Angel Dust--Bleed (1999/Century Media)
Rating--9.0
Bleed--RealAudio Never--RealAudio
Strong and cutting power metal. The guitar sound is a lot like that of Jag Panzer, but with more flow and overall heaviness. Strains remind
of the solidity of European power metal, ala Sinner, while some of the faster moments hearken to thrashy units such as
Nevermore. Keyboards are mixed into the fray in places, but in no way detract from the "power" aspect of the band. Vocally, excellent range is splashed around
the smooth, biting and caustic approach.
A chugging, heavy rhythm introduces the title track, and a rolling, tight chorus moves "Black Rain". "Never" has a
great overall flow, and features numerous pace shifts.
A little bit of a gallop rears itself in "Follow Me (Part 2)," and "Addicted to Serenity" is another fast track.
Slow, heavy chord chugging pulses through "Sanity," while the building "Surrender?" is a top track through-and-through.
A couple of bonuses are tacked onto disc's
end, as an extended version of the previously-released "Nightmare" is stalking and note-driven, and "Temple of the King" appeared on the Dio
tribute album.
TRACK LIST: Bleed/Black Rain/Never/Follow Me (Part 1)/Follow Me (Part 2)/Addicted to Serenity/Surrender?/Sanity/Liquid Angel/Memories/
Nightmare/Temple of the King
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