Napalm\/Sound Pollution<\/p>\n
VAN CANTO, the vocal mainstay of later years return with their fourth album in five years. No doubt boosted by their chart entries and attention from penalty shot covers of carefully selected top hits they steer clear of most instrumental parts, except Basti\u00b4s drums. This time around they opt for an eyebrow-raising cover of big shots SABATON, but old-timers like me get our share of nostalgia with ALICE COOPER`S \u201cBed of Nails\u201d, MANOWAR`S \u201cMaster of the Wind\u201d and, the digi-pack bonus, RUNNING WILD`S famed \u201cBad to the Bone\u201d. So, do they still attract after so many good years?<\/p>\n
Well the barbershop MANOWAR antics of opener \u201cIf I Die in Battle\u201d mixes vocals and use the traditional power metal features to maximum advantage. But the thrill of the first time I heard the band is gone. Of cause \u201cPrimo Victoria\u201d raises just about ever roof in any metal venue. This version, featuring SABATON vocalist Joakim Brod\u00e9n for good measure, is no exception. \u201cBed of Nails\u201d follows suit, and you almost forget about the lack of electrical instruments. But the occasional inclusion of operatic vocals courtesy of Inga and the ESC-friendly touches of \u201cNeuer Wind\u201d is just about the outer fringes of what the a cappella genre can hold. The four is still there for bringing freshness to the world of metal, but for how long. I wonder if they will have to enter unchartered country soon? Perhaps the inclusion of BLIND GUARDIAN guitarist Marcus Siepen playing acoustic guitar on the ballad \u201cSpelled in Waters\u201d is a sign of forthcoming changes? <\/p>\n
Track List
\nIf I Die in Battle
\nThe Seller of Souls
\nPrimo Victoria
\nDangers in My Head
\nBlack Wings of Hate
\nBed of Nails
\nSpelled in Waters
\nNeuer Wind
\nThe Higher Flight
\nMaster of the Wind<\/p>\n
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