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Mirror - Mirror (2015)











Year : 2016
Style : Heavy Metal
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 150 mb

Bio:

Mirror is the musical brainchild of bassist and die-hard metal connoisseur Tas Danazoglou (Electric Wizard, Satan's Wrath). A chance meeting with London-based producer and accomplished drummer Jaime Gomez Arellano led to the two embarking on a shared musical vision that encompasses classic hard-rock, proto-metal sound with tasteful songwriting and musicianship. Guitarist Stamos K. was next to join. His musical instincts and considerable production experience suited the band's ethos perfectly. He was followed by seasoned performer, Jimmy Mavromatis who, with his operatic tenor vocals, rounded out the growing roster. The final addition to the lineup was Los Angeles-based guitarist Matt Olivo whose infamy was earned as the co-founder of grindcore pioneers Repulsion.The recording of Mirror's, self-titled first, full-length release began in London at Orgone Studios (Ghost, Paradise Lost, Cathedral) in the fall of 2014 with drummer, Jaime Gomez Arellano handling production duties. The recording boasts strong melodic ideas with classic, heavy riffs inspired by the sounds of Scorpions, UFO, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple and the like.

Album:

MIRROR: Heavy Metal Conjurors Featuring Members of Satan’s Wrath And Repulsion To Release Their Self-Titled Debut Via Metal Blade This November; First Single Posted...Occult heavy metal conjurors, MIRROR, will unveil the cult craftings of their self-titled debut through Metal Blade Records on November 13th, 2015.The brainchild of bassist/die-hard metal connoisseur/Satan’s Wrath vocalist Tas Danazoglou, MIRROR was forged in fire following a chance meeting with London-based producer (Cathedral, Angel Witch, Paradise Lost) and accomplished drummer, Jaime Gomez Arellano. The union ultimately led to the two embarking on a shared musical vision that encompasses a classic hard-rock/proto-metal sound with tasteful songwriting and musicianship. Satan’s Wrath guitarist, Stamos K., was next to join, his musical instincts and considerable production experience suiting the band’s ethos perfectly. Vocalist, Jimmy Mavromatis who, with his operatic tenor, rounded out the growing unit would subsequently join the folks. The ouroboros was completed with the final addition of Los Angeles-based guitarist Matt Olivo whose infamy was earned as the co-founder of grindcore pioneers, Repulsion.The recording of MIRROR‘s self-titled debut began in London at Orgone Studios (Ghost, Paradise Lost, Cathedral) in the autumn of 2014 with Arellano handling production duties. The recording boasts strong melodic ideas with classic, heavy riffs inspired by the sounds of Scorpions, UFO, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple and the like.

Line-Up:

Jimmy Mavrommatis - Vocals - See also: Armageddon Rev 16:16
Tas - Bass - See also: Diavolos, Satan's Wrath, ex-Eight Hands for Kali, ex-Great Coven, ex-Sabbah Navahthani, ex-Electric Wizard
Matt Olivo - Guitars - See also: Dejecta, Repulsion, ex-Alyze, ex-Genocide, ex-Death
George Solonos - Guitars (2016-present)
Jaime Gomez Arellano - Drums - See also: At Dusk, Blutvial, Septic Tank, Messenger, ex-Dām, ex-Corpsing, ex-Mothlite

Tracklist:

01. Mirror 05:02
02. Curse of the Gypsy 04:36
03. Year of the Red Moon 04:31
04. Heavy King 03:38
05. Madness and Magik 05:28
06. Galleon 03:45
07. Cloak of a Thousand Secrets 04:53
08. Orion's Sword 00:56 instrumental
09. Elysian 06:55



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Mirror - The Day Bastard Leaders Die (2022)













Year : 2022
Style : Heavy Metal
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 150 mb

Bio:

Mirror is the musical brainchild of bassist and die-hard metal connoisseur Tas Danazoglou (Electric Wizard, Satan's Wrath). A chance meeting with London-based producer and accomplished drummer Jaime Gomez Arellano led to the two embarking on a shared musical vision that encompasses classic hard-rock, proto-metal sound with tasteful songwriting and musicianship. Guitarist Stamos K. was next to join. His musical instincts and considerable production experience suited the band's ethos perfectly. He was followed by seasoned performer, Jimmy Mavromatis who, with his operatic tenor vocals, rounded out the growing roster. The final addition to the lineup was Los Angeles-based guitarist Matt Olivo whose infamy was earned as the co-founder of grindcore pioneers Repulsion.The recording of Mirror's, self-titled first, full-length release began in London at Orgone Studios (Ghost, Paradise Lost, Cathedral) in the fall of 2014 with drummer, Jaime Gomez Arellano handling production duties. The recording boasts strong melodic ideas with classic, heavy riffs inspired by the sounds of Scorpions, UFO, Iron Maiden, Deep Purple and the like.

Album:

Recorded in Athens, Greece, with producer/engineer Costa Costopoulous, The Day Bastard Leaders Die is every bit the authentic, rousing album that metal die-hards flock to. Its ultimately a reminder that metals future is often rooted in the past.Originally formed in 2015 by former ELECTRIC WIZARD bassist Tas (Real name: Tasos Danazoglou), MIRROR was considered an international band and included American guitarist Matt Olivo (CRYPTIC SLAUGHTER, REPULSION) as well as Stamos Koliousis, of the Greek blackened thrash unit SATAN’S WRATH. There have been line up changes and currently Cyprus is their base. This band sticks to the traditional metal playbook; even the sound of the recording reminds me of the 80s. What truly stands out with this band is their energy. No, they are not reinventing the wheel, quite the opposite. Instead they have opted to make their own mark on heavy metal by taking what their predecessors did and making it their own. Even though they were formed in 2015 these guys are no strangers to the metal scene and it shows in just how well they crafted this album.The first few seconds of this album remined me of IRON MAIDEN’S “Ides of March” with its rolling bass. Then the riffs and a ripping solo come right for the throat. This is high energy traditional metal. Not fast enough to me speed metal and definitely not power metal, this is more like NWOBHM in it’s approach. Vocalist Jimmy Mavrommatis has a higher range and reminds me a bit of old Cloven Hoof. “Infernal Deceiver” is that perfect opener. Not only is the title metal AF but the song just slays. The riffs as well as the perfectly executed dual leads and ripping solos. Some of the solos in this song have a MERCYFUL FATE feel to them and really add to this already driving song. “Souls of Megiddo” follows it up with it’s driving tempo and killer melodies. The bridge and chorus in this song just slay. When it comes time for the second run of the bridge and chorus the vocals are gone and godliest of solos just shreds. This is heavy metal circa 1982 done in 2022 and proves that metal is timeless.The rest of the album is more of the same. Killer old school metal riffing, soaring vocals and shredding solos. And as much as this would seem like just any old throwback band, as you peel back the layers you find they have their own sound and are unique in their way. Their approach in the way they write their songs is what sets them apart. Skills without being able to write a catchy song will not make an enjoyable album. These songs are not only catchy, they are good. The anthemic “All Streets are Evil” is another track where this shines through. The riffs and solos are executed perfectly and the chorus is really catchy and melodic. Then we have the title track and album closer. This song is more complex than the others on the album and has a strong message as well. There are a few time changes at work here along with a huge chorus. The leads that accompany the vocals have a Ritchie Blackmore feel. In fact, there is no lack of solos on this song. A strong finish to a really strong album.Heavy metal is stronger than ever and it is because of bands like MIRROR putting out quality metal albums like The Day Bastard Leaders Die. The songwriting is incredibly good and the execution is just brilliant. This is real old school heavy metal and if you listen hard enough not only will you hear a killer MIRROR song, you might just hear something that will remind you of all the killer metal that inspired them. Horns up!

Line-Up:

Jimmy Mavrommatis - Vocals - See also: Armageddon Rev 16:16
Tas - Bass - See also: Diavolos, Satan's Wrath, ex-Eight Hands for Kali, ex-Great Coven, ex-Sabbah Navahthani, ex-Electric Wizard
Nikolas "Sprits" Moutafis - Guitars (2017-present) - See also: Hardraw, Solitary Sabred
Dino - Guitars (2017-present) - See also: ex-Blynd
Daniel Georgiou - Drums (2017-present) - See also: Dirt Is Destiny, Stainlesz, Winter's Verge, Helminthium (live), Joakem (live), Oneirism, ex-Blynd (live)

Tracklist:

01. Infernal Deceiver
02. Souls of Megiddo
03. Savage Tales
04. All Streets Are Evil
05. Fire and Hell
06. Stand Fight Victory
07. Sleepy Eyes of Death
08. Demon Candles
09. The Day Bastard Leaders Die



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