Monday, June 06, 2016
Artist : Eldritch
Country : Italy
Release : Headquake [Reissue]
Year : 1997
Genre : Heavy Metal
File Type : mp3 320
Info:
Originally released in 1997, Headquake was the second full-length album from Italian progressive/power metal band Eldritch. This band always seems to be overlooked compared to bands like Labyrinth or Rhapsody, but they put out a series of really impressive releases, especially early on.
On Headquake, we hear the natural extension of the sound Eldritch introduced on 1995’s Seeds of Rage. It’s a great combination of technicality, melody and heaviness that is obviously influenced by the classic Fates Warning albums. The songs are progressive without being wanky and losing their metal edge, and Terence Holler’s high-pitched, powerful vocals somehow channel both Ray Adler and John Arch. It could stand to be a bit more melodic, but overall this is a very solid album.
