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Jan 27, 2012

TEMPLAR - A Touch Of Winters Discontent (1999)

BAND TEMPLAR
ALBUM TITLE A TOUCH OF WINTERS DISCONTENT
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN USA (BETHEL PARK / PENNSYLVANIA)
COUNTRY OF RELEASE USA
YEAR RELEASED 1999
MUSIC STYLE US METAL

RECORD LABEL PRIVATE PRESSING
CATALOGUE NUMBER 1111
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 42:33
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 4 PAGES INSERT

RARITY GRADING 3
ADDITIONAL INFOS THEY CHANGED THEIR NAME IN 2001 INTO ORDER OF NINE
ARTIST LINKS OFFICIAL SITE, MYSPACE
LINE UP
VOCALS: MICHAEL DeGRENA
GUITAR: MICHAEL CHICCITT
BASS: BOB BARTZ
DRUMS: MIKE SIRERA
TRACKS
1) SWEPT AWAY
2) REACH
3) WHOLLY INSANE
4) THE HAUNT
5) ARYANNA
6) FALLEN
7) TEMPLAR
8) STONE GARDEN
9) PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY
10) NAMELESS
11) BETRAYAL

REVIEW
Obwohl das Produkt ein schlichtes und unspektakuläres Cover ziert, haben TEMPLAR mit „A Touch Of Winters Discontent“ einen erstklassigen Einstand abgeliefert. Egal an welcher Stelle man seine Ohren in Stellung bringt, hier dominieren kraftvolle, leicht düstere US-Metal Riffs in einer geschmeidigen Kombination aus Melodie und einem geringen Maß an Progressive Metal. Einzig die etwas öden „Aryanna“ und „Nameless“ sind nicht im Stande vollauf zu begeistern. Ansonsten werden US-Metal Enthusiasten mit dieser Cd durchaus freudig erregte Stunden verbringen, zumal auch Michael DeGrena's klagendes Organ für mehr als nur ein Ausrufezeichen sorgt. Für eine Verwahrung preisen sich auch die Nachfolgewerke unter dem Banner ORDER OF NINE an. (Charly Kogler / Jänner 2012)

REVIEW
Although this release is decorated with a simple and rather unspectacular cover, TEMPLAR delivered with „A Touch Of Winters Dicontent“ a first-class debut. Regardless where you will take up your ears in position, this band domiantes with powerfull, slight gloomy US-Metal riffs in a supple combination of melody and a limited extent of Progressive Metal. Only the boring „Aryanna“ and „Nameless“ be out of place. Otherwise, together with Michael DeGrena's awesome plaintive voice US-Metal enthusiasts will enjoy this cd for many hours. Keep your eyes also open for their later releases under the bands new name ORDER OF NINE. (Charly Kogler / January 2012)

GIVE A LISTEN TO: BETRAYAL

Labels: Templar, US Metal, USA |

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Jan 18, 2012

JACK'S HAMMER - Private Party (1993)

BAND JACK'S HAMMER
ALBUM TITLE PRIVATE PARTY
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN GERMANY (BUCHHOLZ)
COUNTRY OF RELEASE GERMANY
YEAR RELEASED 1993
MUSIC STYLE HARD ROCK / HEAVY ROCK / HEAVY METAL

RECORD LABEL MINGO MUSIC
CATALOGUE NUMBER 12345
SILVERPRESSED CD YES
RUNNING TIME 49:47
RE-RELEASES NO
BOOTLEG RELEASES NO
BOOKLET 12 PAGES

RARITY GRADING 3
ADDITIONAL INFOS NONE
ARTIST LINKS
LINE UP
VOCALS: OLAF SENKBEIL
GUITAR: CLEM RANDALE
GUITAR: RALF WILLENBECK
BASS: INGO WITTNEBEN
DRUMS: KAI-UWE RICHTER
TRACKS
1) BURN DOWN THE NITE
2) METAL QUEEN
3) (SHE WANTS) ALL OR NOTHING
4) TV-NEWS
5) SHELL SHOCK
6) THROUGH THE RAIN
7) I WAS BORN
8) LORD, LET ME DOWN
9) VIOLENT SEA
10) YBTVBFA
11) SIN CITY
12) YOU GIMME THE SHAKES
13) CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU AGAIN

REVIEW
Die Angabe des Erscheinungsjahres fehlt, so verlasse ich mich auf web-Recherchen. Hauptsache, der HAMMER schlägt ordentlich Löcher ins Haupt, das tut er, gleich der Opener lädt zum willenlosen Schütteln ein. Eine extraordinäre Zucht an Ohrwürmern, ganz besonders fette, will ich meinen, SAXON / THUNDERHEAD / ACCEPT / SCORPIONS lassen grüßen. Der gute alte Rock ‚n‘ Roll wie auch 80iger Hardrock hinterlassen ebenfalls Spuren, was den Kompositionen eine griffige Konsistenz verleiht, abwechslungsreicher German Metal der alten Schule gepaart mit staubiger aber zeitlosen Rock-Attitüde. Die „private Party“ wurde überdies live mitgeschnitten, hörbar ein weiteres Gütesiegel. (Charly Reckendorfer / Jänner 2012)

REVIEW
There is no information about the release date, so I rely on some web searches. The main thing is, that this HAMMER will strikes some neat holes into ones head, which he does really well. The opener invites for a spineless headbanging. An extraordinary breed of catchy songs, SAXON / THUNDERHEAD / ACCEPT / SCORPIONS send kindest regards. The inspiration by the good 'ol Rock 'n' Roll and the eighties Hard Rock, invest their songs still a handy consistency, maybe you can call it also varied old school German Metal with a dusty but timeless rock attitude. This „Private Party“ was recorded live, another seal of quality.. (Charly Reckendorfer / January 2012)

GIVE A LISTEN TO: METAL QUEEN

Labels: Germany, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Heavy Rock, Jack's Hammer |

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