JAMES BYRD is one of the most talented guitarists/songwriters in hard rock/metal scene. And maybe the name Byrd is not familiar to some of you but allow me to inform you that this guy was the founding member of the great melodic heavy rock band of FIFTH ANGEL.
The fact is that I had a long time to hear something about a new work from James Byrd. “Beyond The Pillars” is-literally- a lost album. The material's origins date to when James Byrd began writing and recording with vocalist Freddy Krumins within days of departing Fifth Angel in the summer of 1987, with much of the music material Byrd had originally intended for the second Fifth Angel album. “Beyond The Pillars” sounds like the perfect mix between FIFTH ANGEL and some more Euro melodic hard rock with nice melodies, huge guitar work, a polished production and solid arrangements. Like Deep Purple's “Smoke on the Water” release, “Beyond The Pillars” was recorded on location. Brain Storm Productions mobile captured the band's magic at the infamous Music Bank sound stages in Seattle Washington from the fall of 1987 through the winter of 1988.
Fans of Byrd’s solo debut “James Byrd’s Atlantis Rising” (Shrapnel Records) will recognise 7 of the track titles on offer here. However the versions here showcase a rawer, heavier and more immediate delivery to those that were later re-recorded on the now out of print “Atlantis Rising” release by Shrapnel Records. Further treasures are revealed in 7 never released songs rich in diversity and depth that make this a “must own” part of any Byrd, or indeed Fifth Angel’s fans music collection. The musicians that participate in this release, except Byrd, are Freddy Krumins on vocals, Ken Mary on drums and Tim Wolf on bass.
All in all this is a very interesting release not only for the fans of guitar driven sound but, also, for those who are into the U.S.Heavy Rock sound with some Euro Melodic Metal influences.
HeavyParadise's Rating : 7,5/10
TRACK LIST : 01. Chasing The Shadows Away. 02. Fallen Warrior. 03. I Don't Believe in Love (Falling in Lust). 04. Fly To The Sun. 05. On My Mind. 06. Waiting in The Shadows. 07. Remember Love. 08. Angel of Mercy. 09. After The Fire. 10. Eye of The Storm. 11. Stranger in The Night. 12. Let it Out. 13. Gotta Find You. 14. Requiem Atlantis.
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