FREEDOM CALL - Beyond

Kategorie: CD-Reviews | Genre: Metal | Heft: Jahrgang 2014, eclipsed Nr. 158 / 3-2014 | VÖ-Jahr: 2014 | Wertung: 8/10 | Label: Steamhammer | Autor: MaB


Since the founding of Freedom Call in 1998, singer/guitarist Chris Bay has been working hard to make the Nuremberg formation one of the flagships of German power metal. "Beyond", the most recent studio work of the "Happiest Metal Band Of The World", again sprays with positive vibes that reflect the life-affirming attitude of the four musicians. Many choruses contribute to this, which are already in your head after a short time, as well as the skillful oscillating between uptempo and midtempo passages. We start with the hymnic speed grenade "Union Of The Strong", which bundles all qualities of the band: stadium compatible choirs, ultra melodic twin guitar leads and discreet bombast, which one expects with this music. The Franconians really put themselves to the test with the extremely varied title song, in which piano and string sounds were also integrated. In "Come On Home" Freedom Call even incorporate a cheerful bagpipe theme and call for the brotherhood of the headbangers and all those who should also belong to it: "Bang your head or die!

Top track: Union Of The Strong

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