Cyclone Empire\/Sound Pollution<\/p>\n
F, J, H, A, that could be part of a test at the optician\u00b4s, but it is the vocalist, drummer, bass player and guitarist, respectively, of MOUNTAIN THRONE. A and J are also active in MIRROR OF DECEPTION. Doom and traditional metal joins in a fine mix according to the info sheet. Please note that this is a vinyl-only release. <\/p>\n
The opening heaviness of \u201cAltar of Reason\u201d reveals two of the band members. Otherwise this is closer to the eighties, and NWOBHM in particular. I would, apart from the doom laden parts, put my money on CLOVEN HOOF or early ELIXIR. The feeling of England 30 years ago is enforced in \u201cEndtime\u201d, a slightly faster track. The solo is a gem in all simplicity. The title track is a modest and short instrumental, which leads them astray from their 80\u00b4s style. A slower variety of CANDLEMASS is on offer in the melodic \u201cThe Forest\u201d with a kind of perpetual riff loop. MOUNTAIN THRONE have a comfortable journey, switching smoothly between doom, CIRITH UNGOL and NWOBHM. Closer \u201cThe Merry Men\u201d, which isn\u00b4t particularly merry, has a haunting melodic pattern. They do a grand effort here, but four songs plus an instrumental is too little to be the basis of a high mark. I recommend this one strongly, and please, Cyclone Empire, offer this lot the opportunity to release a full-length album. <\/p>\n
Track List
\nAltar of Reason
\nEndtime
\nSerpent\u00b4s Heathland
\nThe Forest
\nThe Merry Men<\/p>\n
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