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1. Duration - You've got a good thing going here and quite an awesome buildup at 1:00 but you cut the climactic riff short and as such the song really doesnt reach its full potential.

2. Guitar Open singles - These samples are quite good as they are but with some vibrato on that (a growing value in both speed and tone depth is my way of doing it) will give them more vitality in the mix aswell as allowing them to blend in better.

Positivie notes: The improvement in composing riffs is clear and a great leap forward. The drums are insanely good and the overall songstructure and mood is pure, diehard metal.

You're kicking some major ass now, and I think it's high time you move up to an application matching your skills.

If you're still using ModPlug tracker (which is great to start out with) it may start to feel very limiting soon, if its not allready. Renoise is what I use and what you should be using. PM me about it.

Finally, great fucking work, Jonathan!

July 1, 2009

Author's Response:

Thanks man, you're review are awesome! I've been messing around with vibrato, but Modplug isn't very great for it. I'm definitely ready to upgrade.

I did notice that the end is cut off. I'm not sure why I didn't notice when I first submitted it. I think I might try to make it longer.

Anyways, glad you liked my song, and thanks for the review! I'll PM you about Renoise.

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Score: 10

"This is blasphemy!"

submission: the Mighty Destroyer of Earth

date: June 22, 2009

This is madness!

This...
is...
BREAKCORE!

I would like to give you constructive critique, but I honestly don't think theres anything I can help you with that you don't allready know.

Mind giving me some pointers? ;D

June 23, 2009

Author's Response:

THIS..
IS...
SPARTAA!!
Just click every button in FL STUdio and Fukcing AWESOMENESS will come!
But honestly: Just practice a lot, and don't try to do exactly the same as all the other users, try to develop your own style and techniques

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Score: 9

"Hmmm"

submission: [X] Merciless

date: June 17, 2009

The intro riff works but instead of just adding more layers of guitarriffs, i suggest you work on developing and that riff you have going on there. maybe add more open power chords. Also, this is like the verse riff you got going, you need a bridge and refrain riff aswell. Theres alot that can be done with this song, but you're the only one qualified for the job, if you know what I mean. ;D

The drums were highly impressive in this though the mix needs a little more work. The cymbals sound like tremolo whenever the kick is pounding away fast. Other than that, excellent work, my friend. Looking forward to hearing more of this.

No doubt that you've improved alot, btw.

June 17, 2009

Author's Response:

Yeah, I need to work on not using only one riff for an entire song. I'm not quite sure what a refrain riff is, but I've heard the term bridge before, and I'll try to incorporate one next time.

I totally know what you mean about the cymbals. Addictive Drums has at least 6 different compressors going by default, and I turned 2 or 3 off, but they really help with other things like the toms and snare. I think that cutting off some of the kick drums lower frequencies should help though, now that I think of it.

Anyways, thanks a bunch for the review. I'm glad that I've improved :D

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Score: 8

"Hmmm..."

submission: Orangepot

date: June 13, 2009

Well, sir...

It's unique.

But to be more specific... It kind of develops into a cacophony of sound rather than a wellflowing ensemble. Though I do enjoy it, it may be harder for most to listen to it as that LFO thing you got going at 0:47 is completely on its own, rythmwise.

You've got it in you to make good music, and listening to some of your other stuff, you go for genres that are very rare here on the Audioportal so keep going, my friend.

You can do it!

June 16, 2009

Author's Response:

Wow, another long useful review! Thanks for the encouragement. I do try and be unique, that's the point, loads of things I listen to on NG have similar melodies and ideas, but I wanted to move away from that, and viola! It's me, Orangepot! And thanks for calling me 'sir'.

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Score: 10

"Nice!"

submission: Escape is futile

date: June 13, 2009

Exceptional work. The riffs are tight as hell, the drums sound incredible, and the tempo shifts are brilliant. That breakdown at 2:35 REALLY gave moshpit vibes.

Another solo wouldn't have hurt the song but hey... fuck that.

This is oldschool metal at its best! You deserve the recognition, friend.

(Shameless self-advertising time: If you got a few minutes... well closer to 40 of them, listen through my Ultima Eternus tracks. I get this feeling you will enjoy em.)

June 15, 2009