Cries from the Quiet World: febrero 2026

domingo, 1 de febrero de 2026

Desire "Pentacrow ...Misanthropic Tragedy... (EP, Limited Edition, Portugal, Skyfall Records, SKY 85.012)"

Desire is a Portuguese Atmospheric Death/Doom Metal band, formed in 1992 as Cadaver Corpse before changing their name to Incarnated. The band was renamed Desire in 1994.

Split up suddenly in January 27th, 2015. Reformed in 2017, giving their first show on December 16th, 2017.

Pentacrow ...Misanthropic Tragedy... is an EP, released April 1998.

Tracklist:

A Ride in a Dream Crow 11:14
Solitude (Candlemass cover) 07:39
When Sorrow Embraces My Heart (Movement I) 05:47
When Sorrow Embraces My Heart (Movement II) 05:29
When Sorrow Embraces My Heart (Movement III) 06:50
Death Blessed by a God 08:52
The Crow Shelter 00:52

Time: 46:43

Track 1 originally released on Infinity... A Timeless Journey Through and Emotional Dream CD' 96. Recorded in August '95 at Rec'N Roll Studio, Valadares and mixed during November '95 and February '96 at Tcha Tcha Tcha Studios, Miraflores.

Tracks 2 to 5 and 7 recorded & mixed at Tcha Tcha Tcha Studios, Miraflores, between March/July '97.

Track 6 previously released as promo track '93, under Incarnated moniker. Recorded & mixed in October '93 at Heavensound Studios, Almada.

Recording information:

Recorded in August '95 at Rec' N Roll Studio, Valadares and mixed during November '95 and February '96 at Tcha Tcha Tcha Studios, Miraflores.

All tracks mastered at Tcha Tcha Tcha Studios, Miraflores, June '97.

Desaster "The Oath Of An Iron Ritual (Limited Edition Digipak, EU, Metal Blade Records, 3984-15444-0)"

Desaster are a German black/thrash metal band formed in Koblenz in 1988. Their lyrical themes involve war, hate and Satanism.

Desaster formed in 1988. The band had line-up issues before Infernal, the only remaining member of the original line-up, found musicians to continue Desaster in 1990. Okkulto and Odin joined the band in 1992.

The Oath Of An Iron Ritual is their eighth album, released April 8th, 2016.

Tracklist:

Intro (The Oath) 00:51
Proclamation in Shadows 05:45
End of Tyranny 04:03
The Cleric's Arcanum 03:00
Haunting Siren 07:30
Damnatio ad Bestias 04:26
Conquer & Contaminate 04:48
The Denial 06:11
The Oath of an Iron Ritual 03:16
At the Eclipse of Blades 07:27

Time: 47:17

Limited first edition CD in 6-panel digipak with 16-page booklet.

The artwork is a painting by John Martin, entitled "Pandaemonium" (1841), inspired by the poem "Paradise Lost" (1667) by John Milton.

Recording information:

Recorded from October 2nd - 7th, 2015 at Desaster's own studio in Koblenz, Germany.

Mixed and mastered in the rest of October 2015 at Temple of Disharmony, Bamberg, Germany.

Derek Sherinian "The Phoenix (USA, InsideOut Music, 19739783232)"

The Phoenix is the eighth studio album by keyboardist Derek Sherinian, released on 18 September 2020. It is Sherinian's first solo studio album since Oceana, which was released in 2011.

The Phoenix has been critically well received. Bosco Aguilar of Prog Report stated that "when I finished listening to the album for the first time, I found myself excited for everyone to listen to it. Fantastic production, catchy and powerful songs, each guitarist's personality shined across the album, and of course a Derek Sherinian who shows again why he is one of the greatest prog keyboardists". Rodrigo Altaf Sonic Perspectives stated that "true to their vision, Derek and Simon achieved what is seemingly impossible for an album with so many guests: a unified sound and a clear direction. Perhaps inadvertently, they created THE guitar album of 2020, even though keyboards and drums are the main driving force throughout the compositions". Steph Warren stated that "the riffs and melodies on these tracks are very reminiscent of early Led Zeppelin with great rolling waves of guitar and keyboard, the mix of different inputs create a wide space of sound". Laurence Todd stated that the album will "have a definite appeal to prog fans, given when Sherinian made his name, but it should also appeal to anyone with a fondness for exceptional musicianship of a modern fusion persuasion with some crunching guitar included just for good measure". David Pearce of Rock Poser stated that the album "cements the already high reputation of Derek Sherinian and confirms him as one of the foremost keyboardists of this or any other era".

Track listing

"The Phoenix" – 5:24 (Sherinian)
"Empyrean Sky" – 3:56 (Sherinian/Phillips)
"Clouds of Ganymede" – 6:02 (Sherinian)
"Dragonfly" – 3:46 (Sherinian/Phillips)
"Temple of Helios" – 6:01 (Sherinian/Phillips)
"Them Changes" – 5:28 (Buddy Miles)
"Octopus Pedigree" – 5:04 (Sherinian/Phillips)
"Pesadelo" – 6:55 (Sherinian/Loureiro/Phillips)

Time: 42:33

Recording information:

Mixed at Phantom Recordings, Ojai, California.

Mastered at Red Mastering.

Simon Philips, Joe Bonamassa and Ernest Tibbs recorded at Carbonite Sound, Ojai, California.

Steve Vai recorded at Harmony Hut.

Ron Thal recorded at Bumblefoot Studios, Princeton, New Jersey.

Kiko Loureiro recorded at his house in Helsinki, Finland.

Billy Sheehan recorded in Nashville, Tennessee.

Zakk Wylde recorded at The Black Vatican.

Derek Sherinian recorded at Beachwood Manor Studios, Burbank, California.

Derek Sherinian "Oceana (Holland, Music Theories Recordings, MTR 7448 2)"

Oceana is the seventh studio album by keyboardist Derek Sherinian, released on September 5, 2011, through Music Theories Recordings. After his recording sessions for the album, guitarist Joe Bonamassa posted on his official forum: "This session was one of the most challenging of my career. To be in the studio with Derek Sherinian and Simon Phillips [is] daunting. A huge thanks to both Derek and Simon for getting me through it. I learned a lot. Oceana is a killer record. Highly recommended."

Track listing