BLIND GUARDIAN
Reviewed by Mike SOS
German power metal troupe Blind Guardian's holdover three-track disc, "Fly," contains a potpourri of textures for your ears to enjoy.
From the massive-sounding power metal opus of the title track , to an acoustic rendition of "Skalds and Shadows" that the folksier side of the metal spectrum should clamor over, to a quirky cover of "In A Gadda Da Vida," this release is a tad scattershot yet satisfying for those on the watch for this veritable act's undoubtedly mighty next full-length.
For more information, check out http://www.blind-guardian.com.
"Imaginations From the Other Side"
(Century Media)
Reviewed by Snidermann
In a word: WOW! Blind Guardian kicks some major metal ass!
Ferocious heavy metal tunes belt forth continuously throughout this CD, begging the listener to re-live this experience again and again. Right from the start Blind Guardian held my attention and I was amazed at their musical variety.
Blind Guardian is nothing short of brilliant: one song will abound with thunderous metal; the next ministerial type ditties can be heard and everything else in between. Blind Guardian kept me on the edge of my seat with my ears glued to my stereo. The overall coolness and musical ability of Blind Guardian makes this one killer fucking band.
Blind Guardian: Hansi Kursch vocals and bass, Andre Olbrich guitars, Marcus Stepen guitars and Thomas Stauch drums.
For more information, check out http://www.blind-guardian.com.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
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