Adepts of the double pedal, of unrestrained rhythms of the Rhapsody, of intergalactic stories with nuclear weapons and of metal anthems to blackmail an entire stadium, you are at the right place. For the others you can go your way because this chronicle is dedicated to the last album of the English of 'Gloryhammer' which is the continuation of 'Space 1992: Rise Of The Chaos Wizards'. And, unsurprisingly, the 10 tracks distil us a speed and effective power metal with refrains that you enter the head immediately. After the symphonic introduction of rigor in this style, let’s go for a first title 'The Siege of Dunkeld (In Hoots We Trust)' which doesn’t do things by half and has a first chorus where 'In Hoots We Trust' is punctuated to be sung in unison in live, then, 'Masters of the Galaxy' drives the point home with a second memorable refrain. The following does not weaken with simple but terribly effective melodies. With 'Power of the Laser Dragon Fire', one wonders how 'Ben Turk', on drums, manages to hold such a fast tempo and 'Gloryhammer' will certainly be the band's new anthem, not for its name, but for its catchy rhythm where you can’t help but move your head rhythmically. But the main title is the last track of over 12 minutes, 'The Fires of Ancient Cosmic Destiny' which is divided into 5 parts and embarks us for a saga of power metal, melodic and symphonic at will with all the ingredients of this style. In short, as you will have understood, the English of 'Gloryhammer' continue to bet on efficiency before the novelty and 'Legends from beyond the Galactic Terrorvortex' is intended for a public of savvy loving a power metal fast and energetic... | |
