Angel Of Eden
The End Of Never
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Angel Of Eden is Artension guitarist Roger Staffelbach's new band project. Having recorded seven albums with the prog metallers Artension, Roger has formed his own band in his own vision with the focus on top quality metal with neo-classical influences. The result is The End Of Never - ten tracks of melodic harmonies, neo-classical lead work, potent riffs and grinding heavy metal rhythms all wrapped in a powerful production with superb artwork. Fuelled by Roger's virtuoso guitar work, the melodic soaring vocals of Carsten "Lizard" Schulz [Evidence One, ex-Domain], keyboard wizardry of Mistheria [solo, Bruce Dickinson] and, the powerhouse drumming of Rami Ali [Evidence One], The End Of Never is a first class album from some of metal's most respected names offering lush vocal melodies, pulsating rhythms and virtuoso lead breaks within captivating songs. The album is also home to several notable guest performances in the guise of bassist Steve Di Giorgio [ex-Testament] John West [ex-Royal Hunt], David Shankle [ex-Manowar] and Ferdy Doernberg [Axel Rudi Pell]. Heavy Metal, total running time, 46:40
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'War To End All Wars'
Review Featured In House Of Shred
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By: Henry Bocanegra
uitar God Yngwie J. Malmsteen, the master of all things shred, returns with his lates opus, "War To End All Wars", which in itself is a collection of some of the most aggressive material to ever come out of the Maestro`s musical mastermind. Unlike his previous release Alchemy, War To End All Wars shows a heavier, more focused overall sound. The songs are well-written, catchy and borderline brilliant. "Crucify" is the best thing Yngwie`s done in years! Other highlights are the evil "Prophet Of Doom,", the catchy "Bad Reputation," and the heartfelt "Miracle Of Life." You also get a couple of instrumentals ("Molto Arpeggiosa" & "Preludium") that belong in the world encyclopedia of shred plus an unexpected surprise in "Black Sheep Of The Family."
First, let`s talk about the good: "War To End All Wars" features Yngwie shredding on both guitar and bass, as well as playing sitar and doing some backing vocals. Drummer John Macaluso really shines on this album. His drumming is not only phenomenal, but also inventive and progressive at times, like a modern-day Cozy Powell (R.I.P.). Mats Olausson is his usual keyboard wizard self.
Now, the not so good: While Marc Boals is a great vocalist, his operatic range is sometimes out of place in these heavier, more aggressive songs. I think "War To End All Wars" could have benefitted from a vocalist with a better low range (*cough* Mats Leven *cough*). Also, the production has its ups and downs. The guitar, drums, and bass sound really good, but the production itself is lackluster at times with the vocals mixed a little low for my taste. There`s something to be said about making a record sound heavy, and "Raw," but I still wonder if Yngwie is really missing Chris Tsangarides` or Jeff Glixman`s magic touch. That being said, I have really enjoyed listening to "War To End All Wars" and it grows on you like an evil shred infection.
Full of rippin` leads and infectious grooves, "War To End All Wars" is a terrific "U.S. comeback" album for Yngwie Malmsteen. I, for one, look forward to more Yngwie for the new millenium.
Shred Pick - "Crucify" (6:44)
Shred - 10
Production - 6
Vibe - 9
Songwriting - 9
Overall - 8.5
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