Wikipedia on the term "Power Metal": "Several subgenres of Metal are called Power Metal, the main two prongs being "European" and "American" Power Metal. European Power Metal is mostly referred to as simply "Power Metal" due to its bigger popularity." Apart from this definition, Power Metal also implies a certain attitude, which is displayed by many bands of this genre. "MechanicHell",
Burning Black's new album, makes a statement: we live, love, and play US Power Metal - no compromises here. Of course, you can not invent the wheel a second time in this area - you just have to be better than your competitors: that's the approach of
Burning Black. With "MechanicHell", they definitely kill two birds with one stone, catering to the traditionalists as well as the US Power Metal aficionados. The sharp yet smooth style somehow reminds you of US West Coast Metal in its heyday: a perfect combination of aggressive riffing and those trademark vocals parts.
2004, John Morris (guit) and Dan Ainlay (voc) establish Burning Black - they manage to attract the attention of the worldwide Metal underground just shortly after with their two demo CDs "Smell The Fire" (2005) and "Fight To Dream" (2006). The demos are the perfect door openers - very soon, the boys have a record contract. In the meantime, while the line-up has become a steady one, with AJ Simons (bass) and Will Oswin (drums), first gigs are played. In the summer of 2007, the band records their first album "Prisoners Of Steel", an epitome of uncompromising Heavy Metal. After the release of this debut in April 2008, great reviews are almost everyday routine, they are offered to tour with national and international acts, and the experience turns them into seasoned musicians who have already played with U.D.O., Primal Fear, Volbeat, Bonfire, White Skull, Rage, etc (to name just a few)... Besides all these activities, they record some demos for the second album, demonstrating their maturity regarding songwriting and arrangements. At the end of 2008, they start recording, and finish in January 2009: a new album including fresh elements, and considerably more rough & tough sounds than before is ready. Before the release of the new album,
Burning Black get the chance to go on a European tour with Circle II Circle and Manticora. Another line-up change, a smooth and easy one with the new entry Eric Antonello (guit), and they are on their way. Somewhere in between all this, the band has signed a deal with LIMB MUSIC - the label will release the new
Burning Black album internationally.
Burning Black add some spice to the remainder of 2009 with this excellent Power Metal album. "MechanicHell" consists of brilliantly arranged Power Metal with the necessary melodies - without being too kitschy. Stylistically, fast up-tempo songs such as "Hero Of The Century" or "Our Sentence" sound like a mixture of Judas Priest, Malice, Hammerfall and Brainstorm, and the catchy melody lines sail on the sharp riffs with gracious ease. This Power Metal output bristles with Metal power (sic!), emotion and energy, and turns versatile songs like the title track ("MechanicHell" - reminding you of Malice now and then), or aggressive, double bass-laden "Messengers Of Hell" into genuine, pure Metal anthems. Vocalist Dan Ainlay is lucky to have all the assets of a pure, unaffected Metal voice - imagine his voice being a love child of Lion’s Kai Swan and Malice's James Neal: just check out epic "Victims And Torturers"... Powerful "Purgatory Child" overwhelms you with a mighty dramatic riff and a classy melody, reminding you of the early days of short-lived US-Metal legends Lion. "Secrets To Hide" is a melting pot of anthemic, "European" sounding melodies with those tight and hefty riff barrages US Power Metal is known for. With "MechanicHell",
Burning Black have created a gem: an exciting compromise of melody and power.
discography:
"Prisoners Of Steel" (2008)
"MechanicHell" (2009)
line-up:
Dan Ainlay - vocals
John Morris - guitar
Eric Antonello - guitar
AJ Simons - bass
Will Oswin - drums
Press
Release:
Burning Black have just released their promo single "Purgatory Child", taken from their latest album "MechanicHell" (out now under the German label Limb Music GmbH) and remixed by the renowned producer Beau Hill (B.Dylan, A.Cooper, Europe, Warrant etc.).
The single and the album recieved outstanding reviews and enthusiastic feedback from press and audience all over Europe, and it's time for
Burning Black to conquer the States.
Burning Black are about to release a reprint of "MechanicHell" and plan to tour USA with a brand new album in 2012.
Description: Excellent, timeless, very melodious Power Metal, for fans of Judas Priest, Hammerfall, Brainstorm, Malice, Crimson Glory, Journey. With "MechanicHell",
Burning Black have created a gem: an exciting compromise of melody and power.
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Wikipedia on the term "Power Metal": "Several subgenres of Metal are called Power Metal, the main two prongs being "European" and "American" Power Metal. European Power Metal is mostly referred to as simply "Power Metal" due to its bigger popularity." Apart from this definition, Power Metal also implies a certain attitude, which is displayed by many bands of this genre. "MechanicHell",
Burning Black's new album, makes a statement: we live, love, and play US Power Metal - no compromises here. Of course, you can not invent the wheel a second time in this area - you just have to be better than your competitors: that's the approach of
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