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"Xiled To Infinity And One" Seven Witches |
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An album that falls comfortably alongside any of the early eighties' Priest classics or the widely hailed Power Metal Gods overseas, Seven Witches is the consummate Metal band reliving and rewriting the book of true Metal one riff at a time. Jack Frost's recent accomplishments
within the Metal community sharpening his mighty sword with the likes
of His work with his own band, Seven Witches and "Xiled To Infinity And One" is without question his most accomplished work to date. All the more impressive considering his schedule, he and the band, also featuring acclaimed singer Wade Black, previously of Crimson Glory, have created one for the ages here-a Metal masterpiece that reeks of denim and leather purity. While an actual track listing would've
made for a proper recollection, it's easy to pick out the more memorable "Metal Tyrants" cuts
loose the mighty Metal riff, double barrel and without fail, they carry
the torch proudly on this fast-paced neck-arching anthem that speaks volumes
of their commitment and ambitions for ascendancy. Black's Frost's six string shred dazzles and destroys in a free reign of rhythmic rage and fret board firepower, proudly insurgent on every level, harmonically sound and rarely at a loss-track eight notwithstanding, a Black vocal highlight saves it from being a total disaster. "Xiled To Infinity And One" recalls the days of the metal warrior and features exemplary guest spots from Annihilator's Joe Comeau trading venom with Black for a hyped up cover of Grim Reaper's "See You In Hell," and Savatage's Jon Oliva howling his way through "The Burning." Recalling the glory days of pride, power, and musical purpose, Seven Witches rallies the troops once more against any and all pretenders to the throne. Released by Noise Records: www.noiserecords.com Review by Vinnie Apicella [va85@columbia.edu] P.O. Box 20252
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