Friday, November 28, 2014
Artist : Shadows Of Steel
Country : Italy
Release : Second Floor [Japan Edition]
Year : 2002
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320
Info:
Shadows Of Steel is yet another Italian symphonic metal band that has come along in recent years. These guys are not new to the scene though, having released their debut album in 1996. Since then, they have released a double mini-CD and in fact recorded this particular album in 1999-2000. Unforseen problems resulted in the release being delayed until now, with only the single, Heroes seeing the light of day before the release of this album. The lead vocalist, Wild Steel, performs wearing a rather pointy version of a Phantom Of The Opera mask. This mask-wearing gimmick was originated in the 70's with Peter Gabriel and revisited again, briefly, by Fish from Marillion in the 80's. The band also consists of Ice Reaven and Yackson, guitar, Steve Vawamas, bass, and Frank Andiver, drums, previously with Labyrinth. Technically, this band is very, very good. The guitar playing is top notch as is the drumming and keyboard playing. They play a very fast, old Helloween -like power metal with symphonic textures and some progressive elements. Most tracks are very fast with very fast double bass drumming and shredding leads.
