Storyteller - Seed of Lies CD
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Storyteller - Seed of Lies CD
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When one listens to an EP like this, one wonders where the line is drawn between an EP and a single, and not merely because this one bears the same title as one of the best songs off of this band’s third album “Tales of a Holy Quest”. Most of the other stuff that appears on here is either a live version of a previous song or a cover of a metal classic. But regardless to any confusion in terms, what is present on this release is quite good.
“Seed of Lies” is highly reminiscent of “Guardians of Kail”, which is the most well known track on this band’s debut album. It is mostly up tempo and sounds a lot like what can be found on Hammerfall’s Legacy of Kings, which in turn sounds like material found on Judas Priest’s Defenders of the Faith. One of its strong points is that it brings out singer L-G Perrson’s higher range, which reminds me a lot of Eric Adams’ berserker shrieks.
“The Secret Revealed” is our first live offering from this band on a recording, and from what we hear it can be plainly said that these guys can get the job done on stage. Although their lack of a large following will probably delay any chance of a future live CD or DVD offering, this is another good reason to pick up this EP. “Bark at the Moon” is almost a completely faithful cover, except for the fact that unlike Ozzy Perrson can actually sing and has a more believable wolf howl. The feel of the song is obviously heavier due to improved recording technology, although I think the solo guitar should have been louder and given more digital delay.
“Prophet of Lies” is a demo song that unfortunately did not make it onto the LP following this release, giving another reason for the Power Metal fan to own this album in addition to “Tales of a Holy Quest”. It is cut more from the Painkiller brand of Judas Priest worship, in addition to having a quasi-Malmsteen inspired guitar solo doubled by a harpsichord at the beginning. This one is my personal favorite of the tracks found on here.
Although it is a rather short listen, it is an enjoyable listen and worthy the money. It comes recommended to fans of Hammerfall, Manowar, Firewind, Dream Evil, and other bands cut from the more straight forward approach to the Power Metal genre. They don’t have bombastic orchestra sections of Rhapsody or the musically progressive elements of Blind Guardian, but they do tell a very good story, hence the name of the band. - Metal Archives
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