Year : 2018 (Japan Edition)
Style : Heavy Metal , Power Metal
Country : Germany
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video
Size : 172 mb
Bio:
Originally formed as Galactic Grailknights. The band jokingly claim to be from a place called Grailham City, and to live in Castle Grailskull. This is a play on Castle Grayskull from the 80s toy range/cartoon series He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.As part of their comedic "superhero" image, Grailknights' live show features stagehands wearing the costumes of their "nemesis" Dr Skull, and his henchmen Morph the Swarf and Urks the dragon.Sovereign Storm previously filled in for Lord Lightbringer as a live member before joining permanently in 2011.Sir Optimus Prime and Mac Death were joint lead vocalists until Death's departure, with Prime taking over all lead vocal duties at that point and reducing his role as guitarist.
Album:
After about four years, the GRAILKNIGHTS once again put on the studio tights and set to music a new heroic epic. Most recently there was "Calling The Choir" on the ears (the EP excluded from 2016). "Knightfall" is the name of the troupe's fifth record, and the wordplay in the name is actually reflected in the album's comparatively dark theme. In black and white artwork, Grailham City looks almost like Gotham City, plagued by all sorts of bad guys. But do not worry, the GRAILKNIGHTS are of course still fun Metal and do not start with Doom" on "Knightfall".But it's still batmanesk, with an orchestral intro that immediately takes you back to Gotham. Immediately afterwards, "Pumping Iron Power" continues in the BATTLE-BEAST style. With electro-intro and deliberately used kitsch, the piece dances pumping into the ear canal. SABATON singer Joakim Brodén as a guest on the mic also fits in wonderfully with the theme. However, the real listening tips are "Cthulhu" and "March Of The Skeletons", both of which captivate with their earwig potential.Especially the permanent sprinkling of different styles, with which the GRAILKNIGHTS spice up their Power Metal, provide plenty of variety and make you listen again and again. Sometimes it reminds you of Horrorpunk, sometimes a bit of humppa resonates, and 80's synth rock is included. But that's not all, Bonanza-Western-Mukke is also available ("Ghost Town"), and episch-orchestral is in "Book Of A Hero".When it comes to songwriting, the GRAILKNIGHTS really score on "Knightfall". The craftsmanship implementation and production leave nothing to be desired. The impulse to listen to the album more often, but still out. What sounds odd at first, but can be easily explained. In the end, fun metal is usually one thing: very nice or very funny. Anyone looking for music a little more, but only limited finds. Of course, this does not detract from the quality of the album, but it ensures a rating that is just "very nice".
Line Up:
Sir Optimus Prime Vocals, Guitars (2002-present)
Count Cranium Bass (2011-present)
Sovereign Storm Guitars (2011-present)
Earl Quake Guitars (2011-present)
Lord Drumcules Drums (2013-present)
Tracklist:
01. Into The Abyss Of The Grail
02. Pumping Iron Power
03. Cthulhu
04. Black Spider's Web
05. Grailskull Asylum
06. March Of The Skeletons
07. Shadow Of The Mountain
08. Laser Raptor 3D
09. Ghost Town
10. Book Of A Hero
11. Knightfall
12. Dead Or Alive (Japan Version) (Japan Bonus Track)
13. Heroes Fly (Japan Bonus Track)
+ Video "Pumping Iron Power" (Official Video)
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