Friday, May 25, 2007

Angra - Angels Cry


Angra is a Progressive Power Metal group from Brazil. The band is lead by lead singer and composer Andre Matos. The group combines superb guitar/bass/keyboard solos with incredible prog-filled riffs, while Andre Matos's high-flying voice powers on at the peaks of Power Metal vocal ranges. Angels Cry is the band's first release, and was recorded at the home studio of Gamma Ray guitarist Kai Hansen.

Angra - Angels Cry (1993)

Dragon Lord - Through the Time



Dragon Lord is a Power Metal group from Spain. The group combines members of the group Excalibur with a few other members to create a great sound. The vocals are nice and sharp, not too high and not too low and combining male and female vocal talents, so the sound is enjoyable by all. The guitar work is impressive, with great riffs and solos. There's also a bit of sampling. Overall, Dragon Lord is a good group. The group has two albums out, Through the Time and Dive, with Through the Time being the first release. As such, here is Through the Time.

Dragon Lord - Through the Time (1998)

Monday, May 21, 2007

Shaaman - RituAlive


Shaaman (formerly named Shaman, but the name was changed due to legal reasons) is a Power Metal band formed by 3 ex-members of Angra - Andre Matos, Luis Mariutti, and Ricardo Confessori - along with Luis's younger brother. The group released 2 CDs and a live CD/DVD before disbanding in 2006. This is their live album, RituAlive.

Shaaman - RituAlive (2003)