Apocalypse (SWITZERLAND)
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Apocalypse - Apocalypse (1988) (Divebomb Records Deluxe Edition 2016)
Year : 1988 (Divebomb Records Deluxe Edition 2016)
Style : Speed Metal , Thrash Metal , Heavy Metal
Country : Switzerland
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 153 mb
Info:
The legendary Swiss speed/thrash band, which released two albums in 1988 and 1993.Apocalypse was the most important heavy metal outfit to emerge from Switzerland after Celtic Frost. Comprising Carlos R. Sprenger (vocals), Julien Brocher (guitar), Pierre Alain Zurcher (guitar), Jean Claude Schneider (bass) and Andre Domenjoz (drums), their central influence came from speed metal bands such as Slayer. Formed in 1984, a series of short-lived line-ups ensued before stability was achieved and they secured a contract with Under One Flag. Their debut album was mixed by Metallica supremo Flemming Rasmussen and featured high-energy power metal, although the sound was ultimately flawed by insubstantial vocals. They should not be confused with any of the several other pop and rock acts who have used the name Apocalypse. The band toured a lot with Metallica in Switzerland in the early 90's after the release of their self titled debut. The band had a long 6-year break before releasing Faithless which almost completely dissolved their fan-base, and the band broke shortly there after.
Album:
Apocalypse seems to get ignored by many inside the metal circle. From the get go, the Swiss thrash masters displayed maturity far beyond their years. The self-titled debut is an apple that fell a short distance from the tree of Metallica. Make no mistake; Apocalypse had a flavor of their own; however, their first effort lacked some of the seasoning that makes their second album a classic.Within the realm of thrash, production can often impair a band’s ultimate musical vision. Apocalypse managed to overcome the obstacle of poor sound. Every instrument can be distinguished from the other, providing a satisfying thrash experience that allows the listener to properly critique the most important facet of every album-the songs. Absent are the harsh, distracting “lo-fi” sounds of Destruction or early Sacrifice; present is the thick and juicy quality of “Master of Puppets” or “Forbidden Evil.”The art of song craft is where Apocalypse shows their true talent. Many thrash bands rely on brutality or speed to capture the attention of the fans. While there is nothing wrong with bludgeoning the listener’s ears, Apocalypse employs a wonderful display of hooks and melody to lull unsuspecting victims into a trance of undivided attention. Apocalypse demands, through subtlety and violent emotion, that everyone pays full service to the mastery of their music.Technicality is never sacrificed in the name of song quality. As a whole, the band sounds more like a collection of musicians performing on their third or forth album, then a debut. The riffs are razor sharp, though never reliant on shocking the listener with aggression. Bass lines are handled with the precision of a surgeon: always complimenting the guitar, but never taking away from the experience as a whole. Thrash bands often find themselves caught in the trap of repeating the same drum patterns, but Apocalypse use the “standard” drum bashing only when necessity demands.Vocal wise, Apocalypse fall within the top tier of thrash bands. Carlos is not only a good thrash vocalist, but also a good metal singer. The title track perfectly exemplifies this facet, namely in the blood-boiling chorus. Distracting vocals can destroy an otherwise solid thrash album-Apocalypse do not share this problem.The only flaws on this album are a few less inspired tracks. “Digital Life” and “Apocalypse” are undeniable classics, but “Fuck off and Die” should have been omitted. Thrash instrumentals are a touchy subject; and had Apocalypse included only 1, it may have taken less away from the album. Instead, the band chose to include a second instrumental, which eliminates this otherwise excellent effort from the list of “all time greatest thrash albums.”
Line-Up:
Bourreau Bass
Momos Domenjoz Drums
Pierre-Alain Zurcher Guitars
Julien Brocher Guitars
Carlos Sprenger Vocals
Tracklist:
01. Digital Life
02. A Tale Of A Nightmare
03. Crash!
04. F**k Off And Die
05. The Night Before
06. Apocalypse
07. Back To The Fire
08. Dark Sword
09. Cemetary
10. Back To The Fire (Bonus Track)
11. I Don't Tell You Lies (Bonus Track)
12. Demon's Eyes (Bonus Track)
13. F**k Off And Die (Bonus Track)
14. Dark Sword (Bonus Track)
15. The Knight (Bonus Track)
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/
Year : 1988 (Divebomb Records Deluxe Edition 2016)
Style : Speed Metal , Thrash Metal , Heavy Metal
Country : Switzerland
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 153 mb
Info:
The legendary Swiss speed/thrash band, which released two albums in 1988 and 1993.Apocalypse was the most important heavy metal outfit to emerge from Switzerland after Celtic Frost. Comprising Carlos R. Sprenger (vocals), Julien Brocher (guitar), Pierre Alain Zurcher (guitar), Jean Claude Schneider (bass) and Andre Domenjoz (drums), their central influence came from speed metal bands such as Slayer. Formed in 1984, a series of short-lived line-ups ensued before stability was achieved and they secured a contract with Under One Flag. Their debut album was mixed by Metallica supremo Flemming Rasmussen and featured high-energy power metal, although the sound was ultimately flawed by insubstantial vocals. They should not be confused with any of the several other pop and rock acts who have used the name Apocalypse. The band toured a lot with Metallica in Switzerland in the early 90's after the release of their self titled debut. The band had a long 6-year break before releasing Faithless which almost completely dissolved their fan-base, and the band broke shortly there after.
Album:
Apocalypse seems to get ignored by many inside the metal circle. From the get go, the Swiss thrash masters displayed maturity far beyond their years. The self-titled debut is an apple that fell a short distance from the tree of Metallica. Make no mistake; Apocalypse had a flavor of their own; however, their first effort lacked some of the seasoning that makes their second album a classic.Within the realm of thrash, production can often impair a band’s ultimate musical vision. Apocalypse managed to overcome the obstacle of poor sound. Every instrument can be distinguished from the other, providing a satisfying thrash experience that allows the listener to properly critique the most important facet of every album-the songs. Absent are the harsh, distracting “lo-fi” sounds of Destruction or early Sacrifice; present is the thick and juicy quality of “Master of Puppets” or “Forbidden Evil.”The art of song craft is where Apocalypse shows their true talent. Many thrash bands rely on brutality or speed to capture the attention of the fans. While there is nothing wrong with bludgeoning the listener’s ears, Apocalypse employs a wonderful display of hooks and melody to lull unsuspecting victims into a trance of undivided attention. Apocalypse demands, through subtlety and violent emotion, that everyone pays full service to the mastery of their music.Technicality is never sacrificed in the name of song quality. As a whole, the band sounds more like a collection of musicians performing on their third or forth album, then a debut. The riffs are razor sharp, though never reliant on shocking the listener with aggression. Bass lines are handled with the precision of a surgeon: always complimenting the guitar, but never taking away from the experience as a whole. Thrash bands often find themselves caught in the trap of repeating the same drum patterns, but Apocalypse use the “standard” drum bashing only when necessity demands.Vocal wise, Apocalypse fall within the top tier of thrash bands. Carlos is not only a good thrash vocalist, but also a good metal singer. The title track perfectly exemplifies this facet, namely in the blood-boiling chorus. Distracting vocals can destroy an otherwise solid thrash album-Apocalypse do not share this problem.The only flaws on this album are a few less inspired tracks. “Digital Life” and “Apocalypse” are undeniable classics, but “Fuck off and Die” should have been omitted. Thrash instrumentals are a touchy subject; and had Apocalypse included only 1, it may have taken less away from the album. Instead, the band chose to include a second instrumental, which eliminates this otherwise excellent effort from the list of “all time greatest thrash albums.”
Line-Up:
Bourreau Bass
Momos Domenjoz Drums
Pierre-Alain Zurcher Guitars
Julien Brocher Guitars
Carlos Sprenger Vocals
Tracklist:
01. Digital Life
02. A Tale Of A Nightmare
03. Crash!
04. F**k Off And Die
05. The Night Before
06. Apocalypse
07. Back To The Fire
08. Dark Sword
09. Cemetary
10. Back To The Fire (Bonus Track)
11. I Don't Tell You Lies (Bonus Track)
12. Demon's Eyes (Bonus Track)
13. F**k Off And Die (Bonus Track)
14. Dark Sword (Bonus Track)
15. The Knight (Bonus Track)
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/