Year : 2013
Style : Power Metal
Country : Hungary
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 165 mb
Bio:
Wisdom is a Hungarian power metal band formed in 2001. After their first demo in 2002 they had the opportunity to perform at Summer Rocks festival among metal artists like U.D.O., Saxon, Doro and Dionysus. They released their debut EP entitled Wisdom in 2004. In 2006 Wisdom performed as an opening act for Helloween in Budapest. Their first full-length album (Words of Wisdom) was released by Hammer Records in late 2006. The silence was broken by a gig as an opening act for Judas Priest. By this time Balazs Agota played the drums in the band due to Peter Kern having health problems which meant the end of his musical career.During the two years Wisdom was away from the public eye, the band members were actively writing songs and recording a new studio album even though the auditions to replace the vocalist were far from over.In the spring of 2010 Gabor met Gabor Nagy (NG) at a party, the two were introduced to each other by a mutual friend. They realized that they had played in a concert together. NG with his former band played a show before Wisdom in 2007. NG also said that he would have liked to apply for the singer position in Wisdom, however long hair was a requirement and thus he didn't attend. The remaining part of the night was spent singing karaoke and after that, Gabor called NG to record a demo. It was followed with some more demo recordings and by the summer it was clear that Wisdom had found the right front man. The completed form of the new record was taking on shape, and the band had decided to film their fourth video to promote their new release. A fast song entitled "Live Forevermore" was chosen as it reflects the Hungarian histories. Wisdom chose the stone mines of Tárnok for the filming site. Coincidentally was the filming location for Hellboy 2.In order to promote the new album, Wisdom went on to tour in the fall of 2010 where NG had hid behind a mask for all the gig appearances. There was a reason for this; Wisdom did not want people to be interested in their new vocalist until the new record had been released. Also at the time, NG’s hair was not very long, which would have broken the uniformity of the band. This clever marketing tactic kept the audience guessing and resulted in a successful promotion. The “mask” tour and the new video release had brought about the winning results for the release of Judas in April 2011 on which Mats Levén (Therion, Malmsteen, At Vance) is singing in a song as a guest vocalist. Japan’s Spinning Records and United State’s CD InZane LLC consequently released Wisdom’s Judas album.A new video was ready by the fall for the lyrical song Heaven and Hell which was filmed in the picturesque castle of Dég, which once belonged to the old Hungarian noble family, This became the band's "most epic" video and has been well received by the audience.In autumn the band shot a new video for one of their more lyrical tracks called Heaven and Hell. The shooting took place at the picturesque garden of the old noble Hungarian Festetics family's castle of Dég and its landscape. At this time the band celebrated its 10th anniversary with a tour they named X. Wise Years, which visited 10 of Hungary's largest towns, and the last being was the annual V. Keep Wiseman Alive concert in Budapest.
Album:
WISDOM is a Power Metal band from Hungary. Formed in 2001, WISDOM released their self-titled EP in 2004, album ”Words Of Wisdom” in 2006, second album “Judas” in 2011 and their third album, entitled "Marching For Liberty", will hit the streets this coming September 27th via NoiseArt Records.Before diving in, I have to let you know that every single track within this album is a masterpiece. The intro “World of the Free” might remind an Acapella oriented symphonic style. When push comes to shove, I instantly remembered their fantastic single “Heaven or Hell” out of the “Judas” album that is a hell of an emphasis of their music. Gabor Nagy, on vocals, has an amazing voice full of energy. The astounding rhythm section, tight and robust, along with the guitaring, are something else, so vibrant and melodic. Riding with catchy choruses, well worked songs representing a high level of composing with catchy moments.WISDOM keeps on playing in spirit of RHAPSODY OF FIRE and DRAGONFORCE in opener “Dust of the Sun” though I think that “War of Angels” is the best on album, an epic hymn straight to the fields of battle with stronger riffs and an incredible solo. I also noticed a similarity to NIGHTWISH within the melodic chorus, highly memorable. “Take Me to Neverland” has power & melodic guitars with a dynamic rhythmic section, might recall STRATOVARIUS and one piece of a catchy. Title album track “Marching For Liberty” opens with an acoustic guitar right before barging with immense Metal, surging with melodies and a great all band choir, quite epic and diverse. “Failure Of Nature” rhythmic section & low tuned guitars dash in a BLACK SABBATH and DIO fashion, produced with a high quality with a mesmerizing wall of sound. “Wake Up My Life”, a great addition, gently flows with acoustics and top notch singing. I would also recommend “Have no Fear” with a SAXON flavor, catchy “The Martyr” with escalating Power Metal, “God Rest Your Soul” with an amazing guitar work and finally the power of “My Fairytale” with a chivalrous spirit. I must again comment about Gabor Nagy as a vocalist, Power Metal is the right place for him to be, suitable pattern of voice and impact that it creates.WISDOM presents a high class level of Power Metal music. “Marching for Liberty” is the common ground for Melodic Metal fans, whether Heavy or Power. The music is so smooth, running fast, clear and catchy with great riffs and energetic rhythms, recalling the rising of the genre throughout the 90s. I am positive that after one listening session, you would want to head back again for this of Hungarian band.
Line Up:
Gabor Nagy - Vocals
Gabor Kovacs - Guitars
Mate Bodor - Guitars
Mate Molnar - Bass
Balazs Agota - Drums
Tracklist:
01. World of the Free 00:44
02. Dust of the Sun 03:55
03. War of Angels 03:36
04. Failure of Nature 04:15
05. The Martyr 03:04
06. God Rest Your Soul 03:18
07. Take Me to Neverland 03:59
08. Wake Up My Life 03:22
09. My Fairytale 03:50
10. Have No Fear 04:32
11. Live Like a Beast 03:42
12. Marching for Liberty 08:08
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