Deathstars Termination Bliss
Nuclear Blast NB 1450-2 27.01.06
By Anna Novitzky
Every so often a band comes along which stands out from all the rest. They invents their own sound, and do it so well that they can carry on for years on end and still sound great. They float serenely through changing trends with zero musical evolution, but they have such flair that no-one gives a damn. Then there are the bands that take such an established, characteristic sound and try to pass it off as their own. Deathstars are one of these latter bands.
Looking like the Murderdolls and sounding almost exactly like an English-vocalled, glossier Rammstein, Deathstars purvey the kind of glammed-up, harmless industrial metal that fills dance-floors and makes for a good photo-shoot but doesnt really do much for anyone. The ultimate triumph of style over substance, their saving grace is that they dont seem to take themselves seriously. Seen in that light, Termination Bliss is forty-four minutes of good dirty mindless fun, to which one can easily imagine gothy drag queens singing along enthusiastically, a beer in one hand and a handbag in the other.
So if youre into analysing things deeply and looking for musical innovation, walk away now. If, on the other hand, your interests include lipstick, cigarettes and military uniforms, welcome. Deathstars have been expecting you.
6/10
Official Website of Deathstars
Official Website of Nuclear Blast
Nuclear Blast NB 1450-2 27.01.06
By Anna Novitzky
Every so often a band comes along which stands out from all the rest. They invents their own sound, and do it so well that they can carry on for years on end and still sound great. They float serenely through changing trends with zero musical evolution, but they have such flair that no-one gives a damn. Then there are the bands that take such an established, characteristic sound and try to pass it off as their own. Deathstars are one of these latter bands.
Looking like the Murderdolls and sounding almost exactly like an English-vocalled, glossier Rammstein, Deathstars purvey the kind of glammed-up, harmless industrial metal that fills dance-floors and makes for a good photo-shoot but doesnt really do much for anyone. The ultimate triumph of style over substance, their saving grace is that they dont seem to take themselves seriously. Seen in that light, Termination Bliss is forty-four minutes of good dirty mindless fun, to which one can easily imagine gothy drag queens singing along enthusiastically, a beer in one hand and a handbag in the other.
So if youre into analysing things deeply and looking for musical innovation, walk away now. If, on the other hand, your interests include lipstick, cigarettes and military uniforms, welcome. Deathstars have been expecting you.
6/10
Official Website of Deathstars
Official Website of Nuclear Blast
