From AVANTASIA to AYREON and beyond, collaborations in metal music typically prove to be more than the sum of their parts. Empires Of Eden is another all-star music project that offers a 13-track album with some powerfull, hook-laden music that will put a big smile to any Power Metal fan out there!
Mastermind behind this project is the Australian shredder maestro Stu Marshall (ex- Dungeon) who collaborates here with some of the most influential voices in today's metal scene. Just someone to look to the guest-list here and will immediately realize that Empires Of Eden rocks! The great Udo Dirkschneider from Accept and U.D.O., Rob Rock, Steve Grimmett from Lionsheart and Grim Reaper, Mike Dimeo (Masterplan), Ronny Munroe and Sean Peck are some of the 'big' names that participate in this huge project.
Stu Marshall says about the project : "I' m overwhelmed by the power and emotion of the vocal performances that these amazing singers have brought to the album!" The song that opens the album is the "Cry Out" which features Bob Rock. It's a classic heavy tune with some neo-classical elements and a catchy chorus line. Now it's time for some serious ass-kickin' heavy stuff! "Hammer Down" with Udo on lead vocals and the album is on fire!! A powerfull track in which Udo sings his heart out! "This Time" starts with an inspired guitar solo and Steve Grimmett's amazing vocal performances. "Channelling The Infinite" is the heaviest moment so far and it's a track that the lead vocals are held by Sean Peck. "Lions For Lambs" is a good song while "Cyborg" is another heavy track with some double-kick drumming and an amazing guitar work. One of my favourite tracks from the new album is "Your Eyes". It is a more straight-forward rocker with a nice chorus and very good arrangements.
All in all, this is an interesting release! This is a heavy metal album that will make all the metalheads out there very happy! It has power, attitude, great performances and an over the top guitar work. Even if I prefer more melody in my music, I enjoyed this one a lot. Well done!
HeavyParadise's Rating : 7/10
Track List :
1. Cry Out (feat. Rob Rock)
2. Hammer down (feat. UDO)
3. This Time (feat. Steve Grimmett)
4. Channelling the Infinite (feat. Sean Peck)
5. Lions For Lambs (feat. Alessandro Del Vecchio)
6. Cyborg (feat. Carlos Zema)
7. World on Fire (feat. Louie Gorgievksi)
8. Your eyes (feat. Mike Dimeo)
9. Born a king (feat. Danny Cecati)
10. As flames scorch the ground (feat. Vo Simpson)
11. White wings (feat. Ronny Munroe)
12. Hammer down All star version * (feat. UDO, Rob Rock, Sean Peck,Carlos Zema, Vo Simpson, Ronny Munroe)
13. Born a King * (feat. Sean Peck) * Bonus Track
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