Videogame Soundtrack Reviews: Saints Row III, Kingdoms of Amalur- Reckoning, Red Orchestra 2, and Deus Ex Part 2: Kingdoms of Amalur- Reckoning Not everyone is into the notion of magical, medieval worlds full of fierce wild creatures and epic quests fraught with danger, faeries, and dragons that are all part of a grand destiny that can not be avoided. There is usually a very complex back-story to each element, a full and detailed history of the realm, and sometimes even complete languages for different the races of creature. It can be overwhelming to have to take in and remember so much detail in order to follow the plot of a film, let alone maneuver through that world as a character yourself! It can also...
BioWare, a label of Electronic Arts, Inc., and Dark Horse Comics revealed today that fans who purchase the digital version of The Art of the Mass Effect Universe through Digital.DarkHorse.com will receive a limited code to unlock a Reinforcement Pack containing in-game items to be used on PC or the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system in the co-op campaign in 2012’s most anticipated game, Mass Effect 3.
Dropkick Murphys have released the Going Out In Style: Fenway Park Bonus Edition CD today – an expanded version of their critically acclaimed Going Out In Style – on Born & Bred Records. The Fenway Park Bonus Edition includes 18 live tracks recorded during two sold-out shows for 40,000 fans at Boston’s legendary Fenway Park in September 2011. The two-disc collection also includes a download of the filmed concert. 500 limited edition vinyl copies of the Going Out In Style: Fenway Park Bonus Edition are available for order now at dropkickmurphys.com. A full tracklsting can be found below.
Minneapolis-based shoegaze/folk artisans A WHISPER IN THE NOISE are preparing to release their lush new LP, To Forget, via Exile On Mainstream in North America on April 10th. A WHISPER IN THE NOISE approached the songwriting on this album by drawing upon influences not only from other music (referencing Philip Glass, Roger Waters and Arvo Part) but from nature and in particular its power and atmospheric sounds. The result is a coherent and focused album of true, honest music, shining by its purity and cinematic waves of sound. To Forget is music to sink into and become part of the listener’s emotional landscape.
Iron Maiden have just released a live clip of the song “Blood Brothers” which is taken from their upcoming EN VIVO! live release. EN VIVO! features the bands live performance on April 10th, 2011 in front of over 50,000 ecstatic fans at the Estadio Nacional, Santiago, during the Round The World In 66 Days leg of The Final Frontier World Tour, and captures a magnificent performance by the band, ardently embraced by the legendary Latino passion and energy of their Chilean fans.
Brit stoner metal band released their 7th full length album on Feb. 13th through Candlelight Records. Originally called Our Haunted Kingdom (not sure if the new name was the right choice), they formed in 1995 & haven’t seemed to stop since despite not releasing an album since 2007. They had assured fans it would be worth the wait & I believe it has been.
Seattle’s monolithic death-tinged doom lords ANHEDONIST will be unleashing their highly-anticipated debut this Spring on Dark Descent Records. Entitled Netherwards, this monstrosity is a sure contender for 2012 Album of the Year. Featuring over forty minutes of mesmerizing doom sliced up into four epic tracks, Netherwards combines crushing riffs, harrowing melodies and an overwhelmingly depressive vibe for unforgettable results.
