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Artist : Obsession Country : USA Release : Carnival Of Lies [Japan Edition] Year : 2007 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info: After
twenty-plus years in the music industry, you would think OBSESSION
would have turned the corner for home, wreaking havoc and pitching a
flamethrower in the middle of your eyes. Back in 1983, they released
their first demo with nine tracks- and I am sure Mike Vescera thought
success was imminent with OBSESSION. Vescera took great measures as he
etched his legacy in music, starting with OBSESSION and scaling the
cliffs with other successful bands such as Loudness and Yngwie
Malmsteen.
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Artist : Obsession Country : USA Release : Marshall Law Year : 1984 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
So begins the lesson according to Obsession, a five-piece from
Connecticut. Their four-track EP on Metal Blade is just what the above
says, full of crushing dual guitar breaks, 100mph guitar solos all
played at a fast furious speed similar to Slayer and Metallica. ‘Only
The Strong Will Survive’ opens the record with guitarists Art Maco and
Bruce Vitale battling it out until the end. ‘Hatred Unto Death’ complete
with FX opening is next up, a straight grinding riff helped along by
well placed claps of thunder. Its ballad style helps to show off
vocalist Mike Vescera’s talent and of course the song finishes in
typical style with a Judas Priest-like solo.
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Artist : Obsession Country : USA Release : Methods Of Madness [Reissue] Year : 1987 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
Vescera reformed OBSESSION in 2002, made a comeback in 2003, and is
back in 2006 with the same lineup that appeared on Vescera's solo
release, "The Altar". "Carnival of Lies" is the band's fourth
full-length CD, and this could be the magical one that breaks the
camel's ass. The CD features swift-moving guitar licks, with crunching
solos by John Bruno and Scott Boland, and guest appearances by Joe Stump
and Robert Marcello. The bonus track 'Judas' really shreds, (being the
only tune that each guest guitarist contributes). 'Carnival of Lies' has
to be one of the best classic metal releases of 2006. Its pure metal
riffs are reminiscent of Judas Priest, and the vocal power reminds me of
Mark Slaughter mixed with Rob Halford.
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Artist : Obsession Country : USA Release : Obsession [Japan Edition] Year : 2008 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
Obsession is an American heavy metal band formed in 1982 famous for
spawning the career of singer Michael Vescera. The band first came on to
the scene on the Metal Massacre 2 compilation from Metal Blade Records.
After that, the band released the albums Scarred for Life and Methods
of Madness under the Enigma label. They broke up in 1989 to reform in
2004 releasing the album Carnival of Lies in 2006 with Mausoleum
Records. Obsession then signed to the Ulterium - Inner Wound Record
label to release the latest album "Order of Chaos" in 2012.
TRACKLIST:
Artist : Obsession Country : USA Release : Order Of Chaos [Japan Edition] Year : 2012 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
Obsession is a metal band from the US, formed in 1982 when they
debuted on the Metal Massacre 2 compilation (Metal Blade Records). Metal
Blade went on to release their ep Marshall Law in 1984, and then
Obsession put out two albums on Enigma before disbanding in 1989
(Scarred for Life and Methods of Madness). Obsession reformed in 2004
and released Carnival of Lies on Mausoleum Records in 2006 and began
writing Order of Chaos in 2009.
I would characterize the sound from
Obsession as later-era Rainbow/Deep Purple if the band had two
guitarists of equal caliber as Ritchie Blackmore and if Joe Lynn Turner
had a voice more like Ronnie James Dio. Granted, not the best
description, but hopefully you get the idea. As a band, each member has
quite a resume. Guitarists Scott Boland (MVP) and John Bruno (X Factor
X) trade solos in an incredible fashion, not relying on pure speed and
tricks like so many guitarists today, but showcasing some great emotion
and feeling in their playing that is really lacking in many similar
bands today. Vocalist Michael Vescera has a voice that literally was
made for this style of music and could be used as an example of what
vocals in this style of metal should sound like.
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Artist : Obsession Country : USA Release : Scarred For Life [Reissue] Year : 1986 Genre : Heavy Metal File Type : mp3 320 Info:
This is a heavy metal classic I bought a Scared for Life lp in 1987
and recently I listened it again and!! no more words,Mike Vescera was
singing like a really crazy man and Vitale and company did a exeptional
work, so drink beers and listen to this classic with your old friends if
you don't have them, alone don't worry! and Cheers...
Saturday, April 12, 2014
