Annihilation

Probably one of the best complete introductions to "pick-up" by one of the best story tellers in "pick-up". Word of warning to those just starting, you should get this to such a level of unconscious understanding that it doesn't even seem like you are doing "pick-up" because "pick-up" is really just the art of being charismatic and likable without being a chump. Some find this very hard, others don't, and everyone is different so programs like these can help, but don't let it become a crutch: "I have to say this one line to get a chick or they'll friend-zone me". Anyways, happy hunting!

The music of Tombs cannot be classified into one, or even two groups of music. The blending of styles creates an avant-garde element to their work, generating a blackened sludge atmosphere that at once lingers and attacks with doom-like aggression. In their fourth studio release, The Grand Annihilation (Metal Blade), the band evolves their unique sound too esoteric levels. While there is plenty of aggression and drive in speed, Tombs creates a mystic aura around each song, luring the listener deeper into a journey of inner philosophy. The Grand Annihilation not only stands as Tombs most superbly crafted album, but also as one of the most creative, magical, and intriguing works of this year.

Among headbangers, the Wacken Open Air Festival (held annually in Wacken, Germany) inspires the type of excitement that people in other areas of music feel for the Montreux Jazz Festival, the Chicago Blues Festival, or the Philadelphia Folk Festival. In other words, Wacken Open Air is a big deal in the metal world just as Montreux is a big deal among jazz enthusiasts and the Philadelphia Folk Festival is a big deal if one is seriously into folk. And whenever Wacken Open Air takes place, it's a safe bet that some bands will be doing some recording and/or filming for a live release…

Congregation of Annihilation features 11 all new tracks from Metal Church and continues to build upon their iconic sound the band established over three decades ago. From the first guitar riff of album opener "Another Judgement Day" through the driving outro of album closer "Salvation," it is clear Metal Church is back. "Pick A God and Prey", "Children of the Lie", "Congregation of Annihilation and "These Violent Thrills" showcase the sonically charged songwriting that made the early Metal Church albums" Metal Church" and "The Dark" such fan favorites. Haunting musical opuses "Me the Nothing" and "Making Monsters" each puts the musicianship that Metal Church was known for on full display in 2023. Infused with intelligent lyrical content, thundering guitar riffs, and Marc's aggressive soaring vocals, Congregation of Annihilation furthers the bands sonic evolution up to the next level.

Congregation of Annihilation features 11 all new tracks from Metal Church and continues to build upon their iconic sound the band established over three decades ago. From the first guitar riff of album opener "Another Judgement Day" through the driving outro of album closer "Salvation," it is clear Metal Church is back. "Pick A God and Prey", "Children of the Lie", "Congregation of Annihilation and "These Violent Thrills" showcase the sonically charged songwriting that made the early Metal Church albums" Metal Church" and "The Dark" such fan favorites. Haunting musical opuses "Me the Nothing" and "Making Monsters" each puts the musicianship that Metal Church was known for on full display in 2023. Infused with intelligent lyrical content, thundering guitar riffs, and Marc's aggressive soaring vocals, Congregation of Annihilation furthers the bands sonic evolution up to the next level.