TOP 10 albums of the year : # 1 BEYOND CREATION - EARTHBORN EVOLUTION

2014 was a remarkable year for metal, with many GREAT albums and numerous achievements (although there were some losses and disbandings, let's focus on the good stuff)! Metalitty Webzine created a poll and let all metalheads vote for their favorite albums. Here are the albums that received the most votes:

# 1 : beyond creation - Earthborn Evolution

Just as I expected! This album truly deserves to be #1 this year!! Check out the review here!

#2: Septicflesh - Titan

I've always been a huge fan of Septicflesh. The level of creativity in this band is beyond imagination.

#3: Conquering Dystopia - Conquering Dystopia

What else would we expect from such creative and talented individuals? Seriously! We all knew the album would be great even before its release.

#4: Origin - Omnipresent

A meticulously crafted album! The band has considered even the smallest details in the compositions.

#5: Primordial - Where Greater Men Have Fallen

I love many things about this album and the band in general. The topics they explore, the way they write their lyrics, their riffs, and melodies... they inspire me a lot.

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#6: Meadows End - The Sufferwell

#7: Allegaeon - Elements Of The Infinite

#8: Aborted - The Necrotic Manifesto

#9: Ne Obliviscaris - Citadel

#10: Opeth - Pale Communion

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support throughout this year! Have a great year, folks.

Beyond creation - Earthborn evolution ~ Album review

Before I start talking about this album, I would like to mention that Canada has some serious progressive and technical death metal bands! They have been appearing more and more lately, and every time I listen to one of these bands, IT BLOWS MY MIND!

Beyond Creation has always been one of those rare bands we come across! (If you're a prog/tech fan and you don't know the band, then what are you doing with your life? Seriously!) Since their first appearance, the band hasn't ceased blowing our minds.

Beyond Creation is known for being very unique and meticulous in what they do. They pay attention to every detail in their compositions, which wouldn't be possible if they weren't all incredibly skilled! I mean, EVERY MEMBER OF THE BAND IS TALENTED... really talented, which is also rare! This was clearly evident in their successful debut album "The Aura" released in 2011. The band kept that complex technical aspect and added more progressive elements to create a new masterpiece, "Earthborn Evolution."

From what I counted, I listened to the album over 10 times (and yes, I'll be listening to it more) because it's indeed an album that will never make you feel bored. It's simply addictive.

The more I listen to it, the more I discover awesome details in those complex technical lines! Simon and Kevin did a great job with the riffs, which are incredible, while the vocals are so catchy... strong deep growls. And hell! What a devastating performance by Philippe on drums, knowing that this is his first album with the band.

You can't talk about Beyond Creation without mentioning the bass hero, Dominic "Forest." I have to stand in recognition of that man! His bass lines are very unique and creative (you've got to check out "Elusive Psychological Reverence" to see what I'm talking about)! With his fretless 6-string bass, he reminds me of many great bass players, especially considering the current lack of creativity (particularly in terms of bass), but FOREST IS A MASTER, as are the rest of the band members.

In general, the album is a piece of art. If I had to write about each song, I'd write a novel! You tech/prog fans must check out this album, and believe me, IF CHUCK SCHULDINER WERE STILL ALIVE, HE'D BE PROUD OF THESE GUYS! This album should be one of the best releases of 2014.

(Vote for the album here : www.metalitty.tk )

                                  Rating : 9,5/10

Interview with Mario from Devangelic

• First of all, thank you for the interview! "Devangelic" is a brutal death metal band from Italy! Tell me more about the band!

Hi, thank you for having us! As you said, we play brutal death metal and we are from Italy. Our main influences are Gorgasm, Disgorge, and Condemned, among many other legendary names in the BDM scene!

• After the promo of 2012, the band got the opportunity to sign a deal with "Comatose Music" in 2013 to release its first full-length album "Resurrection Denied" earlier this year! Talk to me more about this album and about this move!

Yeah, we got a very good deal with Steve of Comatose Music and we're very glad he believed in us from the beginning. Our efforts have been well rewarded as the first press of the album sold out just with preorders and the US tour. We got outstanding feedback from the webzines, insiders, and especially from the fans around. We're definitely satisfied with it, but it's just the beginning!

• What do the lyrics deal with?

Our lyrics focus on portraying the disgusting things that Catholicism, among other religions, brought into our society. We come from the "holy" city of Rome, so we live and see those things every day. It came naturally to us to write about that.

• Are you satisfied with the feedback so far?

As I said before, we're definitely satisfied with it!

• "Devangelic", how did you come up with the band name?

We wanted a name that could be fresh and even a little bit catchy and not too hard to remember!

• What do you think about the metal scene in Italy? We see that many great Italian bands have appeared lately!

Yeah, it's a great thing indeed! There are a lot of great bands here and it's awesome to see that everyone is helping each other out with no jealousy. There are always exceptions to that, but I prefer not to think about them and keep focused on the great things happening in the scene!

• What's your favorite Italian band?

Personally, I like so many ITDM bands. My most favorite are Hour Of Penance, Septycal Gorge, Bloodtruth, Antropofagus, Putridity, and Vulvectomy.

• Tell me more about your news and upcoming events! I also noticed you're creating new merch!

We're putting out a bunch of new stuff, new shirt designs, and hoodies, and you can find everything online on our store http://www.devangelic.bigcartel.com/ For the next moves, we're starting the writing process of the new album and we're going to play in London on May 22nd along with many great bands. Many other news are coming soon!

• Thank you again! Anything else you would like to add?

Thanks again for having us and keep up your great work! I just want to remind everyone to follow us on Facebook to stay updated on the band's activity at this link https://www.facebook.com/devangelic.official

Cheers!