(Translated from German)
Band: REVERENCE
Titel: When Darkness Calls
Label: Razar Ice Records
Homepage: www.reverencemetal.com
Style: U.S. / Power Metal
Release: 31.05.2012
Playing Time: 11 Tracks 49:04 mins
With REVERENCE makes itself on the next newcomer to secure his place in the metal universe. And the chances are not bad. But you can with a band in the former and current members of, among other SAVATAGE, TOKYO BLADE and JACK STARR’S BURNING STARR still play as a newcomer called? No matter what has to deduct the men here absolutely deserves your attention. The songs crashing very neatly into the rafters, are provided with an edge, it is not forgotten that a good tune makes up much. However, the album lacks the really great moments, but what is not now, can still be in the future. And a bit more variety would not wrong a few faster songs could really work wonders. But otherwise, there is really nothing to complain about. The sound is absolutely perfectly balanced, each instrument is placed in great scene, and I am as happy as a lark finally the mighty Beat by Dr. Steve ` Kill Drums listen to ‘Wacholz. And what the guitarist deduct part of sublime riffs and solos is really top class. Straight from the sixth song “gatekeeper” the CD makes it so fun. From this point, the band sounds the way I imagine the right mix of gently sloping U.S. Power Metal brand REVEREND with European-influenced melodies towards JUDAS PRIEST, or BRAINSTORM. The right bite the tunes also owns and therefore there is nothing that you are here only your ears in position brings and then eventually pulls the purse.
Falk, 10.5 points
A new band with members who, according to information already gained in size as JACK STARR’S BURNING STARR, SAVATAGE, CRIMSON GLORY, TOKYO BLADE experience makes an old metal freak like me naturally curious, especially since she herself eighties oriented U.S. power metal flags on their has written. REVERENCE I can immediately pull the opener and title track to their side. That is exactly my cup, quickly. With great guitar work and a strong, semi-high vocals in the chorus and a real Killerhookline So it is with more context. It will limit the total power play time, always very straight, and it is always paid attention to the immense catchiness without heaviness. Singer Michael Todd Hal here sounds even more expressive than BURNING STARR and the drumming of Steve Dr Kill Drums Wacholz is before a class by itself. Sun Pendant duly come from acts of division MALICE, JUDAS PRIEST, VICIOUS RUMORS or CAGE at their expense. Playing tips will save me, because every goddamn song on “When Darkness Calls” failed pretty convincing.
Ralf, 10.5 points
The songs:
When Darkness Calls
Bleed For Me
Phantom Road
Devil In Disguise
Too Late
Gatekeeper
The Price You Pay
Monster
Revolution Rising
After The Leaves Have Fallen
Vengeance Is Mine
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