Nucleus Torn

8 years after "Fools Journey" the follow up "Brill" is finally out. And this time The New Grove Project hit the big drums. In best Scandinavian progressive manner we get 7 tracks of good music, ending with the 24 minute title track. The mind goes to The Flower Kings & IQ as well as hints of Änglagård, to mention a few. But what could be expected from a band with the line up of Ingemar Hjertqvist: Vocals, John BoBo Bollenberg (The Bollenberg Experience): Vocals, Fredy Schnyder (Ex-Thonk, Nucleus Torn) on guitars, mandolin, hammered dulcimer, keyboards, & grand piano, Andre Schornoz (Swiss Gamblers) on bass guitar, Hasse Bruniusson (Ex-Samla Mammas Manna & Flying Food Circus) on drums and percussion, Jode Leigh (Ex-England): Drums, piano and synthesizers and spoken words and finally Pär Lindh: On Hammond organ, grand piano and mellotron! Swedish progressive rock in the vein of The Flower Kings or Änglagård.

Metal For The Masses has a collection of modern metal masterpieces. It's a great mix of Swedish/European bands as well as many great American bands. This album is definitely a must for metal newbies. It gives you a great selection of the various bands going on. Arch Enemy, Lacuna Coil, Strapping Young Lad, Soilwork, Shadows Fall… and many others. If you like metal, this is an excellent choice to add to your collection. Two disc set includes 20 tracks on disc 1 and 160 mp3 tracks on disc 2.