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Even though in the meanwhile I have heard
hundreds of albums in that particular type of music, the last album of classic
/ epic Heavy Metal that impressed me no end was “Vengeance” by Mystic
Prophecy, which was released back in 2001. Therefore I was very anxious to
listen to their new one and find out if they could be capable to come up with
something as good as the debut. It did not take long for me to realize that
they have actually managed to surpass the classic debut in every single
department! To begin with, the production is loud and clear. The mix is
fantastic and allows for all the instruments to be heard really clearly and in
the exact right level. Dimitris Liapakis [also sings and composes for Valley’s
Eve] is a great lyricist (this album is a concept to and it is the
continuation of the concept subject that appeared in the first album and will
continue in the next one), singer (great tough but melodic enough, manly
vocals) and composer. He is also an amazing producer. With this production he
is rightfully taking a place next to any one of the world-class producers that
you can care to think of. I have seen in practise how loud this record is,
because whenever I DJ songs from this record, I always have to remember to put
the volume down, so that I don’t blow the speakers up. And it is exactly the
quality of the recording that makes the punters come and ask to learn the name
of the band and the name of the record. Initially they are getting very
surprised by the power of the recording, but then, once they start noticing
the actual quality of the songs, it is that quality that make them request to
hear their songs again and again, every time that I DJ! Their songs are true
Metal hymns and can excite even the biggest wimps and / or people that are not
even into Metal. I have seen this happening with my own eyes in several
occasions. Apart from the super tight playing of Martin Albrecht [bass, ex-
Stormwitch and currently also with Valley’s Eve] and Dennis Ekdahl [also
drummer with Raise Hell], it is the Greek guitarist Gus G. [also with Dream
Evil, his own band Firewind, and in the Nightrage debut album] that steals the
show with his overpowering and intense guitar playing, that has a full on
metal feeling that is nothing less than amazing. The absolutely incredible
thing is that he has also managed to incorporate Thrash and Death Metal riffs
to his playing, but he does that in a manner that compliments the songs and
even makes them more exciting and interesting to listen to. This innovative
approach in his guitar playing makes MYSTIC PROPHECY stand well above any
other band in the classic / epic Heavy Metal field. It is nice to hear a band
that respects the Metal traditions, but instead of boring people, has
something new and innovative to offer too. Thanks to my Djing, I have realized
that this is one of the reasons why MYSTIC PROPHECY have already achieved to
command respect and admiration, even from people who are not only (or are not
at all) into the classic / epic Heavy Metal sound. If you financial status
only allows you to buy 2 or 3 albums this year, then make sure that you buy
this one first.
| Tracklist |
1. Calling From Hell 2. Eternal |
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Flame 3. Lords Of Pain 4. Sign Of The Cross 5. Night Of |
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The Storm 6. The Traveller 7. In Your Sins 8. Forgotten |
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Soul 9. When Demons Return 10. Regressus - Lost In Time |
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11. Mystic Prophecy 12. The Land Of The Dead |
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