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It appeared for a spell in the '90s that the "classic metal singer" -- specifically of the Rob Halford, Bruce Dickinson, and Geoff Tate mold -- was a near extinct beast. But along came Halford disciple Tim "Ripper" Owens, and the floodgates opened once more. Having appeared on releases by Judas Priest and Iced Earth, it wasn't until Owens launched Beyond Fear that he was able to truly take center stage in the songwriting department. Although adamant that Beyond Fear is not just a solo project (he enlists the aid of longtime musician pals), it's Owens' voice that is the main focus throughout Beyond Fear. Expectedly, the material is akin to vintage '80s-era thrash metal; in fact, the album-opening "Scream Machine" sounds quite similar to veteran thrash 'n' scream metallists Overkill. Other standouts that prove Owens is a cut above most modern-day metal shriekers include "Save Me" and "Telling Lies," while on the tranquil "Dreams Come True," Owens does the "metal crooning thang." Owens' legion of admirers will undoubtedly snap up Beyond Fear simply because of his affiliation with the project, but the album should also appeal to fans of thrash metal (heavy on chug-a-lug riffs) in general. ~ Greg Prato
Beyond Fear: Tim "Ripper" Owens (vocals); John Comprix (guitar); Dennis Hayes (bass guitar); Eric Elkins (drums).
Kerrang (Magazine) (p.49) - "[T]his is a stomping, guitars-blazing tribute to the old-school of vocal gymnastics that got him the job in the first place." Beyond Fear Music Review Average Rating: (4.1 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Really heavy and really good
I picked this up after hearing about it from Ripper himself. After several listens, I have to say I really like it. Of course, the comparisons to his work in Priest and Iced Earth are inevitable. However, this album does have its own personality. It is obvious that Tim's songwriting has progressed. I would recommend this to anyone who is a fan of Tim and metal in general. I look forward to hearing more from this band. In a nutshell, Beyond Fear is Beyond Heavy while remaining melodic enough to allow the listener to tap their foot to it. Pick this up and tell your friends about it. you won't regret it.
Submitted by hodgeskj (Indianapolis, IN)
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Great Metal Album
Just a great Metal Album from start to finish. Great Vocals, Heavy Guitars, and solid drums. Some nice double bass work. Recommended for any metal fan.
Submitted by Steve (Cleveland, Ohio)
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The only thing that really stands out about this release is Rippers voice....The song writing is pretty weak. The disc is really heavy, but the songs just kind of blend together. Nothing stands out.....
Submitted by jbucci20 (Puyallup, WA) 
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RIPPER A SCREAM MACHINE !
I discovered Ripper in Judas Priest DVD
I was waiting for his own album. Not deceived. Incredible. Very good Ripper, but also very very good musicians and music. Too strong, too good, too much !
Album to buy asap, promptly, quickly, rapido.
Submitted by SATUR (TAHITI - French Polynesia)
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I LOVE IT!! Ripper is just great, the best singer out there. If you like metal, I say spread the word and get this one
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Purchase Beyond Fear CD To buy, Click on price to add to cart | Nevermore This Godless Endeavor CD (2005) Enhanced CD
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Nevermore's sixth album arrives bearing few surprises -- which, for a band less accomplished or too comfortable in their niche, would generally be seen as a negative attribute. Not here, as Seattle's finest mid-'00s heavy metal outfit (sorry Queensr˙che!) continue to set the bar for purist-leaning metal-heads on this side of the pond. As always, and not to take anything away from their cohorts (particularly drummer extraordinaire Van Williams), the soaring vocals of Warrel Dane and lead guitar heroics of Jeff Loomis act as twin beacons shining out from the band's gloriously metallic bulk. Furthermore, it's arguable if Dane (now almost completely divorced from his once too strident upper registers) has ever sounded quite this aggressive on any of Nevermore's earlier albums (witness his coarse roars on opener "Born (The Retribution of Spiritual ...
| | Primal Fear Seven Seals CD (2005)
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Love it or hate it, power metal is here to stay; and no band has done more staying than German supergroup Primal Fear, who arrive at their sixth studio release, Seven Seals (and seventh release overall, if you count 2002's Horrorscope EP -- hence the title), showing just as much conviction and, er, power, as ever before. What's more, where recent efforts had found singer Ralf Scheepers (ex-Gamma Ray, near-Rob Halford replacement) somewhat uninspired and prone to merely reminding you, again and again, how gloriously metallic metal is, here he proceeds to discuss how gloriously metallic things like demons, ...
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| | Muddy Waters Trouble No More: Singles 1955 - 59 CD (1989) Bonus Tracks
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Contains 12 original Muddy Waters singles, many not otherwise available on LP or CD.
Digitally remastered by Doug Schwartz (MCA Studios, North Hollywood, California).
Japanese import edition featuring two bonus tracks; digitally remastered.
The prime architect of Chicago blues, Muddy Waters made musical history by moving from the Delta blues of his youth to a sound that utilized the galvanic power of the electric guitar. By the second half of the '50s, Muddy was in ...
| | Herbie Hancock Box CDs (2002) Remastered; Box Set; Special Edition
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This four-disc box set documents Herbie Hancock's recorded career during the 1970s and '80s, and contains nearly all of the pianist's most famous compositions. However, this collection is not just about greatest hits. Project director Seth ...
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| | Alan Quintet Neese Omen Seeker CD (2007)
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The Omen Seek, 64-year-old Alan Neese, is a native of Greensboro, N. C.His search for a rationalization of the oddities of life has led to the title of "The Omen Seeker." You can hear his search realized in the finely crafted songs and solos in "The Omen Seeker," his first CD as a leader. In 1952 , Neese began hanging with Jackie McLean who had come to Greensboro for studies at A&T University. Mclean encouraged Neese to move to New York City. Once in the "Apple," Neese began Playing ...
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