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When an established rocker launches a side band, sometimes the results can be head-scratchingly similar to their main group, or a complete different sound/approach all together. Founding Testament guitarist Eric Peterson's side band, Dragonlord, is indeed metal-based (as most would expect), but instead of continuing on the thrash metal path of Testament, Dragonlord specializes in black metal -- case in point, their 2005 sophomore effort, Black Wings of Destiny. While metal fans have known for quite some time that Peterson is one of thrash metal's better rhythm guitarists, few knew that he is in fact a singer to boot, as he also handles vocal chores for Dragonlord. And as evidenced by photos of the band, it would quite hard to even recognize Peterson (as the group favors the black metal "uniform" -- ghoulish makeup, black outfits that are heavy on the studs, pointy guitars, etc.). Despite the "disguise," there's no hiding that Peterson easily adapts to his new surroundings, as he sounds as if he's been a black metallist for life throughout Black Wings of Destiny. Goth keyboards/guitar riffs and rapid-fire drumming are offered by the truckload, especially on such tracks as the album-opening one-two punch of "The Becoming Of"/"The Curse of Woe," and "Until the End." And the band wraps things up with a surprisingly strong cover of the Thin Lizzy classic "Emerald" as Peterson momentarily abandons his growl for more melodic vocalizing. ~ Greg Prato
Recording information: Studio Fredman, Gothenburg, Sweden (02/2005-03/2005).
Photographer: Steve Jennings.
Personnel: Eric Peterson (vocals, guitar); Steve Smyth (guitar); Jon Allen (drums, cymbals); Charlie Storm (sampler).
Audio Mixer: Fredrik Nordström .
Black Wings Of Destiny Music Dragonlord Black Wings Of Destiny Songs | 1. | Becoming Of, The |
| 2. | Curse of Woe, The |
| 3. | Revelations  |
| 4. | Sins of Allegiance |
| 5. | Until the End |
| 6. | Mark of Damnation |
| 7. | Blood Voyeur |
| 8. | Fallen |
| 9. | Black Funeral |
| 10. | Emerald |
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Black Wings Of Destiny Music Black Wings Of Destiny Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)  Quality US Black Metal!!!
Eric Peterson (Testament) shocked the music world with the formation of his black metal project Dragonlord. Many thought that Peterson was just jumping on the Black Metal bandwagon, and that anything that would be put out by said band, would be 2nd or 3rd rate hero worship. After the release of 'Rapture,' I couldn't do anything but disagree with the critics. Peterson was able to put together a fine line-up and release one of the best US Black Metal releases ever. Peterson's trade mark "Testament" riffing was present along with hints of the great Dimmu Borgir. Now Peterson returns with Dragonlords highly anticipated second album 'Black Wings Of Destiny.' Though not as immediate as 'Rapture,' this albums needs to be taken in slowly and requires a bit a patience. Once you begin to peel away the layers, what you find is very sophisticated Black Metal. Not only will 'Black Wings Of Destiny' crush any US Black Metal release this year, it is now set to rival the greats of the genre. Peterson's clean vocals (which sound a bit like Chuck Billy), are what sets this band apart. Peterson uses his clean vocals to bring a special element and atmosphere to the song. Unlike many bands who use clean vocals for melody when its time for the chorus, Peterson uses his (clean vocals) to add to the aura of the song. The guitar work and drumming is amazing, and will rival that of any Black Metal Band. The production is crisp but still warm, and doesn't sound like another typical pro-tools album. Pick this album up, and you will be brought to icy plains that you havn't seen since the days of the mighty Immortal and Emperor.
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