Year : 2019
Style : Heavy Metal , Power Metal
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 112 mb
Bio:
Forged in Black began in early 2009 with the aim of re-inventing traditional heavy metal with a unique contemporary edge. Operatic vocals lead the charge and are backed by dark, hard-hitting music that includes: full-throttle thrash; epic guitar harmonies; crushing doom riffs and aggressive guttural vocals. The band’s live show embodies the energy of the music by delivering copious amounts of head-banging; charismatic stage presence and much crowd involvement.Consistently impressing audiences and promoters across the country, Forged in Black has secured higher profile shows along with a host of positive reviews. The most notable show played so far took place at Bloodstock Festival 2012 where the band played under their previous name Merciless Fail; having won the Metal to the Masses and Band Quest competitions. Other noteworthy shows include: the main stage at Red Roar Festival 2012 (playing alongside bands such as Praying Mantis and Breed 77); Metal Gods Festival2013 (featuring Beholder and Savage Messiah); main support to Skreamer at Camden Underworld; main support to Beholder on the Southend leg of their Order of Chaos tour and most recently slots at the Relentless Garage and Camden Barfly.Forged in Black releases include the self-titled debut album “Forged in Black.” Originally released under their previous name, Merciless Fail, in late 2011, the album was well received by critics and fans alike. This was followed by the 2013 EP, The Tide which displays the development of the band’s sound and includes tracks which have become a staple part of the band’s live show. The band has worked with acclaimed producer Romesh Dodangoda (Motorhead, Sylosis, Bullet for my Valentine) for the recording of the single,The Exodus. The single was released in tandem with the band’s first music video. Forged in Black has most recently worked with late great mega producer Chris Tsangarides (Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, Yngwie Malmsteen) for the creation of the EPs Fear Reflecting Fear and Sinner Sanctorum. The band released four videos from this release and received a host of positive reviews.
Album:
Forged in Black is a heavy power metal band from Essex, England releasing their second full length album, Descent of the Serpent. There were a lot of great moments on this album that I think a guitarist would especially enjoy. It’s a solid metal release for 2019 for those who are craving a fresh 80’s metal sound in their rotation. Forged in Black has worked with producers who also worked on projects with Motorhead, Judas Priest, and Yngwie Malmsteen and this album features even more.Reminiscent of Judas Priest’s “Painkiller”, “Seek No Evil” leads the charge for this release, including crazy guitar and drum work and some Halford-esque vocals in the chorus. “One in the Chamber” had a heavy Pantera vibe and a lot of 80’s power guitar squeals and power chords. I liked the exchange of the slow verse sporadically to change it up. I liked the quick alternating guitar melodies with the brash drums like the intro of Ghost’s song “Faith”. The vocals and the guitars also took turns alternating roles in the song. The ending had a surprising breakdown I definitely didn’t expect and the vocal change was a great addition and completed it. The outro was also really cool and well written.“Shadowcasters” was probably my favorite track on the album because of an amazing beginning, diverse vocal styles, and a highlight of riff-driven 80’s style metal. I really loved the contrast too of having a vocalist sound epic like Dio and scream similar to Halford while there were interchanging guitar solos like the classic Downing/Tipton guitar duo. “Descent of the Serpent” album title track had a lot to live up to but I think fulfilled its’ reputation. I got a sense of a lot of Zakk Wylde/ Judas Priest’s Firepower influence on this track. I really liked the isolated guitar highlights and the long jam the band had in this. The change up they chose for the vocals I think fit perfectly with every part of the song and the song was well written.Now, you can’t have an 80’s style album without some sort of slower ballad-like song. “One Last Sign” had a large spectrum of different vocal ranges and styles to fit the mood and tone of the song. It was nice to get this element from the band to see a new side of their musicianship and proof that they don’t always have to heavy hitters. “Aphelion Tormentor” featured the coolest intro on the album. The guitar techniques used here and through the course of this record was especially interesting. This song had a lot of different musical elements that they were able to piece together seamlessly, such as a great –switch up- midway through, it was riff-driven in certain parts, and it had awesome guitar licks too.
Line Up:
Chris Stoz Storozynski - Vocals (lead) (2013-present) - See also: ex-Merciless Fail
Kieron Rochester - Bass, Vocals (2013-present) - See also: ex-Merciless Fail
Chris Bone - Guitars, Vocals (2016-present) - See also: Inner Fortress
Andy Songhurst - Guitars (2013-present) - See also: ex-Merciless Fail
Kevin Rochester - Drums (2013-2014, 2015-present) - See also: ex-Merciless Fail
Tracklist:
01. Seek No Evil
02. One in the Chamber
03. Shadowcasters
04. Descent of the Serpent
05. One Last Sign
06. Palm of Silver
07. Aphelion Tormentor
08. Vendetta
09. When Hell is Done
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