Vitamin K Experience Posted June 7, 2005 Report post Posted June 7, 2005 Holy shit kakav review: As far as surprises of the year are concerned, the new disc from England’s ‘Biomechanical’ will take some beating. Talk about stepping up to another level; fucking hell, these guys have jumped about another three since their 2003 Revolver Records debut ‘Eight Moons’. Don’t worry if you missed that one folks, because the presence of ‘The Empires of the Worlds’ makes that little effort virtually obsolete. This is your classic definition of a ‘breakthrough album’. You want a modern metal album that doesn’t straddle some sort of American Metal/Euro Metalcore song writing ethic? Yep, this is it. And it fucking rips. ‘Biomechanical’ are far from being any sort of groundbreaking metal act. They do have a familiar vibe and sound. Conversely, they could never be accused of riding the coattails of all that has gone before them. Like all good metal bands that have a recognizable sound, the best thing about Biomechanical’s take is they do it so very well - the essential components being a dynamic freshness and vitality. Believe me, ‘Empires…’ jarring metallic crunch has class stamped all over it. The initial impact of ‘Empires..’ is actually somewhat overwhelming. For all of its familiarity, there is a complexity, a progressiveness and a real RUSH of influences that leaves the listener reeling. Noting this, it takes two or three concentrated listening sessions to grasp the full gist of what has been captured here. Still, even after listening to this disc twenty times, Biomechanical never actually let you get comfortable with their approach. And perhaps this is its only major flaw – its impulsiveness. The band is so intent on enveloping the listener in dense layers of riffs and cinematic orchestration that they never actually lock into a riff or groove long enough to really truly connect. Impulsiveness aside, there is no doubt that ‘Empires..’ major strength is its familiarity. Let me mention a few names for you: Pantera; Nevermore; Judas Priest, Queensryche and Strapping Young Lad. Good enough for you? With a complex, chaotic pacing infused into their sound, the combination of these metal luminaries is exactly what ‘Biomechanical’ sound like. Furthermore, they pull it off without favouring one influence over another. ‘Empires..’ is equally Pantera/Nevermore riff inspired as it is vocally (Jon K moving between Anselmo like tones and high pitch Warrel Dane with incredible ease). It is as chaotically spectacular (SYL) as it is progressively inventive (Queensryche circa Operation:Mindcrime). The classic metal feel, the modern thrash approach and its whole orchestration work together seamlessly, providing the listener with one of the more savagely dynamic and musically intelligent releases of the year. If only they’d sit on that riff though… ‘The Empires of the Worlds’ is going to be one of the surprises of the year. Almost out of nowhere, this English quintet has arrived with their own brand of metallic metal that perfectly straddles the divide between classic and modern styling. It is a complex and challenging album that some may find a little convoluted at times. That aside, there is no doubting its superb musicianship and flawless production. As good as this is, it is clear that further developments can be made in their song writing and once they allow themselves to ‘lock’ into a groove and ride with it they’ll become an even more potent act. ‘Empires..’ is a fantastic metal album. I’m betting their next one will be even better. - Krozza Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRANG Posted June 7, 2005 Report post Posted June 7, 2005 ne bih da se nešto pravim pametan, ali moram: eh, diletant... kao da im je ovo debi album.. gde je ovaj bio kad su izdali 8moons?? i iznenađenje možda za njega, meni sigurno nije. mada jeste jebeno kvalitetan album. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlaja Buraz Posted June 7, 2005 Report post Posted June 7, 2005 Daj Kerrange, stvarno si japi. Ali te i pored toga volim. (Kakav si da mi spržiš South Park?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRANG Posted June 7, 2005 Report post Posted June 7, 2005 south park, naravno, nema problema. samo javi kad dođeš u bg. -- ma ozbiljno, danas svako piše te recenzije.. jao čuo sam novi fenomenalan bend "death". jedva čekam sledeći album! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apeiron Posted June 7, 2005 Report post Posted June 7, 2005 Dosta je ovo dobar album, prepun odlicnih delova, ali nekako ni jedna pesma u celosti mi jos uvek ne lezi. Mozda treba vise slusati, ko zna. Kako god, svetlosnim godinama je bolji od prethodnika. p.s. Pantera momenata je mozda malo previse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinstrel Posted June 7, 2005 Report post Posted June 7, 2005 Ako je novi album bolji od prvecna onda je novi album fenomenalan! Inace nisam ga cuo, samo nagadjam. Inace ql bend ja odavno otvorio temu ali ova je imala vise poseta tako da... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelystor Posted February 4, 2006 Report post Posted February 4, 2006 Za ovo sam chitao tol'ke hvalospeve da sam ochekivao neko jebeno chudo. Al "Imperije sveta" me nije odushevilo at all. Ovo kao treba biti progresiva? Od thrasha ima malo Pantera worshipa, a ja ne gotivim Panteru uopshte, vokal kao da se trudi da zajebe Rippera sa ovim vrishtenjem i malo smori, a onaj neki nazovi growl kad krene gore je od Speeda. Ima dosta riffova samo nijedan ne udje u glavu barem malo, par pesama su onako dobro zamishljene tipa naslovnice, Regenerated, al sve je ispalo kao a bag of tricks sa malo previshe trikova..Buckurish koji se nece dugo zadrzati na mom kompu. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErliK Posted February 5, 2006 Report post Posted February 5, 2006 Meni se ovo dosta svidelo prosle godine i definitivno album koji bi trebalo imati. Bash me zanima kako ovo zvuci uzivo. Verovatno nikako jer mi se cini da lik ne zna da peva uzivo (bar je tako bilo sa BOP) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wise Owl Posted August 9, 2006 Report post Posted August 9, 2006 Mislim da treba oziveti ovu temu... Retko kad mogu da kazem da me neka grupa odusevila na prvo slusanje. U poslednjih par godina, to se desilo dva puta - Nevermore i Biomechanical!!! Imaju SVE sto muzicki trazim od dobrog benda - atmosferu, vanvremenski vokal, sjajne solaze... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodyRemover Posted August 9, 2006 Report post Posted August 9, 2006 eh, ti vanvremenski vokali... ne mozes im odoleti. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wise Owl Posted August 14, 2006 Report post Posted August 14, 2006 Ne mogu da verujem da je samo 15ak ljudi na forumu koji broji preko 7000 clanova - dalo svoj komentar, kad je jedan ovoliko genijalan bend u pitanju? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Жвакић Posted October 5, 2006 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 Evo da ja malo osvezim temu. Dakle, reklim smo da je ovo mnogo dobra grupa bla bla bla... Nego, znate li da ce da obrade Painkiller-a, ako vec nisu? Kladim se da ce to zvucati dobro! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonHeart Posted October 5, 2006 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 Pfff, kao da je znacajno sto ce da obrade "Painkiller" Jedva cekam novi album da izbace, jer je Biomechanical odlican!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grobodan Posted October 5, 2006 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 Biomechanical predgrupa Exodusu na svirci Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoI Posted October 5, 2006 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 to mala ovo ce da bude jedan od najboljih certova ove godine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nesquik Posted October 5, 2006 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 ohohohohoooooooo!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonHeart Posted October 5, 2006 Report post Posted October 5, 2006 Uuuuuu, ala ce biti sjajan koncert!!! BIOMECHANICAL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cortex Posted October 6, 2006 Report post Posted October 6, 2006 Biomechanical predgrupa Exodusu na svirci Nemo da lazes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Жвакић Posted October 6, 2006 Report post Posted October 6, 2006 Nemoj da pricas?! Oni predgrupa Exodus-u? U, jbt to ce biti super onda! Sad mi se jos vise ide na koncert! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Жвакић Posted October 6, 2006 Report post Posted October 6, 2006 I jos nesto, zna li neko gde mogu nabaviti textove za "eight moons"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wise Owl Posted October 6, 2006 Report post Posted October 6, 2006 B I O M E C H A N I C A L !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Przenjeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Жвакић Posted October 8, 2006 Report post Posted October 8, 2006 Izgleda da moram opet. Dakle, zna li neko gde mogy naci textove za Eight moons?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonHeart Posted October 8, 2006 Report post Posted October 8, 2006 Trazio sam po netu, ali nisam mogao naci... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarbreakeR Posted October 9, 2006 Report post Posted October 9, 2006 Zasto sam ja nacuo da je Biomechanical HC/Thrash??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Жвакић Posted October 9, 2006 Report post Posted October 9, 2006 Pogresno si cuo. Oni nemaju veze sa hard korom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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