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Band
Rising Steel
Title
Return of the Warlord
Type
LP/EP
Company
Mighty Music
YOR
2016
Style
Power
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2/28/2017 - Review by: Eric Compton
French power metal that follows the formula a little too closely
French power metal is sort of a rare find. Like fellow-countrymen Nightmare, Rising Steel play a loud and polished blend of modern power metal. While it's all been done to death, the band play it true to the roots with enough conviction to be entertaining. 'Monster' and 'Hell's Control' are a frenzy of groove-oriented speed that sounds a bit like Mystic Prophecy or early Brainstorm. Vocals are similar to Roberto Liapakis (Mystic Prophecy, Valley's Eve).
Recommended for fans of: Cage, Metalium, Mystic Prophecy
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:

ENJOYMENT
3
MUSIC
3
VOCALS
3.5
PRODUCTION
3.5
ARTWORK
3.5
LYRICS
3


  • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
    3 :AVE RATING

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DOR
COMPANY
 REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
Return of the Warlord
2016
Mighty Music
Eric Compton2/28/2017
3

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