Like an avalanche roaring down from the Alps, Desert Sin’s upcoming album Destination Paradise will have the ground shaking. The Austrian five piece metal band hails from Tyrol in the Alps, and looks poised to make a big impact on the melodic power metal scene with their latest release on Pure Steel Records.
Desert Sin’s roots reach back to 2000, when the lineup stabilized. The first incarnation consisted of Sandro Holzer (lead vocals, guitars), Rainer Fischer (bass) , Roman Fischer (keyboards), and Harald Vogl (drums). They released their first studio CD MMIV in 2004, and followed up with 2005?s Zero Hour after adding guitarist Stefan Entner to the mix. They recorded a promo CD for the “Keep it True X” festival in 2008 entitled All in One, and then released The Edge Of Horizon in early 2009. Destination Paradise is their latest effort, and second on Pure Steel Records.
Desert Sin is fronted by vocalist and guitarist Sandro Holzer. Vocally Holzer sounds like a melding of Mark Boals and Ripper Owens, with a slight touch of Geoff Tate thrown in for good measure. He is a decent guitarist, and makes a fine teammate for fellow axe-man Stefan Entner. The two lay down some complex and intricate lines while never failing at the basics of melody and chord. Roman Fischer’s keyboards complement the guitars well, and are a key contributor to the music without dominating the sound. The fine bass of Rainer Fischer and big double bass drums of Harald Vogl form a solid and impressive backbone.
Soft acoustic guitars on the instrumental “Awakening” open the album before the power metal riffs of the title track slam into the listener. “Destination Paradise” sets the tone for the balance of the release, filled with traditional power metal tempo changes, keyboard sequences and somewhat metaphysical lyrics. More Intense riffs drive (the non-Rainbow) “Kill The King,” and the track us built fully around the rhythm line. Booming bass drums and an Iron Maiden influenced opening make “Would You Release Me” an interesting track which features great bass and pounding drums. Big bass and drums open “Follow Me” before an almost progressive metal rhythm takes over. This track allows Holzer to stretch his vocals to the limit. Great guitars and a nice keyboard riff make this song the showpiece of the album.
Eerie keyboards and a galloping bass opening on “In Silence” kick off the second half of the album in fine style. A bit of a Queensryche influence is apparent in the chorus of the moody “The Seed Of Destruction.” Both lead and rhythm guitars on this track are simply superb – the finest on the album. The lyrics of “Creation” present an interesting look at religion in general, and the drum line within is a double bass showcase. Good bass and slick guitars make this the second best on the release. A neat bass opening, clockwork tight drums and dissonant keyboards give “Hero” a distinctly military feel, while a tidy guitar riff and multi-layered vocals allow “Circle Of Twilight” to end the album on a high.
The production and technical aspects of Destination Paradise are excellent – just as one would expect from power metal. The songs are well written and performed with spirit and enthusiasm, and it is obvious from the level of musicianship that Desert Sin is a veteran act. The only negative of the album is the consistent brooding intensity. It would be nice to hear a band of this caliber mix things up just a bit more and throw in a slower track, or something that really lets them crank it to eleven.
While there is nothing revolutionary about Destination Paradise, Desert Sin provides a fine example of the art of power metal. A solid album from beginning to end, Destination Paradise should be on the short list of anyone looking to fill out their European power metal collection. This release will not disappoint fans of the genre.
Genre: Power Metal
Band:
Rainer Fischer (bass, backing vocals)
Roman Fischer (keyboards)
Sandro Holzer (vocals, guitars)
Stefan Entner (guitars)
Harald Vogl (drums)
Track Listing:
1. Awakening
2. Destination Paradise
3. Kill The King
4. Would You Release Me
5. Follow Me
6. In Silence
7. The Seed Of Destruction
8. Creation
9. Hero
10. Circle Of Twilight
Jan 12, 2012 16:46
Hard Rock Heavy Metal |Power Metal
Band Ninja
Info: Liberty
Style: Hard'n'Heavy
Years: 1992
Info: CBR 256 kbs
Info: 83.68 Mb
Info: Germany
Tracklist:
01 - Glory Seven.
02 - Ice In You Hand.
03 - Time Time.
04 - Get It All Up.
05 - Killer No 1.
06 - Running In The Night.
07 - Winds Of War.
08 - Scream Out.
09 - Snickers From Space.
10 - Liberty.
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VA – Metal Knights – A Resurgance Of Swedish Steel (1985)
Jan 12, 2012 08:34
Heavy Metal |Power Metal
Band VA - Metal Knights
Info: A Resurgance Of Swedish Steel
Style: Heavy Metal
Years: 1985
Info: MP3 CBR 192 kbs
Info: 63.42 Mb
Info: Sweden
Tracklist:
01 - Highlight - Pilgrim.
02 - Crime - Battlefield.
03 - Exist - Time For A Solution.
04 - Rubycon - Out Of The Night.
05 - Act - Christian Crusaders.
06 - Killerhawk - Wish Me Well.
07 - Neptune - Enemies.
08 - Orion's Sword - Atomic War.
09 - Stormbringer - Voodoo Night.
10 - Shylock - The Chosen One.
Rip By: -=KazgorotH=-
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Beyond the Labyrinth – Chapter III – Stories (2011)
Jan 11, 2012 11:54
Heavy Metal |Power Metal
Before receiving Beyond The Labyrinth's third and brand new release I knew it involved a hard rock vibe in general, but that was all. Truth be told, I didn't know the band before and I was prepared for some dirty tunes, on the contrary though, the album holds a varied aesthetic in terms of expression.
So, Beyond The Labyrinth hail from Belgium and despite the fact they have been around since 1996, they appeared in official discography during 2005 with Signs. Their new attempt's name is Chapter III - Stories and clocks around an hour's time. It is consisted of 12 compositions and each one takes its time to expand, infusing a wide variety of references, influences, genres and sounds, making the sound of the band affected, but not over-abused in terms of technique. We're talking about melodic heavy metal/hard rock with the adjective "melodic" playing a really important role. Apart from the generic but main core of the aforementioned description you will witness generic power metal references that transform into light symphonic metal, progressive metal in the vein of Dream Theater's Metropolis Pt. 2: Scenes From A Memory aura, melodic ballads etc.
The good thing is that this album's vast sound territory can please different listeners of the same core, in combination with the gentle production that doesn't disarm the melodic dynamics of such an album. Along with the eloquent heaviness, the non-exaggerating, beautiful solos, the atmosphere-evoking keyboards and piano parts, the well-accompanying rhythm section and melodic, clean vocal lines that enrich the ambiance the way they should. Also, it's nice witnessing that the compositions work well together as a whole and at the same time they hold a personality of their own. You can see the album like a story book, as the title says, a whole series of stories, but the stories themselves can stand on their own. The bad thing now, 60 minutes may tire a bit, but this can always change according to one's musical tastes, so don't actually count it as something negative, but as a personal array.
Concluding, Chapter III- Stories is a well-performed album deflowering heaviness with melody and at the same time carving the edges of melody with heaviness. It's a balanced work with respect and affection on their influences and what they want to present. Had it been released a few years earlier it would definitely deserve more attention, as for now, if everything you read intrigued you enough and you feel nostalgic you should give Beyond The Labyrinth a shot.
01. The Girl With the X-Ray Eyes
02. Where Kindred Spirits Meet
03. Hidden Agenda
04. Oceans Apart
05. Fear's the Killer
06. The Darkest Page
07. Saturation Point
08. Stories Waiting to Be Told
09. Raise the Horns
10. Hypersensitive
11. The Peter Principle
12. Strength
Band Blazon
Info: The Silent Witness
Style: Heavy Metal
Years: 1991
Info: MP3 CBR 320 kbs
Info: 66.02 Mb
Info: UK
Tracklist:
01 - The Killing Ground.
02 - Fired From The Skies.
03 - Masquerade.
04 - Heart Of Ice.
05 - The Wastelands.
06 - Time's Last Gift.
Rip By: McKagan
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King Diamond – Black Magic (Compilation) (2011)
Jan 9, 2012 12:34
Heavy Metal |Power Metal
Kim Bendix Petersen (born June 14, 1956 in Copenhagen[1]), better known by his stage name King Diamond, is a Grammy Award nominated Danishheavy metal musician. As a vocalist, he is known for his extensive vocal range, in particular his usage of falsetto. He is the lead vocalist for both Mercyful Fate and the eponymous King Diamond. In 2006, Hit Parader voted him as the 85th greatest heavy metal vocalist of all time.
01 King Diamond: "LOA" House
02 King Diamond: Voodoo
03 King Diamond: One Down Two To Go
04 Mercyful Fate: Buried Alive
05 King Diamond: Help!!!
06 King Diamond: The Trees Have Eyes
07 King Diamond: The Storm
08 King Diamond: The Wheelchair
09 King Diamond: Spirits
10 King Diamond: The Ritual
11 King Diamond: Blood To Walk
12 King Diamond: Never Ending Hill
13 King Diamond: Mirror, Mirror
14 Roadrunner United: In the Fire
15 Probot: Sweet Dreams
16 Mercyful Fate: Evil 2009
Rage – Best Ballads (compilation by Dark Dragon) (2012)
Jan 9, 2012 12:10
Heavy Metal |Power Metal
Rage are a German heavy metal band, formed in 1984. They were part of the German heavy/speed/power metal scene to emerge in the early to mid 1980s, along with bands such as Helloween, Running Wild and Blind Guardian.
01. Shadows (Instrumental) 00:56
02. All This Time 05:32
03. Through Ages 02:05
04. Black (Instrumental) 00:52
05. Fading Hours 06:28
06. Beauty 03:55
07. Fortress 03:57
08. Deep In The Night 04:08
09. More Than A Lifetime 04:28
10. In Vain (I Won't Go Down) 05:19 37
11. Vanished In Haze 05:01
12. Incomplete 05:10
13. Tomorrow's Yesterday 06:57
14. Home 03:14
15. All This Time (Orchestral Version) 04:04
16. After The End 04:45
Band Thunderblast
Info: Warzone
Style: Heavy Metal
Years: 2004
Info: MP3 VBR ~240-250 kbs
Info: 90.99 Mb
Info: Colombia
Tracklist:
01 - Prime Destruction (Intro).
02 - Cyber Titan.
03 - Ignition.
04 - Annihilator.
05 - Army Of One.
06 - Spirit Of Vengeance.
07 - Warzone.
08 - Frebinder.
09 - Rampage.
10 - Alliance To Vindicate.
11 - Turbo.
12 - Devastators.
Rip By: Church
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Benighted Soul – Start From Scratch (2011)
Jan 8, 2012 22:32
Heavy Metal |Power Metal
Benighted Soul describe their music somewhere between progressive and symphonic metal. They say they have found their own path through metal. They claim to go from pop/rock all the way to heavy metal, supported by powerful riffs and rich orchestrations. I, as usual, disagree. Of course it would be ideal and great to have found your own path of metal after making music for nine years. They have also produced three demos and two albums, so yes, having your own style by then would be awesome.
This band are talking about their own path when everything I hear is so predictable. Things that have been done many times before, blindly copied without making any effort to make it their own. The lack of variety in instruments and effects simply give the effect you think you have already heard a song three times, while it has been a different song all the times. The choral pieces in this album are beautiful and have a very rich and full sound. They have a fine atmosphere and they are well finished off, the production itself is not quite so bad at all. The sound is overall quite full and pleasant, until Géraldine opens up her mouth and tries to create a powerful sound. The moment she does so, her voice sounds shrill and downright horrible. Besides the fact her vocals are not really powerful, she is simply not pleasant to listen to.
All in all, this seems like a very ordinary thing, and I think it is. They should break loose of all the predictable gothic things in their metal, they should add more atmosphere to their music and Geraldine needs to work on the sharpness in her voice. Apart from that, I am guessing this band will be just fine.
Rating: 58/100
01. Broken Icons 06:02
02. Edge of Insanity 08:07
03. Wrong Reflection 03:49
04. Falling in Sin 07:04
05. Ticking Time Bomb 06:39
06. Stranger Me 05:33
07. The Seventh Cage 04:58
08. Evergreen 05:59
09. Start from Scratch 07:13
10. My So Called Friend 06:02
11. No Warning Signs? 07:54
Doro Feat. Onkel Tom Angelripper – Merry Metal X-Mas (2011)
Jan 8, 2012 00:07
Hard Rock Heavy Metal |Power Metal
Band Doro Info: Merry Metal X-Mas Years: 2011 Info: Germany Style: Heavy Metal ??????|Tracklist: MP3 CBR 320 kbps
01. Merry Metal Xmas
Line-Up:
Doro - Vocals
Onkel Tom Angelripper - Vocals
Joe Taylor - Guitar
Oliver Palotai - Guitar
Bas Maas - Guitar
Nick Douglas - Bass
Luca Princiotta - Keyboard, Guitar
Johnny Dee - Drums
1. Creators of the Downfall
2. Burning Wings
3. Vengeance
4. Fight for the Cross... Die for Jerusalem (live)
5. The Realm of Hell (live)
6. Path to Glory (live)
Band Mainstreet
Info: Deadly Games At Night
Style: Traditional Heavy Metal
Years: 1988
Info: MP3 CBR 192 kbs
Info: 52.1 Mb
Info: Germany
Tracklist:
01 - Deadly Games At Night.
02 - Wrong But Right.
03 - Spider's Web.
04 - Throne Of Fire.
05 - Load Sweatless Drug.
06 - Stand Up And Fight.
07 - Mainstreet.
08 - Suicide.
09 - You Can Catch My Soul.
10 - Tonight.
11 - Third World.
