Band Dorian Lord
Info: Keeper Of The Night
Style: Heavy Metal
Years: 1995
Info: CBR 320 kbs
Info: 127,63 Mb
Info: USA
Tracklist:
01 - Lights Go Down.
02 - Talk Tough.
03 - Face In The Mirror.
04 - The Other Side.
05 - Lock On The Fly.
06 - I`ll Take The Night.
07 - Human Touch.
08 - Twisted Fate.
09 - Who`s The One.
10 - Keeper Of The Night.
11 - Cat Of Nine Tales.
12 - Then They Come.
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Widow – Life’s Blood (2011)
Dec 10, 2011 13:53
Heavy Metal |Power Metal
If Life's Blood were an unearthed gem from the 80's its value as a lost classic would be unassailable. The vast majority of modern, retro-based heavy metal is content to merely ape the sounds of the 80s, selling to a small but dedicated base of fans who don't like much of what's going on today but have already worn out their copies of Master of Puppets and Holy Diver and just want something new in the same mold, even if it doesn't aspire to the same peaks in terms of quality. Widow are one of the few bands in the 2000s that sound like they belong on an old Metal Massacre cassette from a quarter century ago.
1. Lady Twilight 04:09
2. Blood In Dreams 04:49
3. Take Hold of the Night 03:39
4. Another Fallen Angel 05:10
5. Embrace It 04:23
6. Behind the Light 03:26
7. The Burning Ones 03:12
8. Live Beyond 05:01
9. Judgment Day 03:46
10. I Scream for Ice Queen 04:17
11. Remembering 03:45
12. The One I Know 02:
If its pure power metal you want, look no further than the upcoming release from the Czech band Eagleheart entitled Dreamtherapy. This hard rocking quintet has been around since 2003 and their veteran status clearly shows on this tight and powerful album.
Founded b guitarist Michal K?s, the core of the band (K?s, bassist Ji?í Fiala, drummer Zden?k Vémola, and singer Vojta Šimoník) was solidified by the time they recorded their first EP, Black Sun, in 2005. Their Helloween and Stratovarius influenced sound helped the band build a loyal following and led to the release of their first full length album, Moment Of Life, in early 2008. Eagleheart toured in support of a number of well-known acts, and in 2009 began work on Dreamtherapy, enlisting the help of producer-guitarist-singer Roland Grapow (Masterplan, ex-Helloween). The band also enlisted second guitarist Michal Jankuliak and in 2010 they hit the studio.
Dreamtherapy is a fine power metal release and a great example of the genre – nicely proving that Eagleheart truly deserve the praise they have received. The music is intense and energetic, fronted by the raspy voice of Vojta Šimoník who at times sounds like Blaze Bayley or Pretty Maids’ Ronnie Atkins. His voice is crisp and clear, very well suited to the power metal style. The twin guitars of the Michals (K?s and Jankuliak) are excellent whether laying down big hooky rhythms or subtle and soaring leads. The rhythms of drummer Zden?k Vémola and bassist Ji?í Fiala are equally solid and their contributions are not small. Eagleheart’s true strength is the teamwork and unity displayed in their tight and veteran sounding performances. The band hits all of the power metal targets – everything from somewhat dark and martial lyrics to massive tempo shifts. The fine contributions (both production and performance) of Roland Grapnow only serve to make a solid effort even stronger.
The quick and almost orchestral keyboard opener “Insomnia” flows right into the first real track, “Shades Of Nothing.” Great raspy vocals, intense guitars and manic drumming set the bar very high for the balance of the album, and Eagleheart delivers. “Taste My Pain” is an aggressive and well-structured song with some interesting musical layering and some pushed-to-the-edge vocals and a great lead break. “Lost In The Dead End” has a brighter epic tone and features some great melodic hooks, a slick bass / drum line and an almost sing-along chorus. Neat harmony vocals open “Creator Of Time” and the band brings in a hint of prog-metal lightness while maintaining a brutal pounding rhythm line.
“Nothing Remains” is a slower cut, almost Amorphis-like at the opening and sort of Metallica-ish as the song progresses. It seems to pull the band a bit out its vocal comfort zone, but the acoustic guitar work and excellent bass line make up for it. “Dreamtherapy” brings the power back up and is quite rightly the title track. The band pulls out all the stops here and everything about this track is spot on. “Burned By The Sun” is another great power track built on an aggressive drum and bass line and it features some beautifully executed technical guitar teamwork. The nuclear apocalyptic “Glass Mountain” seems a little forced at the start, but gets rolling nicely by the chorus. “Wheel Of Sorrow” wraps the album with a different sound – more progressive and bass oriented at the start – but becoming a drum and rhythm guitar showpiece. Unfortunately instead of being a truly epic track, this 12 minute piece is just too drawn out and seems endless. While technically excellent, the band could have trimmed this one by a third without losing anything.
If you are into power metal, Eagleheart’s Dreamtherapy is a must – simply no other way to put it. There is nothing ground-breaking style-wise here, but this album is a distillation of modern power metal to its purest form and it could be held up to the rest of the world as the archetype despite a few easily overlooked flaws.
Dreamtherapy will be out on 24-November-2011 in Europe and 17-January-2012 in the USA on Scarlet Records
Genre: Power Metal
Band:
Vojta Šimoník (vocals)
Michal K?s (guitars, vocals)
Michal Jankuliak (guitars)
Ji?í Fiala (bass)
Zden?k Vémola (drums)
Guest musician: Roland Grapow (vocals, guitar)
Track Listing:
1. Insomnia
2. Shades Of Nothing
3. Taste My Pain
4. Lost In The Dead End
5. Creator Of Time
6. Nothing Remains
7. Dreamtherapy
8. Burned By The Sun
9. Glass Mountain
10. Wheel Of Sorrow
1. Insomnia
2. Shades Of Nothing
3. Taste My Pain
4. Lost In The Dead End
5. Creator Of Time
6. Nothing Remains
7. Dreamtherapy
8. Burned By The Sun
9. Glass Mountain
10. Wheel Of Sorrow
Band Reignstorm
Info: Tomorrow's Past
Style: Progressive/Power Metal
Years: 2009
Info: MP3 CBR 320 kbs
Info: 153.73 MB
Info: USA
Tracklist:
01 - Tomorrow's Past.
02 - Chapter XXX.
03 - Exhaustion.
04 - Road To Insanity.
05 - Ruler Of Today.
06 - Supremecy.
07 - Black Water Refuge.
08 - Cat's Eye.
09 - Blood On The White Robe.
10 - Death in the Air (guitar & drum tracks).
11 - Chapter XXX (guitar, drum & vocal tracks).
12 - Democracy... A Child's Game (scratch guitar track & drums).
13 - Exhaustion (live 91).
14 - Tomorrow's Past (live 91).
15 - Suspended Animation.
16 - Tomorrow's Past (re-recorded vocals, unmixed).
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Daniel Colletti’s Electric Bat Cave – Berlin… (2011)
Dec 10, 2011 01:42
Heavy Metal |Power Metal Rock
Als ehemaliger Berliner werde ich schon aus Prinzip immer neugierig, wenn eine Veröffentlichung ins Haus flattert, die den Namen meiner Geburtsstadt im Titel trägt. So wie aktuell erst wieder geschehen bei DANIEL COLLETTI’S ELECTRIC BAT CAVE und der Single “Berlin”. Um das schon mal vorweg zu nehmen: “Berlin” lohnt sich auch für Nicht-Berliner.
01. Berlin [2:48]
02. Berlin [Detroit Express Mix] [4:11]
03. Berlin [House Mashup Mix] [7:39]
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Knights Of Round & Dragon Guardian – Shinsengumi Masenki 2011
Dec 9, 2011 12:51
Heavy Metal |Power Metal
Track List:
01 - Shinsengumi Masenki
02 - Akaki Namida
03 - Sakura Saku Basho
04 - Konayuki ni Hoeru Gishi
05 - Hajya no Hitomi
06 - Tagatame ni Shura wa Naku
07 - Hachamecha na Mainichi
08 - Goryoukaku no Tatakai
09 - Kanashiku Hohoemu Kaze no Senritsu
10 - Fujita no Nisshi ~Ketsu~
Cage, San Diego’s self-professed American power metal kings, has returned with their sixth album, Supremacy Of Steel. Formed in 1992 during the outbreak of grunge, Cage remained true to their sound. Almost two decades later, Cage has maintained a classic heavy metal vibe.
Similarities to Iced Earth, Judas Priest Painkiller-era and King Diamond all come to mind frequently. Vocalist Sean Peck’s high octave screeches might turn some people off, but Halford and King Diamond make a decent living from their falsettos. Some people might also scream Judas Priest or King Diamond rip-off, but those are just two artists that have had an impact on Cage’s sound.
The double guitar attack of Dave Garcia and Steve Brogden, the bottom end assault of Pete Stone, and the thunderous drum display of Norm Leggio (Psychotic Waltz), provides the powerful backdrop to Peck’s air raid siren wails.
Cage’s songwriting and story-telling is part of the band’s strengths. Whether it’s a historical, war-related or horror-themed song, they vividly capture the mood lyrically. Some material verges into cheesy territory or silly comic book scenarios, but otherwise, Cage produce some ass-kicking metal songs.
“Bloodsteel” opens with some heavy reverb-laden tremolo picking and black metal blast beats which then settles into a fast paced metal riff in the vein of ”Jugulator.” One-man black metal band Bitter Frost performs a guest lead guitar spot.
"Metal Empire" is a slightly cheesy ode to heavy metal — fans of Manowar should dig it. "War of the Undead," is one of the fastest and thrashiest songs Cage has ever penned. Peck is a real scream machine the whole way through. A soon-to-be classic Cage song is "The Beast of Bray Road." It has references to “Black River Falls” from their last albumScience Of Annihilation and is about a werewolf.
When it comes to Cage releases, the packaging is top-notch. The brilliant cover artwork of Marc Sasso (Dio, Halford) and the stunning 16-page inside booklet complete with lyrics and artwork by Danial Duarte and Forrest Butler are great visuals to accompany Cage’s aural assault.
Cage has been slugging it out in the metal world for almost 20 years. Some people love ’em, some people hate ’em. But on Supremacy Of Steel, there’s no doubt that Cage is more than capable of delivering the metal goods.
01. Bloodsteel (feat. guest artist BITTERFROST)
02. The Beast Of Bray Road
03. King Of The Wasteland
04. Metal Empire
05. War Of The Undead
06. Flying Fortress
07. Doctor Doom
08. Annaliese Michel
09. Braindead Woman
10. The Monitor
11. Hell Destroyer vs. Metal Devil
12. Skinned Alive (bonus track for Europe)
Tracklist:
1. Another Flower
2. Alone
3. Time 4 Lovers
4. Icy Moon
5. Au Premiere Coup
6. Dangerous Diamonds
7. Take Off
8. Blue Diamond
9. Lovin' Me
10. Sixth Sun
11. Bitter & Sweet
Band Trick Or Treat
Info: Evil Needs Candy Too
Style: Power Metal
Years: 2006
Info: CBR 192 kbs
Info: 68,38 Mb
Info: Italy
Tracklist:
01 - It's Snake Time.
02 - Evil Needs Candy Too.
03 - Time For Us All.
04 - Like Donald Duke.
05 - Girls Just Want To Havai.
06 - Joyful In Sadness.
07 - Sunday Morning In London.
08 - Who Will Save The Hero.
09 - Back As A Pet.
10 - Perfect Life.
11 - Back To Life.
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Metallica – Hate Train (2011)Single
Dec 7, 2011 18:28
Heavy Metal |Power Metal
And with these words, so begins “Hate Train,” a previously unreleased song from the Death Magnetic sessions that the band performed last night as part of their four-night thirtieth anniversary celebration at the Fillmore in San Francisco, and a rough mix of which has subsequently been e-mailed to Metallica fan club members (audio below). More»
Dark Forest – Dawn Of Infinity (2011)
Dec 7, 2011 13:06
Heavy Metal |Power Metal
Here's the thing. In the morass of harsh modern heavy metal, abounding with grimy death vocals and little melody, it takes a lot, more than a sense of history, to deliver classic melodic heavy metal. This is especially so if you want to invoke and play the seminal and inspired New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) style (that inspired many youngsters to pick up a Fender). Honestly, Birmingham's Dark Forest nails it. On their second release, Dawn of Infinity, they secure their position in this grand tradition.
Above, Dark Forest: it's deja vu all over again: heavy metal with denim and high top sneakers.
Okay, Dark Forest gets it, if you didn't get my point in the last paragraph. With early Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, among others, I was weaned on this classic metal. With twin guitars, a solid and supportive rhythm section, and soaring and clean vocals, Dark Forest are reincarnations of their forefathers, and without apology. The Tor, Sieze the Day, and Deadly Premonition are magnificent interpretations of the genre. They border on genius, if not clever homage. Through the Glass Darkly exceeds expectations. Echoing the best of Maiden, the arrangement offers elements both epic and speedy, both heavy and entertaining. Black Delta echoes this description. If you've guessed I'm impressed, then you would be correct. But, allow me to add this caveat: though a fan of the genre, there is a slight bit of redundancy here. Thankfully, each song has significant merit, thanks to the talented musicianship, to put Dark Forest in the realm of better classic metal bands.
I know that Dark Forest does not meet the standards of current metal fashion. (And that's a very good thing.) Frankly, if they feel unappreciated, I understand. God forgive us for not including some sense of melody and harmony in our heavy metal music. Once more, Dark Forest gets it! For pure and true heavy metal Dark Forest is the real deal. Accept no substitutes.
01. Hourglass
02. Lightyears On
03. The Green Knight
04. Seize The Day
05. The Tor
06. Through A Glass Darkly
07. The Stars My Destination
08. Under The Greenwood Tree
09. Black Delta
10. Deadly Premonition
Band Total Eclipse
Info: Spellcaster
Style: Power Metal
Years: 2008
Info: MP3 CBR 320 kbs
Info: 133.78 MB
Info: USA
Tracklist:
01 Hell On Earth.
02 Final Evolution.
03 Storm Warning.
04 Spellcaster.
05 7 Trials.
06 The Flames Of Eternityr.
07 Above & Below.
08 Ashes Of Eden.
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Lord Volture – Never Cry Wolf (2011)
Dec 7, 2011 00:56
Heavy Metal |Power Metal
Artist
LORD VOLTURE
Title
Never Cry Wolf
Homepage
LORD VOLTURE
Label
EIGENPRODUKTION
Leserbewertung
9.50 von 10 Punkten (6 Bewertungen)
Nach dem famosen 2010er-Debut "Beast of Thunder" liegt nun schon der Nachfolger vor mit "Never Cry Wolf". Und das auch wieder im edlen Digi-Pack in Eigenregie (was enorm verwundert bei der Qualität der holländischen Combo!). Das Debut erntete durch die Bank in allen Magazinen gute bis hervorragende Kritiken und bot wesentlich stärkeren Stoff, als einem oft von Labels angedreht wird. Es steht auch weiterhin US-Power Metal der Marke ICED EARTH, JAG PANZER, CAGE oder VICIOUS RUMORS auf dem Plan. Mit den 11 hier gebotenen Songs(bei satten 68 Minuten!), amtlich produziert von Yuma van Eekelen (PESTILENCE) und Bart Hennephof (TEXTURES), muss man sich keinesfalls hinter den Genannten verstecken!
OK, soviel Power und Esprit wie VICIOUS RUMORS und so viel Ohrwurmpotenzial wie ICED EARTH hat man zwar (noch) nicht, aber gegen die restliche Konkurrenz kann man anstinken. Nach dem zackigen Titeltrack zu Beginn, geht´s mit dem epischer groovenden "Taiga" weiter - Schaffers Mannschaft ist hier im Sound ganz nah dabei. Bandgründer und Sänger David Marcelis hat ebenso wie Matt Barlow hohe Schreie genauso drauf, wie cleanen Gesang oder kraftvolles Shouting und ebenso wie ICED EARTH wechseln LORD VOLTURE gekonnt zwischen groovenderen Tracks, längeren Epics und fast schon thrashigen Bangern ("Korgon´s Descent"). Paul Mercelis und Leon Hermans glänzen dabei an ihren Äxten, die Soli sind Klasse und die Rhythmusfraktion Simon Geurts (Bass)/ Frank Wintermans (Drums) hat immer das passende Gerüst am Start. Mit Abgeh-Brettern wie eben "Korgon´s Descent" oder "Necro Nation" kratzt man schon am ANNIHILATOR-Sound (Jeff Waters war ja auch Gast auf Album No.1), deren Fans dürfen also durchaus auch mal ein Ohr riskieren. Mit dem fast 8-minütigen, teils IRON MAIDEN-lastigen "Into the Lair of a Lion" hat man kurz vor Schluss noch ein weiteres Epic-Highlight geparkt, das es unbedingt zu entdecken gilt. Hier steuert auch Sean Peck von CAGE einige kraftvolle Gastvocals bei. Trotz der Länge der meisten Tracks schaffen es LORD VOLTURE, keine Längen zu produzieren und den Hörer jederzeit an die Anlage zu binden. Nach dem akustischen Zwischensong "Brother" folgt nochmal ein siebeneinhalb-minütiger ICED EARTH-Ritt deluxe mit "The Wolf at your Door", der dem Vergleich aber auch standhalten kann! Abgerundet wird diese enorm starke Vorstellung vom bereits eingangs erwähnten sehr schicken Digi-Pack nebst dickem Booklet - äußerst professionell!
US-Metalfans, ICED EARTH im Besonderen, sollten sich umgehend diese tolle Scheibe (und die Erste gleich dazu) besorgen! LORD VOLTURE sind etlichen kommerziell größeren Label-Luftikussen unbedingt vorzuziehen... do it!
01. Never Cry Wolf
02. Taiga
03. Wendigo
04. Celestial Bodies Fall
05. Korgon’s Descent
06. Minutes to Madness
07. Necro Nation
08. I Am King
09. Into The Lair Of A Lion
10. Brother
11. The Wolf at your Door
