While I've been listening to a lot of classic stuff lately, I haven't completely ignored what's coming out now. There are some pretty exciting releases in the near future, if this collection of songs is any indication, with plenty of rock and metal to look forward to.
Trust Excalion to bring the uplifting power metal! Starting off with an epic wail, they once again pull off the triumph and epicness one would expect from these Finns. Strong, anthemic melodies and a great, catchy chorus, this is power metal at its finest.
I'm glad to see Tanith is coming back! Their unique blend of NWHOBM and 70s metal made them a stand out when they released their debut album four years ago (where did the time go?!). This track seems to have some extra noodly guitars, but otherwise, their Thin Lizzy meets Fleetwood Mac vibe remains strong.
I can't believe it's already been 2 years since The Quest came out (well, okay, it's more like 18 months). And now my favorite band is moving on once again to a new album, now with Jay Schellen as the drummer (though I understand some of Alan White's drumming made it to this new album). Anyways, the song seems to retain the lush layers of the last album, but I don't know if the song-writing holds the song together all too well. Still, it does show a band willing to try a few things, as there are some interesting affects being used. Here's hoping the album has more going on than just this.
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