#review — Public Fediverse posts

Train to Busan (2016): World War Z on Wheels (Review) https://mikesfilmtalk.com/2017/03/28/train-busan-2016-world-war-z-wheels-review/ #AsianCinema, #Film, #Horror, #KoreanCinema, #Review, #WorldCinema, #WorldWarZ, #Zombie #traintobusan

I'm not sure why I gave this such short shrift before. It's pretty delightful, although there's some ponderous melodrama. The Fushimi sisters are both dazzling and Okochi is heroic and dashing.

#film #review #letterboxd

https://letterboxd.com/joewells/film/jirokichi-the-rat/1/

https://youtu.be/D2rwNpL-Wj0

Well, this turned out to be quite a bit better than I thought it would be

#TheHeirsLair #Review #BookReview #YA #YoungAdult #YAFantasy #YoungAdultFantasy #Fantasy #OwnVoices #FantasyReview

#Mailbag #174, #Elektronik von Unbekannt aus #China, #Elecrow M3 #Meshtastic #Card #Tracker inside

https://youtu.be/SrJTZ7HYfrU

#Unboxing, #Review, #Bewertung, #Gadgets #Schnäppchen #Maker #DIY #Warentest #Produkttest #Basteln #LoRa #LoRaWAN #Meshtastic #Meshcore #Funk #ESP32

Lord, bless this cess! Out of left field, from the old laundry-detergent sump behind the abandoned meatpacking emporium, come the horrible sounds of Finland’s Azatoth. Lurking around the worst corners of the Finnish death scene since 2020, Azatoth finally unleashes their full-length debut on a not-so-innocent world. With a team of well-traveled vets involved, what does Carnal Lust of Blasphemy offer a death metal fan besides the most cut-and-paste title possible? In short, it serves up a nasty bit of retro, caveman death and grind with distasteful blacked edges. Moreover, it gives nothing back to the academic community and provides no public service of any kind. It’s disgusting, repellent shit with reeking bits of Autopsy, Morbid Angel, and Undergang clinging to the unwashed carcASS of their musical abomination. Are you ready to disimpact? Here it comes!

Opener “Flooding Human Remains” is everything one could want from an excessive serving of greasy death biscuits. The speed is unsafe, the vocals belch from the deepest depths of the human pus center, and the drumming is berserk enough to shake your fillings out. In other words, it’s a fucking glorious rip-ride as it stumbles from early 90s death into grind and back again. The vocals are so damn moist and viscous, you can feel yourself slipping on them as you try to comprehend the insane guitar pyrotechnics destabilizing your brain. Oh, and there are whammy dives! “Veins of Rotten Blood” is more of the same unhealthy ear abuse with the right blend of aggression, insanity, and unpleasantness. The vocals are almost comical in their over-the-topitude, and goddamn, those riffs and solos are labyrinthine but so hooky, festooned with jagged pinch harmonics. Yeah, this shit is pinchy.

The first 18 minutes of Carnal Lust of Blasphemy offer some of the best death metal I’ve heard in a while, and I want 5 hours of the same shitfun. “Abomination of the Underworld” lurches from face-blasting aggression to doomy digressions, and even teases with vague hints of Death right as they begin transitioning from caveman to prog circa Human. For bonus points, they toss in some classy James Murphy-esque solos, and they hit the nostalgia nerve hard. There are some minor stumbles along the blasphemy path, however. “Sulfuric Paths to Agony” is a meaty hot pocket of death excess interwoven with doomy and ritualistic bits. It’s good but doesn’t hit as hard as the early numbers, and at 6 minutes it feels like it overstays its welcome. That leads right into a short moody interlude, and the combination of the two tracks tends to bog the album down a notch or two. Luckily, “Blasphemous Flesh” is a sick beast bent on regaining the momentum. It sounds like the bastard spawn of a sleazy hookup between Incantation and Morbid Angel after it was raised by honey badgers and meth heads till the age of 20. This is the shit I love, and boy howdy do they bring it good and hard. Also… whammy dives! The back third of the album is all killer and no filler, leaving you bruised, contused, and utterly amused. At a tight 39 minutes, there isn’t much fat on this rotten sack o’ guts. The production suits the material with a shock-and-awe sound that leaves room for slime and cave moss.

The vocals by Nuclear Lucifer are over-indulgent and grotesque. You can almost feel the throat coatings hit you in the face, and something in there is way more liquid than it should be. The croaking, grunting, and vomiting are all first-rate and convincing. The real stars of the show, though, are Chainsaw Gamache and Bogman Levo, who tear your entire skinsuit off with insane fretboard molestation. These boys can shred more than flesh, and at times their solos are jaw-droppingly insane. I hesitate to say they hit neo-classical levels, but they get close before returning to their murder riffs and brainsaw leads that slither and bite. I would be remiss not to mention the crazed drum performance by Godvomit Hämäläinen.1 The man has 6 arms, or else it’s all studio trickery. Either way, it’s a vulgar display of meat shower.

Azatoth may be an unknown name in death circles, but an album like Carnal Lust of Blasphemy is how one gets noticed fast. This is high-grade death metal with bells and whistles that never detract from the caveman and the cavern lifestyle. It’s short, nasty, and brutish, and that’s exactly what I need. Don’t let this one fly under your metal detector, people. This is the womit pile you want to fall in.2

Rating: 3.5/5.0
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Extremely Rotten Productions
Websites: azatoth-fin.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/azatothband | instagram.com/azatothdm
Releases Worldwide: Augst 21st, 2026

Saily Ultra eSIM Premum Plan Review: Packed With Perks

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wired.com/review/saily-ultra-esim/

"Coyote vs. ACME" #kino #review

Ein Film, der eigentlich nie in den Kinos landen sollte, kommt nun doch. Und es ist ein "Looney Tunes"-Film, der wohl richtig gut geworden ist. Großartig! Den muss ich sehen :-) ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjSD9KWY9H0

Game Two daddelt mal wieder auf YouTube:

Mortal Shell 2, Wolverine & Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave | ⛳ CHECKPOINT #18

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGIqmJ44wyU

#GameTwo #RocketBeans #RBTV #RocketBeansTv #gaming #review #preview #reviews #mortalshell2 #fireemblem #fortunesweave #wolverine #nintendo #xbox #playstation #mortalshell

New review! 401 - Ace Attorney Investigations 2
2011, Adventure, PS4
D./P.: Capcom

This week, Ellie tags along with Miles Edgeworth as he investigates an attempted assassination and is forced to confront his past.

https://thealmightybacklog.wordpress.com/2026/08/22/ace-attorney-investigations-2-prosecutors-gambit/

#gaming #games #videogames #blog #writing #review #aceattorney

JJerome87 – The Canyon
(Electronic, Blues, Folk, Rock / Mushroom Music, Virgin Music)
by @oranje1986

https://vinyl-keks.eu/jjerome87_thecanyon/

#vinyl #record #review #music #JJerome87 #TheCanyon
#Electronic #Blues #Folk #Rock #MushroomMusic #VirginMusic

Just finished Harold Halibut. Recommended!

This gorgeous adventure is charmingly plodding at first, but the sluggish pacing detracts throughout the midgame until the story collects itself in the last quarter, ties its themes together, and finishes with aplomb

#games #gaming #review #haroldhalibut

Please check out my review on Friday the 13th - Pt 2
Any likes/comments are greatly appreciated (it helps with the algorithm)
Please follow for more!
#moviereview #movies #movie #moviereviews #moviereviewer #film #films #subscribe #like #share #review #follow

http://ryansmoviereviews.com/2026/08/22/friday-the-13th-part-2/

Here is my Review of The Misfits w/ Spoilers:
https://youtu.be/qv2NRiloJyk #TheMisfits #UnitedArtists #ClarkGable #EliWallach #MarilynMonroe #Romance #Drama #Adventure #Movie #Review

Here is my Review of The Prince and the Showgirl w/ Spoilers: https://youtu.be/TBUKWzF7Td8 #ThePrinceandtheShowgirl #WarnerBrosPictures #LaurenceOlivier #MarilynMonroe #Romance #Comedy #Movie #Review

Big Walk hot take: This is FRIENDSHIP
Big Walk is a joyful, wonderful friend experience.
https://www.sidequesting.com/2026/08/big-walk-hot-take-this-is-friendship/
#HotTake #Reviews #BigWalk #friendshop #HOTTAKE #HouseHouse #Review

The Eternal Champion #review https://library.hrmtc.com/2026/08/21/the-eternal-champion/

Wild Blue Skies review: Stormy skies
Wild Blue Skies tries its best to capture what makes Star Fox so great, but doesn't connect in the same way.
https://www.sidequesting.com/2026/08/wild-blue-skies-review-stormy-skies/
#IndieZone #Reviews #BalorGames #ChuhaiLabs #indie #IndieZone #Review #WildBlueSkies

RE: https://mastodon.social/@sauvageoness/117134731144629127

Wouahouh! Good words for @sauvageoness :heart_fire: :yell: :unarist: :underheart:

#music #punk #postpunk #metal #vinyl #newalbum #review

❗ Ce Vendredi sera groovy et funky pour ceux qui boiront l'énergisante et désaltérante "Groove Potion" préparée par 𝗪𝗵𝗼'𝘀 𝗠𝗿. 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘃𝗲? ...

https://www.coreandco.fr/chroniques/whos-mr-groove-groove-potion-10946.html

#review #chronique #funk #rap #metal #belgium

New #review today: "#GabrielMás is the latest chapter in the long-running creative partnership between former #GabrielBondage founder #RexBundy and longtime collaborator #RichReardin, a pair whose roots stretch back to Chicago's fertile progressive underground of the 70s. Gabriel Bondage occupied a unique corner of American #ProgressiveRock. Active from 1970 to 1984, they released two albums, Angel Dust and Another Trip to Earth, combining progressive rock, acid folk, #ArtRock, country influences, and occasional touches of funk into a sound that often felt more British than Midwestern." #ExposeOnline #PsychedelicRock http://expose.org/index.php/articles/display/gabriel-mas-hav3-a-good-trip-6.html

What's wrong with W‽
I've recently accessed W. First of all, I should say that it's just as good as Bluesky. But it also promises access to verified people, implying that this could be exclusive, not seeing anyone else in your feed.

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#Wsocial #review #WsocialProblems

First appearing on these pages back in 2016 with sophomore record Forsaken, progressive power outfit Noveria have made a habit of getting in their own way. After Forsaken failed to match its Evergreyed ambition with clumsy execution, the quintet bounced back in a big way with Aequilibrium (2019), a record packed with heaviness, melody and virtuosity that hinted at huge things for these Italians. Then regression reared its ugly head with 2024’s The Gates of the Underworld. Although Noveria cleverly reframed their emotional themes through mythological imagery, the album once again collapsed under the weakness of its songwriting, disappointing GardensTale enough to question whether he would ever review them again. Indeed, consistency has been elusive for Noveria, making their on-again, off-again pattern of releases particularly frustrating. But fret not, dear reader. If history is any guide, the pendulum should swing back toward the positive with fifth LP Becoming After, assuming the metal gods smile on us.

And smile they have. Striking a sweet spot between Symphony X and Dream Theater, with touches of Pagan’s Mind, Becoming After finds Noveria sounding like a band reborn. Talent has never been in short supply here, and their cup now runneth over, with drummer Paolo Conte and keyboardist Paolo Campitelli (ScreaMachine) replacing longtime members Davide Calabretta and Julien Spreutels, respectively, alongside the addition of vocalist Frank Marino (Dreamscape). These guys can flat-out play, and Becoming After reaps the benefits, delivering everything existing fans could hope for, only harder, faster and stronger. The aggressive riffs of Aequilibrium are pervasive, synched tightly with Conte’s kinetic rhythms and Campitelli’s synth embellishments, all bolstered by string arrangements by violinist Abigail Stahlschmidt and cellist Luca Basile on cuts like “Through Your Light”1 and “Convicted to Rise.” There’s even a few surprises thrown in for good measure, including djent-focused tracks (“Radiance,” “Heavenfall”) and serene ballads (“Through Your Light”) that help keep things fresh. Although the stylistic departures of “Heavenfall” and “Radiance” seem somewhat out of place within the broader context, they are executed well enough to keep momentum while still feeling fun and adventurous.

Losing most of your roster can hamstring even the best bands, but in Noveria’s case, the shakeup has proven transformative. Francesco Corigliano’s departure left a massive void, but Frank Marino is quick to quell any fears he can’t fill those shoes. The downfall of Gates was its lack of hooks and Mariano ensures that problem doesn’t persist on Becoming After, stuffing Noveria’s songs to the brim with hooks and towering choruses. Possessing James LaBrie’s (Dream Theater) buttery tone and multi-octave range, Marino tears through tracks like “Cold Flames,” “Convicted to Rise,” “Echoes From the Abyss,” and “Infinite Horizons” with a command that is increasingly rare these days. While his voice occasionally loses a bit of power when venturing into higher registers, it still more than holds its own against the record’s dense instrumentation.

As impressive as the vocal performance on Becoming After is, the rest of Noveria deserve equal recognition. Longtime guitarist Francesco Mattei drives the group’s sound with a barrage of muscular riffs that span progressive, power, and djent, setting his fretboard ablaze with virtuosic solos and rapid-fire scales that form the record’s ambitious foundation. When paired with Campitelli’s fleet-fingered keyboard solos, the two put on an absolute show that rivals the best in the business. Likewise, bassist Andrea Arcangeli’s (DGM) dynamic bass lines and Conte’s battering drum work provide a low-end backbone that underpins Noveria’s grandiose arrangements, resulting in songwriting that remains interesting throughout the record’s substantial 55-minute runtime. However, though not drastically overlong, Becoming After does periodically lose steam, most notably during the self-titled closing interlude, “Heavenfall” and “Viper’s Nest,” which are far from bad but feel overshadowed by the stronger material surrounding them.

Lineup changes be damned, Noveria have roared back with Becoming After, crafting an album with tremendous replay value and one that has beamed its way into my psyche with its memorable hooks and consistently strong songwriting. Progressive power metal can often veer into territory that is far too cheesy for my tastes, yet Becoming After strikes the ideal balance between over-the-top spectacle and tasteful restraint in a way that is both charming and difficult to stop listening to. Time will tell whether Becoming After finally breaks Noveria’s streak of inconsistent releases, but they now have my full attention.

Rating: Very Good
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 256 kbps mp3
Label: Scarlet Records
Websites: scarletrecords.bandcamp.com/album/becoming-after | noveriaofficial.com/home.html | facebook.com/NoveriaOfficial
Releases Worldwide: August 21st, 2026

Set The Tone With… The Lurxx

Today for the next instalment of Set The Tone With… The Lurxx

Set The Tone With

The premise behind this post type is to get an insight into the daily lives of the bands that we love! We have given them some situations to attribute a song to and let us know why that song in particular is perfect!

You can check out the answers the band gave below, as well as jam out to the tunes they picked. Want to listen to the complete collection from this segment? Click the Spotify link below!

• Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/521AkLxGA2qs0qUT7b05QR?si=d282b61ba0864628

What is the perfect song for the gym?

The Mistakes were one of the bands we often played on one bill with back in our Hollywood days. Amazing high energy punk rock, perfect for sweating up! And they are super nice guys, too! With good punk rock values!

We actually reconnected with them lately and got two of them, their singer Todd and bass player Chris, to sing gang vocals on our song “The Streets are paved with Stars” which is a celebration of our time on the Sunset Strip as teenagers and of following your dreams.

https://open.spotify.com/track/4T2DxvuW4eIlFsUfZ8iOtj?si=79be545d55d74005

What is your go to happy song, when you’re angry or sad?

Best lyrics if you need personal space: “Drop the leash, drop the leash, get out of my fucking face!!!!!!!!!!!”

https://open.spotify.com/track/52FlqmFHKaTV0dDMEe0F4F?si=4355c94d3c3e406e

The perfect song to put on while cooking?

Because you always wonder if it’s maybe time to drain the spaghetti already! But seriously, this song means a lot to us – it was through Sixx:A.M. that we reconnected with our inner rockers after our band hiatus.

This song is about dealing with all the pieces in your life – going back to being professional musicians to us felt like making ourselves whole again! And the beautiful thing is that we actually got to know their singer, James Michael, and that he ended up mixing our EP “Palm Trees Oh Yeah!” – amazing experience!

https://open.spotify.com/track/2L9PNoyIZGxHboAAaLa3Is?si=e1b2a661f718413c

The song are you most proud of?

We are super proud of all of our songs, every song has its own compelling story. “Mustang (the voice of a wild horse)” really encompasses everything we are about:

Protest & Activism: The song raises awareness for the situation of the Mustangs in the United States, how they are kidnapped and imprisoned, deprived of their land and their freedom, abused for human entertainment in rodeos…

Education: Everytime we play the song, we briefly explain the story behind it, how it’s inspired by the stallion Kokopelli, who was almost killed in the rodeo industry, rescued, and now lives in a mustang sanctuary as lead stallion. The music video also tells his story.

Positivity: The story of Kokopelli is inspiring and powerful, a testament to the power of love and the resilience of a wild free spirit. These are values that empower our audience

Collaboration: We collaborated with Wild Heart Mustang Sanctuary in Utah, Kokopelli’s home, and with Chief Dull Knife College, Lame Deer, Montana, who kindly provided the Cherokee recording at the end of the song.  And of course with James Michael, who delivered a world class mix!

Weirdness: We love pushing artistic boundaries. This song has a cinematic grandeur created by plastic recorders, and the vocals transcend species boundaries by including neighing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDckCdWaz04

Your all time favourite rock song?

Our first band Speed was a “RhythmN’ModPunkBlues” band and The Who were one of our important influences. Amazing song, amazing vocal. Great message, aligns with our values: LOVE is the fuckin answer!!

https://open.spotify.com/track/0EF4KrU0dJ0lBEkqMyzlIi?si=7f86902878964bc9

The perfect song to set the mood on a date?

Our roots go way back into the 50s. Not because we are that old, but because we started our musical journey listening to blues and rock’n’roll. It was the early 90’s, we were around 13, and pretended to live in the 50’s.

We bought 50’s furniture for our rooms and only took black and white photos of ourselves. This song is the most romantic song ever! And sounds don’t get more 50’s than this, it’s like a time machine.

https://open.spotify.com/track/11a9dXoHuj65dkpW0rtuuw?si=bc9b83a2226342f7

A song by an amazing local band we might not know about?

Sam is a young local folk-grunge artist who is a very talented songwriter and has a really special voice. He actually lent some vocals to our anti-patriarchy anthem “Bite the Dust (if you’re an asshole)”. He’s an all around great artist – give him a listen! We think he totally has a bright future in music!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeKhKg6k_E0

The perfect pre show song to amp you up?

We love Bang Tango! An amazing and completely underrated band! Kyle Kyle is a stellar bass player! Joe Leste is a super charismatic singer! They have a funky energy! And – they’re a badass rock band with lyrics that are in no way misogynist 🙂 People definitely need to be more aware of Bang Tango! This song just has this infectious, joyous high-energy you need to kick you into gear!

https://open.spotify.com/track/4o3jasI8lGiYYQuoTUJT1m?si=91d8692ddde94275

A great song you think Fox Reviews Rock won’t have heard before?

Mad Season was a bunch of jazz-grunge-blues-guys who came together in a fight to kick their personal demons out of their lives. Sadly, the outcome was underwhelming. But at least they fought – and that’s what we, as Nature Warriors, are all about, too: You can never know the outcome, but you always need to fight for a better future – if you don’t even fight, you already lost!

Also, Mad Season is an impressive example that music connects through space and time – these guys totally have the blues, it is irrelevant that they are white boys in the 90s. As they pour their fight and story into music, their blues is real. 

https://open.spotify.com/track/4kSIqv25W9sPsfG45rt9kh?si=9e6ae93145354220

All rights to the songs used in this post are retained by the relevant artists. This site claims no rights over them. The images were provided by the band.

A double-header adventure around the Oubliette in 2000 AD – Prog 2496 from Rebellion.

https://comics.3millionyears.co.uk/p/review-2000-ad-prog-2496

#Review #2000AD #Rebellion #Prog2496