Arch Enemy: Rise of the Tyrant
Angela Gossow is a hot chick singer that can make most men her bitch , Previous Michael Amott bands (Google it, I’m to slow of a typist) Guitar & Amp endorsements , blah blah blah…..It seems reviews of Arch Enemy are plagued with this stuff! I’m going to do the unheard of, review the album. Not give a history lesson or preach the obvious.
Rise of the Tyrant is a must for even the casual metal fan. It is diverse and uncompromising, brutal and loving at the same time like a punch in the face while having sweet nothings whispered in your ear.
For the straight up metal track such as Blood on Your Hands , Night Falls Fast & In this Shallow Grave , the band opens up and shows that they can thrash and be epic at the same time. Some of my favorite tracks, I Will Live Again & The Day You Died are great examples of this . However Revolution Begins is hands down my favorite track. I might be the only person to ever reference White Zombie to Arch Enemy but I say it as I hear it & here it is … This track kicks f*ckin’ ass! With its old school intro & verses, White Zombie/Pantera grooves in the pre-chorus this song is a breath of fresh air. It shows innovation & inspiration can go hand in hand. Fans of Michael Amott be sure to check out Intermezzo Libert, a great instrumental track, short and to the point. The dude says a lot in a little time.
Fans of Arch’s live shows will love the Great Darkness, this song is sure to be a highlight of their live show. You can almost feel the connection between fans and the band in your living room or car! Let alone on stage & in the crowd. Picture heads banging in unison & devil horns flying like a metal Macarena.
The Albums closer Vulture clocks in at 6:35 and leaves nothing to the imagination. The band drives home who they are and where they have been .I like to think of it as a steamroller on nitrous.
(Dj Cirrossis)
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