Year : 1986 (Karthago Records Limited Edition 2002)
Style : Heavy Metal
Country : Germany
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 107 mb
Bio:
Black Fate is a Heavy Metal band from Attendorn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, formed in 1984 known for their NWOBHM-influenced style.They were active until 1987 and have had a couple of songs featured on compilations. There is also a Greek band with the same name, formed around 1990, but the German band is the one primarily referenced.One of these archetypical underground bands of the mid 80's, founded in Attendorn 1983 by Ralf Berndt and Stefan Witt, who produced just an independent album, that nowadays is a highly wanted piece of vinyl, who's weight is getting compensated in pure gold. Though the band was acting solid nevertheless, I always can't get rid off the slightly feeling that Black Fate's material was lacking a bit in the songwriting department, just like another hyped band of the era, that either sounded close in style to them, Headstone. But well, for fans of Headstone and the way more exciting Hammerschmitt, "Commander of fate" is always worth a try. The band sadly split up already one year later, and Frank Sondermann joined the also Attendorn based band Twixt in 1987.Compilation Appearances: They have a song called "Child of Hell" on the compilation "Let There Be Metal" (2018) and "Heaven Can Wait" on "Sound & Action - German Hardrock & Heavy Metal Rarities Volume 4" (2024).
Album:
Debut and last album.This album doesn't sound much like a 1986 release, or German for that matter. It sounds most like a 1983 NWOBHM album, with a touch of Sinner thrown in for good measure.Not quite as overtly 80s-cheesy as Sinner, and chock full of power metal riffs, this album just sums up what HEAVY METAL is all about.The closest comparison I can think of is actually the first Ossian (Hungary) LP, but this one is somewhat more NWOBHMish.But at some places the guitar tone is identical, and the vocals aren't that far off either.Lots of shrieky soloes, a vocalist that really belts it out, a nice rhythm tone, and of course completely memorable songwriting... these guys totally borrowed a page from the Diamond Head songwriting book.Throwing in the occasional random melodic part (see the pre-chorus of "Heaven Can Wait") without sounding completely silly, and the occasional upbeat borderline speed metal moment ("Champagne").Highlights..surprisingly, the two bonus tracks are excellent.They are not quite as well-produced as the rest of the album, and I believe they are demos or something, given that slightly muffled sound. Still, both songs are excellent. "Hello America" is an epic number, and "Hot and Pretty" is just as silly as it sounds, but overall very well done. Imagine something from the second Crue album, as played by Running Wild listening to Sweet Savage.The ultimate highlight, though... Warchild. Total NWOBHM chorus - I swear, the vocalist was imported from Britain, as he's got that style completely nailed. Midnight is also extremely well done. Just about everything here has a completely memorable chorus, including the balled "Frozen Heart", which explodes into speed metal about 3/4 of the way through, just after a very well done midpaced solo.So is this album groundbreaking? Not especially. Does it come sucking in with the power of a thousand Opeths? Mercifully, no. This is just plain METAL, and don't expect to be anally perplexed by bizarro breakdowns or endless drum-oriented passages. Just turn it up so your neighbours can hear it too.
Line Up:
Michael Hüttemann - Vocals
Stefan Witt - Guitars (rhythm)
Michael Roll - Guitars (lead)
Frank Sondermann - Bass - See also: ex-Twixt
Ralf Berndt - Drums
Tracklist:
01. Heaven Can Wait 03:17
02. Champagne 03:34
03. Child of Hell 06:00
04. Wild in the Streets 03:17
05. Warchild 06:00
06. Frozen Heart 06:02
07. Prelude 00:45 instrumental
08. Midnight 05:10
09. Hello America 06:14 (Bonus Track)
10. Hot and Pretty 04:06 (Bonus Track)
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