VOLTURE
- Shocking Its Prey E.P. (2011)
Heavy Artillery Records
Here is a band I would call truly inspired. On this
EP, the U.S. metal outfit puts talent, inspiration and passion on full display.
The musicians clearly understand that the N.W.O.B.H.M. doesn't begin and end
with IRON MAIDEN. Their influences are drawn from a wide range of traditional
metal styles, N.W.O.B.H.M. acts included, yet they add a personal touch to
their sound. They don't merely show off how well they can replicate the 80's.
They are 80's influenced, but their sound remains contemporary.
Musically, I noticed echoes of ANGEL WITCH, JUDAS
PRIEST, MERCYFUL FATE and DIAMOND HEAD, and one might even hear traces of early
METALLICA from the "Kill 'Em All" era. The production is very good:
every instrument can be heard clearly, and the lead guitars and solos that enrich
each song have been handled with great care, giving the riffs a melodic,
memorable edge.
Another thing I value in a traditional metal band is
its singer, and specifically how expressive he can be and how his voice
elevates a song. Brent Hubbard delivers on this front, with a voice that sounds
like a blend of Rob Halford (listen to "Heavy Metal Machine") and
King Diamond, combining power with theatrical flair.
This is the kind of metal I love to listen to. Fans of
the traditional sound should check them out.
Nick Parastatidis
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