Wings Of Steel (USA)
Posted: 16 May 2023, 11:37
Wings Of Steel - Wings Of Steel (EP) (2022)
Year : 2022
Style : Melodic Heavy Metal , Melodic Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 56 mb
Bio:
Wings of Steel is a Los Angeles based hard rock/heavy metal band formed by vocalist Leo Unnermark and guitarist Parker Halub in 2019. Written and recorded in a bomb shelter turned studio, the band's self-titled debut EP delivers a loud and clear introduction to showcase the band's unique sound.
Leo Unnermark - Vocals - I was born in March 1997 in Stockholm, Sweden. I remember how music would be playing from the speakers in our living room, as my parents were huge hard rock and blues fans. This is where I first started to gain an interest in music. When I was seven years old, my family decided to move to the island of Gotland, which is located southeast of mainland Sweden. Gotland’s size is less than 1% of Sweden’s total land area and has approximately 59,000 residents. Although I believe that Gotland is one of the most beautiful places on earth, growing up there was quite restrictive in terms of musical availability as it was looked upon as merely a hobby.By the time I was 17 years old, I had been writing for a while and began to play acoustic live shows. What I was doing now was not only accepted but also appreciated and supported by the people who came out to watch the performance. By the time I joined my first band, I started playing less guitar and focused more on singing. Ever since I could remember I had been watching, copying, and trying to understand and achieve the very essence of what made my favorite singers as inspiring as they were to me. Whether it was the stage performance, vocal style, songwriting, clothes, or even makeup. I would learn and apply. I found that the stage was the only place where I really felt like I was meant to be, where I would not be alienated, and where I felt happy.After graduating high school, I began working in a factory. That’s when it became clear to me that what matters most in life is doing something you love doing, no matter what it is. For me, doing what I love to do means singing original music and performing in a live setting. I made this my mission.Although the band I was singing in at the time was playing shows and putting out music, it became evident that it was not going to go as far as I wanted to go. Playing shows in my hometown was not going to cut it. A friend of mine suggested that we should make our way to Los Angeles, where some of my biggest idols had made their own careers, and the music scene was thriving. We agreed that we were going to quit our jobs and pursue our dreams. In December 2018, I moved to Los Angeles to attend Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California.During my time in Hollywood, I’ve experienced the biggest growth in my life; vocally, musically, and personally. I’ve been able to have experiences and make connections that never would have happened had I stayed home.
Parker Halub - Guitar - Parker, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.I was born and raised north of Los Angeles in the suburb of Thousand Oaks, California. For as long as I can remember, music has always had a divine presence in my life. While I was fascinated by all kinds of music, nothing had (and still has) the same mystique and awe that the guitar has to me. Even at a young age, what I wanted to do was clear. By the time I was ten, I had already started playing and taking lessons. I made it my mission to become the greatest guitarist I could possibly be. I got my first taste of playing in a band when I was 13. The group consisted of my only two friends that played instruments on bass and drums, and myself on guitar. Our first performance was at our middle school talent show.Even though they only let us play one song, the feeling of performing live and of sharing my own music with an engaged crowd was unreal. It was then that I realized the incredible experience of performing your original music and connecting with an audience. The stage was where I belonged. The older I got, the more clear it became that the traditional path of society wasn’t going to get me where I wanted to go. So, during my sophomore year in high school, I passed a diploma equivalency test and effectively finished my time in high school two years early. Later that year, I began studying guitar performance at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. During my time at MI, I was able to grow and hone in on my craft, perform on various occasions, learn how to navigate the music business, meet some fellow amazing musicians, and essentially complete a foundation to get me where I’m going. I attended MI from October 2018 to March 2020, graduating with an AA in guitar performance (three months before I would’ve finished high school).
Album:
Super debut Ep album from Los Angeles based hard rock/heavy metal band.Formed by vocalist Leo Unnermark and guitarist Parker Halub in 2019.As soon as I heard the title track for Wings of Steel‘s debut EP, I felt this irresistible urge to buy it, which is exactly what I ended up doing. As is often the case when you do this type of impulse buying based on one song, it can sometimes backfire in a big way. You expect the songs to go in a certain vein and quickly discover that the one track you really like is an anomaly on the album and the rest of the songs are quite different. One recent personal example that comes to mind is when I purchased Ronnie Atkins‘ solo album Make It Count last year based on the one song that I had heard — the stellar “Rising Tide.” Unfortunately, I quickly realized that “Rising Tide” was the exception rather than the rule on Make It Count as the rest of the tracks ranged from ballads to mid-tempo melodic rockers. It’s not that the rest of the songs were bad on Make It Count but rather really not what I was expecting so no need to say that I was quite disappointed.Taking into account that I purchased my copy of Wings of Steel‘s debut EP back in October 2022 but I am only getting around to reviewing the EP in May 2023, I have to confess that I was initially disappointed with the Wings of Steel EP upon hearing the whole thing because the title track is clearly the best song. Just like with Make It Count, I revisited the songs on the EP about five to six months later and found myself pleasantly surprised during my second time around. I can’t say the same for the tracks on Make It Count. The Wings of Steel EP kicks off with the opening track “Stormchild” which will have you thinking old school ’80s European type heavy metal with the guitar licks. Lead vocalist Leo Unnermark has a great and distinct voice that has a few similarities to the singing from Helloween‘s Michael Kiske. The guitar solo from Parker Halub is a thing of beauty and the track overall is very enjoyable with a big chorus and some nice melodies. I’ve already praised the title track many times in this review. Let’s just leave it at that it’s the standout track and will be in Wings of Steel‘s live set for the remainder of their music career.“Rhythm of Desire” has a bluesy feel at times with the verses, which might remind you of vintage Great White. It’s actually pretty impressive that the Wings of Steel band members can cover so many different styles from the bluesy Great White type stuff to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal genre. “Rhythm of Desire” has slowly become one of the other highlights for me on the EP. The one track that feels a little odd on the EP is “Khamsin Riders” with its acoustic and almost flamingo sounding guitar parts. Unnermark sings the song in quite the high register. I suppose the song just shows how many styles that Wings of Steel can really cover. “Khamsin Riders” isn’t a bad track but pales in comparison to the other songs offered on the EP. Let’s hope that Wings of Steel don’t lean in this direction for future material. The EP closes with the song “Black Out On The Street” which I thought for the longest time was titled “Back On The Street.” In any case, it’s a slower but solid track with an easy to sing along to chorus.As I write this review, Wings of Steel have already released another album titled Gates of Twilight, which saw the light of day only three days ago (on May 19, 2023). There is no need to say that I will be purchasing that album in the very near future. If you like classic European flavoured heavy metal, you’ll definitely want to check out Wings of Steel.
Line Up:
Leo Unnermark – vocals
Parker Halub – guitars, bass
Mike Mayhem – drums
Production:
Mixed and mastered by Damien Rainaud
Tracklist:
01. Stormchild 04:00
02. Wings of Steel 03:24
03. Rhythm of Desire 05:23
04. Khamsin Riders 03:29
05. Black out the Street 06:07
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/
Year : 2022
Style : Melodic Heavy Metal , Melodic Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 56 mb
Bio:
Wings of Steel is a Los Angeles based hard rock/heavy metal band formed by vocalist Leo Unnermark and guitarist Parker Halub in 2019. Written and recorded in a bomb shelter turned studio, the band's self-titled debut EP delivers a loud and clear introduction to showcase the band's unique sound.
Leo Unnermark - Vocals - I was born in March 1997 in Stockholm, Sweden. I remember how music would be playing from the speakers in our living room, as my parents were huge hard rock and blues fans. This is where I first started to gain an interest in music. When I was seven years old, my family decided to move to the island of Gotland, which is located southeast of mainland Sweden. Gotland’s size is less than 1% of Sweden’s total land area and has approximately 59,000 residents. Although I believe that Gotland is one of the most beautiful places on earth, growing up there was quite restrictive in terms of musical availability as it was looked upon as merely a hobby.By the time I was 17 years old, I had been writing for a while and began to play acoustic live shows. What I was doing now was not only accepted but also appreciated and supported by the people who came out to watch the performance. By the time I joined my first band, I started playing less guitar and focused more on singing. Ever since I could remember I had been watching, copying, and trying to understand and achieve the very essence of what made my favorite singers as inspiring as they were to me. Whether it was the stage performance, vocal style, songwriting, clothes, or even makeup. I would learn and apply. I found that the stage was the only place where I really felt like I was meant to be, where I would not be alienated, and where I felt happy.After graduating high school, I began working in a factory. That’s when it became clear to me that what matters most in life is doing something you love doing, no matter what it is. For me, doing what I love to do means singing original music and performing in a live setting. I made this my mission.Although the band I was singing in at the time was playing shows and putting out music, it became evident that it was not going to go as far as I wanted to go. Playing shows in my hometown was not going to cut it. A friend of mine suggested that we should make our way to Los Angeles, where some of my biggest idols had made their own careers, and the music scene was thriving. We agreed that we were going to quit our jobs and pursue our dreams. In December 2018, I moved to Los Angeles to attend Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California.During my time in Hollywood, I’ve experienced the biggest growth in my life; vocally, musically, and personally. I’ve been able to have experiences and make connections that never would have happened had I stayed home.
Parker Halub - Guitar - Parker, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.I was born and raised north of Los Angeles in the suburb of Thousand Oaks, California. For as long as I can remember, music has always had a divine presence in my life. While I was fascinated by all kinds of music, nothing had (and still has) the same mystique and awe that the guitar has to me. Even at a young age, what I wanted to do was clear. By the time I was ten, I had already started playing and taking lessons. I made it my mission to become the greatest guitarist I could possibly be. I got my first taste of playing in a band when I was 13. The group consisted of my only two friends that played instruments on bass and drums, and myself on guitar. Our first performance was at our middle school talent show.Even though they only let us play one song, the feeling of performing live and of sharing my own music with an engaged crowd was unreal. It was then that I realized the incredible experience of performing your original music and connecting with an audience. The stage was where I belonged. The older I got, the more clear it became that the traditional path of society wasn’t going to get me where I wanted to go. So, during my sophomore year in high school, I passed a diploma equivalency test and effectively finished my time in high school two years early. Later that year, I began studying guitar performance at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. During my time at MI, I was able to grow and hone in on my craft, perform on various occasions, learn how to navigate the music business, meet some fellow amazing musicians, and essentially complete a foundation to get me where I’m going. I attended MI from October 2018 to March 2020, graduating with an AA in guitar performance (three months before I would’ve finished high school).
Album:
Super debut Ep album from Los Angeles based hard rock/heavy metal band.Formed by vocalist Leo Unnermark and guitarist Parker Halub in 2019.As soon as I heard the title track for Wings of Steel‘s debut EP, I felt this irresistible urge to buy it, which is exactly what I ended up doing. As is often the case when you do this type of impulse buying based on one song, it can sometimes backfire in a big way. You expect the songs to go in a certain vein and quickly discover that the one track you really like is an anomaly on the album and the rest of the songs are quite different. One recent personal example that comes to mind is when I purchased Ronnie Atkins‘ solo album Make It Count last year based on the one song that I had heard — the stellar “Rising Tide.” Unfortunately, I quickly realized that “Rising Tide” was the exception rather than the rule on Make It Count as the rest of the tracks ranged from ballads to mid-tempo melodic rockers. It’s not that the rest of the songs were bad on Make It Count but rather really not what I was expecting so no need to say that I was quite disappointed.Taking into account that I purchased my copy of Wings of Steel‘s debut EP back in October 2022 but I am only getting around to reviewing the EP in May 2023, I have to confess that I was initially disappointed with the Wings of Steel EP upon hearing the whole thing because the title track is clearly the best song. Just like with Make It Count, I revisited the songs on the EP about five to six months later and found myself pleasantly surprised during my second time around. I can’t say the same for the tracks on Make It Count. The Wings of Steel EP kicks off with the opening track “Stormchild” which will have you thinking old school ’80s European type heavy metal with the guitar licks. Lead vocalist Leo Unnermark has a great and distinct voice that has a few similarities to the singing from Helloween‘s Michael Kiske. The guitar solo from Parker Halub is a thing of beauty and the track overall is very enjoyable with a big chorus and some nice melodies. I’ve already praised the title track many times in this review. Let’s just leave it at that it’s the standout track and will be in Wings of Steel‘s live set for the remainder of their music career.“Rhythm of Desire” has a bluesy feel at times with the verses, which might remind you of vintage Great White. It’s actually pretty impressive that the Wings of Steel band members can cover so many different styles from the bluesy Great White type stuff to the New Wave of British Heavy Metal genre. “Rhythm of Desire” has slowly become one of the other highlights for me on the EP. The one track that feels a little odd on the EP is “Khamsin Riders” with its acoustic and almost flamingo sounding guitar parts. Unnermark sings the song in quite the high register. I suppose the song just shows how many styles that Wings of Steel can really cover. “Khamsin Riders” isn’t a bad track but pales in comparison to the other songs offered on the EP. Let’s hope that Wings of Steel don’t lean in this direction for future material. The EP closes with the song “Black Out On The Street” which I thought for the longest time was titled “Back On The Street.” In any case, it’s a slower but solid track with an easy to sing along to chorus.As I write this review, Wings of Steel have already released another album titled Gates of Twilight, which saw the light of day only three days ago (on May 19, 2023). There is no need to say that I will be purchasing that album in the very near future. If you like classic European flavoured heavy metal, you’ll definitely want to check out Wings of Steel.
Line Up:
Leo Unnermark – vocals
Parker Halub – guitars, bass
Mike Mayhem – drums
Production:
Mixed and mastered by Damien Rainaud
Tracklist:
01. Stormchild 04:00
02. Wings of Steel 03:24
03. Rhythm of Desire 05:23
04. Khamsin Riders 03:29
05. Black out the Street 06:07
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/
