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The debut MCD from the Swedish power metal band Supreme
Majesty was so well received that it caught the eye of German Massacre Records
who decided to sign the band for their first full-length release. Even though
their former label is based in the same town where I live I have to admit that
I haven't heard the MCD yet. Massacre has decided to call their way of
playing "epic melodic metal" which is a popular marketing trick these days
to get rid of the worn-out power metal label. This is however power metal with
high-pitched passionate vocals and soaring guitar solos but these Swedes are
good at what they do which might not come as a surprise to anyone. Even though
these guys are skilled musicians and the band is fronted by a good singer
there is something missing in order to make the album really special. With
some additional years' experience Supreme Majesty could perhaps become one of
the leading power metal bands but right now they have to fight to get to the
top although they are still worth looking into if you are a fan of the genre.
Massacre seems to have problems finding new interesting acts (or perhaps the
problem is signing them) and ever since Theatre Of Tragedy left their label I
haven't been overwhelmed by any of their bands. This is however a more than
decent album and when vocals and music click like on "Let It Go" and
"Keeper Of The Dead", Supreme Majesty is a great band. Another moment of
bliss is the massive intro riff on "Queen Of Egypt". If you enjoy power
metal you will not be disappointed by this
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| Tracklist |
1. Strike Like |
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Thunder 2. Not Of This World 3. Towards The Northern Star |
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4. Forever I'll Be 5. Let It Go 6. Tales Of A Tragic |
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Kingdom 7. Queen Of Egypt 8. Keeper Of The Dead 9. |
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Supreme Majesty 10. Eye Of The Storm |
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