Year : 1989 (Lost Realm Records Limited Edition 2025)
Style : Speed Metal , Power Metal
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 100 mb
Bio:
Amulance is a heavy metal/speed/power band based out of Aurora, Illinois, founded by guitarist, Bob Luman. After several personnel changes, the classic lineup of Amulance was formed in 1986 which consisted of Bob Luman (guitars), Thom Braddish (bass), Eric Wedow (drums), Vince Varriale (guitars), and Rick Baez (vox).“The Rage Within”, a six song demo in 1986 led to the release of the album "Feel The Pain" through New Renaissance Records in 1989. Unable to tour, Eric Wedow departed in 1988. After nine months, Amulance recruited drummer, Tony Divozzo and was able to record pre-production tracks for what later came to be known as "The Aftermath" sessions before the band unceremoniously folded in early 1990."The Rage Within" was re-released in 2007 through metal label Stormspell Records on the CD titled "The Rage Within: and the Aftermath" along with six bonus tracks from "The Aftermath" pre-production sessions as well as two live video performances circa 1988 & 1989. The release of this CD found Amulance momentarily reunited and gearing up to go overseas in 2008. Divozzo pulled out of the show a month prior to the band's first overseas appearance for personal reasons. Varriale left shortly after and declined to rejoin when asked in 2009 in an attempt to again reunite the band.In 2009, drummer Ed Foltz (David Shankle Group) and guitarist Pat Cassidy were recruited in order for the band to fulfill their commitment to playing at the Headbanger's Open Air Festival (HOA) in Germany. Amulance also began working on what was intended to be a full-length CD but then changed to the "Deutschland" EP due to a lack of time; however Amulance finally made it to Germany in 2010. Upon their return to the U.S., Amulance once again went into hiatus; this time re-emerging in 2013 with news of Thom Braddish's departure from the band and the addition of bassist, Chuck Hamilton.Due to frequent conflicts with the band, August of 2013 marked the departure of Foltz. In an effort to keep the band moving forward, Amulance began pre-production work on their next studio release with the help of friends/drummers Ken Comer and Marty Gonzales. Marty eventually became Amulance’s newest member and drummer on June 24, 2014.
Album:
Lost Realm Records, jewelcase CD, A cult US speed/power metal classic.This exclusive reissue, crafted with the band’s full involvement, has been carefully remastered from the best available analog sources, ensuring every sharp riff, thunderous drum fill, and commanding vocal shines with maximum clarity and power.The reissue also includes refreshed artwork and liner notes, providing fans with deeper insight into Amulance’s legacy and the making of this iconic album.Feel the Pain blends speed, melody, and raw intensity with high-energy riffs, soaring vocals, and a relentless rhythm section that perfectly encapsulates the late '80s underground metal scene. Though it remained somewhat under the radar compared to bigger names, Feel the Pain has become a sought-after gem among collectors of classic US metal. This exclusive reissue, created with the full involvement of the band, has been digitally remastered from the best available analog sources, ensuring that every razor-sharp riff and commanding vocal is preserved with maximum clarity and power. Featuring standout tracks like “Black Moon Rising”, “Feel the Pain”, and “Warriors (Believers)”, the album has gained a devoted following among fans of Metal Church, Omen, and Helstar.When I first listened to this record, I found nothing interesting about it. Then one day, I don’t know why, I brought it out of my record collection, put it in the stereo, and listened to it again after many months. Reaching the somewhat cheesy chorus of the second track, “Schizophrenia”, I felt that this was just a little above-average U.S. power metal and nothing more. With hope, the third track, “Violent Victory”, broke out of my stereo with sharp, fast riffs and nice melodies. Along with “Witch’s Sin”, they impressed me and actually this is also the reason why I write this review.So we have quite a good U.S. power metal album after all, emphasizing fast-paced songs, yet with killer mid-tempo parts such as “Shark Attack” and the “groovy” “Witch’s Sin”. Also, there are a few rhythm changes present here and there, adding a slight progressive tone such as after the first solo in title track, “Feel the Pain”. Progressive tendencies are quite common in U.S. power metal, yet don't get me wrong on this one, the general mood of this album is mostly straightforward.The guitar work is done greatly by talented musicians generally influenced by Iron Maiden. The riffs they play are tight, the solos are descent, and there are also melodies here and there, bringing a more traditional heavy metal feeling in contrast to the speed/thrash character of the rhythm parts.The rhythm section of the band does its best as it tries to build the main structure for the sharp riffs to roam and the bass is quite audible at most times. Generally speaking, you will enjoy its sound and also you will enjoy the drumming as I mentioned before. Throughout, all the double bass of a track like “Violent Victory” and the rhythm changes as well as some quite intricate parts mentioned in the “Shark Attack” main riff’s drumming are as one.The vocals are generally very good; the singer is really capable, but I yet think there was some space for a little improvement. Speaking about the technique he uses, he generally sings high notes, using the falsetto technique very much and bringing to mind King Diamond’s falsetto sometimes. His voice's tone is also harsh, which boosts up the energy of the songs.As for the production of the album, the vocal parts sometimes give the impression that they don't have enough space to breathe and the drums could have been more muscular. Despite this, the sound is actually good, not perfect, but still nice with all that characteristic sound of '80s underground acts.To sum it up, we have a really nice release by capable musicians, attempting a U.S. power style with speed/thrash metal-influenced riffs, high-pitched vocals, and a bold rhythm section.
Line Up:
Rik Baez - Vocals (1985-1990, 2009-2010, 2012-2017) - See also: ex-Eye of the Storm, ex-Soulpath
Bob Luman - Guitars (1984-1990, 2009-2010, 2012-2017) - See also: ex-Blacklyst, ex-Conquest, ex-Soulpath
Vince Varriale - Guitars
Thom Braddish - Bass
Eric Wedow - Drums
Production:
Recorded At – Curved Air Studios
Made By – CDT Berlin
Engineer – Al Purvey
Producer – Al Purvey, Amulance
Written-By [All Material Written By] – Bob Luman, Rik Baez, Tom Braddish, Vince Varriale
Tracklist:
01. Holocaust 04:03
02. Schizophrenia 04:40
03. Violent Victory 03:33
04. Witch's Sin 06:22
05. Feel the Pain 04:03
06. Black Moon Rising 04:59
07. Shark Attack 05:33
08. Death Wish 03:54
09. 7th Son 06:27
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