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HOLY FORCE may sound pretentious, but why not? Behind the moniker stand; Mark Boals (ex. YNGWIE MALMSTEEN, ex. ROYAL HUNT), Mike LePond of SYMPHONY X and SEVEN WITCHES, Kenny (Rhino) Earl (ex. MANOWAR, ANGELS OF BABYLON) and Taiwan hot shot guitarist Ango Chen, most known for his work with MIKE VESCERA. This experienced lot has joined forces to play something melodic. So, impress me!<\/p>\n
After a somewhat inauspicious start with the self-titled opener and \u201cFlying\u201d, the non-descript instrumental \u201cBreathe\u201d leaves me with a lot more to desire. And that is exactly what will happen. \u201cSeasons\u201d is the logical continuation to the previous instrumental, providing meaning to the latter. The pace quickens and Mar\u00b4s vocals seem to be right there when the tough gets going. It must be said that the vocal tracks here can\u00b4t be handled by anyone. The coordination, Ango\u00b4s speed and precision, Mike\u00b4s almost condescending exactness, perfectly paired with Rhino\u00b4s precision drumming. It all falls in place. Apart from the rather unnecessary instrumental \u201cWaiting\u201d the next seven out of eight tracks are pure pleasure. Nothing excesses like \u201cWe Are the Warriors\u201d though. The intertwined piano and guitar riff, the arrangement, the melody, and the neo-symphonic outcome, what else could you ask for. \u201cEmperor\u201d almost reaches the same heights; the effect is like when someone who actually could play mixed black metal with truly realistic symphonic touches. The individual efforts are at times outstanding, and, in difference of some of the participant\u00b4s previous bands, they also work as a unit. The opening part destroyed all hopes of a 5\/5 review\u2026but they so nearly came back with a vengeance and won the title\u2026 Give them a chance!<\/p>\n
Track List
\nHoly Force
\nFlying
\nBreathe
\nSeasons
\nA Country Good or Bad
\nPower of Life
\nSky Etude
\nWe Are the Warriors
\nMoonlight Fantasy
\nThe Wings of Forever
\nChasing the Dream
\nEmperor
\nWaiting
\nSee You in the Future<\/p>\n
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