Twisted Tower Dire (USA)

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Twisted Tower Dire (USA)

Príspevokod užívateľa Horex » 15 Máj 2021, 08:56

Twisted Tower Dire - Wars In The Unknown (2019)

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Year : 2019
Style : Heavy Metal , Power Metal
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 150 mb


Bio:

Twisted Tower Dire is an American heavy metal band formed in Chantilly, Virginia in 1995 and are now currently residing in North Carolina and are currently signed to Remedy Records. The band stated their aim as "resurrecting True Heavy Metal", drawing strong influence from Iron Maiden, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Manowar and others. In 1999, the band was able to record a self produced debut after a series of demos and split records. After releasing two legendary demos, several split EPs and contributing to various sampler CD's to critical acclaim, the band began working with long time fan and Solstice guitarist Rich Walker. He had recently formed a new label called The Miskatonic Foundation and offered to support the recording and distribution of the first Twisted Tower Dire album.The band unleashed their self produced, full-length debut in 1999. Despite a modest budget, "The Curse of Twisted Tower" won over many dedicated fans that appreciated Twisted Tower Dire's traditional yet unique sound. From 1999 to 2000, the band embarked on a relentless, self-financed world tour in support of "Curse". This tour included U.S. appearances at the Milwaukee Metal Fest, March Metal Meltdown, The Powermad Fest, Phantasmagoria Metal Fest, and The North Carolina Metal Fest. A European stretch of the tour followed with fellow metal heathens The Lord Weird Slough Feg and Solstice including several club dates and appearances at the Wacken Open Air Festival and the Bradford Metal Inquisition.In 2001, Twisted Tower Dire released the critically acclaimed "The Isle of Hydra" on The Miskatonic Foundation and Hellion Records. The album featured mature song writing abilities and improved production, but retained a certain underground grit. In support they played several shows in the Mid Atlantic Region and beyond, including an appearance at the Classic Metal Festival and a second appearance at the Milwaukee Metal Festival. In July 2002, Twisted Tower Dire returned to Deutschland to continue their relentless assault on small clubs and festivals abroad with a headlining appearance at The Headbanger's Open Air Festival.In September of that year, Twisted Tower Dire signed to Germany's Remedy Records. Their third release "Crest Of The Martyrs" was unleashed upon the masses on May 26th, 2003. The song "Axes & Honour" was released as a limited vinyl single and picture vinyl single. The release of "Crest" was accompanied by a European tour including festival gigs at the Metal Bash Open Air Fest and the Wacken Open Air Fest.Twisted Tower Dire has gone through countless trials and changes through its 10 year history but the seminal vision has remained the same from early basement practices to today. The "Tower Brethren" continue to fight for the legacy of Classic Heavy Metal with their strongest line-up and forthcoming 4th album “Netherworlds” in 2007.On February 6, 2010, Tony Taylor, their former vocalist, died in a motorcycle accident.The band appreciates the support of its dedicated fans and hopes to see you soon in the audience banging your head!

Album:

Despite eight years of studio silence since 2011’s Make it Dark, Twisted Tower Dire’s take on American power metal is at full force on their sixth full-length. While Wars in the Unknown features its predecessor’s slick production and high-octane style, it puts these elements toward the more epic style that defined their early 2000s heyday. It’s not quite a ‘back to the roots’ affair, but it may be one of the band’s most balanced efforts.Considering the long gap between efforts, it’s fascinating to note that this album may feature some of the band’s most intense musicianship to date. While the drums consist of the hard-hitting, energetic patterns of albums past, the guitars have a more aggressive edge. Fortunately, there’s still plenty of melody as the leads and harmonies are packed with plenty of that sweet Maiden worship and the vocals fit the theatrical tone without showing off too much.And with the songs consisting entirely of three to four-minute bangers, it’s fair to say that the writing is the band’s most streamlined ever. Nearly every song goes at an upbeat charging pace with hooks that are as infectious as they are pummeling. “The Thundering” starts things off on a commanding note that is gracefully sustained on “True North.” “Light the Swords on Fire” is also as gloriously ridiculous as such a title would indicate.Of course, such tightened focus might’ve been benefitted from more variety. While mid-tempo tracks like “And the Sharks Came Then” (that title though) and “A Howl in the Wind” keep things from feeling too one-dimensional, I find myself wondering if the inclusion of a ballad or a longer song could’ve worked in the album’s favor. But considering how the album’s substance is conveyed just fine in the hooks and performances, such speculation is mere nitpicking.Overall, Wars in the Unknown is easily the best Twisted Tower Dire album since 2003’s Crest of the Martyrs. In addition to successfully returning to their established power metal style, the band puts in some energetic performances and catchy songwriting. It’s a true symbiosis as the strongest songs come out even stronger and the lesser tracks have enough oomph to make them enjoyable. Fans of all things classic metal are strongly advised to check this one out and I really hope the band is able to strike while the iron’s hot.

Line-Up:

Marc Stauffer - Drums (1995-present) - See also: Division, ex-Arghoslent, ex-Gravewürm, ex-Krass Judgement, ex-Uller
Scott Waldrop - Guitars (1995-present) - See also: Walpyrgus, ex-October 31, ex-While Heaven Wept
Dave Boyd - Guitars (1997-present) - See also: Volture, ex-Suzukiton
Jim Hunter - Bass (2002-present) - See also: Final Sign, October 31, Walpyrgus, While Heaven Wept, ex-Lord Vicar, ex-Brave (live), ex-Revelation, ex-Springheel Jack
Jonny Aune - Vocals (2007-present) - See also: Viper, Walpyrgus, ex-Widow

Tracklist:

01. The Thundering 04:15
02. True North 04:34
03. Tear You Apart 03:34
04. Light the Swords on Fire 03:41
05. And the Sharks Came Then 04:57
06. Riding the Fortress 04:07
07. Eons Beyond 03:33
08. A Howl in the Wind 04:28
09. The Beast I Fear 03:56
10. These Ghosts Can Never Leave 04:05

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