Orden Ogan - Gunmen (Limited Edition Digipak) (2017)

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Orden Ogan - Gunmen (Limited Edition Digipak) (2017)

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Orden Ogan - Gunmen (Limited Edition Digipak) (2017)

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Year : 2017
Style : Symphonic Power Metal
Country : Germany
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video
Size : 156 mb


Bio:

For some they are „the only legitimate Blind Guardian successor (Rock Hard Germany 03/08), for others „the new Running Wild (Metal Hammer Germany 11/09) but „even when ORDEN OGAN regard themselves as following the tradition of these bands, the have got so much more to offer (Rock Hard Germany 06/08).This new German force in the Melodic Metal realm is said to be one of the most inventive new bands and the big zines' journalists praise the masterly and unique mixture of traditional Power Metal with modern elements, folk and progressive influences as well as elements from the Gothic genre. ORDEN OGAN know perfectly how to create an atmospheric depth, normally only created by exceptional artists like Savatage. But does that fit together? Absolutely!Further proof for ORDEN OGAN's complexity and class is shown with on their second album „Easton Hope, which will be released by AFM Records on January 22, 2010. Driven by the positive evolution following their labeldebut „Vale ORDEN OGAN worked at full speed on new songs which show a repeated enhancement to 2008's surprise success. With high attention to details ORDEN OGAN flirt unabashed with the musical legacy of cultbands such as Running Wild („We Are Pirates!) and Blind Guardian („Nothing Remains). This love to traditional German Melodic Metal sounds is underlined by the guest appearances by former Blind Guardian drummer Thomen Stauch on the latter and ex-Running Wild cult-guitarist Majk Moti performing a solo on „We Are Pirates!. But nevertheless the band's own character is always clearly present. The listener is aware at any second that he has not fallen for some copycat. Instead ORDEN OGAN manage to unfold a yet unforeseeable international potential on „Eastop Hope - not least due to the modern sound and nearly American sounding, brilliant production. As with „Vale, the recordings were done at Green Man Studios (Arnsberg / Werl, Germany), but this time singer/guitarist Seeb also handled the Mixing duties and the result is impressive. The ultra-powerful sound is nothing short of productions by Colin Richardson or Andy Sneap. The elaborate choir recordings in the cathedral of Wildeshausen have been masterly integrated into the bandcontext, which was another huge challenge, and last but not least ORDEN OGAN even won over renowned Michael Schwabe (Monoposto Studios), who is responsible for several No 1 hits, to do the mastering. Legendary cover artist Andreas Marshall was again asked to draw a painting which was used to create the cover artwork and layout. This again shows the band's dedication since this approach is much more expensive and complex than a digitally ceated artwork and can hardly be found these days.„Easton Hope starts off with the stunning „Nobody Leaves, which pricks your ears up with aggressive guitar assaults ands Seeb's powerful voice. Next is „Goodbye which focusses on grandiloquence and one of the record's most catchy chorusses. After that we enter „Easton Hope, the very city in which the concept story is set. This one is a true epic with progressive ingredients and yet another terrific chorus. This could be continued throughout the whole record up to the closing track „Of Downfall And Decline. Every song has its own identity. 11 songs, 11 direct hits. Even after listening to it 30 times „Easton Hope still is compelling, high-class and grows even more.At the latest with the release of their self-produced „Testimonium A.D. (2004) ORDEN OGAN became the biggest insider tip of Germany's metal scene and got overwhelmed with praise from critics. The official label-debut „Vale was released by Yonah records in February 2008. This album featured the whole passion of this ambitious band fronted by singer/guitarist/producer Seeb. It took more than two vears to complete this concept record which for the first time featured an Andreas Marshall cover artwork. „Vale was greatly received in Germany and got people excited not only by the high class songs but also a professional videodclip for „The Lords Of The Flies. So with hindsight it is not that surprising that the record exceeded all sales-expectations and therefore completed the sensation. Top rankings in German soundchecks and excellent reviews back up the band's exceptional status. It was particularly well received that ORDEN OGAN delivered a fresh and non-cliche piece of traditional metal art that stands out with its uniqueness. Even more: This new mixture united the tastes of old school metalheads and fans of the new generation. With numerous strong live-shows ORDEN OGAN demonstrated their outstanding reputation and clearly pointed out that they are a band to look for in the future. Finally their second album „Easton Hop is now coming out, with which ORDEN OGAN definitely surpassed themselves. Rest assured, that you will be hearing a lot more from this hitmachine from Arnsberg in 2010. Just recently they have been confirmed for Wacken Open Air...

Album:

Having a soft spot for power metal, knowing that these guys were releasing a new effort this year made me really happy. After the monstrous ‘Ravenhead’ – best album of the genre in 2015 for me – it became clear that Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann (vocals, guitars, keyboards), Tobias Kersting (guitars), Niels Löffler (bass, ex-Stormblade, ex-Sardonic) and Dirk Meyer-Berhorn (drums) – commonly known to be the members of the “Order of Fear”, or simply Orden Ogan – were not kidding around in embracing their role of new keepers of the German power metal grail. With more than 20 years of activity, Seeb and crew are growing slowly and steady in the ranks of the Teutonic scene and aim to conquer the Wild West in this new album, which will come out on July 7th via AFM Records.Don’t expect, however, a spaghetti western or silly takes on the attractive – yet ludicrous and widely inaccurate – stories of American robbers, anti-heroes, sheriffs and cowboys. ‘Gunmen’ goes the other way around and offers a unique and interesting view on the matter, illustrating a dark and sorrowful atmosphere that ends up working wonders in the final product. The album features ten hard hitting, yet melodic songs that don’t actually intertwine together to form one big conceptual work, but rather each of them tell short stories themselves.“Gunman” serves as the introductory song to an overwhelming and fantastic world created by the Germans, and while not being entirely bombastic and opulent, has more than enough pompousness to capture an epic essence that works wonders as an opener. With classic Orden Ogan choirs and chorus’ symphonies, as well as blasting and galloping riffs, the track quickly dispatches you to the no-man’s land that is home to the gunman. Sworn to bring salvation by vengeance, he will find you wherever you are.The anthemic and intense “Fields of Sorrow” changes the pace and delivers an emotional story through mid-tempo verses full of virtuous riffs, great performance by Seeb and marksman precision by the kitchen with Meyer-Berhorn and Löffler. I give special attention here to the highly emotional and symphonic chorus, this time illustrating a husband’s loss through blood and tears, wondering if his wife will still love him in the kingdom of the dead.Follow-up “Forlorn and Forsaken” keeps up the pace with galloping leads and a more pumped-up chorus, but while it looks more like a straight-forward power metal track, it’s not without emotional charge. “Vampire in Ghost Town” is a weird metaphor for a guy who’s dating the wrong chick and all his friends leave him by himself, making him feel responsible for draining their energy, only to learn that it’s the girl that is truly to blame for tearing them apart. Strangely enough, the lyrics actually work out and the instrumental bit is toned down to form a darker, heavier atmosphere with stronger riffs and – of course – ghostly choirs in the background, which add some cool vibes. The choirs in the album, for that matter, are particularly stellar this time with several friends of the band helping out with the backing vocals, which include some heavy-hitters of the scene such as Klaus Dirks of Mob Rules.“Come With Me to the Other Side” features Liv Kristine (solo, ex-Leaves’ Eyes) and offer a more romantic and gothic feel to the album. While it plays as a love song, it’s not a ballad; instead, it offers double-pedal drumming and chugging leads, with some mid-to fast-tempo verses. “Down Here (Wanted: Dead or Alive) and “One Last Chance”, though, don’t strike as hard as the others nor offer something different lyric or performance-wise, but are, nevertheless, good and solid tunes.The stomping “Ashen Rain” adds some modernity to the mix with some pedal changes and pounding drumming, while being constructed as a somewhat slow opus. “The Face of Silence” and closer “Finis Coronat Opus” serve as the epic bits and deliver to the promise: grand and beautifully crafted, both are great examples of top-notch songwriting and provide a welcomed balance between the melodic, the heavy and the opulent. The latter one, in fact, couldn’t be named better, as “the end crowns the work”. Seeb was in charge of producing the effort – as it is common with their works – and Andreas Marshall provided the cover art, so you know it kicks ass.Orden Ogan prove why they are considered one of the best power metal acts to emerge in the past twenty years, and ‘Gunmen’ undoubtedly tops their creative output so far. Actually all of the songs display an immensely high quality level and contribute in some way to the experience, being it with mighty, catchy choruses, creativity or good levels of diversity. “The Face of Silence” may have the simplest, but best phrase to illustrate what the Germans represent to the power metal scene today: “We are, we are, we are, we are the future” Yes you are, Orden Ogan…yes you are.

Line Up:

Tobi - Guitars - See also: Duke
Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards - See also: ex-Nüpfelgard, ex-Suidakra (live)
Niels Löffler Bass (2011-present) - See also: Leaves' Eyes, ex-Sardonic, ex-Predator, ex-Stormblade, ex-When Illusions Burn
Dirk Meyer-Berhorn Drums (2012-present) - See also: ex-Trapture

Tracklist:

01. Gunman
02. Fields Of Sorrow
03. Forlorn And Forsaken
04. Vampire In Ghost Town
05. Come With Me To The Other Side [Feat. Liv Kristine]
06. The Face Of Silence
07. Ashen Rain
08. Down Here (Wanted: Dead Or Alive)
09. One Last Chance
10. Finis Coronat Opus

+ Video "Gunman" (Official Video)

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