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As metal is becoming more popular with each passing day there are many musicians and labels who take advantage of the situation by creating new bands to either make some extra money or to simply do something which musically doesn't fit in their other band. Distant Thunder is an example of this. The band is made up of singer James Rivera (Helstar, Seven Witches), guitarist Eric Halpern (Destiny's End) and bassist Mike Lepond (Symphony X), a real all-star line-up in other words. The problem with many such bands is that their albums turn out to be more of showing off individual skills than writing good songs but this is an exception to that rule. The songs are well and carefully crafted but there is also a lot of technical guitar and bass playing which makes this album highly enjoyable. There is something for everyone in here, the songs are very dynamic and the constant changes make it interesting all the way through. The one thing I have a problem with is James Rivera's vocals. Don't get me wrong here, he is a great singer and I loved the work he did for Destiny's End but it doesn't seem like the music of Distant Thunder is meant for his voice. He doesn't come off as bad, I just wanted to say that it could have been better if the vocalist had been more in line with the music. It is nonetheless a good solid album suited both for old-school heavy metal fans as well as those who are into the modern American power metal style.
| Tracklist |
| 1. The Day Upon You |
| 2. I Welcome The End |
| 3. Soulless Inventions |
| 4. Hopeless Creator |
| 5. Fire In The Skies |
| 6. Distant Thunder |
| 7. Beyone The Black Field Of Stars |
| 8. Lost In Time |
| 9. Finding My Way |
| 10. Rin With The Pack |
| 11. Restless & Wild |
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