Arthur Rizk is also known for his vast work in production duties for a lot of bands these days, and this record is also handled by his magic hands. Very convenient, since a warrior’s reputation is never established on the battlefield alone. On songs like "The Last King Of Pictdom", the hunger for battle is overwhelming: “Bring forth those who’d conquer . Alors bon du coup je me repasse mes vieux disques par habitude. 14237. ETERNAL CHAMPION - The Armor Of Ire (2016) Par POSITRON le 24 Novembre 2020 Consultée 539 fois: Bon autant vous dire en ce moment l'inspiration pour écrire ça va pas fort. At two or three listens, new revelations will be held into the dim light, and the more you let this album embrace you, the more it will. You have an “A” side and “B” side with vinyl and the fact that you have to get up and flip the record makes it an inherently different listening experience than other forms of media. Lo and behold, the music was an instant punch to the face of bloody chains, warhammers, swords and whatever else they seemingly used to forge this craft. Looking at what’s going on now, it’s pretty clear that there has been a rising interest in classic heavy metal. You won’t find the insane range and control of Rob Halford or the beautiful, soaring vocals of someone like Crimson Glory’s Midnight. There have been quite a few new bands that have grabbed my attention, but precious few have done so as profoundly as Eternal Champion. The vocal delivery and instrumental backdrop are just so energetic and convincing. On the very first track of the record, lead singer Jason Tarpey defiantly shouts “I am the Hammer” and for once, I am inclined to endorse his imaginary identity. While he does draw from existing fiction for his lyrics, Jason Tarpey goes beyond the usual standard of lyricism for the genre, and he even delves into a self-created universe on "I Am The Hammer." Standout tracks: I Am The Hammer, The Armor of Ire, Fads come and go and with any scene, metal is just as susceptible to this phenomenon as any other music genre. This page includes ETERNAL CHAMPION's : biography, official website, pictures, videos from YouTube, related forum topics, shouts, news, tour dates and events, live eBay auctions, online shopping sites, detailled reviews and ratings and the full discography of albums: studios, live, compilations (boxset), EPs on CD, Vinyl / LP or cassette … Most of the instrumentation is quite average but works perfectly for this music, which is the band's strong suit after all. There’s plenty of beefy, sturdy trad-influenced riff-work at play here with the swirling melodic rhythms that gallop along at quite a steady pace here with the album’s preference for the bouncy mid-tempo race. Some of that old fighting spirit is certainly present on The Armor of Ire. It's something that could've come off of Diamond Head's Canterbury album, if that one had been somewhat heavier. The reason that The Armor of Ire has received so much attention is because it demonstrates all the hallmarks of a quality band. The fastest that the album really gets is the title track, which also happens to be one of my favorites. Given that description you'd probably say "why not just listen to Visigoth or Sumerlands for your modern stuff that sounds old"... fair enough. Many new bands try to copy what Eternal Champion did here and that speaks volumes on how influential this album already is. Eternal Champion is a must for every fan of old school (traditional) heavy metal. . Other tracks such as "The Invoker" and "Sing A Last Song of Valdese" showcase a slightly more thrash-oriented riffing style as well. With the album being the first recorded output of third guitarist Nujon Powers, the group finally prepares its debut full-length September 27, 2016 on No Remorse Records. I personally stumbled across these guys during a long night of some good old YouTube browsing. Voir plus de contenu de Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives sur Facebook. We've got Jason Tarpey on vocals who previously was in the hardcore/crossover act Iron Age. I just don’t know how he manages to work his magic every time with every band he touches. What it all boils down to for me is the fact that there isn’t quite enough. ), a fictional character created by English fantasy and science fiction writer Michael Moorcock. The approach to the sound quality is also very interesting, as they manage to incorporate the excessive reverb into their identity which helps maintain a cohesive and “epic” atmosphere throughout the album. However, while Sumerlands’ eponymous album exudes ambition thanks to its varied songwriting and subtle aesthetic, The Armor of Ire seems a tad less serious. ETERNAL CHAMPION is a us power metal music artist. Eternal Champion aren't a perfect band- probably only "good" at the end of the day- but all up there's two things that put this over 99% of your modern trad heavy metal bands: the vocals and production. They've got powerful songs, epic lyrics and great melancholic yet commanding vocals to drive them forth. There weren’t too many new bands playing this historically underappreciated style so it was really refreshing to see. Topics Author Replies Views Last post ; Announcements: READ ME FIRST: Forum Guidelines: Derigin. The Armor of Ire is nothing but a modern classic of its genre and I am certain these guys will be regarded as one of the saviours of metal in future years to come. Official lyric video: —"I Am the Hammer" The song "The Last King of Pictdom" refers to Robert E. Howard's Bran Mak Morn character. There are no reviews for Ravening Iron yet. The whole band sounds like a well-oiled machine, as they shape the musical landscape of a journey through the 8 tracks of the album, expertly balancing between riff-driven compositions that while they are not always original, manage to stay fresh and interesting for the majority of the experience. The song "Worms of the Earth" takes its name from Robert E. Howard's tale of the same name, which features the characters Bran Mak Morn and Kull of Atlantis. The dude probably has a range that's less than one octave, but it's fine, he knows how to use it. Like most epic heavy metal, there's a big emphasis on storytelling here. On the other hand, it allows the part of the story teller, the bard for their vocalist. Type: EP Release date: November 1st, 2017 Catalog ID: N/A Version desc. Jason Tarpey isn’t a classic vocalist. Formed just in 2012, Texas-based epic heavy metallers Eternal Champion quickly took on the tone and feel of the classic heavy metal sound from the 80s which helps to tie in their connection to Michael Moorcock's high fantasy series of the same name. Well, it's just too short for an album like this. The lyrics, however, are the real deal here. The song structures are very straightforward and the riffs are anything but sophisticated. The Armor Of Ire, being a fairly short album, would deserve to have at least two more tracks on it. I think all this would have worked more effectively with just one or two more tracks on the album. So what's the problem? “I Am the Hammer” opens up the album with a one minute ambient introduction and even “The Armor of Ire” and “Invoker” start with short instrumental or ambient sections. I was so damn excited – here was a young band playing a mix of epic heavy metal and US power metal, easily my two favorite sub-genres! Band: Eternal Champion Album: Parallel of Death Country: USA Label: Independent Tracklist: 1. ou. Musicien/Groupe. Who can resist the urge to join the melee? This is one of those albums where the cover really sums it all up, which is to say that it's the auditory equivalent of a heavily muscled, loincloth-clad man, mowing down rows of enemies with a sword, relishing in battle, victory, and, true to the Frazetta-esque style, women with big butts. Death Metal Inferno. In fact, Eternal Champion’s biggest strength may also be their biggest flaw. I was on the hunt for some new old school-inspired metal and saw this album cover, which almost looked too promising to be true. The main issue is that “Armor of Ire” is fairly short without even taking into account that 2 of the songs included are instrumentals, so the whole experience ultimately feels crippled. Nonetheless I've heard this about a million times; I'm quite amazed I haven't crashed my car whilst listening to this. Plus tard. “I Am the Hammer” sets the mood for the entire album with its triumphant tone and “Blood Ice” helps to ease us into the second act while “Shade Gate” is our curtain call. Their debut came at a time that good releases were the exception, rather than the rule and they gave a breath of fresh air to the beloved genre. They are ambassadors for the genre and for this I cannot thank them enough. Man, I would not wish to meet this bunch of barbarian bushwhackers. It is true that Eternal Champion is a band, largely responsible for the rekindling of the flame of -as many like to call it- true heavy metal. It’s repetitive nature in the music makes it great material. Album Rating: 93/100 While perhaps not being very original at what they do, they're definitely graced with a unique touch to their sound. The warrior on the cover, along with band name Eternal Champion clearly says that this band is the illegitimate love child of Joey DeMaio and Conan the Barbarian. Favorite Track: I Am the Hammer : Limited edition Label: Independent Format: Cassette Limitation: 250 copies Reviews: This means that there are roughly six to seven minutes of pure acoustic instrumentals and ambient intros/outros. Eternal Champion. His vocals lie somewhere between the sage like crooning of Manilla Road’s Mark Shelton and the gruff, pack-a-day, warrior tone of Omen’s J.D. Primary tabs. The guy's a really promising audio engineer and I enjoy a lot of the albums he's worked on. The band seems to take the background to the epic vocals, with little story telling through the guitars. In Michael Moorcock's fantasy universe, the Eternal Champion is a reincarnating hero who's lived many lives in the multiverse and whose deeds are part of a larger interdimensional struggle for cosmic balance between the … Drums, Bass, Keyboards, Vocals (backing), Guitars (lead) (tracks 2, 3, 6), Producer, Engineering, Mixing, Mastering, Recording. Having previously released a demo and short EP, these fierce young metal warriors unleashed their debut The Armor of Ire in 2016. Anyway, not perfect, and these guys could get some songwriting tips from the aforementioned Visigoth in particular as the ideas rarely get developed to their full potential. I’ve listened to The Armor of Ire countless times and it’s very clear that Eternal Champion have struck a chord with me as well as many others. When you consider the vinyl format though, the album layout starts to make more sense. When you look at the instrumental portions of The Armor of Ire through this lens, it becomes clearer what the band was going for. 2017, 12" vinyl, No Remorse Records (Limited edition). It’s the archetype for epic fantasy and its therefor not surprising to hear music akin to Manowar and Sabaton on this debut by the band from Austin ‘The Armor of Ire’. The entire package is here – killer riffs, flawless production, a captivating aesthetic, well crafted lyrics, and a genuine passion that radiates from the music. . Needless to say, it's a very grandeur and heavy sound which sounds just as good as the classics from back in the day. The Armor of Ire is a modern classic and I do not use that term lightly. There’s an upsite to the static natur of the music. Anyway, here's my top. Many people who play Dungeons & Dragons or other games featuring high fantasy, may be looking for exactly this record as their soundtrack to glory. Say what you will about bands such as Manowar or even Iron Maiden in some cases; their lyrics can sometimes be kind of (too) cheesy. no dawn for Roman dogs”. Thanks to our moderator BastardHead for doing the poll once again and we'll see you all next year. Best example of that old fighting spirit is certainly present on the other hand, it allows the part the. 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