Shadowkeep (GBR)

Power Metal , Symphonic Metal , Opera Metal
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Shadowkeep (GBR)

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Shadowkeep - Shadowkeep (2018)

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Year : 2018
Style : Progressive Power Metal
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 139 mb


Bio:

ShadowKeep were formed in 1999 by guitarists Chris Allen and Nikki Robson, and Belgian vocalist Rogue M.Only 6 months into the venture, and following the recording of a six-track EP at Thin Ice Studios, produced by Threshold guitarist Karl Groom, their opus Dark Tower became a phenomenon on the defunct mp3.com site, which led to mainstream press coverage in the US and elsewhere. As a result of their online exposure the track was also included as the opener on a German mag’s CD for unsigned bands – thus gaining them a record deal with Limb Music Productions in June 2000.Two albums, Corruption Within and A Chaos Theory, followed to huge acclaim. The band soon gained support slots with Ronnie James Dio, Halford, Symphony X, Dream Evil and Flotsam & Jetsam. These major shows led to appearances at festivals in the UK, America, Germany and Holland - including the very first Bloodstock in the UK.Sadly, in the course of Summer 2002, vocalist Rogue M. departed to concentrate on personal matters. Undeterred, ShadowKeep however started work on their third album, The Hourglass Effect – again with Karl Groom on production duties, adding ex Tygers Of Pan Tang / AngelWitch Richie Wicks on vocals, AngelWitch drummer Scott Higham on drums, and Texan Stony Grantham on bass.These sessions produced some of Chris and Nikki’s most creative songwriting and things were looking up, with a new recording deal from Dutch label Melissa Records in place and Hourglass’ slated for a November 2008 release. The album was praised for its concise songs, soaring vocals and grand production. A reviewer from The Sun dubbed ShadowKeep “the new New Wave Of British Heavy Metal.”But fate had one more card to play. Wicks left in 2009, soon after departure of Scott Higham to join UK prog band Pendragon. Thankfully drummer extra-ordinaire Omar Hayes, a long time friend of the band, quickly stepped in to keep the band on the road, but finding the right singer proved more difficult.Now re-united with original singer Rogue M, 10 years after the release of A Chaos Theory, the Keep is back and poised to take on the world!!!

Album:

You may be asking, Where have they been? That's a fair question. England's Shadowkeep has been missing in action, at least from the studio, for nearly ten years when they released The Hourglass Effect. They return with fourth long player, simply self-titled, and with another change at the microphone. American power metal vocalist James Rivera (Helstar) becomes Shadowkeep's third vocalist, replacing Ritchie Wicks.Formed by guitarists Chris Allen and Nicki Robson, it's safe to call Shadowkeep a guitar-centered heavy power metal band in the best tradition. The life of every song revolves around twin guitar harmony, quickly followed by an abundance of thrilling guitar solos. Drop in a galloping rhythm section for power and groove and the power metal motif is made complete. But it's still all about the guitars.While I've never been a fan of Helstar, Rivera seems to fit the current Shadowkeep sound, even if he is crushed in the mix. But this begs the question. How important are the lyrics and their vocal presentation, if they're nearly obliterated in the mix. Both seem something like an afterthought in a Shadowkeep song. Nevertheless, with the previous singer Wicks, Shadowkeep was going for a Halford-type style. That remains with Rivera who is often compared to the iconic metal god. Fundamentally, and as mentioned earlier, Shadowkeep and this album is driven by the strength of Chris Allen and Nicki Robson's twin guitar power. If you love an abundance of harmonious riffage and killer solos, you'll dig this album. Recommended. Song picks: Atlantis, Immortal Drifter, Flight Across The Sand, and the instrumental The Sword Of Damocles.

Line-Up:

James Rivera – vocals (Helstar, Killing Machine, Distant Thunder, ex-Destiny's End, ex-Malice, ex-Thrasher, ex-Vigilante, Children of the Grave, ex-New Eden, ex-Seven Witches, ex-Vicious Rumors, ex-Flotsam and Jetsam (live), ex-Masters of Metal (live), ex-Agent Steel (live), ex-Bad Heaven, ex-Chaotic Order, ex-Daggers Edge, ex-Malakis Reign, ex-Denim and Leather)
Chris Allen – guitars
Stony Grantham – bass
Nikki Robson – guitars
Omar Hayes – drums

Tracklist:

01. Atlantis
02. Guardian Of The Sea
03. Flight Across The Sand
04. Horse Of War
05. Little Lion
06. Angels And Omens
07. Isolation
08. Never Forgotten
09. The Sword Of Damocles
10. Immortal Drifter
11. Minotaur


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