Year : 2015
Style : Heavy Metal
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video
Size : 171 mb
Bio:
DENDERA is band out of Portsmouth, UK and has been combining classic Heavy Metal with an aggressive modern edge. Their debut EP, “We Must Fight”, was released in 2011. 2013 is their year with a debut named “The Killing Floor”.“Senlac Hill” delivered me to bliss and strong emotions with its generated musical energies. Feel power & inner soul of the traditional Heavy Metal sound led by the amazing voice of Ashley Edison, an excellent singing in style of Bruce Dickinson (IRON MAIDEN) and Rob Halford (JUDAS PRIEST). Musically this one proves the band’s playing techniques as of high order on creating great riffing, rhythms and melodies. “For Vengeance”, opening the release, shows the meaning of majestic Metal, a galloping NWOBHM moniker, Andy Finch insinerates with his explosive drumming. “My Mercy” the amazing drum solo cracks the wooden door, then the sweet riffs and crazed thudding, notable melodic riffs in the vein of IRON MAIDEN with great bass work by Bradley Edison. Stephen Main and Tony Fuller penetrated with the riffing on “Hatechild”, once again taking it towards the spirit of MAIDEN while the vocals seemed a bit more aggressive than usual. “The Killing Floor” emerged as a little Doomish but led to a melodic epic chorus toned by galloping riffs, it felt JUDAS PRIEST & SAXON from my end. These bands also seemed to be the main influences for the remaining tracks as “The Predator” with fast & melodic riffs, “Till We Fall” with astounding choirs, melody and heavy riffs, last but not least there is the damn melodic and confident chorus of “Bridges Will Burn”.“The Killing Floor” is an excellent work of classic Metal gone into the new age. DENDERA with their admiration for the old days of their local scene, wished to taste the outdoors of modernity thus attempting to create new ideas other than to salvage the old wreckage. Their music took me for several spins. DENDERA is band with big potential and I'm sure that if they will continue this path, there is a bright future ahead of them. Classic Metallars beware, there is a new British Sheriff in town.In 2013 Dendera released their debut full length album 'THE KILLING FLOOR', it received great praise from magazines such as Terrorizer, Powerplay and Fireworks.2015 will see the release of the bands 2nd album 'Pillars Of Creation' in June.Dendera have toured with and supported acts such as... Saxon, UFO, Fozzy, Skindred, Firewind, Alestorm, Unearth, The Sword, Orange Goblin, Grand Magus, Ill Nino, POD, Gloryhammer, Soulfly, Kobra and the Lotus and many others....
Album:
Locked away somewhere in Portsmouth, U.K. lies a diamond in the rough. Dendera broke out on the scene in 2011 (three years after forming) with the EP “We Must Fight.” Catching the attention of Metalbox Recordings, the impressive debut “The Killing Floor” was issued in 2013 with excellent, but frighteningly small press coverage (even here at Metal Underground). Right, I know…you probably never heard of them (we hear that a lot). Two years removed, the impending sophomore effort “Pillars of Creation” is ready to strike an unsuspecting world and this author won’t stand for anymore ignorance on behalf of the metal press. Sporting plump juicy riffs and one of the most underrated vocalists in the world, Dendera cannot be denied…the time is now.So what makes “Pillars of Creation” so stunning? Well, if interesting songs, remarkable riffs, and killer vocals annoy you in music, then nothing really. In previous reviews, I've written a lot about bands being able to capturing that essence of just “going for it” – and it is the difference maker here. The debut “The Killing Floor” was surely a force, but there is something about Ashley’s voice, Stephen’s leads, David’s riffs, Bradley’s strums, and Andy’s bashing here that vastly outperforms it. The material draws influences from a myriad of styles: melodic rock, power metal, traditional, thrash and even a touch of Southern rock chug, with a the focus squarely on hooking in the listener….and hooking it does.Without a doubt, “Bloodlust” and “The Chosen One” are far and away the best songs in the short Dendera catalog, which means the sky is the limit. If the “right for the throat” thrashing style of “Bloodlust” and that opening riff of “The Chosen One” don’t grab you – then I’m sorry to tell you that you probably don’t appreciate metal all that much. Add to that some huge beefy riffs in songs like “In High Tide” and “Edge of Tomorrow” – where Ashley’s vocals sound peculiarly like Threshold’s Damian Wilson – the groove smacked “Disillusioned, the unwieldy gallop in “The Daylight Ending” and the charging impassioned “Unholy.”The production is pristine and clear. The overall guitar tone has a typical grind found in most death metal, so its use in a power/traditional style gives “Pillars of Creation” even more heft. I’d even go as far as saying that “Disillusioned” has glimpses of Unleashed. With so many great moments, it is hard to find any flaws here, but for those relating to personal tastes. The material is a solid as it comes and the band plays it just as impressive as top notch veterans.If you are looking for a traditional act that mixes a myriad of styles for a form of heavy metal that exudes both power and a touch of groove, with an emphasis of heaviness, riffs and blazing leads and melodious hooks – then you need to check out Dendera’s “Pillars of Creation.” If you are unfamiliar with the band, this is the best place to start. If you heard “The Killing Floor” and it left you underwhelmed – then this one might sneak up and surprise you. Whatever the reason, Dendera has now stuck a chord and the world needs to take notice.
Line-Up:
Ashley Edison - Vocals (2010-present)
Stephen Main - Guitars (lead) (2008-present)
David Stanton - Guitars (2015-present) - See also: Season's End, Sorcerer's Spell, Tempus Fusion, ex-Reign of Erebus
Bradley Edison - Bass (2011-present)
Andy Finch - Drums (2011-present)
Tracklist:
01. Claim Our Throne
02. Bloodlust
03. In High Tide
04. Disillusioned
05. The Daylight Ending
06. The Chosen One
07. Unholy
08. Edge Of Tomorrow
+ Video "Claim Our Throne" (Official Video)
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