von Prof » 6. Februar 2014, 23:31
This thread needs, to quote Calvin (of Hobbes' fame), a swift kick in the butt.
'Why?', you ask.
Well, quite simply because Slaves of Egypt is one hell of a disc. I cannot help but wonder why so often disappointment about new bands is voiced at great length here whilst a band like Shadowkiller largely falls by the wayside.
These guys not only know a thing or two about songwriting, they are versatile players as well. Every track has substance, an exciting build-up and lots of detail, the excellent musicianship is evident throughout this album. The inventive guitar leads alone are a joy to any traditionalist's ears.
Did I mention the vocals yet? I didn't, so let me tell you that Joe Liszt has that rare type of whisky-infused voice with lots of expression. He brings across the melodies with feeling and panache, vintage George Call-style.
Nothing is cheesy or amateurish here - this is high-quality US-metal in the grand style of old.
Check out Slaves of Egypt if you haven't done so already. As far as traditional stuff by a new band goes you'd be hard pressed to find anything better.