy and cool! And all were recorded between autumn and winter in 2004. Released from Supernal Music (UK) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
dead but dreaming
This album consists of 3 unreleased studio tunes and 4 live tunes. "wscieklosc ktora nadchodzi" is a cover of ARKONA and "cenotaph" is a cover of BOLT THROWER. Live tunes are raw and primitive. Released from Primitive Reaction (Finland) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

HEART ENGINE

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Ariadne's Thread
This is the first full-length album. The music is normal. Released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

Heavenside

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nebo ne ostavit tebya (the heaven doesn't leave you)
This is the first album of Heavenside. Mikhail Guz is a vocalist and a guitarist. The music is like FORGIVE-ME-NOT and very good! This album also contains a bonus track. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [1010] (September/October 2010)

HEITMI

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NEmoy mir (The mute world)
The debut album of HATE ME!. Male brutal vocals and female clean vocals have been used. The music is good. Released on the Internet in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

HELL:ON

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RE:BORN
The second full-length album. The style isn't traditional thrash metal and has modern elements. The music is normal. Released in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
IN THE SHADOW OF EMPTINESS
This maxi single consists of 4 songs. The music is neither good nor bad. Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

HELLRAISER

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WE'LL BURY YOU!
The first album. The music isn't good very much. Released from MetalAgen Records (Russia) in 1991. Rereleased from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: **
NO BRAIN, NO PAIN
This music has tight and heavy melodies. "NO BRAIN, NO PAIN", "KILLHEAD" and "GOD OF WAR" are cool!! Released from SOYUZ (Russia) on CD in 1994. Rereleased from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
03
This is a hard rock or heavy metal album. But this has also thrash sounds such as the 9th tune. The whole album has been covered with dark atmosphere. And as a whole, this album isn't speedy very much. In this album, I like "Vilet v odin konets" (A ticket to an end) and "Velaya noch'" (White night). All songs have been sung in Russian except the 13th and 14th tunes. Released from Moroz Records on CD in 1997.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

HERESIARH

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MYTHICAL BEASTS AND MEDIAEVAL WARFARE
This is the debut full-length album, that is characterized by atmospheric female vocals and male vocals like black metal. This album is very melodious and cool! Rasa (female vocalist) was taken part in the first album of NEGLECTED FIELDS. Released from Demolition Records (UK) on CD in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)

Hieronymus Bosch

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Equivoke
The third album. This album contains good melodies, but I'm not interested in this album very much. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew Korukhin] (May/June 2009)

HMR

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Moy krik (My shout)
This Internet single consists of 3 songs. It's normal. Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

HOLY BLOOD

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VOLNI TANTSUYUT (Waves Are Dancing)
This album consists of 10 tunes. They play melodious music like pagan metal. This music reminds me of BUTTERFLY TEMPLE and VRATA T'MI. And this album contains a video clip on AVI format. For watching this video clip, you need to install a codec of DivX5 or later. Released from MUSICA Production on CD Plus format in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2005)

Holy Dragons

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House Of The Winds
This album consists of 7 tunes. They play cool speed metal! But the music doesn't have freshness and strong impacts. And the sound quality is bad. This English edition was released in 1999. Russian remake CD from Metalism Records (Russia) was released with a bonus track as the Russian album title "Obitel' Vetrov" in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Thunder in the Night
This album consists of 9 tunes. I like speedy tunes, such as the 1st, 2nd and the last tunes. But the sound quality is bad. This English edition was released in 2000. Russian remake CD from Metalism Records (Russia) was released as the Russian album title "POLUNOCHNIY GROM" in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
SUDNIY DEN' (JUDGMENT DAY)
This album was created by the reformed band since the band had broken in the end of 2001. This power metal album consists of 12 tunes. The sound quality was improved, but I'm not interested in this melody very much. A vocalist has been changed and all songs have been sung in Russian. The first edition was released in 2002. The CD from Metalism Records (Russia) was released in 2003, adding two bonus tracks. Two bonus tracks, which have been contained in their ballad album released in 1999, have been sung in English.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Sumerki Bogov (Götterdämmerung)
This album consists of 8 tunes. The title means "Twilight in the Gods" in English. They play cool speed power metal! And the sound quality is also good. All songs have been sung in Russian. Especially, I like the 4th song "Net Zavtra" (No Future). The first edition was released in 2003. The CD from Metalism Records (Russia) was released in 2003, adding one bonus track. A bonus track, which has been contained in their ballad album released in 1999, has been sung in English.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Oleg POZDEEV] (DEMO ZONE, September/October 2003)
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2004)
VOLKI ODINA (WOLVES OF ODIN)
This is the fastest album in their past one. Melodious guitars and speedy sounds are cool! Released from Metalism Records (Russia) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2005)
Voskhod Chyornoy Luni (The Rise Of The Black Moon)
Released from Metalism Records (Russia) on CD in 2006.
"DARK CITY": ** [1010] (September/October 2006)
LABIRINT ILLYUZIY (LABYRINTH OF ILLUSIONS)
This album doesn't only contain cool parts, but also bad parts. "Adskiy Gon" (Infernal Race) and "Kril'ya Novovo Dnya" (Wings of the New Day) are good power metal tunes. I also like speedy melody of "Ten' Orla" (Shadow of The Eagle). The title tune isn't also bad. But, vocals aren't good as usual. Released from Metalism Records (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2008)
Zhelezniy Rassudok (Iron Mind)
This album was released on the Internet for free dissemination. But I don't like this album very much. Released on January 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2009)
ZERSTÖRER: THE CHAPTERS OF THE III WORLD WAR HISTORY GHOST PART I
This album was released on the Internet for free distribution. And this was recorded between September 27th, 2009 and March 13th, 2010. All songs are in English. A vocalist has changed and he play a bass, too. The music and vocals aren't good very much. Released on March 15th, 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: **
Runaway 12
This album was also released on the Internet for free distribution. Vocals are very bad. The music isn't good. The last two songs are bonus tracks and the seventh song is in Russian. Released on July 17th, 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: **

HORIZON 8

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Horizon 8
The second album. The music is powerful and heavy. It's good. Released from KAPKAN Records (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

HOSTILE BREED

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Green Wound
This album has aggressive and heavy guitar sounds like PANTERA. The aggressive sounds are like thrash metal, but I seem to be a capital alternative style. I like "Mad Noise Invasion". Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Yura "Surgeon"] (August 2001)
"BURRN!": Normal [OKUNO Takahisa] (DEMOLITION, November 2001)
the second cut
This second album is filled with powerful sounds. I feel this album is more aggressive than the 1st album. I've heard their sounds seem a mixture of MACHINE HEAD, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE and SKINLAB. But they aren't melodious. The recording except vocals has been held at CDM Studio. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [1010] (July/August 2004)
UZORI SHRAMOV - ZAKONI VOYNI (SCAR PATTERNS - THE LAWS OF WAR)
The 3rd album recorded at CDM Studio. Sounds are similar to the 2nd album. But all lyrics are in Russian. Released from KAPKAN (Russia) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2006)
"DARK CITY": **** [Yura "Surgeon"] (March/April 2006)

HUNTERS

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BREAK THE RULES
This first album has elements of heavy metal and power metal. And there are also speedy tunes. But the sounds are normal. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [1010] (January/February 2006)
NIGHT SHADOWS
The second album. All members except a guitarist HANS have changed. They play heavy metal like American heavy metal. It's neither good nor bad. Released from Metalism Records (Russia) on CD in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [1010] (May/June 2011)

Hydrogenium

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Black Madness
This first demo consists of 3 tunes. The main melody by metal sounds keeps for a long time and it appears fear atmosphere. But there are simply the changes a little, so I'm bored. Released on MC in 1999, limited to 100 copies with a handwritten number.
My degree of satisfaction: *
Human Holocaust
This second demo consists of 7 tunes. The last composition of Hydrogenium. This composition has been played by the style of black metal. The 4th song "Intruder Alert" is monotonous, but the others are easy to listen and good. The last bonus track "Gold Sweet" is a cover song of SODOM. Released on MC in 2000, limited to 100 copies with a handwritten number.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

HYPNOSE

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Znaesh'. Verish'? (You know. Believe?)
This maxi single consists of 5 songs. Female vocals have been featured and the music is easy-to-listen. Released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Ya - Pechal' (I'm Sorrow)
This single consists of the title song only. It's catchy and very good! Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

Iced Warm

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Requielle
This album is called "Gothic Rock Opera". The music is characterized by dark melodies and piano with female vocals. Released from Desolated Thunderstorm Rec. in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

ICON IN ME

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HUMAN MUSEUM
This debut album was gathered star-guests from European bands and created. And this album was produced by Jacob Hansen, and mixed and mastered at Hansen studio. They play very heavy and aggressive metalcore. It's very good! Especially, I like "DISLOCATED", "THAT DAY, THAT SORROW" and "MOMENTS" very much! Released from Irond (Russia) with 2 bonus tracks and a bonus video "THAT DAY, THAT SORROW" on CD Plus format in 2009 (for sale in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and the Baltic States only). Also released from Massacre Records (Germany) on CD without bonus on May 2, 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Georgich] (July/August 2009)
"DARK CITY": _ [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2010)
MOMENTS
This maxi-single features the song "Moments" and 3 cover songs. 3 cover songs are "Dancing With Tears In My Eye" (ULTRAVOX cover), "Roots Bloody Roots" (SEPULTURA cover, live version) and "Digging The Grave" (FAITH NO MORE cover, live version). The remix version of "Moments" by XE-NONE is also good! And this single contains a video. Released on the Internet in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
THE QUEST
This single consists of 4 songs. The title song is good. "Mississippi Queen" is a cover of MOUNTAIN. The remix version of "Tired And Broken" by XE-NONE is also good! Released on the Internet on April 6, 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
HEAD BREAK SOLUTION
The 2nd full-length album. This also contains "THE QUEST" and "TIRED AND BROKEN" from the previous single. The last two songs are bonus tracks. As a whole, this album is good. Especially, I like "WASTED WAYS" and "UN-SLAVED". Released from Mazzar (Russia) on CD of digibook format in 2011 (for sale in Russia, CIS countries (Ukraine and Belarus) only).
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2011)

IGNORABIMUS

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Dab Da Zorp
This album consists of 9 tunes and the music style is unique. I seem it's similar to music that DARK TRANQUILLITY became doom metal. Released from Guano Records (Estonia) on CD in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (August 2001)

INEXIST

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Am I Senseless?
They play Swedish death metal. Vocals are like CARCASS. Sounds aren't bad. Released from Stygian Crypt Productions (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2005)
RELAX AND FEEL FREE
They play melodic death metal. Sounds aren't bad. Released from Mystic Empire (Russia) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2007)
NAVSTRECHU MECHTE (TOWARDS THE DREAM)
This album is a modern metal album in Russian. The music is normal. Released from Mystic Empire (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2008)
CHITAYA SNI (READING THE DREAMS)
This is the first Internet single of a modern metal band INEXIST. This contains the title tune with female vocals and a video. Released on August 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
KAZHDIY DEN' AND KAZHDIY CHAS (EVERYDAY AND EVERY HOUR)
This is the third Internet single consists of 2 songs. The title song is good. But the song "Livets Undergång" (Life's Destruction) in Swedish language is neither good and nor bad. Released on August 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
DECOMPRESSION
This is the Internet release. And this is an English version of the Russian album "Pogruzhenie" (Submergence). They play modern melodic death metal. It's good. Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

INFERNO

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voskresni (rise from the dead)
They play normal gothic metal featuring female vocals. "Another Brick..." is a cover song of Pink Floyd. And this album contains a bonus video clip, photos and so on. Released from CORE Metal Shop (Ukraine) on CD Plus format in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2006)

INFESTUM

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LAST DAY BEFORE THE ENDLESS NIGHT
The first full-length album of INFESTUM. This album has been appeared atmosphere of war by rapped sounds of metal. But I don't like this album very much. The last song is a cover of VENOM, "BURIED ALIVE". This album consists of 14 tunes and the total time is about 41 minutes. Released from MORE HATE productions (Russia) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2003)
RENAISSANCE
This EP consists of 5 songs. They play good black metal with speedy parts. The last song "Penetrate the Paradise" is a bonus track. Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

INFINITE TALES

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AMOXICILLIN...EXTERMINATION
This is the Internet single that consists of 3 songs. Vocals have been used not only a male, but also a female. The first song is the title one and the others are bonus tracks. They are very great! Released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
ONLY THE BEGINNING
This is the first full-length album. Female vocals have been used and the music is also very good! And this album contains all songs of the previous single. Released from N.J.MUSIC on CD for spreading on the territory of Ukraine in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

IN FOLIO

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Peremennaya oblachnost' (Variable cloudiness)
This album is characterized by light melody that elements of jazz and rock were mixed. I feel elements of art rock, too. I think that it's best listening to this music relaxing in holidays. Released on CD in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

INFORNAL FUCK

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ALKOGOLIZM SIL'NEE GRAVITATSII (ALCOHOLISM OF STRONGER GRAVITATION)
This album contains elements of hard rock and heavy metal. Also songs like folk metal and black metal. "Dyadya Bob" (Uncle Bob) is a nerry song. "Hateful blues" is a heavy metal song with elements of blues and good. The last song "Emoboy" is like pop music and very good. Released in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: **

INHEIN

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PESTRAPTURE
This album was mastered at Cutting Room studio in Sweden. I don't like it very much. Released from Antichristian Front Records (Spain) in 2010 and distributed from MSR Distro (Russia).
My degree of satisfaction: **

INNER MISSING

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The Age Of Silence
The first full-length album. They play music mixed doom metal and death metal. "Euphoria" is an instrumental tune. "Raze From Remembrance" is melancholy and very good. Released from Darknagar Records (Russia) in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2010)
Epilogue
This is the single that consists of 2 songs. The music is melancholy. I like the title song. Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Of Lust and Repentance
This single consists of 2 songs. The music is neither good nor bad. Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Escapism
The second full-length album. This is down-tempo style and has melancholy atmosphere. It's very good! Released on the Internet in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

Inside You

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Night Hunt
This is the second album. Melodious parts by keyboards are good. But male vocals are lack of variety and not good. Female vocals have been also used. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2008)

INSTANT SUPPRESSION

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DOMAIN.NATION
This album is characterized by death voices and modern melodies. Released on the Internet in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

Intra Spelaeum

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Tvoyo imya, tvoya pamyat'... (Your name, your memory...)
This EP consists of 2 songs. Released on the Internet in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

IRBIS

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IDI ZA MNOY (FOLLOW ME)
This is the debut album. All tunes are very weak. Two instrumental tunes have been contained. Released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: *

ITEM

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OUTLIFE
The debut album. They play middle tempo modern thrash metal. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ***** [1010] (July/August 2009)

IZAKARON

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Thine Elder Forests unfold
This demo tape consists of 4 tunes. Three songs have been contained to the later album "CHAOSCHRIST" and the last tune is the short outro. The sound quality is bad. Recorded in 1997.
My degree of satisfaction: **
CHAOSCHRIST
This album is characterized by powerful symphonic sound. I like "Aphrodite of Hatered". Released from Eternal Art and MetalAgen Records (Russia) on MC and CD in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": * [Oleg POZDEEV] (DEMO ZONE, November 2000)

Jim Jams

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SERDCE
The debut album. The title means "heart". They play good modern metal. Lyrics are in Ukrainian and Russian. Released from Inshamuzika in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
PETLYA VREMENI (LOOP OF TIME)
This EP contains 6 tunes. They are good. Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

JIN

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BREAKING THE SKY
This album consists of all instrumental tunes. He plays hard rock with very cool guitars. The music is filled with beautiful melodies and very great! As a bonus track in the last track, this contains "Behind The Silence (Blue System)". Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": **** [Georgich] (November/December 2007)

JuggerNaut

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SPIRAL' VREMENI (THE SPIRAL OF TIME)
The debut album of JuggerNaut. They play alternative metal featuring female vocals, but the music is normal. The last tune is a bonus track. Released from Whaler Records (Russia) in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [A. P.] (January/February 2010)

KAIMAN

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WELCOME TO ROCKLAND
The music style is characterized by the good guitar sounds. A guitarist Alexey Chernishov was a LEGION's member before. Released on CD in 1997.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

KAMBODGE

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Do Poslednego Vzdokha (To The Last Breath)
This is the debut EP in 2007. They play modern metal. Vocals have been used death voices and normal voices. Sounds aren't bad.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Fanatam Seriynikh Ubiyts (Fanatics of Mass-produced Murderers)
This single contains one song in 2008. The style is metalcore.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
stiraya emal' (washing enamel)
The first full-length album. They play music with elements of melodic death metal and metalcore. It's characterized by heavy, powerful and rather melodious sounds. It's good. Released in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
vetrom stal (became wind)
The second full-length album. They play metalcore or post-hardcore. Clean vocals have been also used. Released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
SKVOZ' STRASHNIY SON (THROUGH A DREADFUL DREAM)
This EP consists of 5 songs. The style is post-hardcore and clean vocals have been also used. Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
SURVIVING A BAD DREAM
This is the English version of "SKVOZ' STRASHNIY SON". Released on the Internet in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

KARNA

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DEAD CITIES LIGHTS
This is a CD-R that consists of 7 tunes. And this consists of two demo, "ANGELLAND: STRANGE EYES OF THE ABYSS" (1999) and "AWAKENING" (2004). It's characterized by slow and very cold sounds. Almost of all tunes are dark ambient. Released from Eternal Pride Productions (Russia) in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
DIABOLIC
The subtitle is "soundtrack for my nightmares". KARNA plays satanic black ambient. Tunes are very cold and dark ambient. Released from POSSESSION Productions (Belarus) and Eternal Pride Productions (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

KARTIKEYA

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THE BATTLE BEGINS
This music can call death metal with oriental elements. Vocals are of typical death metal. Released from Musica Production (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2008)

KATAR

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Paradigma Digitized
This album has atmosphere as just computer sounds. Vocals are brutal and keyboards have dark melody. This digital music is very fresh and good. The sixth song has porno lyrics. Released from More Hate production (Russia) on CD in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (February/March 2002)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)

Kauan

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Tietäjän Laulu
The second album. Lyrics are in Russian and Finnish. Sounds are slow and calm atmospheric dark metal. A violin has also been used. This melancholic music is good. Released from BadMoodMan Music (Russia) on CD of DIGIPAK format in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Aava Tuulen Maa
This album was mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnbox studio. They play calm atmospheric dark rock. Or the music can be called "ambient post-rock". I'm bored a little. All lyrics seem to be in Finnish. Released from Firebox Records (Finland) and BadMoodMan Music (Russia) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2010)

KHORS

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The Flame Of Eternity's Decline
KHORS is a powerful black metal band featuring Khorus (a bassist of ASTROFAES), Saturious (a keyboard player of NOKTURNAL MORTUM), Wortherax (a guitarist of ex-NOKTURNAL MORTUM) and Helg (RUNES OF DIANCEHT). Khorus has composed all tunes and they are similar to ASTROFAES. Drums are light, but powerful guitars are good. I like the last tune "Flame Of Eternity". Released from ORIANA MUSIC (Ukraine) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2005)
Cold
The 2nd album. Nort has taken part in this album as a new guitarist. They play atmospheric black metal. I like "In the depths of black hills". Released from ORIANA MUSIC (Ukraine) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2007)
mysticism
Vocals are like black metal, but the sounds have rich melodies. It's good. Released from Paragon Records (US) on CD of DIGIPAK format in 2008. Also released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2009 (for sale in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and the Baltic States only).
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Georgich] (May/June 2009)
Vozvrashchenie k Zabitomu (Return to Abandoned)
They play pagan dark metal. And Saturious plays keyboards as a guest musician. I like "Asgard's Shining". Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Georgich] (January/February 2011)

KIROV

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TEN STORIES FOR BETTER YOU
This debut album isn't bad. Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

KLADOVEST

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Kladovest
This album is characterized by raw guitars, vocals like screams and minimal melody. I don't like the first 3 songs. The title tune is characterized by sad voices and depressive minimal melody. And the last tune is a cover of ASTROFAES's instrumental tune "Glacial Darkness". Released from STUZA Production (Ukraine) on limited MC to 500 copies in 2006. And rereleased on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: **

KNELL

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BURNING HORIZONS
This tape album consists of 10 tunes. The Ukrainian title is "Palayuchi Obrii" and all songs are in Ukrainian. The music isn't bad, but isn't extreme music. I'm bored a little. Released from MOON Records (Ukraine) on MC in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

KOREA

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Pul's (Pulse)
They play music that can be called modern metal or metalcore. It's not melodious and has heavy sounds. The sound quality isn't bad, but I don't like this music. Released from Mazzar Records (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2008)

KORSIKA

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Apokalipsis afterparty (Apocalypse afterparty)
The second full-length album. They play normal or good heavy metal. All lyrics are in Russian. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew Korukhin] (May/June 2009)
KONNEKT (CONNECT)
This is the Internet single that consists of 2 songs. This is good. Released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Na pervoy polose (On the first page)
This is the Internet single that consists of 3 songs. It's good. The last song is a cover of ARIA "Voz'mi moyo serdtse" (Catch my heart). Released on October 30th, 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

KRÜGER

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DETI VRAZHDI (CHILDREN OF ANIMOSITY)
The first edition of this album was released in 1998. I'm surprised that this album was recorded only for 4 days. The heavy style reminds me of MOTÖRHEAD. But almost of all songs are similar style, so I'm bored. This reissue CD was released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia), adding a bonus track, on CD Plus format with a catalog of CD-MAXIMUM in 2004. (Only for sale in Russia, CIS countries and the Baltic States.)
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": * [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2004)
MY - ROK! (WE ARE ROCK!)
Jina Rock'n'Roll who is a female vocalist added to the band. This album also has heavy sounds as the same as the previous albums. But it's a pity that there aren't great songs especially. Released from JETNOISE Records (Russia) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
8 "DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2003)
VERA I RELIGIYA (BELIEF AND RELIGION)
They play old style heavy metal like 1980's. The title song is a speedy tune and very cool! And I like other songs. Vocals of Jina Rock'n'Roll are good, but vocals of Hamer are weak a little. This album was recorded at "Black Obelisk" studio. And English translation of all lyrics has been written in the booklet. Released from MOROZ RECORDS (Russia) on CD in 2002. And rereleased with 2 bonus tracks from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
NO COMPROMISS (NO COMPROMISE)
This album cosists of many fast songs. All songs are cool! This album was recorded at "Black Obelisk" studio. And English translation of all lyrics has been written in the booklet. This CD was released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD Plus format with a catalog of CD-MAXIMUM in 2004. (Only for sale in Russia, CIS countries and the Baltic States.)
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Dusha Izuvera (Soul of the Fanatic)
Speedy tunes are good. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2005)
SKALI I STAL (ROCKS AND STEEL)
The title tune is fast and very cool! Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
DEVYATIY MESSIYA (THE NINTH MESSIAH)
This album contains 8 fragments among the songs. In the fragments, Hamer speaks in Russian. But as a whole, this album is long due to the fragments. The title tune is cool, but Hamer's vocals seem to be weak. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD with a book of 96pp. in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [1010] (May/June 2009)

Image Material

ZHIVAYA STAL' (LIVING STEEL)
This DVD contains a concert at a club "Relax" in Moscow. This format of DVD is PAL. The sounds are raw. The quality of movies are good. The total playing time is 126 minutes. And this DVD also contains interview and photos as a bonus. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2006)

KURGAN

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...I Zamerzayut Travi Zelyonie (...And Green Grasses Are Freezing Slowly)
The music has speedy parts and occasionally folk influences. Released from GARDARIKA MUSIKK (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2009)

KYPCK

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CHERNO (DARK)
The debut album of the group KYPCK. This was mastered at Finnvox. And this is featuring Sami Lopakka (ex-SENTENCED) as a guitarist and Hiili Hiilesmaa as a producer. All lyrics are in Russian. The music is dark and slow doom metal. On "DARK CITY" No.43 (May/June, 2008), five of eight persons have included this album in TOP 5. This album was released from UHO Production (Finland) on CD on March 12, 2008. And this was also released from Century Media Records on CD of DIGIPAK format with a video clip "1917" on July 21, 2008. And this was also released from FONO (Russia) in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Georgich] (January/February 2009)
NIZHE (LOWER)
The style of this second album is also as the same as the previous one. I like "ALLEYA STALINA" (THE ALLEY OF STALIN). Released from FONO (Russia), licensed from YELLOW HOUSE RECORDINGS, on CD of DIGIPAK format in 2011 (only for sale in Russia and CIS countries).
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2011)

LANEWIN

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Autuua
The debut album. They play symphonic metal featuring female vocals. The music is neither good nor bad. Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

Last Hope

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Ostannya nadiya (Last Hope)
This debut album that consists of 11 tunes was recorded between March 2001 and May 2002. The songs have been sung in Ukrainian and Russian except the last cover song. The music is melodious, but it has dark atmosphere and I'm interested in it very much. Vocals are similar to EPIDEMIA, but those of Last Hope aren't well. I like the 8th song "Rozmovi z nochchyu" (Night Talks) based on piano's sounds. The 9th and 10th tunes are instrumental ones with elements of symphonic music. The last song "Bard's Song: In the Forest" is a cover of BLIND GUARDIAN.
My degree of satisfaction: **

Lead Weight

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PENETRATOR
This music style is melodic death metal with elements of progressive metal and heavy metal. But I'm not interested in their style very much. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": ***** [Oleg POZDEEV] (DEMO ZONE, September/October 2002)

LESNIKOV-16

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ANGELI KOSMOSA (ANGELS OF COSMOS)
The music is cachy and like light STILLIFE. It's very good!! The last 3 tunes are bonus tracks. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Alexey "KIDd" KUZOVLEV] (July/August 2006)
DEMONI KOSMOSA (DEMONS OF COSMOS)
This is a remix one of the 1st album. It's very good! Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

LITTLE DEAD BERTHA

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In Memorium Premortis
The 1st album of LITTLE DEAD BERTHA that consists of 9 tunes. The first edition was released from HOBGOBLIN RECORDS (Russia) on MC in 1998. And rereleased from Stygian Crypt Productions (Russia) on CD in 2007.
"DARK CITY": _ [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2007)
Two sides...
The 2nd album of LITTLE DEAD BERTHA that consists of 10 tunes. They play gothic doom/death metal with melodious keyboards and female vocals. And there are also tunes with violins. The harmony of heavy guitar sounds and dark melodies is good. But as a whole, it's normal. This MC was released from HOBGOBLIN RECORDS (Russia) in 2000. And this CD was released from Stygian Crypt Productions (Russia) in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2004)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
LIGHT AND SHADOWS
This is the first album they have released after they changed their old band name "LITTLE DEAD BERTHA" into "BERTHA". And this consists of 14 tunes. The first song "Fighter" is very cool! And we can listen to powerful tunes as if they are called power doom and melodic gothic metal. But as a whole, vocals are weak and the music is rough. Released from VALIANT MUSIC PRODUCTIONS (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2003)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
Way Of Blind
The 4th album released under the old name "LITTLE DEAD BERTHA". The first edition was released from Stygian Crypt Productions (Russia) in 2005. And rereleased from MSR Productions (Russia) on CD in 2008.
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2006)
"DARK CITY": _ [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2009)
Dance... In Darkness
The EP that consists of 4 tunes. Self-released in 2007.

LOITS

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Ei Kahetse Midagi (Nothing Regrets)
This is the first album, which consists of 8 tunes. The music is guitar-based style, and vocals are like black metal. All lyrics are in Estonian. Keyboards have been used, and we can also listen to melodious sounds. I like speedy and heavy parts. Especially, the first song "The Birth of the Fiery Eye". The sound quality of this album is good. The first edition was self-released on MC in 2001. A tape album that I have, was released from Bevirina Production (Latvia) in 2002. And this CD was released from Seven Gates of Hell (Poland) on DIGIPAK format in 2003. And this album was rereleased from Drakkar Productions (France) with a bonus track on DIGIPAK format in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Reval 15.02.2003
This CD-R contains a Live video file on MPEG format and five wallpapers. The Live held at the bar of Von Krahl Theater in Reval, Estonia. The movie and sound quality isn't bad. And except the first and the last songs, five songs have been contained their album "Ei Kahetse Midagi". The total time is about 35 minutes. Released from Beverina Production (Latvia) in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
MUST ALBUM (BLACK ALBUM)
The limited 2 CDs consist of "Must Album" and "Mustad Laulud" (Black Songs) as a bonus EP. These albums contain lots of slow or middle tempo melodies and isn't melodious. The music has also fast parts, but I don't like this music very much. All tunes are in Estonian. Released from Nailboard Records (Estonia) in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2007)

LOST REGRETS

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OBJECTIVE
The debut album. They play traditional melodic death metal. It's good. The last tune "Suicide & Redemption" is a bonus track and a cover of METALLICA. Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

LOUNA

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CHORNIY (BLACK)
This first single consists of 3 songs. Rouben Kazaryan (SOUTHWAKE) who is a guitarist of this group was mixed. All songs are good. Released on the Internet on May 18, 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
BELIY (WHITE)
This second single consists of 2 songs. This was also mixed by Rouben Kazaryan (SOUTHWAKE). As usual, female vocals are good and the music is also very good. Released on the Internet on December 18, 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
SOLNTSE (THE SUN)
This third single consists of 3 songs. This was also mixed by Rouben Kazaryan (SOUTHWAKE). This single is also good. Released on the Internet on May 18, 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
SDELAY GROMCHE! (GET LOUDER!)
This is 2CD of double DIGIPAK format. Disk 1 contains new 10 songs, and disk 2 contains the previous all songs, a video clip and photos. I like from the first song to the fifth song of disk 1. Released from Soyuz Music (Russia) in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2011)
KOMU VERISH' TI? (WHO DO YOU BELIEVE?)
This single contains the title song with 3 versions. Released on the Internet in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

LUCIFUGUM

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gates of nocticula
This demo was created in 1996. They have played aggressive and melodious black metal. This tape was rereleased from Oriana Production (Ukraine) in 2000. And this CD was released from OSKOREI music (Russia) on DIGIPAK format in 2004, limited to 1000 copies.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Path Of Wolf - breathing the moon, naked the sence
This is a demo tape in 1996. The last tune "Wolves.." is the best. Saturious (keyboards) and Varggoth (guitar and voices partly) from NOKTURNAL MORTUM have taken part in the recordings. Released from Oriana Production (Ukraine).
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Skvoz' Ravnodushnoe Nebo (Through The Indifferent Sky)
Furious music is through the album. Especially the third and fourth tunes are very great! The fifth tune is an instrumental. Varggoth (bass) and Saturious (keyboards) from NOKTURNAL MORTUM have taken part in the recordings. Released from COLD FOREST Production on MC in 1998.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
nakhristikhryashchyakh
Maybe this title means "on Christ's gravel". This album is hateful sound and too intense from first to last. Especially, the second and fifth tunes are very symphonic!! Saturious (keyboards) and Munruthel (drums) from NOKTURNAL MORTUM have taken part in the recordings. Released from Oriana Production (Ukraine) on MC in 1999, limited to 999 copies.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": *** [Yura "Surgeon"] (DEMO ZONE, January 2001)
Another review: ODIUM (Russian)
Instinct Prevelance
This is a remastered CD of the two previous demos "Path Of Wolf" and "Skvoz' Ravnodushnoe Nebo" (Through The Indifferent Sky) with new artworks. In this CD, each title is "Path of Wolf" and "Fire of Hatred For Sky". The sound quality isn't good very much. But the cover design is colorful and good. Released from DARK HORIZON RECORDS (US) in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
on the sortilage of christianity
This album is the CD version of the tape album "nakhristikhryashchyakh" which has been already released. I heard that this album is the debut full-length album of Lucifugum. Names of songs and lyrics haven't written in a booklet, but the art work became new. The first edition was released from Chanteloup Creations (France) in 2001. And rereleased from OSKOREI music (Russia) on DIGIPAK format in 2005, limited to 1000 copies.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Na kryuch'ya da v kloch'ya! (On hooks to pieces!)
This album consists of 8 tunes and is characterized by powerful guitars and symphonic keyboards. The last tune is an instrumental. As a whole, I like this album very much! This tape album was released from Oriana/Kolovrat Productions (Ukraine) and ANCIENT NATION Productions (Ukraine) in 2001. This CD version was distributed from ADIPOCERE Records (France) in 2003. And this CD was rereleased from OSKOREI music (Russia) on DIGIPAK format with a video clip in 2005, limited to 1000 copies.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
...A KOLESO VSYO SKRIPIT... (...AND THE WHEEL KEEPS CRUNCHING...)
This album consists of 5 songs. The symphonic sounds aren't at all. The music is filled with dark melodies. I like the 4th song. And I also like aggressive melodies in the 2nd and 5th songs. This tape album was released from PROPAGANDA (Ukraine) in 2002, limited to 1111 copies with a handwritten number. PROPAGANDA is the Lucifugum's own label. And this CD version was released from Die Unaussprechlichen Külten Editions (France) in 2002, adding "Wolves" and "Under rustle of branchs" as bonus tracks. These bonus tracks have been contained in a CD "Instinct Prevelance". And this CD was rereleased from OSKOREI music (Russia) on DIGIPAK format with a bonus track in 2005, limited to 1000 copies.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Kleymo Egoizma (Stigma Egoism)
This album consists of 9 tunes. This is the last composition for Bal-a-Myth (27.12.1974-05.10.2002), who was a guitarist of this band. The music is characterized by brutal vocals and heavy guitars. And in the 3rd and 4th songs, keyboards have been used. I feel sorrow the 3rd song. The 8th tune is an instrumental with drums only. This MC was released from PROPAGANDA (Ukraine) in 2002, limited to 1111 copies with a handwritten number. And this CD was released from DRAKKAR Productions (France) in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
...back to chopped down Roots
Aggressive guitars are good. But Faunus who was a vocalist has left, so vocals have changed very much! I don't like these vocals. All songs except the last one, have been sung in Russian. The name of the 8th song is "through blood by thunder". This song has been contained in the album "gates of nocticula". Released from Cybertzara (blackmetal.com Records) (US) on CD in September 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
SOTSIOPAT: filosofiya tsinizma (Sociopath: Philosophy Cynicism)
This album consists of 8 tunes. Vocals are more brutal than the album "...back to chopped down Roots", but those aren't of old Lucifugum. The music style is fast black metal and cool! All songs have been sung in Russian. This MC was released from PROPAGANDA (Ukraine) in 2003, limited to 999 copies with a handwritten number. And this CD was released with a video clip from Cybertzara (blackmetal.com Records) (US) on CD Plus format in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
VECTOR33
Since this album, LUCIFUGUM's members has become Khlyst (Igor Naumchuk) and Stabaath (Elena). And in 2004, Khlyst moved in Nikolaev (Ukraine) to continue activity of LUCIFUGUM with Elena. All songs have been composed by Khlyst and Stabaath, but I heard that Khlyst doesn't take part in the recordings because he isn't a musician. And Stabaath has recorded vocals, guitars and bass. This album is characterized by evil vocals and heavy guitars. But sounds became different from the past their music. I don't like this very much. All lyrics are in Russian. This MC was released from PROPAGANDA (Ukraine) in 2005, limited to 999 copies with a handwritten number. And this CD was released from PROPAGANDA (Ukraine) in 2005, limited to 1000 copies with a handwritten number.
My degree of satisfaction: **
THE SUPREME ART OF GENOCIDE
I feel that sounds became more powerful than the previous album. All lyrics are in Russian. This MC was released from PROPAGANDA (Ukraine) in 2005, limited to 999 copies. This CD was released with a video clip from PROPAGANDA (Ukraine) on CD Plus format in 2006. And this CD was rereleased with a video clip from PROPAGANDA (Ukraine) in 2008, limited to 500 copies.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Involtation
Sounds are light and cheap. The music has speedy parts, but isn't melodious. Lyrics are in Russian and Satanism. Released from PROPAGANDA (Ukraine) on MC, limited to 999 copies and CD, limited to 1500 copies in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Sectane Satani
Sounds are similar to the previous album. All lyrics except the last English tune are in Russian, and Satanism. Released from PROPAGANDA (Ukraine) on MC, limited to 666 copies, and CD, limited to 1500 copies, in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
ACME ADEPTUM
This album is also satanic black metal album. Sounds are light, but guitars are in front. All lyrics seems to be in Russian. Released from PROPAGANDA (Ukraine) on MC, limited to 666 copies, and triptych digi sleeve CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

Lunar Goddess

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Mir, Kotorovo Net (The World That Isn't)
This is a demo tape that consists of 8 tunes. This album contains atmospheric black metal tunes and instrumental ones like dark ambient. I feel symphonic melody like classical music. The last tune "Prologue (Waiting for His coming)" is a cover of EVOL. Released in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Another review: ODIUM (Russian)

MAGISTERIUM

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Children of War
This EP consists of 4 songs. They play "Siberian melodic death metal". Female vocals have been also used, but this music isn't good. Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: **

MANATARK

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Viimanegi Veri (The Last of Blood)
In this album, MANATARK plays anti-christian or pagan black metal in the theme, and technical black metal in sounds. The music style isn't melodious and I don't like it. All songs have been sung in Estonian and have been also written lyrics translated in English. Released from Guano Records (Estonia) on CD in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: *

MANIC DEPRESSION

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Planned Spiritual Decay
They play old school thrash metal. I hear that it's German style like KREATOR or DESTRUCTION. Sounds are good. Released from Mystic Empire (Russia) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2006)
IMPENDING COLLAPSE
They play old school thrash metal as ever. The music is good. Especially, I like "Nightmareality" very much! Released from Mazzar Records (Russia) on CD in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2010)

MATERIA PRIMA

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VECHNOST' I POKOY (ETERNITY AND REST)
Some guest musicians, for example Vyacheslav Molchanov and Andrey Golovanov who they are KIPELOV's guitarists and an ARIA's guitarist Sergey Popov, have taken part in this recording. This album was recorded at ARIA RECORDS, and mixing and mastering were by Tommy Hansen at Jailhouse studios in Denmark. Vocals are like KIPELOV's vocals and the music is mainly middle tempo. It's good. The last tune is a bonus track. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Anjely K.] (September/October 2008)

May of Sorrow

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Crossroads
The 2nd album. The music style has been called "New Wave Of American Heavy Metal". They are singing in English and they play melodious heavy metal. And their music also contains something new elements of metal music. It's very great! Released on the Internet in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

MEANING BESIDE

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THE TEMPEST
This single consists of 3 songs. They play melodic death metal with elements of hardcore. Aggressive melodies are very good! Released on the Internet in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

MECHANICAL POET

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Handmade Essence
This is an EP for promotion recorded in 2003, which consists of 6 tunes. A vocalist is Max of EPIDEMIA. The other two members play not only a guitar and a bass, but also keyboards. Their music is characterized by light and clear sounds. They have been mixed elements of classical music and metal music very well. Self-released in 2003. And the reissued edition was released from Aural Music (Italy) in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
WOODLAND PRATTLERS
This is a fantasy metal album. There are some orchestral sounds. Heavy and slow melodies, too. And it's unique that all lyrics of a booklet have been written with comics. This was released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2004. And this was also released from SOUNDHOLIC (Japan) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2005)
"BURRN!": 80/100 [MAEDA Takehiko] (June 2005)
CREEPY TALES FOR FREAKY CHILDREN
A vocalist has changed Max Samosvat into Jerry Lenin. There are some orchestral sounds. And the music is good. A director's cut edition of digibook format contains an English extra track and three Russian bonus tracks. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2007)
Who did it to Michelle Waters?
The limited Extended Edition is on digibook format and consists of 2 CDs. Vol. I is "The Album" and Vol. II is "Original Score" by Lex Protnikoff. Vol. I is sounds like the previous album and good. Vol. II consists of all calm instrumental tunes. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2008)
EIDOLINE: THE ARRAKEEN CODE
A vocalist has changed Jerry Lenin into Vladimir Nasonoff (P.o S.T.). "CATHEDRAL", "SANDS" and "STARS" are good. And I like "RAIN" very much! Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on limited CD of digibook format in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2009)

MELANCHOLY

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Fear Of Emptiness
This music style is just orthodox melodic gothic metal. Vocalists are a man and a woman. I like heavy parts of this music. Especially, "Dying rain" is cool! And this album contains "Say just words" that is a cover song of PARADISE LOST. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Closed eyes
This album is also cool. The tracks 5-8 were recorded by the recording members of "Fear Of Emptiness" on August in 2002. And the tracks 1-4 were recorded by six members with a new female vocalist and a new drummer in winter 2003. I feel fresh atmosphere that they has pop and electric arrangement. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2003)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
ABEYANCE
A guitarist left and a cellist added. But a cello hasn't been played very much, as a whole this album isn't good. But I like "FINAL TRY", "INFECTED" and "NO ODINARY LOVE". The last tune that the title hasn't been written is "Die, forgive (Vugy variation)". And this album contains lots of photos and a video clip. Released from MetalAgen Records/Soyuz Music (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2005)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
Profet ver.1
Released from MUSICA Production (Russia) on CD in 2005.
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2006)
NANO
Vocalists are a male and a female. Sounds are melodious gothic metal with elements of modern metal. All tunes except "Free" are in Russian. And this album contains photos and a video clip. Released from MUSICA Production (Russia) on CD Plus format in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2007)

MELISSA

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In Mourning
This album has been played with the style of death or doom metal. The sounds are very heavy. The fifth tune "Suicide" is an instrumental with melodious keyboards. Released from MetalAgen Records (Russia) in 1995.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2002)
In Peace..?
The second album has been played with the style of alternative metal. But this has heavy sounds as well as the previous album. "Mindrape" is an instrumental. Released from MATEK records on CD in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

MENTAL DEMISE

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Final Step To Future Madness
This album is aggressive and speedy brutal death metal. It's very good! Released from XTREEM MUSIC (Spain) on CD on February 1, 2009. Also released from COYOTE RECORDS (Russia) on CD of DIGIPAK format in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Pavel SHELUKHIN] (November/December 2009)

Mental Home

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FUNERAL SERVICE
This first album is a heavy one. The first and second tunes are instrumental. But nothing is a remarkable tune. Released on MC in 1994.
My degree of satisfaction: **
Mirrorland
This second album is more melodious than previous one. "DREAMING BENEATH THE RAIN" is an atmospheric metal tune and cool! The last tune is an instrumental. Released from SOYUZ (Russia) on MC in 1995. And this CD was rereleased from More Hate Productions (Russia) in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": _ [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2011)
Vale
This album is dark, melodic and heavy. Released from The End Records (US) on CD in 1996.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
BLACK ART
This album features beautiful and artful melodies. I like "The Plague Omen", "Pagan Freedom", "On A Hand Of The Universe" and "Tides Of Time". This CD comes in a full-color DIGIPAK package and includes a clay animation clip of "Pagan Freedom" as a bonus. I like this best in their albums. Released from The End Records (US) in 1997.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
Upon The Shores Of Inner Seas
This album became heavier than the previous one. Released from Century Media (US) on CD in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Other reviews: It's So Easy (Japanese), TOO MUCH MUSIC SITE (Japanese)
V srednem techenii Schlange (A snake is in a middle stream)
This single consists of 2 Russian songs. It's neither good nor bad. Released on the Internet in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

MERESSIN

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Alkis (Hunger)
This music style is old school heavy or black metal. All lyrics are in Lithuanian. The melodious parts are cool, but vocals and drums are weak. Released from Dangus Productions (Lithuania), on MC in 2000 and on CD-R for promotion in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

MERLIN

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DEATHKOTEQUE
The first album of MERLIN featuring a female vocalist Mary Abaza. This MC was released in 1997. And this CD was released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) in 2004.
They Must Die
The second album. The sounds are very aggressive and brutal. It's good! This MC was released from HOBGOBLIN RECORDS (Russia) in 2000. This CD was released from Great White North Records (Canada) in 2001. And this CD was also released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Brutal Constructor
The third album. Vocals became muffled voices, but the sounds are very aggressive. It's good. "Zombie Ritual" is a cover of DEATH. Released from Great White North Records (Canada) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2004)

METSATÖLL

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Hiiekoda
I hear that the title means "My Home, My Sacred Grove" in English. Traditional instruments, for example bag pipes, have been used. This middle tempo music and male chorus are good. The ninth song "Merimees menneb merele" (The Seaman Goes To The Sea) and eleventh song "Velekeseq noorõkõsõq" (Hey, young brothers) are like ones of the SKYFORGER's folk album "ZOBENA DZIESMA". All lyrics are in Estonian. Released from Nailboard Records (Estonia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2005)
Terast mis hangund me hinge 10218
I hear that the title "Terast mis hangund me hinge" means "Steel Frozen In Our Souls" in English. This album seems to add one song to their debut album in 1999. This music is characterized by heavy guitar sounds and middle tempo melodies. I like the last tune "Oma laulu ei leia ma üles" (I Cannot Find My Song). All lyrics are in Estonian. Released from Nailboard Records (Estonia) on CD in 2005
My degree of satisfaction: ***

MILLIONS OF YEARS

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DEAD MAN ROAD
This single consists of 2 songs. The music is normal. Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

Miriada

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Illyuziya Lyubvi (Illusion of Love)
The debut album of Miriada. All songs have been sung in Russian. The music is melodious and good! A female vocalist has also been used. And three hidden bonus tracks of cover songs, "Noch'yu i dnem" (Night and day), "V svete lunnoy teni" (In the moonlight shadow) and "Razbivaya serdtsa" (Breaking hearts), have been contained. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

Misanthrope Count Mercyful

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LAST LIVING MAN
The second full-length album. The music is heavy and it's very good! The last tune "Stormbringer" is a cover of DEEP PURPLE. Released from Mazzar Records (Russia) in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2008)

MISCREANT

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Oppressive
The music style is techno death metal. But I don't like this music. Released from BLACKSMITH Productions (Russia) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: *
"DARK CITY": *** [Oleg POZDEEV] (DEMO ZONE, February/March 2002)
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2003)

Mistigo Varggoth Darkestra

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Midnight Fullmoon
The first album consists of 7 tunes. All tunes are composed by Knjaz Varggoth and Munruthel from NOKTURNAL MORTUM. I feel pagan spirit strongly. Released on MC, from MetalAgen Records (Russia) in 1997 and from Slava Productions (Poland) in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
The Key To The Gates Of Apocalypses
This is a one-track concept album with vocals. The music style is apocalyptic strangulating metal. Total time is about 72 minutes. Released from The End Records (US) on CD in 1998.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Insatiable Moon
This album consists of 10 tunes. This contains tunes of two albums made in 1996. One is "Paganism" and another is "Volchy Glaz" (Wolf's Eye). Released from Slava Productions (Poland) on MC in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

MODERIX

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amoralbloom
This album is characterized by raw guitars and cheap sounds. I don't like this album. Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: *

MOLOT VEDIM

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ASYLUM
This album is characterized by the style with powerful guitars. Their sounds seem to be mix of heavy metal and symphonic black metal. The sound quality is good. All songs have been sung in Russian. Released from Serpent's Lair Productions on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2004)

MOON FAR AWAY

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LADO WORLD
This debut CD of MOON FAR AWAY consists of 12 tunes. I feel the great nature in their music. "ELEVSINIA" is like ritual ambient. "THE AUTUMN SONG OF SLOVISHA" is a light tune and I like it. Released from EXOTICA (Russia) on limited CD of DIGIPAK format in 1997.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
SATOR
The second full-length album. The music is calm, but is good. Released from Brudenia (Russia) on CD in 2000. And rereleased from Shadowplay (Russia) on CD with a video clip in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Other reviews: Russian Gothic (coroner) (Russian), Russian Gothic (MadMax2) (Russian)
BELOVODIE (Whitewaterland)
The third album. This sounds are like neo-folk. Vocals are a male and a female. As a whole, this music is good. Released from Shadowplay (Russia) on CD in 2005. (For sale in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and the Baltic States only.)
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2005)
Another review: Russian Gothic (Russian)

MORAY EEL

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Psycho: Delusion
This is the debut album of MORAY EEL. It's characterized by brutal female vocals and heavy sounds. Released from MetalAgen Records/Soyuz Music (Russia) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2005)

MORBID VIOLENCE

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Winds Of Madness
They play symphonic metal with vocals like black metal. Female vocals, piano and strings have been used, but I'm not interested in this album very much. Lyrics of "The Mass" and "Hear Me!" are in Russian. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": **** [1010] (November/December 2009)

MORDOR

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Glamour, Glamour!
This first album is good. All lyrics are in Russian. Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2009)
Zhazhda! (Thirst!)
The second album. They play good industrial metal. Especially, I like "Banzai!"! Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2010)

MORTIFER

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EUTHANASIA
The 1st full-length album. They play old school thrash metal. The music is good. The last tune "Breaking The Law" is a cover of Judas Priest. Released from Death City Records in 1993. And remastered and reissued from Metalism Records (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": _ [Pavel SHELUKHIN] (September/October 2007)
IF TOMORROW COMES
This is a good thrash album. The CD cover contains some mistakes. The 4th tune is "SLAVE OF FATE" and the 5th tune is "CREMATORY'S YARD". I like the intro of "SEA OF TEARS". "REALM OF SHADES" is a cover tune of RUNNING WILD. "DON'T SAY NEVER" is a ballad. Released from MetalAgen Records (Russia) and Valiant Music Productions (Russia) on CD in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Nastya BAKHMETYEVA] (November 2000)
Another review: ODIUM (Russian)
BLIND FAITH
This third album has the same powerful style as the previous one. I've heard that these sounds are like SODOM or KREATOR. The 8th song has been sung in Russian. Released from SOYUZ ENTERTAINMENT HOLDING (Russia) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2002)
Total Darkness
They play thrash metal as usual. But this album is aggressive and cool! The last 4 tunes are bonus cover ones. They are "DIGITAL BITCH" by Black Sabbath, "INTO THE FIRE" by Deep Purple, "SHOT DOWN IN FLAMES" by AC/DC and "COME TOGETHER" by The Beatles. These bonus tracks are also good! Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD Plus format with a catalog of CD-MAXIMUM in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2005)
CYBERNIZED
The 5th full-length album. They play aggressive and powerful thrash metal as usual. Released from Mazzar Records (Russia) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Alexey "KIDd" KUZOVLEV] (September/October 2006)

MOURNFUL GUST

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She's my grief
This first album is characterized by melancholic and heavy sounds and death voices. And there are a soprano, a female vocals, a violin and a flute. All songs are good. This MC was released from Metal Force records (Ukraine) in 2000. And this CD was released from MetalAgen Records (Russia) in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (DEMO ZONE, March 2001)
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2005)
The Frankness Eve
The second album. The music contains piano's sounds and it's good. Released from BadMoodMan Music (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2008)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)

MUNRUTHEL

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Yav', Nav' i Prav'
Maybe this Russian title means "Reality, Ghost and Correct" in English. The dark sound is very great!! I like "The Golden Throne Of SVAROG", "Fern Flowering", "Destroyed By The gold crosses" and "Under The Wings Of Starry Darkness". This album was recorded in 1997. This MC was released from Oriana Production (Ukraine) in 1999. And this CD was released from OSKOREI music (Russia) in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Oriyanskie Skazan'ya (Oriana's Tales)
This album contains metal music sound. In The Day Side, there are some powerful tunes. In The Night Side, the sixth tune "Predrassvetniy Tanets Dennitsi" (The Preceding Dawn Dance Of Dennitsa), in The Day Side the first tune "Blesk Grozovikh Mechey" (The Brilliance Of The Thundering Swords) and the fifth tune "Sumerki zhidokhrista" (Twilight Of judeochrist) are very cool!! This MC was released from Oriana Production (Ukraine) in 1999. And this CD was released from EastSide Records (Poland) in 2004, adding a bonus live track of "Blesk Grozovikh Mechey" (The Brilliance Of The Thundering Swords). And rereleased from Gardarika Musikk (Russia) with a bonus track "Giperboreya" (Hyperborean) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
EPOKHA VODOLEYA (AQUARIUS' EPOCH)
This album has recorded between 2005 and 2006. The style is dark ambient with elements of black metal. And Istukan (DUB BUK) have played guitars and a bass. A flute has been also used. This music is very good! Released from OSKOREI Music (Russia) on CD of DIGIPAK and CD Plus format with a bonus live video in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)

MURDER DELIRIUM

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T.B.O.I.A.H.M.
This album consists of 9 tunes. The title of this album seems to be an abbreviation of the first song "The Birth Of Intellect And Human Malice". This music isn't typical death metal because of unique keyboards But the sound quality isn't good. Self-released on CD in 2002, limited to 500 copies.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Oleg POZDEEV] (July/August 2003)

MUST MISSA

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MARTYR OF WRATH
This album is energetic and speedy. They play very good thrash metal! Released from Nailboard Records (Estonia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2007)

MY AUTUMN

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INEXPRESSIBLE WORDS
This EP contains 6 tunes. The style is death metal and metalcore. The music is characterized by speedy parts and vocals like oink. All lyrics are in Russian. Released in 2008. Also released from DF MUSIC ORGANIZATION (Russia) in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

MY UNIVERSE

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Infinite Spaces
This album is an instrumental album with elements of progressive rock. It's good. The last 2 tunes are bonus tracks. Self-released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew Korukhin] (May/June 2009)

NAHASH

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WELLONE AETERNITAS
This album consists of four tunes. All lyrics have been written in English. And all tunes have been filled with dark and cold atmosphere. The music has also contained elements of death and doom metal, but it's weak. Released from DRAKKAR Productions (France) on CD in 1997.
My degree of satisfaction: *

NANCIAL

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MEANING OF LIFE
The debut album. They play good melodic death metal with elements of metalcore. Released from Chaotic Noiz (Russia) in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
DISEASE
This single consists of 2 songs. They are good melodic death metal. Clean vocals have been also used. Released on the Internet in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": _ [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2009)

NARGATHROND

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DER GERWELT / Carnal Lust and Wolfen Hunger
This is a split CD of DER GERWELT and NARGATHROND. DER GERWELT's tracks are from 1 to 5, and the rest is a composition called "Carnal Lust and Wolfen Hunger" of NARGATHROND. "Carnal Lust and Wolfen Hunger" consists of 10 tracks and is dark ambient music characterized by cold synthesizer and heavy guitar sound. Released from MORE HATE production (Russia) in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Alice] (DEMO ZONE, November 2000)
... For we blessed this world with plagues
They play modern doom metal. Kniaz from ROSSOMAHAAR has taken part in this album as a bassist. A vocalist is Lazar. Drums are light, but guitars are heavy and middle tempo melodies are good. Released from WAR IS IMMINENT PRODUCTIONS (Spain) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
neizbezhnost' (inevitability)
Lazar, Kniaz, a drummer Vlad from ROSSOMAHAAR and Masha "Scream" from ARKONA have taken part in this album. A vocalist is Masha. All songs are in Russian. The style is similar to the album "... For we blessed this world with plagues" and good. Drums are normal. Released from Misteriya Publishing (Russia) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [1010] (January/February 2006)

NATURAL SPIRIT

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Star Throne
This is a pagan folk metal album with female vocals. I feel that this album isn't united very well as a whole. Released from The Flaming Arts Productions (Belarus) on MC in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: **
Another review: ODIUM (Russian)
Ruskolun'
I don't know the meaning of the title. Released from More Hate Production (Russia) in 2004.
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2005)
SITA ROSA
They play good folk pagan metal with female vocals. Released from SoundAge Productions (Russia) on CD in 2008. Also released from StormSpell Records (US) in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

Necropolis

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Goths Undead
The second album. This album contains elements of electro industrial rock. As a whole, the music is normal. Released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

NEFAS TERRA

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Zhizn' v temnote (The life in the darkness)
The debut album. They play speedy black metal. It's neither good nor bad. Released in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

NEFELIM

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VRATA MIROZDANIYA (GATE OF THE UNIVERSE)
This is the first album as NEFELIM. The first tune "Otstuplenie ot dvadtsat' shestovo..." (Digression from 26th...) is speedy, and melodious piano's sounds like classical music are very cool!! The other tunes are also powerful and melodious. But this music seems to lack stability a little. And I think it is similar to SHADOW HOST that is a power metal band from Moscow. Released in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2002)

NEGLECTED FIELDS

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SYNTHINITY
This is the first album of NEGLECTED FIELDS, and contains 10 tunes. And this album was recorded at Tico-Tico studio in Finland. The music style is based on technical death metal. Vocals are like black metal. The last and bonus track is a cover of PRODIGY "Breathe". The first edition of this album was released from ELDETHORN RECORDS (UK) on CD in 1998. And the Japanese edition released from Pony Canyon in 1998 contains a cover of IRON MAIDEN "Only The Good Die Young" as another bonus track. And the reissue CD that was released from SOYUZ ENTERTAINMENT HOLDING (Russia) in 2003 contains both cover songs of PRODIGY and IRON MAIDEN as bonus tracks.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Other reviews: It's So Easy (Japanese), TOO MUCH MUSIC SITE (Japanese)
Mephisto Lettonica
The music style is aggressive and melodic death metal, that contains atmospheric and symphonic elements. The vocals' style is similar to CARCASS. "Presentiment" is an instrumental tune. The intro of "The Human Abstract" is cool!! And the lyrics of this tune was written by William Blake (1757-1827). This CD was recorded and mixed at Abyss Studio in Sweden, and Peter Tägtgren from HYPOCRISY has taken part in the mixing. The first edition was released from Scarlet (Italy) on CD in 2000. And the reissue CD that was released from SOYUZ ENTERTAINMENT HOLDING (Russia) in 2003 contains an unreleased song "Sinesthetic" as a bonus track.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Other reviews: It's So Easy (Japanese), TOO MUCH MUSIC SITE (Japanese)
SPLENETIC
This third album has technical and aggressive sounds. Melodies by keyboards are also good. Mastering has been held in Finnvox and the sound quality is good. Released from Aghast Recordings (Latvia) in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": _ [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2008)

ne Nasty

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Kogda ukhodyat teni (When the shadows leave)
This album is characeterized by female vocals and dark music. But I don't like this music very much. Released from Metalism Records (Russia) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": *** [Yura "Surgeon"] (September/October 2006)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)

NEONATE

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Eto prosto dozhd'... (That is really rain...)
This is the debut mini-album that consists of 6 tunes. The music is melodious and heavy. It's very good! The last tune "Ya obeshchayu" (I promise) is a bonus track. Released in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
S chistogo lista (From a clean leaf)
This is the Internet single that consists of 2 songs. The melodious music is good. Released from New Nation Records (Russia) in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
V MASKE (IN THE MASK)
This is the debut album of NeoNate. Clean vocals and growl vocals have been used. Melodious sounds are very good! Released on the Internet in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

NITBERG

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HammerHärte
This is a split CD of NITBERG and VOLKOTEN'. NITBERG's tunes are between the 1st and the 5th tunes. The 1st song is the same as the 1st song of the BlazeBirth Hall's compilation album "Hammerkrieg". And the clear male vocals have been contained between the 2nd and the 5th tunes. The slow melody of the 5th tune is good! Released from Stellar Winter Records (Russia) and WOLFSBLOOD Productions in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Oleg POZDEEV] (September/October 2004)
Nitsanger
This album consists of 4 songs, that was recorded at BlazeBirth Hall in 2000. The 1st and 4th songs are slow and have clear vocals. The others are speedy. Released from Totenkopf Propaganda (Greece) on CD.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Donner Wetter Donner Wyrd
This album consists of 9 songs, that was recorded at BlazeBirth Hall in 2000. The sound quality is bad, but the music isn't bad. Released from Chernovit Productions on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

NOCTICULA

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Obitel' tsarstva vechnoy skorbi (A monastery of a realm of eternal mourning)
This music is characterized by sorrow melody with keyboards. I like these romantic melodies, for example, the first song. But it's a pity that the sound quality is bad. Released from Moon Records (Ukraine) on MC in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

N-O-D

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Vermin
I don't know the title's meaning. The music is heavy and good. Released in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

NOKTURNAL MORTUM

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Twilightfall
The first demo as NOKTURNAL MORTUM. Vocals' style isn't like "Lunar Poetry" and is like death metal. The music is similar to the album "Lunar Poetry". And their tunes are very great! This CD was released from ORIANA Records (Ukraine) in a case for DVD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Lunar Poetry
This debut album is dedicated to the heroes injured by christians' hands. All tunes are very melodious and great!! "Perun's Celestial Silver" is also as the Russian edition in the album "NeChrist". The music style of "The Grief Of Oriana" is ambient. "Sorrows Of The Moon" is a cover tune of CELTIC FROST. Released from MetalAgen Records (Russia) on MC in 1996. After releasing this tape album, Wortherax (guitars) left the band soon. And this album has been released with a bonus track "Return Of The Vampire Lord" on CD from The End Records (US) in June 5, 2001. But the sound quality isn't good and the anti-christian messages that the MC version has haven't been written on a cover. This rerelease CD that released from ORIANA Records (Ukraine) in 2004 has contained adding 4 songs as bonus tracks.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Goat Horns
This album was created with new members, Karpath (guitars) and Saturious (keyboards). "Black Moon Overture" and "Eternal Circle" are instrumental. "Black Moon Overture" is a very good instrumental like classical music. "Kuyaviya" is very cool!! "Kolyada" contains elements of folk music. Released from The End Records (US) on CD in 1998. But CD version doesn't have dark poetic messages that the MC version had on a cover. And this rerelease CD that released from ORIANA Records (Ukraine) in 2004 has contained W.A.S.P.'s "Wild Child" as a bonus track.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Other reviews: Dream (Japanese), METAL LAND (Japanese)
To The Gates Of Blasphemous Fire
This album is too intense from the first tune. "On The Moonlight Path" is very cool!! And "Under The Banners Of The Horned Knjaz" is Russian lyrics and also very cool!! This was released from The End Records (US) on CD in 1999. But this release doesn't have nationalistic messages by Knjaz Varggoth that the MC version had on a cover. And this rerelease CD that released from ORIANA Records (Ukraine) in 2004 has contained a cover song of SLAYER, "South of Heaven", as a bonus track.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Another review: Dream (Japanese)
Nekhrist' (NeChrist)
All guitars are by Knjaz Varggoth, because Karpath has left the band. The Russian title means "non-Christian" in English. We can regard this album as an Aryan NSBM. This album consists of 88 tracks and became more primitively. The tracks 10-87 are each 4 seconds long and consist of nature sounds. The last tune "Nebesnoe Serebro Peruna" (Perun's Celestial Silver) is very great!! This was released from The End Records (US) and Last Episode (Germany) on CD in 2000. But this release doesn't have anything about opponents of the total war, that the MC version had on a cover. And this rerelease CD that released from ORIANA Records (Ukraine) in 2004 has contained a cover song of MOTÖRHEAD, "Deaf Forever", as a bonus track.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Oleg POZDEEV] (November 2000)
Another review: Kikaion (Japanese)
Return Of The Vampire Lord / Marble Moon
This is an album, which has jointed two albums released in 1997 - they are a tape album "Return Of The Vampire Lord" and an EP album "Marble Moon" - and has added two cover tunes. This album contains from PART I to PART III. The first three tunes as PART I are from the album "Return Of The Vampire Lord". The first tune "Return Of The Vampire Lord" is melodious and cool!! The second tune "Mi Agama Khaz Mifisto" is an old one recorded in 1993. In PART II, the first tune "Intro/Hymn of Our Fatherland" is a great instrumental. And a tune has an Ukrainian title is like folk music. In PART III, there are two cover tunes recorded in 2000. One is "My Journey To The Stars" of BURZUM and the other is "Turisaz" of GRAVELAND. This MC was released from Oriana Production (Ukraine) in 2001. And this CD was released from ORIANA Records (Ukraine) in a case for DVD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
The Taste Of Victory (Bitterness And Sarcasm)
This CD consists of 4 songs. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd songs have been taken from forthcoming full-length album "WELTANSCHAUUNG" (WORLD VIEW) and they was recorded during 2002-2003. And the 4th song was recorded in 2001. All songs seem to have been sung in Russian. The first song "Weltanschauung" reminds me of the album "Nekhrist'" (NeChrist). It's a middle tempo song with elements of folk music and drums became light. As same as the second and third songs, the music has been simple than the previous albums. And I like the second song "The New Era Of Swords". But the next title song "The Taste Of Victory" isn't extreme very much and it's a pity. Vocals in this song are like heavy metal. The last song "As The Steel Eagle Into Golden Svarga" is cool! I like best in this album. And the total time is about 43 minutes. Released from Oriana Records (Ukraine) on CD in a case for DVD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
MIROVOZZRENIE (WORLD VIEW)
This is the Ukrainian version of "WELTANSCHAUUNG" released from No Colours Records (Germany). Lyrics are in Russian. Members have changed except Knjaz Varggoth and Saturious. A new guitarist is Alzeth, a new drummer is Odalv and a new bassist is Vrolok from RUNES OF DIANCEHT. This music is similar to the album "Nekhrist'" (NeChrist) and the style can say pagan black metal. Instrumentals have been also used a mouthharp, a flute, an ocarina and so on. Released from ORIANA MUSIC (Ukraine) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
WELTANSCHAUUNG
Lyrics are in English. And instrumental tunes differ from an album "MIROVOZZRENIE"'s ones. Released from No Colours Records (Germany) on CD on March 2005. A-5 DIGIPAK-CD are limited to 1000 copies.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
GOLOS STALEE (THE VOICE OF STEEL)
This album was recorded between 2006 and 2009, and mastered at Mana Recording Studios in Florida. I think that all lyrics are in Ukrainian. A guitarist and a bassist have changed. As a guest, W. Angel (CONQUEST) has taken part in this recording as a keyboard player and a clean vocalist. The intro of this album is like the album "Nekhrist'" (NeChrist). And the music is in the vein of pagan black metal. This album is very great! Released from ORIANA MUSIC (Ukraine) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Georgich] (March/April 2010)

NOMANS LAND

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THE LAST SON OF THE FJORD
This music is based on melody as just the viking. The melody isn't bad, but it's lacking of powerfulness. The first edition was released from FONO (Russia) on CD in 2000. And the second edition was released with a multimedia video clip from EINHEIT Produktionen (Germany) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Oleg POZDEEV] (August 2001)
HAMMERFROST
In this 2nd album, keyboards have been used. And vocals are two kinds of like pagan metal and clear one. The music is powerful. I like "Breath of the North". This album was released from EINHEIT Produktionen (Germany) on CD in 2005. And this was released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) under the license from EINHEIT Produktionen (Germany) on CD in 2005. (CD-MAXIMUM's release must not be sold outside Russia, CIS and Baltic states.)
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2005)
Raven Flight
The 3rd album. Released from EINHEIT Produktionen (Germany) on CD on December 1st, 2006.
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2007)
Farnord
This 4th album is also good. Released from EINHEIT Produktionen (Germany) on CD on August 28th, 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2010)

NON IMMEMOR MEI

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antibioTHic
The second album. The music is neither good nor bad. The last tune "hope /psychophant remix/" is a bonus track. Released from Soyuz Music (Russia) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2009)

NORD'N'COMMANDER

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sacred spear aftersounds
This tape album recorded in 2001 consists of 7 tunes. The style is called "Blackened Metal/Archaic Folk". It's characterized by raw guitars, dirty sounds. I'm not interested in this album. All songs have been sung in English and German. Released from ARMOUR GET DAWN Productions (Russia) and Stellar Winter Records (Russia).
My degree of satisfaction: *
"DARK CITY": ***** [Oleg POZDEEV] (DEMO ZONE, November/December 2003)
Heavenly Barrow
This album recorded in 2002 consists of 10 tunes. The style is gothic or industrial music.
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2003)
SAPIENTI SAT
This album contains "Heavenly Barrow" (2002) and "Sacred Spear Aftersounds" (2001). Tracks 1-10 have been titled "Nebesniy Kurgan" (Heavenly Barrow) and the style is gothic or industrial music. And tracks 11-17 are "Sacred Spear Aftersounds" and the style is called "Blackened Metal/Archaic Folk". "Nebesniy Kurgan" (Heavenly Barrow) is characterized by middle tempo melodious sounds, male vocals like folk and raw guitars. All songs have been sung in Russian. The melody is easy for listening and very good. And "Sacred Spear Aftersounds" is characterized by whispering vocals, raw guitars and dirty sounds. All songs have been sung in German and English. But the melody is hard for listening. I don't like this music. Released from UR-REALIST RECORDS (Russia) on CD.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

NORDREAM

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memories progression
This first album consists of 9 tunes and is characterized by dark melodic keyboards, tight drums, creeping bass and heavy guitar sounds. Oleg Alimov from ENS COGITANS and OVERSUN has sung as a guest musician. And Igor Robanov from END ZONE and Evgeny Trushin also have taken part in this album. The music is united as a whole. Doom melodies are very great! The fifth, seventh and ninth tunes are instrumental. Released from Valiant Music Productions (Russia) on CD in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (August 2001)

NORTHSTREAM

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TIME OF TRIUMPHAL CLEANLINESS
This is a mini-CD that consists of 6 songs. Their music is characterized by slow, rough and evil voices and cold sounds. Especially, I like the depressive melody of the first song "WHEN THE FOREST CRYING". Those depressive melodies seem to be like DRUDKH in Ukraine. As a whole, I feel that emphatic vocals aren't good very much. The total time is about 24 minutes and a half. Released from Total Holocaust Records (Sweden) in 2004, limited to 1000 copies.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

NOTANGA

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Laukti Liko Nebedaug
This album is the first album. Ugnius Lioge (Dangus Productions) is a vocalist, and DONIS also has taken part in this album with a folk instrumental. It's characterized by folk music and rhythmical hard sounds. This album is great! Released from Dangus Productions (Lithuania) on CD-R in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

NOVA ART

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follow yourself
The second album. They play good progressive metal with elements of alternative metal. Released from Soyuz Music (Russia) on March 19th, 2009. Also released from MY KINGDOM MUSIC (Italy) on May 4th, 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

NUCLEAR WINTER

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CONTROL SHOT or HALLS OF THE RED / Ode To War (Apotheosis Of Hate)
This is a split CD of THY REPENTANCE and NUCLEAR WINTER, limited to 500 copies with a handwritten number. The first track is tunes of THY REPENTANCE and the next 2 tracks are tunes of NUCLEAR WINTER. Two songs of NUCLEAR WINTER was created in 1999. The first tune of NUCLEAR WINTER, "In the Glare of Nuclear Sun", is a black metal with repeats of beautiful melodies by keyboards and about 24 minutes. I like this very much. The second tune "...As the Silvery Tumuli Over the Universal Tomb" is almost dark ambient. As a whole, I feel hopeless sorrow and severe hate against life behind the tunes. And I hear this mini album "Ode To War (Apotheosis Of Hate)" is dedicated to nuclear weapons and fatal aesthetics of nuclear futurism. But I think really all must be lost in a moment. Released from NOUGHTSCAPE PRODUCTIONS (Russia) in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2002)
Misanthropy / Beyond The Nought
This is a split CD of SOULCIDE and NUCLEAR WINTER, limited to 888 copies, and consists of 8 tracks. SOULCIDE's "Misanthropy" is from the 1st to the 5th track and NULCEAR WINTER's "Beyond The Nought" is from the 6th to the 8th track. The 1st tune "Dark Nova. Explosion" from "Beyond The Nought" has been composed in 1999. It's a slow and minimal dark ambient tune. The next tune "Beyond The Nought" has been composed in 1997 and the lyrics have been made in 1999. This tune is also slow, but adding drums and this melody is good. The last tune "Leaving Life: Fallout" has been composed in 2003. It's a dark ambinet tune like noise music. All tunes of this mini album "Beyond The Nought" are slow and lack of changes. Released from POSSESSION productions (Belarus) in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

NYL

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NYL
This music style is progressive rock or art rock. Vocals are good. But this music is love songs, for example we are often able to hear with pops. On that point of view, I don't like this album. Cover design is by Igor Lobanov, and very good. Released from SOYUZ ENTERTAINMENT HOLDING (Russia) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: *
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2002)

OBLIVION MACHINE

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UNNATURAL & WRONG
The debut album. They play death metal with help of electronics. It's not bad. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [1010] (January/February 2009)
Exilence
This is the Internet single that consists of 3 tunes. I like "Epitaph to the Multiplied (Peach Suntan Mix by Kerranswell)". Released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

OBTEST

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TUKSTANTMETIS (MILLENIUM)
The music is powerful and speedy guitar-based style. I like the fourth and fifth songs. But the sound quality is bad. All lyrics are written in Lithuanian, and have contained translation in English. In 8 tunes written on a cover, the second tune isn't contained in this album. So this album consists of 7 tunes. The first edition was released on MC in 1997. And the reissue CD was released from Wolf Musik (Germany) and Miriquidi Production (Germany) in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: **
Auka Seniems Dievams (Offering to the Ancient Gods)
This album is very speedy, and the sound quality is also better than the previous one. The music is melodious and cool. Especially, I like the title song very much! All lyrics are written in Lithuanian, and have contained translation in English. Released from Ledo Takas Records (Lithuania) on CD in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (April/May 2002)
IS KARTOS I KARTA (FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION)
The third full-length album. This music is speedy and very cool! Released from Ledo Takas Records (Lithuania) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2006)
"BURRN!": 62/100 [OZAWA Akihisa] (January 2006)
GYVYBES MEDIS (TREE OF LIFE)
This 4th full-length album is very great! The last tune is a middle tempo and good instrumental tune. Released from Ledo Takas Records (Lithuania) on CD in 2008. Also released from Osmose Productions (France) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2008)
"BURRN!": 78/100 [OKUNO Takahisa] (January 2009)

OffRoad

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make it through
This is a debut album of OffRoad. This album reminds me of American hard rock in 1980's. Overmore, all songs have been sung in English. This is just AOR. They themselves say that this music is very similar to BON JOVI, AEROSMITH and GORKY PARK, and that can describe this music as Californian Rock. And I heard Ivan (vocalist) had lived in Calfornia for more than 5 years. I like their soft vocals and melodious sounds. Released from Zvuk (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2003)
On The Road Again
The second album. They play AOR as the same as the first album. Especially, I like the first song "On The Road Again". Released from Misteriya Publishing (Russia) on CD EXTRA format in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2005)
"DARK CITY": **** [Pavel SHELUKHIN] (March/April 2007)

OLD WAINDS

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Zdec' Nikogda Ne Skhodyat Snega (Here the snows are never gone)
This is an demo that consists of seven speedy tunes except the last tune. Evil vocals are emphatic, but the melody of this album is good! All songs have been sung in Russian. And drums have been played by Izbor of NAV'. This MC was rereleased from Stellar Winter Records (Russia) in 2001. And this remastered CD was rereleased from Miriquidi Productions (Germany) and City Of The Dead Records (Germany) with the English title "Where the Snows are Never Gone..." in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Religiya dukhovnogo nasiliya (Religion of Spiritual Violence)
This is the official debut album of OLD WAINDS. Fast and aggressive sounds aren't bad. But the sound quality is too bad and it's a pity. This CD was released from Miriquidi Productions (Germany) and City Of The Dead Records (Germany) in 2002, limited to 1000 copies. And this MC was released from Thou Shalt Kill! Records (Russia) in 2003, limited to 333 copies with a handwritten number.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
WE ARE THE NORTH
This is a split CD of OLD WAINDS and NAV'. The 1st-4th tunes are of OLD WAINDS and have titled "Through the Chaos to Eternal Winter". I think the origin is the demo in 1999. Those tunes are raw and fast sounds. Released from Miriquidi Productions (Germany) and City Of The Dead Records (Germany) in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Obzhigayushchiy Kholodniy (Scalding Coldness)
Many tunes are speedy. Any tunes aren't bad. Released from Miriquidi Productions (Germany) and City Of The Dead Records (Germany) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Smert' Sever Kul't (Death Nord Kult)
The music is characterized by evil vocals and speedy melodies. It's good! Released from Debemur Morti Productions (France) on CD of DIGIPAK format, limited to 1000 copies, in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

ON THE EDGE OF THE NETHERREALM

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Different Realms
The debut album of On The Edge Of The NetherRealm. This album contains 4 Russian songs, 3 English songs and one instrumental tune. The music is good. Released from BadMoodMan Music (Russia) on CD in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2010)

ORA PRO NOBIS

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Posvyashchenie (Dedication)
They play doom metal with Russian lyrics. I like "Tsveti nochi" (Flowers of the night). Released from MetalAgen Records (Russia) on MC in 1997.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Sni o Vechnom (Dreams about the eternal)
This album is normal. The last song "Moroz" (Cold) is a Russian traditional song. Released on MC in 1998.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

ORCISH BLOOD

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As All The Gods Do
This album is characterized by keyboard-based sounds. I feel atmosphere of melodic pagan metal. The music don't harmonize well with each other very much. I'm bored. Released from SoundAge Productions (Russia) on MC in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: **
I SEE NO END OF A WINTER
I feel that this album became more powerful than the previous one. And melodic piano sounds are good. But I'm not interested in their unique music very much. And the music seems to be lack of harmony a little. Released from Sound Age Productions (Russia) on MC in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: **

OTTO DIX

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Ego
This album was released under the name "OTTO DIKS" in Russian. This album is characterized by music like UNREAL and countertenor. It's good. All songs are in Russian. The first edition was released in 2005. And the remastered edition was released in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Gorod (City)
Since this album, the artist's name has been "OTTO DIX" in English. The style is the same as the album "Ego". Vocals like opera and electronic music are beautiful. Released from Gravitator Records (Russia) in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
ATOMNAYA ZIMA (NUCLEAR WINTER)
This music is powerful electronic music with a violin. And this also contains elements of industrial music. Released from Art Music Group (Russia) in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
ZONA TENEY (ZONE OF SHADOWS)
Beautiful vocals and electronic music are good. Released from Gravitator Records (Russia) in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2010)

OVERSUN

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Pinnacle's Obsession
Pop metal. Released on mini CD in 1998.
Tragedy Of Time
This full-length album is characterized by computer sounds with brutal elements. The music style can be called Brutal Electrocore. The guitar sound is heavier than ENS COGITANS. "Reign In Blood" is a cover tune of Slayer, "Cage" is it of ENS COGITANS. The first print has been released in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Yura "Surgeon"] (November 2000)
Another review: ODIUM (Russian)

PAGAN

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The Decade of Blackwings of Hate
This album consists of three parts. They are "Hate to the light of life" (1997), "Sepulchral Call" (1996) and "Black Wings" (1995). "Hate to the light of life" is characterized by evil vocals and melancholic or speedy melodies. But the others are bad quality and I don't like them. Released from Blutreinheit Productions (Poland) and Antihumanism Records (Belgium) on CD, limited to 500 copies with a handwritten number.
My degree of satisfaction: *

PAGAN REIGN

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DREVNIE VOINY (ANCIENT WARRIORS)
This 1st album consists of 10 tunes. The original album was recorded in 1999 and released in 2000. And this was remastered in 2001. Keyboards and acoustic parts was recorded on August 2004. Sounds are light, but melodious and not bad. Rereleased from Sound Age Productions (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ** [Oleg POZDEEV] (DEMO ZONE, November/December 2002)
OTBLESKI SLAVI I VOZROZHDENIE BILOGO VELICHIYA (TRACES OF GLORY AND REBIRTH OF OLD GRANDEUR)
This 2nd album consists of 10 tunes which contains 4 instrumental tunes. They play melodious pagan metal. This album doesn't have dark atmosphere, but that has light melodies. As a whole, it's cool! I like this album. This album was recorded at CDM Records in Moscow and Lazar (ROSSOMAHAAR) has taken part in a mastering and so on. Released from Sound Age Productions (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2003)
UDELI BILOY VERI (SHARE OLD BELIEF)
This is the 3rd album that consists of 10 tunes. This album was recorded at DAI Records in December 2003, so the sound quality is good. But nothing is very great tunes. As a whole, I feel more powerful sounds than the previous one. And I feel this album is monotonous. Only for sale in Russia and CIS countries. Released from Sound Age Productions (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
VO VREMENA BILIN (AT THE TIMES OF BILINA)
This single contains 4 tunes and a bonus video clip. "Bilina" means a hero epic of the ancient Russia. This was recorded between January and May in 2005 at DAI Records. A keyboard player has left. But many instruments have been used, such as a domura, a mandolin, a tambourine, a iron harp, a zhaleyka, a flute and a sopel. And sounds are powerful and very good! Only for sale in Russia. Released from Sound Age Productions (Russia) on CD Plus format in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
TVERD' (HARD BASE)
The 4th full-length album. This was recorded at the same time and the same studio as the single "VO VREMENA BILIN" (AT THE TIMES OF BILINA). And this also contains all tunes of the single. As a whole, it's powerful and good. This Russian version was released from Sound Age Productions (Russia) on CD in 2006. And this English version "Ancient Fortress" was released from Sound Age Productions (Russia) on CD with a bonus track in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2007)

PAINFUL MEMORIES

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MEMORIAL TO SUFFERING
This demo was released in 1996. The music is characterized by death voices and slow pensive melodies. It's not melodious. The CD edition was released with a live video from Solitude Productions (Russia) in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Pavel SHELUKHIN] (November/December 2006)

PHANTASMAGORY

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Anamorphosis Of Dreams
This album consists of 8 tunes with elements of jazz. I don't feel atmosphere that is "just death metal" because of melodies of piano sounds behind that. The first edition was released from ODIUM Productions (Ukraine) on MC in 2002. And the CD version was released from Stygian Crypt Productions (Russia) in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2003)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)

PICTURES INSIDE ME

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TEPLO DRUGIKH NEBES (NEAT OF OTHER SKIES)
This is a single that consists of 6 tunes. The music is heavy and good. Released from Metalside Production in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Obrechonniy Zhit' (Doomed To Live)
This is the first full-length album with elements of melodic death metal and metalcore. The music is good! Released from DF MUSIC ORGANIZATION (Russia) in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Tesla
This single consists of the title song only. The music is good. Released from DF Music Organization (Russia) on September 8th, 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

POCCOLUS

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Poccolus
This album consists of 10 tracks, which have been sung in Lithuanian. This first edition was released from Hammerheart Productions (South Korea) on CD in 1996. And the remastered edition was released from Supernal Music (UK) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)

POSTMORTEM

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BLOODY JUSTICE COMES...
This album is typical of death metal music. The intro of "FAREWELL MELODY" is melodious and great! Self-released on MC in 1996.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
THE CALL OF THE SEA
The first edition is a tape album which contains 9 tunes and was self-released in 1998. A reissue CD that I have was released from MORE HATE productions (Russia) in 2001. It has 3 bonus tracks and contains 12 tunes. This album has a lot of melodious parts than the previous one. I like "BITTER TEARS" and "BLOWING WAVES". And this album contains two cover tunes in the end. One is "Into the convent" of King Diamond and the other is "The Ocean" of Led Zeppelin.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

POWERSTORM

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One Night
This is the second demo EP that consists of 5 songs. This band is characterized by beautiful female vocals. They play power metal with elements of symphonic and progressive music. The song "Wheels" is good. The last two songs are bonus tracks and one of them "In Raggi Del Sole" is an Italian song. Self-released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

Preternatural

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STATICAL
The debut album of Preternatural. This album was produced by Gints Lundbergs (SKYFORGER) and mastered by Peter in de Betou in Sweden. The sounds seem to be mix of melodic death metal and black metal like DIMMU BORGIR. Serg from NEGLECTED FIELDS is a vocalist and guitarist. His vocals are like Shagrath (DIMMU BORGIR). The sound quality is very good and this album is good. "Perception" is an instrumental tune. The first edition was released from Aghast Recordings (Latvia) in 2007. And released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2008. (For sale in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine only.)
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Georgich] (July/August 2008)

PROMONTORY

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THE HILL OF HOPE
This album is characterized by vocals like death metal and frontal guitar sound. I like dark melody through the entire album. This album contains two instrumental tunes. "FALLING LEAVES" is an instrumental tune of guitars. "OBLIVION" is an instrumental tune of keyboards. Released from LEVIATHAN RECORDS (Czech) on CD in 1998.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Other reviews: METAL LAND (Japanese), ODIUM (Russian)

PROVOCATEUR

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NO TIME TO TRUST SOME...
This EP consists of 5 songs. It's not bad. Self-released on CD in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

PSILOCYBE LARVAE

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stigmata
This first album is characterized by vocals like black metal and music like atmospheric doom metal. The sounds are cheap. The last tune is a bonus track. Self-released on MC in 2000. This CD was released from Black Side Prod. in 2001. And rereleased from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: **
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
Agony
The second album. Released from Black Side Prod. in 2003. Rereleased from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2005.
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2003)
NON-EXISTENCE
The third album. The band has relocated at Saint-Petersburg on Autumn 2005. They play melodic dark metal, but I'm interested in this album very much. Released from Mazzar Records (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2008)

PULSAR

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Civilization
I think this is the debut album of PULSAR. This recording was held between January and February 2004, and remastered by Evgeniy Vinogradov at March 2005. And this album contains English and Russian songs. Released from MetalAgen Records/Soyuz Music (Russia) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2005)

RADIGOST

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Nocturne
This is a debut album, which consists of 10 tunes. This album is characterized by dark music with the piano's sound. "Morning Star (Part II)" and "Autumn Dawn" are instrumental. The first release of this album is on MC in 1999. And in 2002, this reissue CD was released with two bonus tracks from Stygian Crypt productions (Russia).
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2003)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
For the honor of our Truth... For the honor of our Faith...
The second album consists of 9 tunes. The style is the same as the 1st album. And this album also contains Russian songs. The theme in this album is wars for Russian. As for music, atmospheric dark sounds using keyboards are good. But I feel vocals are weak, such as the previous album. And it's a pity there aren't tunes that I'm moved. Released from Stygian Crypt productions (Russia) on CD of DIGIPAK format in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2004)
A Stellar Kingdom
The third album consists of 10 tunes. This album contains two instrumental tunes and two Russian songs. The style is the almost same as the previous albums. But I can't find good tunes. Released from Hadahardz Music on CD of DIGIPAK format in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (July/August 2008)

RAKOTH

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Superstatic Equilibrium
This is a first full-length album. Released on MC in 1998.
PLANESHIFT
This album is very dark, melodic and heavy!! "Noldor Exodus" is a very beautiful instrumental tune. "The Dark Heart of Uukrul" and "Planeshift" are very cool and heavy. But it's a pity that drums are weak. This album was released from CODE666 (Italy) with a DIGIPAK package in 1999. And this was also rereleased from Earache Records (UK) with a new DIGIPAK package as a digital remaster edition in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Yura "Surgeon"] (November 2000)
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (June/July 2002)
"BURRN!": 71/100 [YAMAGUCHI Katsumasa] (December 2002)
Other reviews: It's So Easy (Japanese), It's So Easy (Japanese)
Jabberworks
The album consists of 9 tunes, featuring "Russian Grotesque Live Orchestra". And it contains tunes from the past demo tapes and brand new tunes. All the past tunes have been re-arranged and re-recorded. The slow and beautiful melody is cool! I like "Insurgent One", "Brightless" and "Return of the Nameless". But drums are weak. Released in 2001, from CODE666 (Italy) with a DIGIPAK package, and from Irond (for sale in Russia only) with a normal CD package, lyrics and photos.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
Tiny Deaths
What's this? This album doesn't have elements of metal music except the last tune. Slow dark melodies have covered a whole album and I'm bored very much. This style is near to dark ambient. Released from Earache Records (UK) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: *
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2003)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)

RASTA

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BETWEEN TWO TIMES
This is a maxi-single that consists of 8 tunes. They play the music like metalcore. The music isn't melodious and I'm not interested in this album very much. Released from MOON RECORDS (Ukraine) in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": _ [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2005)
THE AGE OF MOVEMENT
This is the 2nd full-length album. Since this album the music style became modern synth metal. It's very good! Released from EMI MUSIC (UK) in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2007)
MERIDIUM
This single contains 3 new songs, "ORIGIN OF BLACK" (remake version) and 2 cover songs. Cover songs are "SWEET DREAMS" (EURYTHMICS) and "ENJOY THE SILENCE" (DEPECHE MODE). Released from GO-RECORDS (Belarus) in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

RAVEN DARK

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Verdandi
This is the 2nd demo recorded at BlazeBirth Hall in 1997. The sound quality is very bad and all songs are too monotonous. I don't like this music. All music and lyrics are by Gegner. And guitars and a bass are also Gegner, vocals are by Kaldrad, and drums are by Wizard. Rereleased from Stellar Winter Records (Russia) on MC.
My degree of satisfaction: *
Berustett av Kriegsdronnet
This is the 3rd demo recorded at BlazeBirth Hall in 1997. The sound quality is bad, but tunes aren't bad very much. Rereleased from Stellar Winter Records (Russia) on MC.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
V Luche Poslednem (Ruler's Age)
This is the last album of RAVEN DARK and the title means "In the Last Ray / Ruler's Age". This contains songs from the 1st demo "Autumn Roar" (unreleased) and songs from WOTANSJOLV's "The Dreams of Baldr". (RAVEN DARK has turned into WOTANSJOLV in 2000.) The 4th and 5th songs were recorded in 1995 and the others were recorded at BlazeBirth Hall in 2000. The 1st song "Chariot Fates of the Tragedy" and the 2nd song "Flames of Life, Heights of Life" are speedy. They are like Vargleide's songs. Both songs have been sung in Russian and are good. The 3rd tune "In the Opening of SIEG" is an instrumental and this tune has been also contained in BlazeBirth Hall Compilation "Hammerkrieg". The 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th tunes have noise. Especially, the sound quality of the 7th song are very bad due to noise. The 6th tune "In the Last Ray" is also an instrumental. Released from Total Holocaust Records (Sweden) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Autumn Roar
This is the first demo of RAVEN DARK. The sound quality is very bad. Released from Stellar Winter Records (Russia) and Frostscald Records on CD, limited to 1500 copies, in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: *

RAVENTALE

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DAVNO USHEDSHIKH DNEY (OF DAYS LONG PAST)
This second album is characeterized by vocals like black metal, repeated melodies and melancholic sounds. Released from BadMoodMan Music (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2009)
MORTAL ASPIRATIONS
This third album isn't also bad. Released from BadMoodMan Music (Russia) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2010)

RAXA

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MezoVedic
This is the third album. I hear that RAXA's theme is Aztec ceremonies. The sounds contains ethnic melodies and elements of doom metal. But I don't like this album very much. Released from Mazzar Records (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2008)

Realm of Carnivora

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Vengeance Shall Come
This is a demo tape that consists of 10 tunes. The sound quality isn't bad and very fast melodies are cool! Lyrics seem to be in the vein of satanism. The last two songs are bonus tracks. The last one is a cover song of JUDAS PRIEST, "Hell Patrol". Released from Ketzer Records (Germany) on limited MC to 500 copies in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Verised Relvad (Bloody Weapons)
This album consists of 9 tracks. There are very fast and slow tunes. Especially, it's characterized by evil vocals and raw guitars. But vocals are weak. All songs have been sung in Estonian and have also been written lyrics translated in English. The 9th track has "Paganlik Kättemaks" (Heathen Revenge) as a bonus tune. Released from Ketzer Records (Germany) on limited CD to 1000 copies in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: **

REFAWN

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LEMUR OF THE NINE
The debut album. The music is normal. The last tune "Endowment" is a cover of ROOT. Released from Metalism Records (Russia) in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2010)
"BURRN!": 74/100 [MAEDA Takehiko] (July 2010)

REKA

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II
This second album is good. Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
III
This third album is good. Released on the Internet in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

REPENTANCE

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Black Sunday Morning
They play gothic rock or gothic metal. The music is melodious and catchy. They may be equal to FORGIVE-ME-NOT. Especially, "Feed My Hate" and "Choose Or Loose" are very cool! And I like "Cold Denial", "In Betray" and "Fallen", too. "I Have Gone" contains female vocals and is good. Released from Mysteria Zvuka (Russia) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

REUSMARKT

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FORTRESS UNG
This is a demo tape that consists of 7 tunes. The sound quality is very bad, but the music itself is very cool! I hope that this is released on CD. Released from DEATH DANCE PRODUCTIONS (Ukraine) in 1998.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
ECHO
A member of XUL has taken part in this recording. This album consists of 13 tunes. The music style is slow and atmospheric black metal. The names of songs and lyrics havn't been written on a cover. Released from ORIANA MUSIC (Ukraine) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2006)

REVELATION

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The Forms Of Suffering Flesh
It's characterized by death voices and slow melancholic melodies. Female vocals have been used and this album is good. The 10th song is a cover of METALLICA's "Harvester Of Sorrow". And the last song is a Russian version of "Day Of The Sky Tears". Released from ART MUSIC GROUP (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2005)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
OSOZNANIE (REALIZATION)
I seem that all songs are in Russian. The music is good. This album contains 2 bonus tracks and the last one "Kletka" (Cage) is a cover of Nautilus Pompilius. Released from Darknagar Records (Russia) in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

RODOSVET

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BOYNYA SLOVENA (SLAVONIC BUTCHERY)
They play pagan metal with vocals like black metal and elements of folk music. The first tune has powerful paganist spirit, but after that, the music is normal. The last tune is a folk song. Released from Stellar Winter Records (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

ROMAN RAIN

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Rozhdyonnaya Reyat' Besplotnost' versiya 2.0 (Born To Toss Ethereal version 2.0)
This is the reissue version of the album "Rozhdyonnaya Reyat' Besplotnost'" (Born To Toss Ethereal) in 2008 and consists of 24 tunes. This contains Russian songs, demo songs, live version, remix version by ROMAN RAIN of SLOT and Endanger. The music is good. Released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
ATMOSFERA (ATMOSPHERE)
This mini album consists of 5 songs. All songs aren't bad. "Telo" (Body) is featuring SLOT's vocalists. Released on the Internet in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

ROMOWE RIKOITO

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NARCISSISM
The first album of ROMOWE RIKOITO. This is filled with dark atmosphere, but is very good. Released from Brudenia (Russia) on CD in 1997.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
l'Automne Éternel
The second album has the atmosphere of autumnal nostalgia. The music is filled with slow, calm and sad melodies. The main vocals are clear male ones and female vocals have been also used. The instruments are a grand piano, violins, a cello, guitars, a flute and keyboards. All parts of a grand piano were composed by Victoria. The 4 tunes of the first half have been titled "Taedeum Vitae" and the 4 tunes of the latter half have been titled "Suspiria de Profundis". Both of them are filled with dark atmosphere. Those are very great gothic music! Released from Brudenia (Russia) on CD in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Another review: Russian Gothic (Russian)
austradeiwa
The third album. The style is dark folk or neoclassical music with a touch of melancholy. Especially, I like the first tune "Erbaudinsna" composed by Victoria. This CD was released from Ars Benevola Mater (Italy) on DIGIPAK format in 2005, limited to 1000 copies.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

ROSSOMAHAAR

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Imperium Tenebrarum
This is the first full-length album of ROSSOMAHAAR. The Latin title means "Imperium Of Darkness". This album is much heavier than the previous album "Grotesque" and consists of very speedy guitar-based arrangements. But drums are light and weak. "Portals Of Chaos" is a tune covered "The Call of Ktulu" from METALLICA. Lyrics of ROSSOMAHAAR have written by Herr Stalhammar, but it's dificult to understand his English. And at first, ROSSOMAHAAR was an one-man band by Lazar, and in this album other three members added. They are Kniaz' (a bassist from STONEHENGE), Ixxaander (a guitarist from DER GERWELT) and Sigizmund (a drummer from MENTAL HOME). Released from CDM records (Russia) on CD in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Quaerite Lux In Tenebris (Exploring The External Worlds)
This album has changed into more brutal and powerful than the previous one. It's characterized by very speedy guitar, primitive black metal style and symphonic keyboards. I like aggressive guitars and melodious keyboards in the title tune. This album is stronger than the previous one, but isn't melodious very much. And a drummer was changed into Yanarrdakh, and the quality became good. Ixxaander (DER GERWELT) left from this band. Exclusive distributed (only in Russia and CIS countries) from SoundAge Productions (Russia) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (April/May 2002)
Live and die in Moscow
This is a Live album which consists of 15 tunes. All tunes were recorded in 2002. The last 4 bonus tracks were recorded at CDM RECORDS. The sound quality is good. And all bonus tracks are cover songs. "Ya ne veryu v anarkhiyu" (I don't believe in anarchy) is of GRAZHDANSKAYA OBORONA, "Zwitter" is of RAMMSTEIN, "Born Dead" is of DEATH and "Gloves Of Metal" is of MANOWAR. Released from SoundAge Productions (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ***** [Yura "Surgeon"] (November/December 2003)
regnum somni
The third full-length album. The music is characterized by unique black metal sounds with playing by a ska-core band Necondition. And keyboards have not been used. ROSSOMAHAAR's extreme sounds are by Lazar, Kniaz' and Yanarrdakh. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [Yura "Surgeon"] (January/February 2004)
"DARK CITY": **** [Oleeg POZDEEV] (January/February 2004)
"BURRN!": 65/100 [MAEDA Takehiko] (May 2004)
A DIVINITY FOR THE WORTHLESS
A blandnew song is "MULTILAYERED CHAOS - A DIVINITY FOR THE WORTHLESS -" only. The others are the past songs recorded with a sax. And as bonus tracks, two songs have been contained on MPEG format. Released from MetalAgen Records/Soyuz Music (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2005)
MOSCOW - The Sanguine Reign of Terror
This is the single and consists of 3 tunes. The first tune "Krasota dolzhna umeret'" (The beauty must die) and the last tune "God#6" is in Russian. The second title tune is in English. I like the first tune. Released from Sound Age Productions (Russia) in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2007)
"Moscow (The Sanguine Reign of Terror)" II
This EP consists of 3 songs. All lyrics are in Russian. Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

Image Material

The Sanguine Live in Terror
This DVD contains a concert and extras. The format of DVD is PAL and region all. Sound and movie quality is good, but this music is normal. Released from Sound Age Productions (Russia) in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2007)

RUINATION

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Visionary Breed
This first album consists of 15 tunes. The first tune "My Souls Enchantment" is melodious and very cool! Other tunes are also melodious. I like "The Loner" very much because of a speedy tune. The recordings of CD were held at Abyss studio in Sweden and CD was produced by Peter Tägtgren from HYPOCRISY. Released from GOLDTRACK RECORDS (Spain) on CD in 1998.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
XURA
This is the second album. A keyboard player was added in the band. The first tune "Eject II" is a slow instrumental. I like all tunes. Especially, the second tune "Souls on fire" is very cool! The prologue of the tune "Xura" has been taken from H. P. Lovecraft's "The White Ship". The recordings of CD were held at Abyss studio in Sweden and CD was produced by Peter Tägtgren from HYPOCRISY. Released from GOLDTRACK RECORDS (Spain) on CD in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Other reviews: It's So Easy (Soukouressha) (Japanese), It's So Easy (Jun-nama) (Japanese)
DRIVE TO LIVE
This is a mini-CD, which contains 4 tunes. A vocalist has been replaced. In this album, they have played orthodox melodic gothic metal. I like this album. Released from Dangus Productions (Lithuania) on CD in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

RUNES OF DIANCEHT

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Ne bit' semu zakonom! (This won't be a law!)
Side A of this tape album has contained 8 tunes and Side B has contained 5 tunes. Six tunes in Side A have been titled "Ne bit' semu zakonom!" (This won't be a law!) and were recorded in spring 1999. And drums programming is by Saturious from NOKTURNAL MORTUM. This sound quality is bad, but the music isn't bad very much. The others have been titled "Runes Of Dianceht" and have been taken from the 1st demo tape that were recorded in December 1996. This sound quality is very bad and the music is also weak. Released from Oriana/Kolovrat Productions (Ukraine) in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: *
Eternal Call Of DARKNESS
This 2nd demo that was recorded in May 1997 consists of 9 tunes. They have used two kind of vocals. One is death voices and the other is the whispering evil voices. But I don't like the latter. The music is too monotonous and I'm not interested in this at all. Released from Battlelord Productions (Japan) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: *

SALA

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en-trance
This album was recorded in 1996. The style can say "industrial" and "psychedelic". Parts of industrial are like CYCLOTIMIA. I don't like this music very much. Released from Autarkeia (Lithuania) on limited CD to 500 copies, in a non-typical black DVD case, in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: **
shcut enteRing worts
This album was recorded in 2000. The style can say "industrial". I feel that the second tune is like CYCLOTIMIA. I don't like this music very much. Released from Autarkeia (Lithuania) on limited CD to 500 copies, in a non-typical black DVD case, in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: **

SAMHAIN

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HERIMOS
This first album consists of eight tunes. Released from Immortal Records (Russia) on CD in 2000.
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November 2000)
REVIVAL
This second album contains elements of symphonic metal. But I feel dark atmosphere. Male vocals are clear. The music itself is also not bad. The last track contains "O SOLE MIO" and "Paint It Black" that is a cover song of ROLLING STONES. And this album contains a video clip of the song "Deadly Flowers", which was contained in "HERIMOS", on MPEG2 format. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Yura "Surgeon"] (September/October 2002)
"BURRN!": Weak [OKUNO Takahisa] (DEMOLITION, January 2003)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)

SAMMET

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ETO VSYO LOZH (IT'S ALL LIES)
This album contains metalcore and is heavy. But it's normal. Released from DF MUSIC ORGANIZATION (Russia) in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

SANGARA

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Agressiya (Aggression)
The second album. This album is almost heavy metal and contains elements of thrash metal a little. Self-released in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: **

SATARIAL

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The Queen of the Elves' land
This first album consists of 11 tunes. The music is the satanism, but folk sounds have appeared clearly. Keyboards, a violin and a flute have been used. Especially I like "I damned you holy one!". The first release was in 1998. The edition from Beyond Prod. (Italy) has been released in 1999 on CD Plus, with a video clip of a title tune.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
HEIDENLARM
This second album contains Russian traditional songs and ballads. A flute, a violin and female vocals have been used. This album became tighter than the previous one. It's characterized by heavy guitar, folk melodies and Russian lyrics. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Yura "Surgeon"] (October 2001)
"BURRN!": Normal+ [OKUNO Takahisa] (DEMOLITION, December 2001)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)

SAVE

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KOPILKA GREKHOV (MONEY-BOX OF SINS)
This album is like modern death metal. Brutal female vocals are also good. This album was mixed and produced by Anssi Kippo. Released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

SBS

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THE GAMBLER
The fourth album. This album was mastered by Mika Jusilla at Finnvox. They play European style power metal and heavy metal. As a whole, this album is good, but lacks something. I like the title tune and "THE WIND OF YOUR SOUL". Released from Monaco Production on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

SCALD

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Will Of The Gods Is Great Power
The last album of SCALD. The theme is north mythology. The music is slow atmospheric sounds and I'm bored very much. But Agyl's clear vocals are very great! However, due to the death of Agyl (17.10.1972-06.09.1997), SCALD had broken and the rest of members formed a progressive folk metal band TUMULUS. This album consists of 8 tunes, containing a bonus track. The first edition was from MetalAgen Records (Russia) on MC in 1996. And this remastered CD was released from Wroth Emitter Productions in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: *
"DARK CITY": _ [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2003)

S.C.A.L.P.

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Through Eternity
This album contains 7 tunes, which is characterized by wild vocals and heavy guitar sounds. The first tune is a very short intro. And there are two instrumental tunes. Especially, "FLY THROUGH ETERNITY" is a beautiful instrumental tune. Released from Rest in Peace PRODUCTION (Russia) on CD in 1998. Also rereleased from BadMoonMan Music (Russia) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2010)
Other reviews: ODIUM (Russian), It's So Easy (Japanese)
tears and blood
This music isn't melodious. Guitar sounds are loud. The songs "removal" and "who dared to say" have been contained in the previous album "Through Eternity". And this CD also contains a video clip of "A Heart Was Beating" on AVI format. Released from Metalism Records (Russia) on CD in 2004.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": _ [Alexey "KIDd" KUZOVLEV] (September/October 2005)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
In Memory Of Madness - The Early Years: 1994-1995
This album contains the first three demos "Madness Cannibalism", "C.I.A." and "Memory". Two demos released in 1994 are death metal or grindcore, and "Memory" released in 1995 is death metal with elements of doom metal. The quality of sounds is bad. Released from BadMoodMan Music on CD limited to 100 copies in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": _ [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2008)
Chuzhaya Voina (Foreign War)
This album contains more aggressive sounds, but as a whole this is normal. The last tune "The Last" is a bonus track. Self-released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2010)

SCARTOWN

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legendi bol'shovo goroda (legends of a large city)
The debut album of SCARTOWN. Mastering has been held by Dan Swanö at a studio in Sweden. The music is modern death metal with elements of metalcore. It's not only heavy, but also melodious. This album is very good! Released from Irond on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": ***** [1010] (January/February 2007)
VERTIKAL'NIY PREDEL (VERTICAL LIMIT)
This CD is a limited edition that contains 4 new Russian songs, 3 English songs from the debut album and a multimedia section. New Russian songs are like metalcore. English songs are bonus tracks. In a multimedia section, there are a video, photos and so on. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD Plus format in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [1010] (July/August 2007)
KRIK MYORTVOY SVOBODI (CRY OF DEAD FREEDOM)
This album is also heavy and cool. But I like the first album more than this album. Andrey Ishchenko has taken part in this recording as a drummer. Released from Irond on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": ***** [1010] (January/February 2009)

SCRAMBLED DEFUNCTS

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CATACOMB ABATTOIR
This is a debut album, which consists of 7 tunes. Brutal death voices and speedy sounds like grindcore are cool. But the contents and artworks are very dreadful. Released from Relics Records on CD in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: *
PRE-NATAL WHITTLING
Released from From Beyond Productions (Holland) on 7" EP in 2002.
"DARK CITY": **** [B.M.] (November/December 2002)

SCRATCHING SOIL

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War Experience
This is a furious and hateful black metal album that consists of 9 tunes. It's characterized by speedy rhythm, heavy melody and evil vocals. Released from Stygian Crypt productions (Russia) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (May/June 2004)

Scream in Darkness

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Protiv Techeniya Boli (Against The Stream Of Pain)
The second album. It's characterized by death voices, powerful and speedy melodies. But the music isn't melodious very much. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ***** [Georgich] (May/June 2009)

Sea of Despair

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SVET LUNI (LIGHT OF THE MOON)
This album is characterized by male and female vocals, elements of symphonic metal and gothic metal. It's halfway music. The last song "KOSHKA" (CAT) is a bonus track. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: **
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
KOGDA NEBESA TYOMNI... (WHEN THE SKIES ARE DARK...)
This EP is neither good nor bad. Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

Sea of Desperation

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Dread Poems of the Fall
The third full-length album. The music is characterized by dark slow gloomy sounds and death voices. This album is neither good nor bad. Released from Mystic Empire (Russia) on CD in 2007.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2008)

SEDUCER'S EMBRACE

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sinnocence
This first album contains 9 tunes. And this has many cool melodic death metal tunes. Especially, I like "My Embrace" and "Moonlight Serenade". "Sleep My Darling" is a slow tune. Alexei Arzamazov (from SHADOW HOST) has taken part in this recordings as a guitarist. The total time is about 31 minutes and a half. Released from FONO (Russia) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (January/February 2003)
Self-Mythology
A guitarist, a bassist and a drummer have changed since the previous album. The music style has changed, too. I don't like strange melodies, but speedy parts are good. As a whole, this album is normal. Released from Mazzar records (Russia) on CD in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2011)

SENMUTH

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WEIRD
This is the SENMUTH's first official release. Senmuth play ethnic ambient and all tunes are instrumental. The music is very good! The first edition was self-released on the Internet in 2008 and also released from Casus Belli Musica (Russia) and Svarogovo Kolo Distro (Ukraine) on limited CD to 1000 copies in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2010)
DEATHKNOWLEDGE & LIFEPERCEPTION
Senmuth play ethnic orchestral experimental music. Self-released on the Internet on March 19, 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Knigi Vozneseniya I (Books of Ascension I)
This album consists of 2 tunes. The style is experimental music with the themes of the ancient Egyptian pyramids and sarcophaguses. Self-released on the Internet on March 23, 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
29.03.2010
This consists of 2 tunes. Senmuth play very good dark ambient with symphonic elements. Self-released on the Internet on April 6, 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
Knigi Vozneseniya II (Books of Ascension II)
This album consists of 14 tunes. The style is ethnic ambient with the theme of the ancient Egyptian topography after death. Self-released on the Internet on April 22, 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
ANKHITERU
Senmuth play ethnic ambient. Self-released on the Internet on May 18, 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Khmerian
This single consists of 9 tunes. The style seems to be ethnic ambient with the theme of Khmer. Self-released on the Internet on June 17, 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
Nagaratyanta
Senmuth play ethnic ambient. Self-released on the Internet on June 25, 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

SEPTEM VOICES

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KOLDOVSTVO (WITCHCRAFT)
They play gothic metal with elements of symphonic sounds. And featuring female vocals. It's not bad. Released in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

SEPTORY

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WORLD WAR CHAOS
This debut album is normal. Released from COYOTE RECORDS (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2008)

Seven Seals

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The Storm
The debut EP. Vocals aren't good very much. The music is neither good nor bad. The last song "Prizrachniy Svet" (Eerie Light) is a cover of CATHARSIS. Released on the Internet in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

SEVENTH EVIDENCE

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SABLE BLINDS
This album isn't very harmonious. Vocals' style is similar to James Hetfield from METALLICA. All tunes are long, and bore me. Released from Sound Age Productions on MC in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": ***** [Oleg POZDEEV] (DEMO ZONE, March 2001)

SHADOWDANCES

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Burning Swodahs
This is a debut mini-CD.
The River of Lost
This is the first full-length album. It's characterized by dark atmospheric style with elements of emotional gothic metal. The sound quality is good. Released from Dangus Productions (Lithuania) on CD in 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

SHADOW HOST

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Twilight Legend
This is the debut album. "In The Mirrorland" and "Beyond The Line" are heavy and cool! "The Call Of Unknown" is a melodious tune. "Forgotten Words" is a heavy instrumental tune. Released in 1997.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Downfall
This single consists of 6 tunes. "Nothing Left Behind" is cool! Released in 1999.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
NEVERLAND
This album has added a new song and a bonus track with almost tunes from "Twilight Legend". All tunes from "Twilight Legend" (except the tune "Seven Songs") seem to have been rearranged. And a bonus track "TWILIGHT IN THE GODS" is a cover song of HELLOWEEN. Released from Valiant Music Productions (Russia) on CD in 2002.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2002)
Another review: It's So Easy (Japanese)
Curse Of The Angeleye
A vocalist, a lead guitarist and a bassist have changed. The style is melodious power metal, but the music is less than the album "NEVERLAND". Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2006)
BRINGER OF REVENGE
A guitarist, a bassist and a drummer have changed. The music became more aggressive and it's good! Released from CD-MAXIMUM (Russia) on CD in 2011.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

SHAH

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Escape From Mind
All songs have been sung in English. This album is aggressive, but it's not good very much. The first edition was released in 1987. And the re-recorded edition was released from Moroz Records (Russia) in 1994.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
BEWARE
This album was produced by Valery Gaina (KRUIZ). It's good. Released in 1989. And also released from TEICHIKU RECORDS (Japan).
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Terror Collection
This album contains early songs and new songs. They are very good! Released in 1991.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
P.S.I.H.O.
The final album of SHAH. It's good. Released from Moroz Records (Russia) in 1994.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

SHITFUN

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DIARRHOEA BLESSINGS
This album has a vulgar title and contents. The basic style is grindcore and all tunes are short. This album consists of 13 tunes, but the total playing time is about 14 minutes. Self-released on CD in 2001.
My degree of satisfaction: ***
"DARK CITY": ** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (December 2001/January 2002)

SIEG

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Der Weg zum Polarstern
This is a split CD with TEMNOJAR. And this is the second demo of SIEG. The title means "The Way to the North Star" in English. Released from Autistiartili Productions (Canada) on CD in 2003, limited to 500 copies.
My degree of satisfaction: ***

SILENCE DEAD

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ODERZHIMOST' TEN'YU ILLYUZIY (POSSESSION WITH SHADOW OF ILLUSIONS)
They play good modern metal. The music is heavy and melodious. Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

Silenzium

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Storm
The first album of Silenzium that is strings-drums sextet. Strings are violins, violas, a bass and contrabasses. They play tunes of A. Vivaldi, C. Orf, E. Grieg, S. Prokofiev, J. S. Bach, A. Borodin, J. Rodorigo and M. Musorgsky. Without vocals, but all tunes are very good! Released from MetalAgen Records (Russia) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
"DARK CITY": _ [Andrew KORUKHIN] (November/December 2009)

Silvana

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V Mire Skazochnogo Sna (In The World Of Fairytale Dream)
The debut album of Silvana. This album was recorded, mixed and mastered between February and April 2007. Also, Sergey "Lir" Shklovskiy (TELA, LIR) has taken part in the songs "V Mire Skazochnogo Sna" (In The World Of Fairytale Dream) and "Son" (Dream) as a vocalist. Silvana's vocalist Denis Skripnik's vocals are similar to him and good. The music is also good! The last two tunes are bonus tracks. Released from Irond (Russia) on CD in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [1010] (March/April 2009)

SilverCast

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Za liniey ognya (Beyond a fire line)
This is the Internet single that consists of the title tune and a cover tune of SONATA ARCTICA, "FullMoon". It's not bad. Released in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Tantsuyushchaya s tishinoy (Dancing with the silence)
This mini album consists of 4 songs. There are two Russian songs and two English songs. A violin has been also used and they play good melodic metal. I like "Na vershine beloy nochi" (On the top of the white night). Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****

SIMONIA

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In embrace of pain
This first album is characterized by screaming voices and powerful guitar sounds. I don't like the screaming vocals in this album. Keyboards are melodious, but drums are very weak. Lyrics are satanism and I'm not interested in that. Released from Sound Age Productions (Russia) on MC in 2000. The first edition seems to have been released from Fen'ka Rock-n-Roll in 1998.
My degree of satisfaction: *

SINFUL

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OMUT (DEEP)
Vocals aren't only ones of normal black metal, but have been also used death voices. This music also contains speedy parts, but I don't like this music very much. Released from MUSICA Production (Russia) on CD in 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: **
"DARK CITY": ** [Oleg POZDEEV] (May/June 2005)

SKD

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CHEMICAL ORGY
This EP consists of 5 tunes without vocals. They play cool cyber rock by synthesizer. Released in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
ADAMANTIUM LIGHT
This EP consists of 6 tunes with vocals. This album is very good. I like "Digitize The World (C.G.C.D)" very much! Released in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

SKYFORGER

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Kauja pie Saules (The Battle of Saule)
This first album consists of 9 tunes. The music is pure pagan metal for ancient Latvian people, not for nazis and fascists. The theme is battles between paganists in the fatherland and Christians from Europe. All songs have been sung in Latvian. The first and seventh songs are ancient Latvian warriors' ones. Metal songs are characterized by vocals like black metal, powerful and speedy guitar sounds and light drums. And a bigpipe, kokles and vargans (mouth harps) have been used. The first edition was released from Two Moons Records (Netherlands) on CD on 26th October 1998. And this was rereleased from Paragon Records (US) on CD in 2006.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Latvian Riflemen
This second album became more melodious and powerful than the previous one. Speedy and heavy sounds are like melodic death metal. The theme is battles of legendary Latvian riflemen in World War I. All songs have been sung in Latvian. It's different from the previous album that the vocal style isn't a typical black metal one. Especially, I like the fourth, sixth and last songs. This album is very great! Released from Mascot Records (Netherlands) on CD on 9th October 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
THUNDERFORGE
The theme of this album is the mythology of ancient Latvia. All songs have been sung in Latvian. And a bigpipe, kokles and vargans (mouth harps) have been used. As a whole, heavy powerful sounds are cool, and the sound quality is also good. The seventh folk song "Migla, migla, rasa, rasa" has been arranged as a metal song and Rasa (fromHERESIARH) has also sung as a female vocalist. Released from Folter Records (Germany) on CD on 26th May 2003.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2003)
ZOBENA DZIESMA (SWORD SONG)
This is a folk album which consists of 13 songs. And this doesn't contain any elements of rock or metal music. Melodies of clear male vocals and folk instruments are very great! I feel their passion to Latvian history, culture and folklore. The last song "O KAI SAULUTE TEKEJO" (WHEN SUN IS RISING) is a cover song of Zpoan Vtenz's "Gime Nugalet". Self-released on CD in 2003. And this was rereleased with two bonus tracks in 2008.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
SEMIGALLS' WARCHANT
This CD consists of "SEMIGALLS' WARCHANT" and "ASINSLAUKS". "SEMIGALLS' WARCHANT" is a demo album recorded during one week in 1997. "ASINSLAUKS" (Bloodfield) is an EP recorded between the end of 2004 and the beginning of 2005. Both are heavy and good. Released from Folter Records (Germany) on 18th April 2005.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
KURBADS
This is a conceptual album about the legendary Latvian fairytale hero Kurbads. This album is good. The last song "KURBADS" is a bonus track and a cover version of a Latvian hard rock band OPUS PRO. Released from Metal Blade Records (US) on CD of DIGIPAK format in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": **** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (September/October 2010)

SKYTHRONE

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The Way...
This first album has been played with only keyboards. "The Stars are Falling Down" is the beautiful opening tune. The next tune "In Black..." is satanism. Other tunes have also dark melodies. "Simphony Of The Dark Millenium" consists of five acts and is about 12 minutes. The last tune "Winter Saga" is very beautiful with a performance like a pipe organ. As a whole, this album is very dark, but the melody is very beautiful. Released from SOYUZ (Russia) on CD in 1995.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
Saga of Immortal Heroes
This album is dedicated to all white heroes. And it's also a dark album and contains elements of folk music. But it has lighter atmosphere than the previous album. I can't understand the spirit of this album, but I think it has been composed very well. In melodies, I like this than the previous one. Released from SOYUZ (Russia) on CD in 1997.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

SODIUM

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na iskhode (at the end)
This debut EP consists of 3 songs. Female vocals have been also used. As a whole, I'm not interested in this EP. Released on the Internet in 2010.
My degree of satisfaction: *

SOLAR

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Na rassvete (At the dawn)
The first album of SOLAR called "Russian NIGHTWISH". This album was mastered at Finnvox studio in Finland. All tunes have been composed by a keyboard player. The album is characterized by female vocals, melodious and powerful music. It's good. Released from FONO (Russia) on CD in 2009.
My degree of satisfaction: ****
"DARK CITY": *** [Andrew KORUKHIN] (March/April 2010)

Sorrowful God

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The Silent Grandeur Of Crystal Ruins. Amen.
This album consists of seven tunes and is a split demo tape. The fifth and sixth tunes were recorded in March, 1996. Other tunes were recorded from July to August, 1996. All tunes are heavy dark music and great. The sixth and seventh tunes are instrumental. Especially, the sixth tune "Amen" is very good! Self-released in 1997.
My degree of satisfaction: *****
M.E.P.H.I.S.T.O.
The title without abbreviation is "My Eternal Path Has Illustrated SWANGOD To Ophelia". This consists of 5 acts including a prologue and an epilogue. Dramas of this album have Nostradamus (narrator), William Wallace (Scottish hero), Avrelia (spirit), Mephisto (spirit), Boromir (Russian warrior), Hamlet (King of Denmark), Ophelia (Queen of Denmark) and Father of Hamlet (ghost) as characters. The music is filled with dark melodies including sounds of keyboards and a piano. Especially, I like "Chernyi Voron" (Black Raven) very much! Really I hope that this album is released on CD. Released from Sound Age Productions (Russia) on MC in 2000.
My degree of satisfaction: *****

SOULCIDE

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