Female fronted Macedonian Epic metal - yay, nay, or...?

Stormspell · Post by **Stormspell** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 3:40 am

Check it out and let me know what you think:

LISTEN HERE

daniel · Post by **daniel** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:00 am

Macedonia is the new black

Don't think there's anything wrong with the composition, the sounds however I don't like, overall it sounds too modern for me(sounding modern doesn't always matter and it's more a question of the overall vibe as to whether it makes a difference or not...or something along those lines haha). Not quite special enough to leave a lasting impression. Perhaps the vocalist doesn't have enough grit in her voice, too 'clean'.

Stormspell · Post by **Stormspell** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:08 am

Do you ever sleep?

Seriously, apart from the keyboard, which is used very sparingly, I don't hear anything else "modern". The production is thin of course and has a lot to be desired, but this is a demo after all...

daniel · Post by **daniel** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:56 am

Sleeping rhythm is a bit messed up at the moment

Could just be me but the guitar sound they have chosen, drums, and the sound of the vocalist, these things bring modern times to mind.

Black Axe · Post by **Black Axe** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 11:06 am

The drums sound terrible, not modern though. I think of horrible groove produced guitars when I think of 'modern' sounds.

It's not that bad. But the song itself just doesn't stand out from the typical Greek epic bands and offers little in the form of the band's identity. The only thing that could stand out is the female vocals, but she just mimics the typical male vocals of the style.

khiijol · Post by **khiijol** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 1:34 pm

what band is this and when is it from?

MassOfKthulu · Post by **MassOfKthulu** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 4:28 pm

Haha,the bulgarokomitatzides and the amerikanoslavakia always wish they got the ports of thesaloniki and kavala..never..never.

ION BRITTON · Post by **ION BRITTON** » Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:03 pm

Is this a new band? If so, this thread belongs to Victim Of Time.

Stormspell · Post by **Stormspell** » Sat Dec 11, 2010 2:50 am

No, it is not a new band. in fact the band is on hiatus right now. They are called Phoenix Reign and hail from New York. Although most of the band members obviously have Greek ancestry.

daniel · Post by **daniel** » Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:19 am

The good old US 'pride' in their roots, fucking 'Italians' that can't speak a word of Italian, Irirsh that don't know anything but 'defending' their 'heritage'... it's usually the same across the board, same with African-Americans. Why don't they all move the fuck back to where they 'came from' if it's so important. They ALL make me sick.

Stormspell · Post by **Stormspell** » Sat Dec 11, 2010 6:13 am

Hah, give them a break. I'm the one who came up with the "Macedonian" monker

daniel · Post by **daniel** » Sat Dec 11, 2010 12:02 pm

Behold the midnight rage

Stormspell · Post by **Stormspell** » Sat Dec 11, 2010 12:13 pm

It's noon in Europe, you crazy nocturnal forum dweller

lynx · Post by **lynx** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:48 pm

not too bad, but the drums are recorded/mixed really badly, or maybe untuned, but they don't sound right.

Kostello · Post by **Kostello** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:38 pm

i had heard their CD some time ago, but i found it below average.

I guess this is a new song, right???

Hard to explain to someone not Greek, but its funny (and something else, but ok...) to listen to "Μακεδονια Ξακουστη" as a Metal song...