Year : 2017
Style : Heavy Metal , Hard Rock
Country : United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 165 mb
Bio:
Tytan are a British heavy metal band formed at the height of the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal in the autumn of 1981 by the former Angel Witch rhythm section, bassist Kevin Riddles and drummer Dave Dufort (ex-E. F. Band), Scottish vocalist Norman 'Kal' Swan, and guitarists Steve Gibbs and Stuart Adams. The latter left within months and was superseded by Gary Owens (ex-A II Z, Aurora) before Steve Mann (ex-Liar, Lionheart) settled in more permanently.Signed to Kamaflage Records, a subsidiary of DJM, Tytan recorded their lone album at Ramport Studios in Battersea with Will Reid-Dick manning the boards. Former Judas Priest and Lionheart drummer Les Binks joined the band just in time for the recording in place of Dave Dufort. Jody Turner of Rock Goddess made a guest vocal appearance on the song 'Women On The Frontline.' Binks would be replaced by Tony Boden on the band's October 1982 UK tour with the Tygers Of Pan Tang who was gone shortly thereafter, replaced by Simon Wright (ex-Tora Tora, A II Z, Aurora).Kamaflage folded before the album had chance to be released but managed to release the single 'Blind Men and Fools' in both 7" and 12" formats in September 1982 before the band split up the following summer. Wright would join AC/DC and subsequently work with Dio, Rhino Bucket and UFO. Vocalist Kal Swan moved to Los Angeles, CA where he formed the band Lion with former Lone Star guitarist Tony Smith, whose replacement was future Dio and Whitesnake axeman Doug Aldrich. Swan and Aldrich went on to record a further 3 albums in the 1990s under the name Bad Moon Rising. Steve Mann returned to Lionheart and recorded the 1984 Hot Tonight album with the band before joining the McAuley Schenker Group, The Sweet, and German prog rock institution Eloy.In 1985, London-based label Metal Masters released the shelved Tytan tapes as the Rough Justice LP. A Japanese CD bootleg followed in the early 1990s, before Majestic Rock Records gave the album an official CD re-issue in 2004 and again in 2006, with 4 BBC 'Friday Rock Show' session live tracks ('Cold Bitch', 'The Watcher', 'Far Side of Destiny' & 'Blind Men and Fools') and a live DVD added as bonus on the second edition.In 2010 Oliver Weinsheimer from the Keep It True festival in Germany made a proposition to the band to re-unite and play at the 2012 festival, a proposition which was considered carefully and finally accepted by the band, albeit with a revised line-up. Joining original bandmembers Kevin Riddles, Steve Gibbs and Steve Mann were vocalist Tom Barna (from the band Diamond Faith), Andrew Thompson on keyboards, and Angel Witch drummer Andrew Prestidge.In 2013 Tytan cemented their line-up with Andrew Prestidge being replaced by Ego-Trip drummer Mikey Ciancio who stayed with the band until February 2014, going forward to concentrate teaching career.
Album:
Formed out’ve Angel Witch’s rhythm section of bassist Kevin Riddles and drummer Dave Dufort, Tytan lived up to their name in just being able to attract all star musicians into their fold at the time from Lionheart’s Steve Mann to Les Binks of Judas Priest! Despite being caught in the NWOBHM, Tytan’s heavy use of keyboards and overt melody soon proved they went beyond the label, much to the joy of budding musicians like Simon Wright who would use the band to move onto better things like AC/DC. Sadly for Tytan, no such luck would be enjoyed with the band’s label holding back the release of their debut album, despite a promising EP in “Blind Men And Fools”, now a cult classic! Although “Rough Justice” did eventually hit the streets in 1985, it was too little too late and the band ultimately folded. Fast forward to 2012 and with the true metal movement gaining steam, Riddles recruited a new line up to play Headbangers Open Air, and from the resurgence of interest increased touring, ultimately culminating in a record deal and this sophomore release – some 32 years after its predecessor! Well, it’s clear listening to the 12 quality tracks here that big Kev isn’t gonna suffer fools justice this time round as “Justice Served” lives up to its name in bringing the full measure of the Tytan sound to a new era. That said, with the exception of closer ‘The Cradle’, whose beginnings bring to mind the heavy synths of the past, the new material is far more guitar driven and clearly targeted at the true metal crowd – although by no means lacking in an abundance of NWOBHM melodies be it vocally, guitar or keyboard driven! This album is a great comeback and the line up is brimming with talent from the high soulful vocals of Tom Barna whose dextrous guitar, along with Dave Strange’s produces just the right blend of authentic 80s heavy metal heaviness and power melodies like on the deep but catchy ‘Reap The Whirlwind’. Retaining that air of ‘being different’, Tytan serve up ‘Billy Who’ with the guitars simply exploding all over the place in a neo classical frenzy while the keyboards anchor the song with a pomp rock melody before funking out themselves. Best of all is James Wise’s drum solo with plenty of cymbal work and double bass drumming, bringing back fond memories for me of Neil Peart’s own mini concertos – awesome! Proving their worth even more on ‘Worthy Of Honour’, beginning as a gentle acoustic and Kev himself taking on the passionate vocal lead before the song explodes in the brilliance of power melody soloing with a strong Slash signature ending with the keys fading out….impressive, truly impressive. “Justice Served” proves that Tytan these days are not just content with keeping their legacy, but are ready to take on the world with their come of age heavy metal. Well done big Kev – no more skids here mate!
Line Up:
Kevin "Skids" Riddles Bass, Vocals (1981-1983, 2012-present) - See also: ex-Angel Witch, ex-Lightning Lord, ex-The Deep, ex-Weapon UK (live), ex-Samson, ex-Lucifer
Andy Thompson Keyboards (2012-present)
James Wise Drums (2015-present) - See also: Barbora
Dave Strange Guitars, Vocals (2015-present) - See also: Midnight Messiah
Tracklist:
01. Intro
02. Love You to Death
03. Fight the Fight
04. Spitfire
05. Reap the Whirlwind
06. Midnight Sun
07. Forever Gone
08. Billy Who
09. Hells Breath
10. One Last Detail
11. Worthy of Honour
12. The Cradle
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