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One term that is used quite a bit in jazz circles these days is "Young Lions," which refers to young jazz musicians whose work is a throwback to the straight-ahead acoustic jazz of the '40s, '50s, and '60s -- a "Young Lion" might have started recording in the '80s, '90s, or 2000s, but stylistically, they are quite committed to the jazz of previous generations. And in heavy metal, a similar mentality exists in the power metal revival movement; the '90s and early 2000s saw the rise of many young power metallers who look and sound like they belong in the '70s or '80s. England's Dragonforce is a perfect example; although their second album, Sonic Firestorm, is a 2004 release, it might as well have been recorded in 1981. Just as the "Young Lions" of hard bop and post-bop reject fusion, crossover jazz and free jazz, Dragonforce is oblivious to alt-metal, rap-metal, death metal/black metal, metalcore, and other styles that have flourished in post-'80s metal. There are no chug-chug riffs or downtuned guitars on Sonic Firestorm, which happily recalls an era in which Iron Maiden, Queensr’che, Manowar, King Diamond, and Savatage reigned supreme. Sonic Firestorm isn't the least bit groundbreaking, and no one will ever accuse Dragonforce of being the most original or distinctive band in the metal field. Nonetheless, Dragonforce's long-haired members are good at what they do -- and what this CD lacks in originality, it usually makes up for in terms of passion, energy, and craftsmanship. Sonic Firestorm falls short of exceptional, but it's a generally decent effort that is noteworthy if you still regard Queensr’che's Operation: Mindcrime and Maiden's The Number of the Beast as essential listening. ~ Alex Henderson
Japanese pressing of this 2004 release from Metallers Dragonforce features one bonus track: 'Cry Of The Brave'.
This is the Japanese import edition of Dragonforce's SONIC FIRESTORM featuring one bonus recording.
Dragonforce includes: Herman Li (guitar).
Sonic Firestorm Music Review Purchase Sonic Firestorm CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Loudness Law Of Devil's Land CD (1983) (Import) Japan
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Hang on -- don't shut off your CD player just yet! Despite its downright silly intro, "Theme of Loudness (Part II)" (which recklessly marries Queen-like chorused guitars and a military march to an absurd children's chorus straight out of a bad Japanese cartoon), Loudness' third effort, 1983's Law of Devil's Land soon launches into one of the band's best ever compositions -- ...
| | Yes Magnification CD (2001)
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Yes brings its sweeping brand of art rock to new heights with MAGNIFICATION, the band's first orchestral album since 1970's TIME AND A WORD. The tried and true quartet of Anderson, Squire, Howe, and White have done justice to this album's title; their latest sonic landscape is both magnified and enhanced by composer/arranger Larry Groupe. Groupe's role so symbiotic and integral it's as if he's a longtime band member in Yes and his instrument is the orchestra he conducts.
What sets MAGNIFICATION apart from your typical rock-band-with-orchestra project is the arrangements. Rather than adding clutter or tacky overstatement, the orchestral parts take on a voice that at times acts as subtle foundation, and finds the perfect moments to act as a lead "instrument." The title track strolls with majesty, following with the crushing emotional crescendos of "Spirit of Survival." The trademark Yes chorus is splendidly present on "Don't Go," which breaks into a quirky, theatric mid-section. A dramatic score opens ...
| | Very Best Of Supertramp CD (1992) Remastered
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Though Supertramp eventually broke through in the US as radio-friendly pop-rockers, they started out in the prog-rock mode, turning out lengthy songs full of fanciful instrumental interludes. Even at their proggiest, though, they always interjected a discernible Beatlesque pop sensibility that ...
| | Hammerfall - One Crimson Night DVD (2004)
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| | Dragonforce Valley Of The Damned CD (2003) (Import) Bonus Track; Japan
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Dragonforce presents VALLEY OF THE DAMNED on this Japanese import edition featuring a bonus recording.
Take a minute to listen to VALLEY OF THE DAMNED, the debut album from power metal throwbacks Dragonforce. Now pick your jaw up off of the floor. Influenced in equal measure by Maiden and Mega Man, the band craft impossibly soaring, inspirational theme music to Dungeons and Dragons games yet to be played. Guitarists Herman Li and Sam Totman simply astound as their Nintendo-honed fingers run up and down the fretboards with impossible velocity, and singer ZP ...
| | Dragonforce Inhuman Rampage CD (2006) (Import) Bonus Track; Japan
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| | Company Of Snakes Burst The Bubble CD (2002)
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In the U.S., Whitesnake are known primarily for their handful of late-'80s pop-metal hits and hot and steamy videos. But back in their homeland of England, the group's early- to mid-'80s metallic blues-rock is what most longtime 'Snake fans consider as their musical identity. And while singer David Coverdale will forever be the most identifiable "face" of the band, Whitesnake's pre-Slide It In musical muscle came just as much from the players surrounding Coverdale -- guitarists Micky Moody and Bernie Marsden, as well as bassist Neil Murray. The trio reconnected in the early 21st century as the Company ...
| | In Flames Reroute To Remain CD (2002)
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Could this actually be European death metal's bid for a pop culture coup? In Flames already has a reputation as one of the best, most melodic death metal bands to come to power in the Euro-metal regime that has swept through countries like Sweden and Norway since the early to mid-'90s. However, with Reroute to Remain, Strömblad and the gang have now unexpectedly announced that they are also undoubtedly the most experimental of their brethren, and furthermore, that they have set their sights not just on broader horizons, but perhaps even complete world domination as well. Maybe that sounds like a huge exaggeration, but even one spin of the 14 songs here will prove that it very possibly may not be. It's obvious that the band has been listening heavily to the popular American metal (nu-metal, rap-metal, etc.) acts of the moment, because most of their venturing heads in that direction; in fact, it's almost as if catchy American-sounding choruses and certain nu-metal attributes have been added to the intense, throttling mixture of the band's already memorable songcraft. "Dark Signs," "Minus," and the title track each contain choruses that could have easily come from bands like Linkin Park or Papa Roach. Actually, most of the songs share these traits, but those aren't the only changes in approach. There is also the laid-back, Incubus-like electronica of the verses in "Dawn of a New Day" (arguably the album's best song), the short bursts of hip-hop-style beat sampling in "Trigger," and "Metaphor," which, at times, almost sounds -- well, country. As usual, the highly melodic songwriting and Master of Puppets-era riffage In Flames is known for are intact and remain unspoiled despite the many additions. This isn't to say that all of the band's experiments work; there are a few that just simply don't. Still, it's surprising how flawlessly and harmoniously most of the new qualities behave with the old; none of the experimentations ever really come off as forced or thrown together. Nothing here is ever so far removed from Colony or Clayman as to give the impression that the band is suddenly trying to be something it is not. Reroute to Remain is the kind of album that will attract many new fans and give the band a wider range of appeal without sacrificing or alienating its core fan base and the people that have been behind the group for years. Is it the kind of album that will break In Flames through to mainstream metal audiences caught in America's musical vacuum? ...
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| | Jason Lee Thomason CD (2008)
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Jason Lee Thomason was born into a home filled with music all the time. His mother played piano and sang, his father sang with her and his sister was always practicing piano and singing for church. Jason was bound to fall in the same line. At the young age of three his mother said he was hearing harmony parts and singing on key. Jason took interest in playing instruments early on. During his childhood he took both guitar and piano lessons. He had a bit of stage fright but his chorus teacher in his sophomore year saw his potential and gave him the big solo in the Christmas Cantata. He started singing and playing guitar in church and conducted song services for many conferences and events for about 10 years. It wasn\'t long before he was out of the church scene and into the rock band scene. He and his band were writing and performing originals and doing covers at all the local bars and festivals for a couple of years. Jason has a wife and three young boys, so the bar life just wasn\'t panning out. Jason knew there was a better way to express himself musically and keep his family intact. In 2007 his wife Leonda entered him in the local South Georgia Colgate Country Showdown. The spark from winning that lit a huge fire inside fueling his passion for performing LIVE once again. He picked up band members (and long time friends) Tory Harris on keys and Chuck Burnett on drums and won the local ...
| | Stanley Black Best Selection CD (2009)
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