- Fantastic Symphonic Power Metal with deep, mighty, catchy choruses! For fans of Malmsteen, Rhapsody of Fire and similar bands. Vocalist Olaf Hayer is known for his work with Luca Turilli, Dionysus, Symphonity to name just a few. One of Europe’s best Symphonic Power Metal outfits with an international line-up [!] - The straight, hard and hefty mix was done by Uwe Lulis (Rebellion, ex-Grave Digger). Cleverly arranged story with great artwork by Leo Hao (Iced Earth, Blind Guardian, among others) [!] - Ltd. 2CD in slipcase incl. 2 bonus tracks, videoclip (We Rise), interview, wallpapers, poster & sticker [!]
"Symphony Of War" appears like a soundtrack for a blockbuster history movie and will attract fans of Malmsteen or Rhapsody of Fire. The sound is influenced by classical music, filigree riffing, big choirs and mighty melodies, notwithstanding first-class Metal attacks and a well-balanced heaviness.
TRACKLIST CD:
01. Symphony Of War 5:28
02. We Rise 5:38
03. Million Sinners World 6:06
04. Evil Magician 8:13
05. In The Name Of Heathen Gods 3:47
06. Monte Cristo 3:51
07. I'm A Lionheart 5:05
08. Unholy Abyss 4:15
09. Metallic Tragedy - Chapter 2: The Holy Pentalogy 29:06
I. Through The Sea Of Ice / Quest For The Holy Light (0:00 - 5:24)
II. Before The Apocalypse / War Of The Black Angels (5:24 - 16:27)
III. At The Gates Of The Last Mystic Dragon Land (16:27 - 19:27)
IV. Resurrection Of The Wizard / With The Gods Of Egypt On Our Side (19:27 - 22:28)
V. Tournament Of Hell (22:28 - 29:06)
Total Playing Time 71:26
Bonustracks Limited Double CD:
Sleeping Beauty 5:36
No Mercy For The Enemy 5:39
plus:
- “We Rise” videoclip
- interview with the band
- wallpapers
- poster & sticker
LINE-UP:
Freddy Ortscheid - drums
Olaf Hayer - vocals
Roma Siadletski - extreme
and death vocals
Dushan Petrossi - guitars
Vassili Moltchanov - bass
Phil Giordana - keyboards