Gatekeeper (USA)

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Gatekeeper (USA)

Príspevokod užívateľa Horex » 21 Mar 2023, 09:45

Eternal Champion / Gatekeeper - Retaliator / Vigilance (Split Edition) (2015)

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Year : 2015
Style : Epic Heavy Metal
Country : United States , Canada
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 118 mb


Bio:

Eternal Champion

Inspired by the epic fantasy of Michael Moorcock and savage, pre-Christian war sagas comes ETERNAL CHAMPION, an epic heavy metal band forged in the siege-fires of Austin, Texas, featuring members of Iron Age and Graven Rite, Power Trip, Cruxiter and Hammerwhore and others, and carrying on in the heroic tradition of Manilla Road, Warlord, Omen, Brocas Helm, Cirith Ungol, Metal Church, Griffin, Liege Lord, etc.

Gatekeeper

Jeff Black formed Gatekeeper in the dismal haze of 2010 as a spitting retort to everything happening on a musical level in the frost-kissed prairies of Alberta. In a land dominated by blast beats, scooped mids and vocalists who couldn't find a melody in a shopping bag, Gatekeeper stands upright and unchained, continuing the legacy laid down by such luminaries as Robert E. Howard, Bathory, Frank Frazetta, Manowar, Candlemass and Manilla Road. If your interests lie in the direction of things ancient, lost and far away, Gatekeeper might be for you. If not? Good riddance.

Album:

Well, there's a first time for everything, and for me it's writing about a split release. Eternal Champion and Gatekeeper are two killer upcoming bands who teamed up with the equally ace No Remorse Records to give us this release, which is like the perfect marriage of great music and great art.I'll be straight up in saying the Eternal Champion side is my favourite - to near embarrassing fan boy levels, actually - but in all fairness "Retaliator" is a face-ripping USPM number that is hard not to love. Jam-packed with mega riffs, smashing rhythms, mighty lyrics, and Jason Tarpey's finest vocal performance to date; pure 80s epic metal glory. Seriously need a full-length.Gatekeeper gives a bit more in terms of quantity with the deeply evocative "Vigilance" pieces sandwiching the pummeling "Angelus Noctium". One thing I will say is that Gatekeeper just keeps getting better, and here they proudly display their brand of epic metal. Without a doubt pounding, crowned by Shorre McColman's passionate vocals, some seriously cool lead guitar playing, and the best production they've had to date.As a bonus to those who buy on CD, you get a nice amount of extra tracks with Eternal Champion's Last King Of Pictdom demo, and a whole host of sweet demo material from Gatekeeper. So there's plenty to keep you listening, and it adds further longevity. Absolutely recommended, this hasn't really left my playlists since buying. Great stuff!

Line-Up:

Eternal Champion

Arthur Rizk Drums - See also: Sumerlands, War Hungry
Jason Tarpey Vocals - See also: ex-Graven Rite, ex-Iron Age
Carlos Llanas Guitars (2013-present) - See also: Votan, ex-Cruxiter, ex-Hammerwhore
Blake "Rossover" Ibanez Guitars (2013-present) - See also: Power Trip
Nujon Powers Guitars (2015-present) - See also: Sumerlands, War Hungry

Gatekeeper

Jeff Black Guitars (rhythm), Vocals (backing) (2009-present) - See also: ex-Eldgammel, ex-Samandriel, ex-Scythia, ex-Trollband (live)
David Messier Bass (2015-present) - See also: ex-Prophet Fulfilled, ex-Pizza
Tommy Tro Drums (2016-present)
Jean-Pierre Abboud Vocals (2016-present) - See also: Funeral Circle, ex-Borrowed Time, ex-Shadow Self, ex-Crimson Shadows (live)

Tracklist:

01. Eternal Champion - Ride for Revenge 01:42
02. Eternal Champion - Retaliator 04:26
03. Gatekeeper - Vigilance Part I 01:53
04. Gatekeeper - Angelus Noctium 05:04
05. Gatekeeper - Vigilance Part II 01:28
06. Eternal Champion - The Last King of Pictdom 04:14
07. Eternal Champion - War at the Edge of the End 05:11
08. Gatekeeper - Tale of Twins (demo) 06:52
09. Gatekeeper - Vigilance (demo) 03:08
10. Gatekeeper - Field of Dreams (demo) 08:33
11. Gatekeeper - The King's Ghost 00:54


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Re: Gatekeeper (USA)

Príspevokod užívateľa Horex » 21 Mar 2023, 09:47

Gatekeeper - Grey Maiden (EP) (2019)

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Year : 2019
Style : Epic Heavy Metal
Country : Canada
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 49 mb


Bio:

Canada’s premier Epic Heavy Metal band.Formed in 2009 in Edmonton, AB. Relocated to Vancouver, BC in 2015. Forever riffing.Formed in 2009 as a solo project of guitarist Jeff Black, Gatekeeper now has a full lineup and has released an EP titled 'Prophecy and Judgement' on 12" and CD, and a live recording titled 'Live of Calgarae' on cassette tape.

Album:

Jeff Black, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist, started Gatekeeper in 2009 as a solo project. The band’s core roots include Manowar, Candlemass, and Bathory among others. One could not ask for a better background for a band to have because if you are like me and the metal-heads I grew up with, skipped school with, and partied with, all of that fun and a plethora of firsts occurred while listening to those very same bands. If I had a dime for every time Manowar was playing…alas, I digress. It was not long, though, before Black decided to form a proper band and roll the dice. The band’s first release was an EP titled Prophecy and Judgement in 2013. Since then, they have released three other EPs, various splits and singles, and last year’s outstanding NWOTHM epic full-length East of Sun. In the spirit of denim, leather, Frank Frazetta, and fire – lots of flames and explosions, Gatekeeper play top-shelf, elite-certified TRUE HEAVY METAL. Capitalizing on the mammoth-sized momentum created, the band are releasing Grey Maiden on February 22, 2019. The only down side to this release is that it is only four songs; however, it is a perfect bite-sized intro to the band for newcomers.The title track leads things off on the recording and has also been released as a video You can see it here: Grey Maiden video! The song is a concise exposition of all things Gatekeeper. There is a memorable main riff that ties everything together, driving rhythm, and brilliant melodies. The melodies are truly infectious as they seem to attach themselves to one’s mind and like classic tunes, remain there practically indefinitely. These melodies are achieved in myriad ways. During the riffs, the advantage of two guitars is shown clearly as various runs and arpeggios decorate the chunky, palm-muted sections. There is nothing plain or redundant as something of interest, truly inspiring, is always taking place. Some of the best melodic moments are when the two guitars converge to engage in gorgeous Maiden-esque twin harmonies, a feat that occurs often when least expected in all of the songs save for the acoustic-led third track, “Moss,” (which itself is a unique diversion of classically-influenced excellence).Obviously, the other main force of melody is the vocals. With a more-than-adequate range, Jean-Pierre Abboud sings like the fiercest of banshees when called for and peacefully tranquil when appropriate. One can hear echoes of many classic Metal singers such as Eric Adams, Warrel Dane, and Geoff Tate, but ultimately, his voice has a unique timbre all its own capable of reeling in fans who may be turned off from Death Metal and other extreme styles. With a singer possessing such a wealth of talent, Gatekeeper are elevated above the level of a typical Metal band becoming thoroughly polished.The many sonic qualities of Abboud’s vocals lead us to the next topic: tone. In fact, tone and skill merge conveniently as the present subject. Obviously, the tone of the vocals is what figures into them standing apart from others. Specifically, he has at the root, a very clean style which is reinforced by his skill, a powerful diaphragm by which the vocals are projected to truly soar. It takes much training and practice to achieve a range as such. The clean basis of the vocal color is finely tuned with a bit of snarl at times, an aggressive approach to match the fierce intensity of the music.The rhythm sections surely have a great tone as well. The double bass propels the songs along such as in the latter half of the epic closer, “Richard III,” and in that same section, the deep, punchy bass can be heard thumping away complimenting the music rhythmically and melodically. The guitar tone is nothing short of outstanding. It is obvious that a lot of time was taken in choosing the proper gear and tweaking the settings. While the band’s sound is rooted in the classics, the guitar tone takes things further with an updated, modern high-gain sound. Clarity is maintained, though, providing proper note definition, and overall, the tone is unique in that the rhythms are super chunky, compressed, but not screaming with gobs of treble. Rather, the high frequencies are rolled back in favor of more indulgence in mid-range frequencies and the end result is a tone that delivers the blistering skills of the two players properly in an original, powerful manner. Any guitar player and connoisseur of tone will appreciate this album. It is an exciting time to find younger guys playing in the style of classic Metal heroes. What sets Gatekeeper apart from many others in the genre, though, is that the band is devoid of gimmicks. They are not a tribute band nor some ode to nostalgia. Instead, they use the classics as a jumping-off point from which to create their own original material. Lucky for the audience, the band has now released an EP of four distinct anthems supplementing East of Sun.The future is bright for this band, and for the fans, there are new tunes to blast religiously, playing air guitar to, skipping school to, slamming beers to, speeding down the highway to…you get the point!

Line Up:

Jean-Pierre Abboud - Vocals (2016-present) - See also: Funeral Circle, Traveler, ex-Borrowed Time, ex-Shadow Self, ex-Crimson Shadows (live)
Jeff Black - Guitars (rhythm), Vocals (backing) (2009-present) - See also: ex-Eldgammel, ex-Samandriel, ex-Trollband (live), ex-Scythia
Kenny Kroecher - Guitars (2016-present) - See also: Iron Kingdom
David Messier - Bass (2015-present) - See also: ex-Prophet Fulfilled, ex-Pizza
Tommy Tro - Drums (2016-present)

Tracklist:

01. Grey Maiden
02. Tale Of Twins
03. Moss
04. Richard III


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Re: Gatekeeper (USA)

Príspevokod užívateľa Horex » 21 Mar 2023, 09:47

Gatekeeper - From Western Shores (2023)

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Year : 2023
Style : Epic Heavy Metal
Country : Canada
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 115 mb


Bio:

Canada’s premier Epic Heavy Metal band.Formed in 2009 in Edmonton, AB. Relocated to Vancouver, BC in 2015. Forever riffing.Formed in 2009 as a solo project of guitarist Jeff Black, Gatekeeper now has a full lineup and has released an EP titled 'Prophecy and Judgement' on 12" and CD, and a live recording titled 'Live of Calgarae' on cassette tape.

Album:

The first full-length album in five years from Canadian melodic metal heroes Gatekeeper! Vancouver, British Columbia’s Gatekeeper returns with From Western Shores - a captivating eight-song journey that redefines epic, melodic heavy metal!Canadian epic metal force Gatekeeper first hit the scene in 2013 when they released their first EP called ‘Prophecy and Judgement’. However, it took a few more years until the band could finish their first full-length studio album ‘East of Sun’, which was released through Cruz Del Sur.With ‘From Western Shores’ the second album of Jeff Black and his bandmates follows these days. In total, the guys have recorded eight epic metal tracks that sparkle with their class.It is reserved for the title track to open the new album. A dramatic riff marks the beginning of an amazing album. This includes the high-pitched screams of vocalist Tyler Anderson establishing the frontman as a true metal siren. Anderson joined the band in 2022 and his addition has certainly benefited Gatekeeper’s sound.Another line-up change is on guitar. It goes without saying that Jeff Black is still in the game. With Adam Bergen, however, he has a new companion at his side and the two guitarists seem to harmonize excellently.Besides razor-sharp riffs and a thundering rhythm section, ‘From Western Shores’ also impresses with well-crafted melody lines, which make songs like ‘Shadow and Stone’ grow into true metal hymns.Also the following ‘Exiled King’, thematically about Harald Hardrada, the last Viking king, should be listened to by fans of well done heavy metal. Powerful, melodic and with the typical ‘huu’-screams the piece takes you into the world of Vikings.It gets faster with ‘Twisted Towers’ while with ‘Desert Winds’ the whole brilliance of epic metal blazes up. With ‘Keepers of the Gate’ the end of the record had been reached and as expected the epic keeps the high standard of this release.‘From Western Shores’ makes the heart of every epic metal fan beat faster. The Canadians, in the meantime based in Vancouver, deliver an impressive sophomore album that even after multiple listens still brings out new details to the surface.

Line Up:

Tyler Anderson - Vocals (2022-present) - See also: Odinfist, Terrorflesh
Adam Bergen - Guitars (lead) (2019-present) - See also: ex-Trollband
Jeff Black - Guitars (rhythm), Vocals (backing) (2009-present) - See also: Jeff Black, ex-Eldgammel, ex-Samandriel, Encloaked, ex-Trollband (live), ex-Scythia
David Messier - Bass (2015-present) - See also: ex-Prophet Fulfilled, ex-Pizza
Tommy Tro - Drums (2016-present)

Tracklist:

01. From Western Shores
02. Death on Black Wings
03. Shadow and Stone
04. Exiled King
05. Nomads
06. Twisted Towers
07. Desert Winds
08. Keepers of the Gate


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