Manigance (FRA)

Power Metal , Symphonic Metal , Opera Metal
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Manigance (FRA)

Príspevokod užívateľa Horex » 01 Dec 2015, 15:42

Manigance - Volte-Face (Japan Edition) (2014)

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Year : 2014 (Japan Edition)
Style : Progressive Power Metal
Country : France
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video
Size : 165 mb


Bio:

So it has taken more than four years for a successor to "L'ombre et la Lumiere", released in May 2006. Four long years in which the Band gave many concerts and a lot of work of composition. For this new album , Manigance has reap the benefits offered by new technologies, each musician having had time to finlize in his own home studio, the compositions mostly written by guitarists Francis Merle and Bruno Ramos. Manigance has created an impressive album of 14 new songs, produced and mixed in the group's own studio. Not hesitating to vary the pleasures, without being unfaithful to the style that earned him his reputation, the sextet explores new ways on the very aggressive "Mercenaire," "En seigneur" or "Chant de bataille". In terms of innovations, we note also the beautiful instrumental "Vertiges", the more Hard FM " L'ombre d'hier", or" Sans détour", an acoustic ballad quite unique in its form. While very fast "Recidivistes" revives the "melodic power metal" found in 2002 on the album "Ange ou démon", titles like "Larme de l'univers" or "Dernier Allié" look towards the glory days of Kamelot or Stratovarius. But beyond his immense musical abilities, easily recognizable, if Manigance managed to make a place in the "metal world" is above all thanks to this particular and powerful sound and this way of singing in French who is now become a real trademark. In a world where almost all the groups sing in English, Manigance has taken a place apart, preferring to preserve its identity rather than blend into the crowd ... Once again the voices and texts are impeccable and Didier Delsaux combine well with the strong rhythms and melodies distilled by other major partners. Marc Duffau and Daniel Pouylau respectively bass player and drummer were also hard pressed to support such an assembly, while in the keyboards, the interventions of a newcomer, Jean Lahargue, are reminiscent flashes of genius Jens Johansson. Again, without forget to renew, with "RECIDIVE" Manigance once again offering their fans everything they want: powerful melodies coupled with intelligent lyrics, and remains the leader in the heavy metal "made in France "!

Album:

You would think that a French band singing in French wouldn’t need any more excuses to fly under the radar. Yet the promotional campaign for the fifth Manigance album Volte-Face was almost non-existent. I say ‘almost’, not ‘virtually’, because I did see an ad at some point on its own Facebook-page. All this serves to underline what an utter shame it is that Manigance doesn’t have the publicity machine of a big label behind it, because it deserves more than most to be heard.For those of you into power metal who still haven’t checked out this band due either to unprocessed feelings towards the Battle of Hastings or a linguistic defect called ‘being a native English speaker’, pardon the bloody French already and damn well check these guys out. Volte-Face (which, in combination with the verb faire, means ‘turning things around’) should make you faire volte-face, because it is another excellent entry in an increasingly spectacular discography.After 2011’s Récidive, which had a face-melting opener in “Larme De L’Univers”, expectations were high for this one’s first assault. “Pur Sang” isn’t quite the space missile that “Larme” was, but it is an adequate introduction to the modern-sounding energetic brand of power these veterans play. I saw them live once, and for guys who look like they should play in a Grave Digger-age kind of band, they have a remarkably fresh style anchored by blistering leads, tasteful keys, and the unmatchable raspy vocals of Didier Delsaux. He has the raw approach of Joe Amore (of countrymen Nightmare-fame), with double the charm.Manigance is nothing if not consistent, so rest assured: this album kicks ass from start to finish. Let me just single out some highlights in the anthemic “Leader” (which is English and cheating), the glorious “Apparence”, the French-dictionary-au-lieu-de-fist-pumping title track, and the light-speed “Ultime Atome”. tylistically, little has changed, but if anything, Volte-Face features shorter, punchier songs than some of its predecessors. Perhaps it doesn’t stack up to career milestones Ange Où Démon or L’Ombre Et La Lumière, but it can play ball like Karim Benzema.In any case, it’s always a delight to have a new Manigance in our musical lives (even if we almost missed it, hmph). So change management, change strategy, and for all of us Heavenly fans – witnesses to Ben Sotto’s accent, please don’t ever change the language you sing in (we heard “Say It Ain’t So”). The power metal public at-large may always keep you at a grammar professor’s arm’s length, but we’d rather you remain an underground treasure than some lazy sellouts. Vive la France, vive Manigance!

Line Up:

Jean Lahargue Keyboards
Stéphane Lacoude Bass (1995-1996, 2013-present) - See also: ex-Arsenic, ex-Blind Panther
François Merle Guitars (1995-present) - See also: ex-Killers
Didier Delsaux Vocals (1995-present) - See also: ex-Blind Panther, ex-Crazy Hammer
Bruno Ramos Guitars (1998-present) - See also: ex-Mistreated
Guillaume Rodriguez Drums (2012-present) - See also: ex-Arsenic, ex-Meltem

Guest musicians

Olivier Lapauze / guitars
Stéphan Forté / guitars

Tracklist:

01. Pur Sang
02. Leader
03. Le Côté Sombre
04. Apparence
05. Volte-Face
06. Ultime Atome
07. Sans Relâche
08. Planeta Zemlya
09. Say It Ain't so (cover Murray Head)
10. Le Mirage
11. Parjure
12. Seule (Japan Bonus Track)

+ Video "MANIGANCE PPM Fest 2012"


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Príspevokod užívateľa Horex » 29 Máj 2021, 19:03

Manigance - Machine Nation (Japan Edition) (2018)

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Year : 2018 (Japan Edition)
Style : Melodic Power Metal
Country : France
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video
Size : 195 mb


Bio:

Manigance is a French power metal band formed in 1995.Faithful to their image, the band from the city of Pau have been cleaver enough to not overload the market with various side projects or solo records. Just as united as in the early days of their career, when they had no record deal and were just playing clubs in the South West of France, these five French guys have spent over a year, in their quiet little town far way from Paris, on the writing and the recording of this third studio album. Of course since the release in January 2004 of their last effort, "D'un Autre Sang", they have released a live album. But "Mémoires… Live" was a gift to their true fans who have supported the band over the years. All those people who have followed Manigance on the road and at their several concert as the headliner or with other acts like Freedom Call, Royal Hunt, U.D.O, Angra, Sonata Arctica, Stratovarius or, more recently in July 2005, The Scorpions at the prestigious Olympia Hall in Paris. On stage, facing thousands of people, Manigance has learned a lot…They are easily recognized in the metal world from their distinctive sound, which is given more of a trademark by their singing in French. In a predominantly English lyric market place where almost everyone sings (or tries to sing) in English, Manigance has made their own space. Maybe they aren't widely known, but they have a very secure and fresh hold on the music scene in areas such as music quality and language where the majority of bands cannot compete with them. Proud of their image and their intelligent lyrics supported by strong rhythms and great melodies, in 2006 Manigance is still there and ready to face the future. There's no doubt that this new album, entitled "L'Ombre et la Lumière" (meaning "The Shadow and the Light"), brings more improvements. The vocals of Didier Delsaux are as charming as ever, the twin guitar attacks from Bruno Ramos and François Merle are more than impressive, as is the concrete block made by Marc Duffau and Daniel Pouylau on bass and drums. In between this beautiful musical fight, Florent Taillandier on keyboards is a whirling dervish. It is also interesting to note, that for the first time ever, Manigance has introduced some acoustic elements in his music, as on "Abysse", the intro, and on "La force des Souvenirs" a ballad which sounds different from anything the band has done in the past.The artwork, done by Mattias Noren, reflects maybe better than ever what Manigance tries to express with their music and lyrics…It is clear this new album will not disappoint the fans, as once again Manigance delivers what their audience deserves: aggressive and powerful melodies coming straight from the heart. The media, in France and abroad, which has given so many rave reviews on Manigance since the release of "Ange ou Demon" in 2002, can be ready to write another great chapter in the band's history. For several years now, Manigance has obviously awakened a real interest in heavy metal music "made in France", even if that was not their main goal. These guys just wanted to play the music they love without the idea of following any kind of trends or copying what their colleagues did… That's maybe why today, their compositions are still fresh and full of power. Once again produced and recorded by the guitarist François Merle in his own studio, "l'Ombre et la Lumière", whether in the darkness or in the light, is ready to shine!

Album:

French-language melodic powermetal delivers superficial cuts and keeps the entire album through ...I was so happy when I saw that an upcoming Manigance album was in the pile that was to be announced, so I snapped up.Manigance is a French melodic power metal band. They have been around since 1992, and this album titled Machine Nation, is the seventh in the series. I've been pretty upset with the earlier slices from the French so it would be interesting to hear if Machine Nation could keep it stable high level,The album's first song is "Adages", a small acoustic appetizer that leads us directly into the first regular cut, "Face Contra Terre", and the number works really well as showstarter.The style can not be termed more intriguing than just melodic power metal. The game becomes competent, and the drums provide a solid base. Keyboard is also available, and Didier Delsaux's solid vocal fits well with the music. I think his voice reminds of Christian Augustin, who was the lead in another fat French band, namely Sortilege, who had their grandeur in the 1980s.Machine Nation keeps level all the way through, and with superficial cuts such as "Indifferent", "La Donne Doit Changer" and "Avec Des Si", there is nothing to complain about from here. "Méandres", as the mandatory ballad is called, is perhaps a known eventless, but it is also something of the only thing that counts a little down on the overall impression. And fortunately, it's finally saved by an outstanding guitar solo.Manigance's texts are in French. You may need to turn around. Personally, I think it's cool and it makes the band part of a proud French language metal tradition, which includes several class bands. Here I would like to recommend among others H-Bomb, Trust, Vulcain and Demon Eyes.In spite of 3 years of French education in high school, I do not understand what they are singing about, but it does not mean anything at all. If you have this genre within the metal universe, then there is nothing to complain about.The six musicians in Manigance do not renew much, but they play well, and in spite of the usually melodic chamber Chamber Machine never overlooked sweets. The band maintains a heavy edge on all the numbers, which makes it possible for you to take the slide to the next meeting in Metallogen without getting rid of it.I definitely recommend the new album from Manigance. They may well be Machine Nation familiar. In the same breath, I would like to recommend you to dive a bit in the back catalog too, because there are plenty of good cases to get there. On the first album they surely deliver an excellent cover of Pretty Maids' "Future World classic".So all in all a big metal square up from here.

Line Up:

Didier Delsaux - Vocals (1995-present) - See also: ex-Blind Panther, ex-Crazy Hammer
Jean Lahargue - Keyboards
Stéphane Lacoude - Bass (1995-1996, 2013-present) - See also: ex-Arsenic, ex-Blind Panther
François Merle - Guitars (1995-present) - See also: ex-Killers
Bruno Ramos - Guitars (1998-present) - See also: ex-Mistreated
Patrick Soria - Drums (2016-present) - See also: ex-Exvotto, ex-Killers

Tracklist:

01. Adages (Intro)
02. Face Contre Terre
03. Ennemi
04. Machination
05. Indifferent
06. Loin D'Ici
07. La Donne Doit Changer
08. Avec Des Si
09. Meandres
10. L'un De L'Autre
11. Exutoire
12. Nouvelle Ere
13. Envahisseur (Live In Paris) (Japan Bonus Track)
14. New Songs (Medley Demo version) (Japan Bonus Track)

+ Video "Machination" (Official Video)


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Príspevokod užívateľa Horex » 21 Feb 2023, 08:31

Manigance - The Shadows Ball (2023)

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Year : 2023
Style : Melodic Heavy Metal , Female vocals
Country : France
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 129 mb


Bio:

Manigance is a French power metal band formed in 1995.Faithful to their image, the band from the city of Pau have been cleaver enough to not overload the market with various side projects or solo records. Just as united as in the early days of their career, when they had no record deal and were just playing clubs in the South West of France, these five French guys have spent over a year, in their quiet little town far way from Paris, on the writing and the recording of this third studio album. Of course since the release in January 2004 of their last effort, "D'un Autre Sang", they have released a live album. But "Mémoires… Live" was a gift to their true fans who have supported the band over the years. All those people who have followed Manigance on the road and at their several concert as the headliner or with other acts like Freedom Call, Royal Hunt, U.D.O, Angra, Sonata Arctica, Stratovarius or, more recently in July 2005, The Scorpions at the prestigious Olympia Hall in Paris. On stage, facing thousands of people, Manigance has learned a lot…They are easily recognized in the metal world from their distinctive sound, which is given more of a trademark by their singing in French. In a predominantly English lyric market place where almost everyone sings (or tries to sing) in English, Manigance has made their own space. Maybe they aren't widely known, but they have a very secure and fresh hold on the music scene in areas such as music quality and language where the majority of bands cannot compete with them. Proud of their image and their intelligent lyrics supported by strong rhythms and great melodies, in 2006 Manigance is still there and ready to face the future. There's no doubt that this new album, entitled "L'Ombre et la Lumière" (meaning "The Shadow and the Light"), brings more improvements. The vocals of Didier Delsaux are as charming as ever, the twin guitar attacks from Bruno Ramos and François Merle are more than impressive, as is the concrete block made by Marc Duffau and Daniel Pouylau on bass and drums. In between this beautiful musical fight, Florent Taillandier on keyboards is a whirling dervish. It is also interesting to note, that for the first time ever, Manigance has introduced some acoustic elements in his music, as on "Abysse", the intro, and on "La force des Souvenirs" a ballad which sounds different from anything the band has done in the past.The artwork, done by Mattias Noren, reflects maybe better than ever what Manigance tries to express with their music and lyrics…It is clear this new album will not disappoint the fans, as once again Manigance delivers what their audience deserves: aggressive and powerful melodies coming straight from the heart. The media, in France and abroad, which has given so many rave reviews on Manigance since the release of "Ange ou Demon" in 2002, can be ready to write another great chapter in the band's history. For several years now, Manigance has obviously awakened a real interest in heavy metal music "made in France", even if that was not their main goal. These guys just wanted to play the music they love without the idea of following any kind of trends or copying what their colleagues did… That's maybe why today, their compositions are still fresh and full of power. Once again produced and recorded by the guitarist François Merle in his own studio, "l'Ombre et la Lumière", whether in the darkness or in the light, is ready to shine!

Album:

First album in English and with a female singer for the French symphonic metal band MANIGANCE. The band wanted to broaden the audience and propose, after the French version, a new artistic proposal more accessible to foreign audiences. “The Shadows Ball” is an album with current and contemporary subjects. A universe to discover between freedom and anger, betrayal and isolation, lack and injustice. An album that both denounces and draws a window of hope. A committed and impactful album!

Line Up:

Carine Pinto - Vocals (2018-present) - See also: ex-KingCrown (live)
Stéphane Lacoude - Bass (1995-1996, 2013-present) - See also: ex-Arsenic, ex-Blind Panther
François Merle - Guitars (1995-present) - See also: ex-Killers
Lionel Vizerie - Guitars (2020-present) - See also: ex-Muren
Patrick Soria - Drums (2016-present) - See also: ex-Exvotto, ex-Killers

Tracklist:

01. Odyssey
02. Cold Blood
03. All Your Excesses
04. End Of Lock Up
05. The Shadows Ball
06. Death Warrant
07. High Treason
08. Eternity
09. At Gates Of Memory
10. In Spite Of Everything
11. Dawn Of The New Fight
12. Forgotten Survivor


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