Year : 2025
Style : Melodic Heavy Metal , Melodic Power Metal
Country : Germany
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 149 mb
Bio:
Dirk Thurisch – The voice of Angel Dust is back! After a break of ten years, former Angel Dust vocalist Dirk Thurisch finally returns with his band MERCURY TIDE, which once started as a project and now grew to a full-fledged band. The new album “Killing Saw” is a natural progression from Dirk‘s last album “Why?”. Eventually the time has come that one of the most important German Melodic Metal vocalists returns like a Phoenix, rising from the ashes!Dirk Thurisch has closed the chapter Angel Dust once and for all. Several failed attempts to revive Angel Dust only strengthened Dirk‘s wish to get started with MERCURY TIDE on a grand scale. Contrary to the debut from 2003, Dirk and his band, including drummer and producer Carsten Rehmann, bassist Chris “Dagger” Pohlmann and keyboarder Sim Reaper, place value on a more traditional sound that suites the band‘s stage persona. Great emphasis lies on the creation of a diversified, consistent atmosphere.Magnificent melodies meet playful guitar riffs and catchy choruses, to which you want to sing along immediately. The opener and title track “Killing Saw” is a suiting introduction to MERCURY TIDE‘s musical landscapes. With “Home”, Dirk gives a clear-cut statement. He is happy to be back in the Metal scene and doesn‘t only look forward to meet up with his old fans, but also to make new ones. The song “Searching” is one of the album‘s highlights: drifty riffs, fine hook lines and Dirk Thurisch at his best! This band truly knows how to conquer every Metalhead‘s heart. The following songs show the musical development of the band‘s unique songwriting skills. With their melancholic aura of tragedy, songs like “World Of Pain”, “Lord Of Memories” or “Out Of The Darkness” are reminiscent of NWBHM classics. The new record‘s sophisticated structure, along with the band‘s ambition and arrangements leave no doubt that MERCURY TIDE can keep up with the best of their genre.The new masterpiece “Killing Saw” was recorded and mixed at the CKB Recording Studio by drummer and producer Carsten Rehmann (Japanische Kampfhörspiele, Kreator, Harasai …). The one and only Eroc (Matt Roehr, Mystic Prophecy, Firewind …) takes credit for mastering “Killing Saw”, which one can hear by the sound‘s wrecking ball heaviness.The new record shows that Dirk Thurisch hasn‘t called it a day yet. Even though ten years have passed, he is more than ever before willing to proof his outstanding abilities as a performer in front of live audiences. Last year, he already celebrated his stage comeback with his new combo as a support act for Crimson Glory in Essen, Germany. After the great release shows in May as well as the celebrated concert as support act for Jon Oliva‘s Pain in Bonn, Germany more concerts are planned and will be announced on the band‘s official website and of course on their social media pages, such as facebook.
Album:
Third full-length album.German heavy / power metal outfit, Mercury Tide, has returned with Walls of Confusion, the first album from this project since 2012’s Killing Saw. Mercury Tide is the solo project of Angel Dust vocalist, Dirk Thurisch. Thurisch explained, “I’m excited to share my new album with you, a deeply personal project that explores the complex relationship between my father and me—a relationship that never truly existed. This album delves into the many unanswered questions in my life and the doubts that have lingered over the years. It brings to light memories that have resurfaced after so long, and l’ve poured all these experiences into the music.”The album is being independently released as Thurisch went on to say that, “I’ve had bad experiences with small labels, and it’s hard to get in touch with the big ones. That’s why I decided to do it this way for now. It will be released on March 3, 2025, on all streaming platforms and Bandcamp. A small vinyl pressing is still in progress.” The first single, “Crimson” was released on February 24, 2025 and can be seen here….Walls of Confusion is twelve tracks clocking in at just over an hour; the music reminding me of a slightly more melodic Angel Dust. The album line up is a bit different on this release with Thurisch being the only stable one in the line up with a live line up to be announced shortly. Sami Yli-Sirniö from Kreator contributes lead guitar on the title track of the album. If you are a fan of the power metal era of Angel Dust, you will definitely enjoy this!Dirk Thurisch, known as the soulful voice and songwriter of Angel Dust, blends raw emotion with atmospheric depth. His music journeys through realms of melodic metal, weaving haunting melodies with powerful lyrics. A storyteller at heart, Dirk crafts songs that resonate with introspection, passion, and unyielding energy. Explore his soundscapes for a unique blend of intensity and beauty.
Line Up:
Dirk Thurisch - Vocals, Guitars (2002-2003, 2010-present) - See also: Angel Dust, ex-Pegasus
Tracklist:
01. The Awakening 02:24
02. Walls of Confusion 06:07
03. House of Horror 05:04
04. Crimson 05:26
05. The Change 03:06
06. And Between Day & Night 05:33
07. Follow 05:41
08. What I've Done 06:06
09. Lost 06:00
10. Shadow of My Fantasy 06:45
11. Run 04:36
12. R.I.P. 08:09
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