U.S. act Lithium Dawn has posted a teaser trailer online for the band's new album "Aion". The band also commented:
"So here we are, finally the album is complete. We're in the process of wrapping up some last minute details so we will be releasing it very soon but in the meantime we wanted to post some audio previews and introduce the album artwork and theme a little bit. Enjoy, share with your friends, and be ready for us to announce a release date in the coming weeks!"
Band Lithium Dawn Info: Aion Info: USA Style: Progressive Metal Years: 2012 Info: MP3 CBR 320 kbps Info: 151 ?b
Tracklist:
01. Cataclysm 03:30
02. Status 02:51
03. Perpetual Loss 08:18
04. Soar (Through ?he Ash And Fire) 05:30
05. Freefall 09:15
06. Oblivion 05:25
07. Destroyer 07:28
08. The Price, Part I 05:16
09. The Price, Part II 03:06
10. The Price, Part III 05:02
11. Rust 06:30
12. A Stellar Paroxysm 03:42
released 18 April 2012
Ondrej Tvarozek: Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards, Programming, Bass
Jens Marcelis: Bass
Matt Benoit: Drums, Keyboards
Guest Appearance by Aaron Marshall on 'Freefall'
Guest Appearance by Garrett Gleason on 'Rust'
Produced by: Ondrej Tvarozek and Matt Benoit
Drum Engineering: Taylor Larson at Oceanic Studios
Additional Editing: Igor Stolarsky
Mixing and Engineering: Ondrej Tvarozek
Mastering: Taylor Larson at Oceanic Studios
Artwork and Layout: Jens Marcelis
Special Thanks to: Taylor Larson, Igor Stolarsky, Aaron Marshall, Garrett Gleason, Travis Orbin, Mike Mangini, Anup Sastry, Aaron Gage, Alex Smith, and Kareem Chehayeb.
Apr 21, 2012 10:40
Hard Rock Progressive Rock Rock
Legendary rock band RUSH will herald the release of its new album,"Clockwork Angels", with a new single, "Headlong Flight", landing at rock radio on April 19.
"'Headlong Flight' was one of those songs that was a joy to write and record from beginning to end," frontman Geddy Lee tellsRollingStone.com. "Alex [Lifeson] and I had blast jamming in my home studio one day before the second leg of the Time Machine tour, and I did not revisit that jam until a year later. Alex and I assembled the song to be an instrumental and its original title was 'Take That Lampshade Off Yo Head!", but once we saw the lyrics Neil [Peart] had written, I knew that the spirit of the lyrics matched the instrumental perfectly and it was just a matter of making them fit and writing the melodies."
RUSH's first new collection of original material in over five years and their first studio release via Anthem/Roadrunner Records, "Clockwork Angels" will be released on June 12.
The recording of "Clockwork Angels" began in April 2010 with Grammy Award-winning producer Nick Raskulinecz (FOO FIGHTERS, DEFTONES) — who also collaborated with the band on their last studio album, 2007's"Snakes & Arrows". RUSH co-produced both records. The first two songs, "Caravan" and "BU2B", were completed during that first session at Nashville's Blackbird studios and performed nightly during the wildly successful Time Machine Tour, which ran from June 2010 to June 2011. Work on "Clockwork Angels" resumed in the fall of 2011 at Revolution Recording in Toronto after the tour's finale, with additional strings (arranged by David Campbell) recorded at Hollywood's Ocean Way Studios earlier this year. Lyrically, "Clockwork Angels" chronicles a young man's quest across a lavish and colorful world of steampunk and alchemy as he attempts to follow his dreams. The story features lost cities, pirates, anarchists, an exotic carnival, and a rigid Watchmaker who imposes precision on every aspect of daily life. The novelization of"Clockwork Angels" is being written by science fiction writer Kevin J. Anderson in collaboration with RUSH drummer and lyricist Neil Peart.
"Clockwork Angels" track listing:
01. Caravan
02. BU2B
03. Clockwork Angels
04. The Anarchist
05. Carnies
06. Halo Effect
07. Seven Cities Of Gold
08. The Wreckers
09. Headlong Flight
10. BU2B2
11. Wish Them Well
12. The Garden
SOUNDGARDEN's first song in 15 years, "Live To Rise", which will be featured in the end credits to this year's highly anticipated movie,"Marvel's The Avengers", is available for streaming in its entirety atKISW.com. "Live To Rise" is included on "Avengers Assemble", a 14-track compilation of music from and inspired by the film. "Avengers Assemble" will be released on May 1.
SOUNDGARDEN stated, "We've been hard at work on our new album, which will come out this fall. When the opportunity arose to write an original song for 'Marvel's The Avengers' film came our way, we thought it could be a cool match. We are excited to release our new song 'Live To Rise', which is also the only new song in the film."
"The Avengers" original motion picture soundtrack, with score by Oscar-nominated and Grammy-winning composer Alan Silvestri ("Captain America: The First Avenger", "Forrest Gump", the "Back To The Future" trilogy) will be available at online retailers on May 1.
In addition to SOUNDGARDEN's "Live To Rise", the "Avengers Assemble" collection features original songs inspired by the exciting and action-packed film event. The diverse range of artists includes RISE AGAINST, SHINEDOWN, BUSH and REDLIGHT KING.
"Avengers Assemble" track listing:
01. Live To Rise - SOUNDGARDEN
02. I'm Alive - SHINEDOWN
03. Dirt And Roses - RISE AGAINST
04. Even If I Could - PAPA ROACH
05. Unbroken - BLACK VEIL BRIDES
06. Breath - SCOTT WEILAND
07. Comeback - REDLIGHT KING
08. Into The Blue - BUSH
09. A New Way To Bleed (Photek Remix)" - EVANESCENCE
10. Count Me Out - PUSHERJONES
11. Shoot To Thrill - THEORY OF A DEADMAN
12. Wherever I Go - BUCKCHERRY
13. From Out Of Nowhere - FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH
14. Shake The Ground - CHERRI BOMB
Additional track on the international release:
15. Pistols At Dawn - KASABIAN
SOUNDGARDEN entered singer Chris Cornell's studio in Los Angeles in March 2011 to begin recording the band's first album in 15 years.
Adam Kaspar, who co-produced SOUNDGARDEN's last record, 1996's"Down On The Upside", has been working with the group on the new effort as well.
When asked how he would compare SOUNDGARDEN's new material to the group's previous efforts, Cornell told Australia's rock station Triple M, "It sounds like SOUNDGARDEN, but I wouldn't say it's similar. I think there are parts of it that are gonna remind anybody of us, but we've always kind of progressed from album to album. So it's definitely not a throwback. It's not us getting back to our roots — it's not that — it's just kind of a natural progression, I think."
SOUNDGARDEN released a CD/DVD retrospective set in September 2010 called "Telephantasm", featuring singles, album cuts, live material and the previously unavailable "Black Rain", which has been nominated for aGrammy Award.
SOUNDGARDEN's first-ever official concert album, titled "Live On I5", sold 11,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to debut at position No. 47 on The Billboard 200 chart. The set is compiled of live tracks from a 1996 West Coast tour by the band and is named after the Interstate 5. SOUNDGARDEN had intended to release the tapes of these shows as its first live album shortly after the tour, but the group ended up disbanding and the tapes were left in the studio, untouched for years.
BandThe Fright Info: he Fright Style: Hard Rock / Horror Rock'n'Roll Years: 2012 Info: mp3 VBR 200 Info: 102mb Upload: depositfiles unibytes gigabase share4web uploaded.to Info: :Germany
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01. Late Night Affections 03:42
02. Sweet Desire 02:51
03. 666 Full Speed Ahead 03:17
04. Cemetery Of Hearts 03:57
05. Beloved Night 05:54
06. Death Blow Freedom 03:42
07. Midnight Revolution 04:46
08. Black Rose 04:02
09. Alive & Dead 04:03
10. Sin City 04:01
11. Nightstalker Returns 04:12
12. Avenger Of Crow 04:37
13. Believe In Angels 07:37
After 20 years since their last proper, full length studio release, TRIXTER has awakened with a new release entitled "New Audio Machine" and with all four original the members in the line-up.
Trixter caught their big break in 1990 after getting signed to a major label and immediately exploded into the spotlight with their commercial hair metal. Their second ablum 'Hear' was a much and rockier yet retaining a radio friendly sound.
With "New Audio Machine" the biggest difference between 'then' and 'now' is that now, Trixter has released a hard hittin' American Hard Rock record which certainly gonna make a lot of heads spin.
Just listening to the opening verse of "Drag Me Down" is enough for most people to say 'Huh? This is Trixter?'. Co-penned with former Styx guitar-slinger Glen Burtnik (who adds his own musical touches playing guitars as well), the song starts off with an almost southern-rock groove to it (ala Tesla) but when kicks in, it smacks you in the face like an anvil with a fierce guitar riff and an incredibly thick, rich arrangement. Great tune which is anything but your typical Trixter.
"Get On It" is similar in that heavier, more aggressive style featuring a sing-along chorus. On this track, I fully realize that Trixter has tapped into their gold selling past and made certain to make a song that resonates both relevancy and old school Hard Rockin’ glory.
With "Dirty Love" arrives, yes, your prototypical Trixter track. The guitar licks and rhythm are unmistakably Steve Brown just as the backing vocals in the chorus have that distinct flavor.
"Machine," on the other hand, while still maintaining just a touch of the band's nineties flair, is an aggressive, artery-bursting track which will surely get your blood pumping. There's a thundering bass rhythm layered over Scott's heavy percussion hits as the song begins right before Steve's guitar comes screaming in and Loran's vocals take over. Killer track, easily one of the best on the CD.
The semi-ballad "Live For The Day" packs a very positive and uplifting message and allows Pete's amazing vocals to really take center stage for the first time. Beautifully done and the ever so subtle keyboards By Eric Ragno perfectly compliment the electric-acoustic driven melody giving the chorus that full, fat sound.
"Ride" finds the band once again returning to their roots as far as the overall hooks and grooves to the song but still it has a sharper, edgier side that true fans are gonna love.
"Physical Attraction," is another up-tempo Trixter trademark rocker which will be sure to please all those die-hards fans.
"Tattoos & Misery" is the first single and video for the release and is easily the most commercially appealing with its potent, melodic chorus.
Now arrives my favorite piece of the album, the superb ballad "The Coolest Thing". And it's more than 'cool'. The arrangement, the lyrics, the feel, the sound, everything about this song is sheer power ballad perfection right down to the final noe. Pete Loran gives the vocal performance of a lifetime so much that you can actually feel the emotion flow through you as the rest of the musicians on this track.
The album winds-up again with another audacious, uptempo number called "Save Your Soul". The heavy guitar riff gives way to a nicely executed and almost anthem-like chorus on this one.
Then finally rounding off the release is "Walk With A Stranger" which was written way back in the late '80s by SKID ROW's Snake Sabo and Rachel Bolan. While is does have the slight Skid Row vibe, Trixter has made it genuinely their own.
If you are one of the few who doesn't like Trixter's nineties commercial albums and don't want more, you will be terribly wrong letting pass "New Audio Machine".
This new recording includes the best melodies of the past, yes, but also energetic and kickin' American Hard Rock songs. A really well-rounded release which is a prime example of what you can accomplish by effectively blending musicianship and style with a mature approach to the music.
Production is good, just a bit unidimensional, but I think if you focus on the songs themselves you’ll have a more than a nice time listening to this new album while driving or partying out.
"New Audio Machine" will bury any misconceptions anyone has ever had about these guys once and for all. This is what American styled Hard Rock is all about.
It's been 20 years but Trixter finally got it right, and for any hard rock, melodic rock, rockin' AOR fan, "New Audio Machine" has more than its share of tasty tidbits and memorable moments.
Recommended.
01 - Drag Me Down
02 - Get On It
03 - Dirty Love
04 - Machine
05 - Live For The Day
06 - Ride
07 - Physical Attraction
08 - Tattoos & Misery
09 - The Coolest Thing
10 - Save Your Soul
11 - Walk With A Stranger
12 - Find A Memory (European bonus track)
Peter Loran - lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Steve Brown - lead guitar, harmonica, backing vocals
P. J. Farley - bass guitar, backing vocals
Mark “Gus” Scott - drums, percussion, backing vocal
Special Guests:
Glen Burtnik - Additional Guitars, Bass, Vocals & Percussion (Track 1)
Eric Ragno - Keyboards (Tracks 1, 5 & 9)
Mark Sly - Backing Vocals (Track 9)
Pete Evick - Additional Guitars, Percussion (Track 9)
Bobby August - Backing Vocals (Track 9)
Angela Marien - Backing Vocals (Track 10)
John "J3" Allen - Backing Vocals (Track 11)
Included in the May 2012 issue of German metal magazine Metal Hammer. The final track on the compilation is a track recorded exclusively for Metal Hammer.
1. Carolus Rex 4:53
2. Swedish Pagans 4:13
3. White Death 4:10
4. Ghost Division 3:51
5. Attero Dominatus 3:43
6. Primo Victoria 4:10
7. Cliffs Of Galipolli 5:51
8. 401 4:10
9. Hellrider 3:42
10. Harley From Hell 3:50
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Apr 20, 2012 14:09
Hard Rock Melodic Rock | AOR
01. AOR - Halo Of Light
02. Axe - Bad Sometimes
03. Babylon Rockets - My Only Crime
04. Bangalore Choir - Trojan Horse
05. Blackboard Jungle - Minute
06. Blancawhite - One For The Ages
07. Blaze Bayley - The Black Country
08. Casablanca - Deliberately Wasted
09. Crucified Barbara - Into The Fire
10. Europe - Not Supposed To Sing The Blues
11. Grzegorz Skawinski - Ship Of Fools
12. H.E.A.T - Falling Down
13. Hollywood Burnouts - Tonight
14. Hysterica - Fear Of The Light
15. Imperial State Electric - The Narrow Line
16. Koritni - Down At The Crossroads
17. Litfiba - Tra Te E Me
18. Luley - Livin In The Night
19. Night By Night - The Moment
20. Pete Lesperance - What Are You Waiting For
21. PlanetHard - Until Tomorrow Comes
22. Romeo's Daughter - Alive
23. Savage Messiah - In Thought Alone
24. Slash - You're A Lie
25. Sunstorm - Never Give Up
26. Tabula Rasa - Falling Down
27. Tango Down - Blame
28. The Cult - Lucifer
29. Tommy Heart - Help!
30. Wild Rose - Feel My Love
KEE MARCELLO is one of those artists who is able to turn his hand to anything without fear.
He started his career in 1982 with the glam rock band Easy Action recording two albums. In '86 he joined Europe and toured the World three times. His name as a renowned guitarist was established and the time was ripe for the release of an instructional video. One year later came the bluesy-rock project Red Fun.
Then was time for his solo debut album, 1995's “Shine On”. As said, he has played many genres without fear, and in this first effort as solo artist, Kee goes Melodic Rock.
This recording sees Marcello in a more intimate way, delivering a good bunch of tunes with a much mellower approach than in his previous bands. Not in vain the original release cover of this album pictures him sporting a big acoustic guitar.
Now, Kee is releasing a remastered and repackaged version of this CD as "Redux : Shine On", including three bonuses.
Back in the day I liked this album alot, and I like it now.
Includes some truly good laid back Melodic Rock songs, beautifully crafted around organic melodies. Marcello's vocal timbre fits this style nicely, it's warm and affectionate.
We have some rockers too with Kee showing his six-string abilities, not in a flashing way but with a classic style and sound.
The three bonus tracks are outtakes from the "Shine On"s recording sessions, not with the quality standards of the main album tracks, but all are a nice addition to your collection.
Really Good.
01 - When The Rain Comes Falling
02 - Shine On
03 - Sweet Little Sister
04 - Rough Ride
05 - La Liaison
06 - Tonight Belongs To Us
07 - Credo (I Belive)
08 - The Wind Cries Your Name
09 - River Of Karma
10 - Fine Line
11 - Together Alone
12 - Magic Potion (Outtake) [Redux bonus]
13 - Call Me (Outtake) [Redux bonus]
14 - You're The Most Beautiful (Outtake) [Redux bonus]
Kee Marcello – Lead vocals, Guitars
Johan Lyndström – Guitar
Svante Henryson – Bass
Mats Asplen – Keyboards
Magnus Persson – Drums
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We have in our hands, "Cardinal Arrows" Barricade's new album, the first without the drugs, their leader (shown), composer and lead singer (along with Boni) legendary combo of Navarre. I discussed it particularly unfortunate in this situation when Henry left (or was invited to leave, that is not clear) http://mrthunderstruck.blogspot.com.es/2011/12/el-fin-de-barricada.html . I think such a group with such a career, 30 years on stage and would have to take better care of the name, but Alfredo Boni and have decided to go ahead under the cloak of Barricade.Entirely respectable position but with which I disagree, because if anything characterizes Barricade is the voice of Drugs and Boni, the compositions of both guitar and Alfredo.Just be sorely missed in this, moreover, remarkable "Cardinal Arrows", the Drug ... creating you the feeling that only half listening these Barricade disk or in other words how these same songs would have been after the contributions of Henry. If this happens to you and on this record, I imagine that live classical themes of Drugs will be resentful enough without his distinctive voice and charisma.
I must say that the disc itself more guitar incorporates the spirit of the group as expected, direct songs and surprising approaches to hard-rock festival, always clear under the general theme of social protest group (disturbs the beginning of " p'a fumble "or the chorus of the title track, for example). Despite losing the lead vocals, Barricade has decided to continue without significant changes, so Boni is responsible for most subjects, except in 2 "As the winter" and "balance" (where singer collaborates Kutxi Tide and pupil of Barricade) where Alfredo takes over vocals.
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01. Pa' Enredarte
02. Punto De Mira
03. Aguardiente
04. Eclipse
05. El Muelle
06. Como El Invierno
07. En Lo Más Pequeño
08. Hasta Diez
09. Imán
10. La Balanza
11. Remiendos
12. Rugir Y Morder
13. Flechas Cardinales
In Norwich, UK, there's a young band that is making some noise in the British hard rock scene, regarded by the press and a growing fan base as one of most brilliant classic rock promises.
The four piece THE BURNING CROWS are here to deliver us their debut EP "Never Had It So Good".
"Never Had It So Good" is full of British based classy Rock 'N' Roll, with hints of The Quireboys, eighties UFO and Little Angels. Recorded at the world-famous Rockfield Studios in Wales, the band have secured the expert hands of Nick Brine (The Darkness, Bruce Springsteen, Oasis) to produce and mix.
And with a guest appearance by Keith Weir (The Quireboys, Def Leppard) on keyboards, it seems that some of Rock's biggest names are starting to join the ever growing queue to get behind the band.
Opener "Slow Up Get Down" blasts mercilessly into action, while the penetrating opening chords seemingly pay homage to Aerosmith's 'Walk This Way' in a hard rockin' manner. It's full of gusto, bravado and high tempo energy that will get your foot tapping and head nodding within a minute, with a good chorus, scorching riffs and a break in pace mid-song.
Track two 'You, Me, Tonight' introduces the much loved cowbell to proceedings and is a foot stomping romp with a dynamic riff work that not only gives us some Quireboys / Stones style 'whooing' but also shows us that they aren't a million miles away from a good time Poison track - just done whole heartedly British.
Third track "Time" slows it down and here the Quireboys vibe really kicks in - no surprise that Quireboy Keith Weir guests to play keyboards on this track. You can really imagine Spike and Co. singing this so I'm guessing that can only be a compliment to their songwriting abilities. One of my favourite songs on the EP.
The next one, titled "Going Down" rocks with contagious swagger. Once again, this solidly crafted and hook-laden affair reveals Whippz' voice to be an aptly suited weapon.
Closing track "Best Damn Everything" is the most furious of the lot, as they go a bit more straight ahead hard rock the likes of which UFO or Bad Company might produce, and has everything you want in this type of band with each member stepping up to lay down some great sounds.
There are a lot of bands out there at the moment that are doing this type of rock, but The Burning Crows are above the bar in my opinion.
"Never Had It So Good" has enough fire and heart to convince the most demanding classic rock / hard rock fan delivering five hot to trot rockers full of energy. Production is excellent for this kind of genre, brilliant and organic.
These guys are like a new-age Little Angels and Skin and then some, with a promising future.
Recommended.
01 - Slow Up, Get Down
02 - You, Me, Tonight
03 - Time
04 - Going Down
05 - Best Damn Everything
Whippz – Vocals & Guitars
Lance Daniels – Guitars & Backing Vocals
Will Lockett – Bass & Backing Vocals
Chris Chapman – Drums & Percussion
Keith Weir (The Quireboys, Def Leppard) – Keyboards
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Band Psychema Info: Finland Info: The Entry Point ????: Progressive Metal Years: 2012 ????Upload: 44:23 Info: MP3 CBR 192 kbs Info: 62,5 ?b
Tracklist:
01. Entry Point - 2:31
02. You - 4:40
03. Solace In Void - 4:59
04. Antiparticle - 4:24
05. About Face - 4:50
06. The Past - 4:16
07. Losing Grace - 4:57
08. Semilucidity - 4:40
09. Repetitive Moments - 6:08
10. Fade Out - 2:58
01. Cry Out (feat. Rob Rock)
02. Hammer Down (feat. Udo Dirkschneider)
03. This Time (feat. Steve Grimmett)
04. Channelling the Infinite (feat. Sean Peck)
05. Lions For Lambs (feat. Alessandro Del Vecchio)
06. Cyborg (feat. Carlos Zema)
07. World On Fire (feat. Louie Gorgievksi)
08. Your Eyes (feat. Mike Dimeo)
09. Born A King (feat. Danny Cecati)
10. As Flames Scorch The Ground (feat. Vo Simpson)
11. White Wings (feat. Ronny Munroe)
12. Hammer Down (all-star version) (feat. Udo Dirkschneider, Rob Rock, Sean Peck, Carlos Zema, Vo Simpson, Ronny Munroe) (bonus track)
13. Born a King (feat. Sean Peck) (bonus track)
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EMPIRES OF EDEN — the brainchild of PAINDIVISION/ex-DUNGEON guitarist Stu Marshall — will release its third album, "Channelling The Infinite", on June 1 in Japan through Rubicon, and on June 6 in rest of the world June 6 through Music Buy Mail. The CD features guest appearances by some of the most influential voices in metal, including:
* Udo Dirkschneider (ACCEPT, U.D.O.)
* Rob Rock (IMPELLITTERI, DRIVER)
* Steve Grimmett (GRIM REAPER, LIONSHEART)
* Mike Dimeo (MASTERPLAN, RIOT)
* Sean Peck (CAGE)
* Carlos Zema (OUTWORLD, VOUGAN)
* Ronny Munroe (TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, METAL CHURCH)
* Alessandro Del Vecchio (HARDLINE, EDEN'S CURSE, EDGE OF FOREVER)
* Danny Cecati (EYEFEAR, PEGAZUS)
* Louie Gorgievski (CRIMSONFIRE)
* Vo Simpson (DARKER HALF)
Loaded with 12 tracks of brain-blasting power metal, "Channelling The Infinite" features killer production and powerful, hook-laden music that will appeal to any aficionado. Each song is carefully crafted specifically to suit the singer involved, and designed to best complement their range and style. From there, the vocalists have complete freedom to write the lyrics and melodies, providing a unique insight into what truly inspires these artists. It is also available as a limited-edition digipak that includes bonus tracks for each territory.
In addition to the spectacular vocals, face-melting lead breaks and riffs that could take on a nuclear arsenal. EMPIRES OF EDEN once again showcases the incredible cover art by Los Angeles-based artist Alex Ruiz.
Commented Marshall: "I am overwhelmed by the power and emotion of the vocal performances that these amazing singers have brought to the album. It's pushed my playing to levels I never thought possible and has created the most well-rounded release I have ever been involved with. Writing for these incredible artists is a dream come true and the finished product has actually exceeded my expectations. Every song is filled with a passion and spirit that immediately grabs the listener; I am very excited for people to hear this album."
Second installment of this Finnish group whose members have already spent a result, including the singer Markku Kuikka which has a long career behind him and that could be heard alongside Lars Eric Mattsson and keyboardist of Thunderstone, Jukka Karinen,here who can speak much more broadly and with finesse.
The first effort, titled "Dialog", two years ago, revealed a group consisting of competent musicians but had trouble getting out relatively traditional influences of progressive metal, led by Symphony X and Dream Theater. "Dialog" enjoyed a good recording, arrangements, balanced between guitar and keyboards, with good melodies but also a lot of rhythm changes and parts of double pedal just agreed on these pieces of average length but a long series epic.
"Ouroboros" is a concept album based on the story of a romantic relationship ... Its beginning, its development, degradation and end. References sometimes a little too visible "Dialog" are less clear here. The band announced the album as a bit more direct, but listening to songs, or rather the songs are more focused on vocal melodies and rhythms that are simpler, the battery a little less emphasized and more nuanced. The album is also less cumbersome overall. The vocal melodies, always at the center of the compositions are often quite strong, even on two beautiful ballads. Classical piano is quite far (with a very beautiful sound, for that matter) and synth orchestrations are well developed, which does not prevent Sami Saarinen to issue sharp guitar parts well, beautiful harmonies and a few very fluid solos alongside keyboardist whose playing solo is also very swift.
Yet the first three songs are always pretty fast and powerful arrangements of keyboards in spite of very audible. Rolf Pilve we Assen still some parts of double bass, syncopated rhythms and a little chopped classic but overall, the rhythm section has changed significantly and in the right direction compared to "Dialog". The result is much more interesting especially with the ballad "Like a Dream" followed by a title in the solo piano ("Confidence and Trust")! Markku Kuikka always uses her voice rough, serious, powerful and very well placed. Strange to want to keep the stamp frayed and sometimes roaring style as well mean a few lines of clean vocals here and there, as on "Like a dream", proof that he has other strings to his bow. But this time he is accompanied by Anna Murphy (singer of Eluveitie), four songs performed as a duo. Clear voice and yet powerful of the latter is very welcome, offering a bit more diversity to the album.
The highlight of this album is probably the ballad "Flowers Die" and along "Sail Away" which form a whole with covers of themes from the first in the second ... The melancholic atmosphere, or dark and dramatic does not prevent melodies to be very accessible.Nice idea to offer some tricky piano and slow ramp-ups ... Status Minor should quickly get rid of the label Mismatched group of "power metal". It is however unfortunate that the vocals are particularly rough on the tightest passages of this dark story (on "Stain" for example), in detail that will put off some ...
1. The Wind (4:15)
2. Hollow (4:56)
3. Glass Wall (4:35)
4. Like a Dream (5:46)
5. Confidence and Trust (2:31)
6. Stain (6:32)
7. Smile (5:34)
8. Flowers Die (5:24)
9. Sail Away (10:44)
Line-up / Musicians
- Markku Kuikka / Vocals
- Sami Saarinen / Guitars
- Jukka Karinen / Keyboards
- Eero Pakkanen / Bass
- Rolf Pilve / Drums
