Crimson Glory--Crimson Glory

Crimson Glory--Crimson Glory (1986/Roadrunner) Rating--8.5

The debut album from one of the most influential power/prog bands ever---and one of the most overlooked as well. How did these guys never make it?? 'Operation: Mindcrime'-era Queensryce, with soaring vocals and biting music. Crimson Glory's influence can be heard in a multitude of European power/prog units, including Conception, Kamelot, and others. This release is good; the followup is staggering.
The driving pace of the excellent "Azrael" makes it one of the disc's highest points, and is supported by such riff-cutting tracks as "Valhalla," "Dragon Lady," and "Heart of Steel."
"Mayday" is fast from start to finish, and vocalist Midnight's vocals are siren-like during the chorus. The nasty stalk of "Queen of the Masquerade" helps to yield yet another winner, as the band prepares to move forward with its second effort...
TRACK LIST: Valhalla/Dragon Lady/Heart of Steel/Azrael/Mayday/Queen of the Masquerade/Angels of War/Lost Reflection

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