Hey, sorry for not posting much this month, but things have been a bit rough for the start of the year, but I know there are good things coming! At the very least, we have one more videos article to wrap up some of the things from 2022! Some are from last year, some looking ahead to this year, but they're all worth checking out.
Featuring the singer of Pyramaze, this is some anthemic mid-tempo metal. While the video itself is pretty minimal, I can't deny the song has some decent catchiness. The Archives describe the band as power metal, but based on just this single, it's more like a melodic traditional metal. Maybe they had some more uptempo tracks on their album, so I might check it out at some point.
After enjoying their last album Point of No Return, I knew I would be on board with whatever these Brits do next. This track has some interesting dynamics, starting with a bit of a jangly riff before bringing in the heavy riffs, with Shane Greenhall vocals really sealing the deal.
Okay so this one feels a little closer to the band's general sound (as best as I'm familiar with it). However, there is still some of that atmospheric tension of the earlier single, and the bridge builds pretty well. This last album of theirs might be quite the hard rock highlight for this year.
Here's one I simply overlooked. I'm not sure how I really missed these guys as I was on board with Atomic Fire Records when they started. Basically, it sounds like if Beast in Black traded in their synths for more of a symphonic vibe. It's pretty epic sounding, with some solid power metal chops to back it up. I may have to come back to these guys when I get a chance.
Another one I missed! These guys, despite being from France, sound like many German power metal bands, making me think of Gamma Ray and Freedom Call in particular. I really like all the noodly guitar riffs and solos, while still maintaining the epicness.
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