Elvenking

Seven moons painted the skies
Before I reached for the chosen one
A travel through the starlit horizons
Through the magic's way
On the path that leads us to knowledge,
A light fall of rites












Artist: Elvenking
Album: The Scythe (2007)
Genre: Power Folk Metal
Official Site: www.elvenking.net

Elvenking is not new to the metal community - almost every fan of Power or Folk Metal has heard of Damnagoras's vocals combined with the folky guitar tracks and violins. This brand of Folk-influenced Power Metal is incredible, and with the arrival of this latest album, the group continues on its conquest of the genre. The Scythe is a must-have for any Elvenking fan. Notable tracks include Romance and Wrath, The Scythe, and Death and the Suffering (a play off of the Wintersun song Death and the Healing).

Tracklist:
1. The Scythe - (5:37)
2. Lost Hill of Memories - (4:58)
3. Infection - (5:24)
4. Poison Tears - (4:31)
5. A Riddle of Stars - (5:22)
6. Romance and Wrath - (8:14)
7. The Divided Heart - (4:39)
8. Totentanz - (2:28)
9. Death and the Suffering - (5:11)
10. Dominhate - (8:57)

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Power Quest

Where will I find my heaven?
Can it really be here on Earth?
How can I know what's waiting?
How will I know what's meant for me?












Artist: Power Quest
Album: Magic Never Dies (2005)
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.power-quest.co.uk/

Power Quest was formed in 2001 after a few members of the band DragonHeart (later known as the ever-famous Dragonforce) quit DragonHeart and started another band. Sam Totman provided guitars for a little while, but the band members soon found permanence in their roster with Alessio Garavello on vocals and rhythm guitar (who, in my opinion, is much better than ZP Theart). The band provides a more melodic turn than their fellow Brits, with more emphasis on keyboards. Overall, the band may not provide as much energy with solos as Dragonforce, but the overall sound is much better without any ridiculous wankery. For a more refined Dragonforce, Power Quest is your band. This is the band's 3rd release, Magic Never Dies. Notable tracks include Find My Heaven, Galaxies Unknown, and Another World.

Tracklist:
1. Ascension (Intro) - (2:04)
2. Find My Heaven - (4:13)
3. Galaxies Unknown - (5:03)
4. Hold On To Love - (5:02)
5. Diamond Sky - (3:57)
6. The Message - (6:15)
7. Soulfire - (5:05)
8. Children of the Dream - (6:09)
9. Strike Force - (6:22)
10. Another World - (7:44)
11. Magic Never Dies - (6:15)
12. The Longest Night - (5:25)

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Masterplan

I'll never give up, never give in
Won't stop believing 'cause I'm gonna win
Sing with my soul before I get old
'Cause there may be no tomorrow












Artist: Masterplan
Album: Masterplan
Genre: Power Metal
Official Site: http://www.master-plan.net/

Masterplan is a German Power Metal band that was formed in 2002 by ex-Helloween members Roland Grapow and Uli Kusch. Although vocalist Jørn Lande is no longer with the band (he departed from the group after their second album), his vocals ring true on this album, bringing a powerful voice to the music. The guitarwork is also great, with impressive melodic keyboards in the background. This is Masterplan's first album, Masterplan, released in 2003. Notable tracks include Spirit Never Die and When Loves Comes Close.

Tracklist:
1. Spirit Never Die - (5:26)
2. Enlighten Me - (4:37)
3. Kind Hearted Light - (4:25)
4. Crystal Night - (5:15)
5. Soulburn - (6:16)
6. Heroes - (3:31)
7. Sail On - (4:36)
8. Into the Light - (4:10)
9. Crawling from Hell - (4:11)
10. Bleeding Eyes - (5:38)
11. When Love Comes Close - (4:08)

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Helloween

Here it is. The new release from German legends Helloween. Gambling With The Devil is, in my opinion, a gem in Helloween's discography. Definitely their best since The Dark Ride. Notably, there are some more speed metal elements than their last few albums with the riffing almost resembling Walls of Jericho. Hell, The Bells Of The 7 Hells almost sounds like an Overkill track.

Artist: Helloween
Album: Gambling With The Devil
Genre: Power Metal, Speed Metal
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/helloween

Track Listing:
01. Crack the Riddle (Intro)
02. Kill It
03. The Saints
04. As Long As I Fall
05. Paint a New World
06. Final Fortune
07. The Bells of the 7 Hells
08. Fallen to Pieces
09. I.M.E.
10. Can Do It
11. Dreambound
12. Heaven Tells No Lies

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Queensryche

Beware of night for we all know he's loose again
Behind him lies the eyes of mercy and despair
Forever living out his nightmare comes to life
From Hell this spell will find it's way to you... tonight!













Artist: Queensryche
Albums: Queensryche, The Warning, Rage for Order, Operation Mindcrime, Empire, Promised Land, Hear in the Now Frontier, Operation Mindcrime II
Genre: Progressive Metal
Official Site: http://www.queensryche.com/home.html

Queensryche are the founders and pioneers of the Progressive Metal genre. Formed originally as The Mob in 1981, the group changed the band name to Queensryche, named after their song Queen of the Reich from their debut EP. Goeff Tate's piercing high vocals are some of the best around, and the guitarwork is absolutely fantastic, with guitarists Michael Wilton and Chris DeGarmo busting out incredible solos and riffs that grab your attention. The group has survived throughout the ages with hardly a scratch on them, maintaining the original line-up through most of their discography (founder Chris DeGarmo left the band shortly after their Hear in the Now Frontier album.) Queensryche still rocks out today, and with the release Operation Mindcrime II, the group is seeing a lot of publicity thanks to the answers supplied by the album to the questions left unanswered by Operation Mindcrime. The band has a cover album, Take Cover, set for release November 13th, 2007.

Album: Queensryche (1983)
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Tracklist:
1. Queen of the Reich - (4:24)
2. Nightrider - (3:47)
3. Blinded - (3:06)
4. The Lady Wore Black- (6:15)
5. Nightrider [Live] - (4:32)
6. Prophecy [Live] - (3:59)
7. Deliverance [Live] - (3:40)
8. Child of Fire [Live] - (4:36)
9. En Force [Live] - (5:47)
10. Blinded [Live] - (3:26)
11. The Lady Wore Black [Live] - (7:01)
12. Warning [Live] - (4:56)
13. Take Hold of the Flame [Live] - (5:12)
14. Queen of the Reich [Live] - (5:21)

Album: The Warning (1984)
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Tracklist:
1. Warning - (4:46)
2. En Force - (5:16)
3. Deliverance - (3:21)
4. No Sanctuary - (6:05)
5. NM 156 - (4:38)
6. Take Hold of the Flame - (4:57)
7. Before the Storm - (5:13)
8. Child of Fire - (4:34)
9. Roads to Madness - (9:40)
10. Prophecy - (4:00)
11. The Lady Wore Black [Live] - (5:23)
12. Take Hold of the Flame [Live] - (5:06)

Album: Rage for Order (1986)
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Tracklist:
1. Walk in the Shadows - (3:34)
2. I Dream in Infrared - (4:18)
3. The Whisper - (3:36)
4. Gonna Get Close to You - (4:37)
5. The Killing Words - (3:56)
6. Surgical Strike - (3:23)
7. Neue Regel - (4:55)
8. Chemical Youth (We Are Rebellion) - (4:15)
9. London - (5:06)
10. Screaming in Digital - (3:37)
11. I Will Remember - (4:25)
12. The Killing Words [Live] - (4:10)
13. Walk in the Shadows [Live] - (3:41)

Album: Operation Mindcrime (1988)
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Tracklist:
1. I Remember Now - (1:18)
2. Anarchy-X - (1:28)
3. Revolution Calling - (4:40)
4. Operation Mindcrime - (4:45)
5. Speak - (3:43)
6. Spreading the Disease - (4:07)
7. The Mission - (5:48)
8. Suite Sister Mary - (10:40)
9. The Needle Lies - (3:09)
10. Electric Requiem - (1:23)
11. Breaking the Silence - (4:34)
12. I Don't Believe in Love - (4:24)
13. Waiting for 22 - (1:06)
14. My Empty Room - (1:32)
15. Eyes of a Stranger - (6:54)
16. The Mission [Live] - (6:12)
17. My Empty Room [Live] - (2:43)

Album: Empire (1990)
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Tracklist:
1. Best I Can - (5:34)
2. The Thin Line - (5:43)
3. Jet City Woman - (5:22)
4. Della Brown - (7:05)
5. Another Rainy Night (Without You) - (4:29)
6. Empire - (5:24)
7. Resistance - (4:51)
8. Silent Lucidity - (5:48)
9. Hand on Heart - (5:33)
10. One and Only - (5:54)
11. Anybody Listening - (7:59)
12. Last Time in Paris (Ford Fairlane Soundtrack) - (3:57)
13. Scarborough Fair (CD Single Only) - (3:50)
14. Dirty Lil' Secret (CD Single Only) - (4:09)

Album: Promised Land (1994)
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Tracklist:
1. 9:28 AM - (1:44)
2. I Am I - (3:57)
3. Damaged - (3:58)
4. Out of Mind - (4:36)
5. Bridge - (3:30)
6. Promised Land - (7:58)
7. Disconnected - (4:45)
8. Lady Jane - (4:15)
9. My Global Mind - (4:22)
10. One More Time - (4:19)
11. Someone Else - (5:01)
12. Damaged [Live] - (4:04)
13. Real World [Live] - (3:43)

Album: Hear in the Now Frontier (1997)
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Tracklist:
1. Sign of the Times - (3:34)
2. Cuckoo's Nest - (4:01)
3. Get A Life - (3:40)
4. The Voice Inside - (3:53)
5. Some People Fly - (5:18)
6. Saved - (4:12)
7. You - (3:56)
8. Hero - (5:26)
9. Miles Away - (4:35)
10. Reach - (3:33)
11. All I Want - (4:07)
12. Hit the Black - (3:40)
13. Anytime Anywhere - (2:57)
14. Spool - (5:09)

Album: Operation Mindcrime II (2006)
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Tracklist:
1. Freiheit Ouvertüre - (1:35)
2. Convict - (0:08)
3. I'm American - (2:53)
4. One Foot In Hell - (4:12)
5. Hostage - (4:29)
6. The Hands - (4:36)
7. Speed of Light - (3:12)
8. Signs Say Go - (3:16)
9. Re-Arrange You - (3:11)
10. The Chase - (3:09)
11. Murderer? - (4:33)
12. Circles - (2:58)
13. If I Could Change It All - (4:27)
14. An Intentional Confrontation - (2:32)
15. A Junkie's Blues - (3:41)
16. Fear City Slide - (4:58)
17. All the Promises - (5:10)

Witchcraft

No angel or demon will have me on my knees
No God or no Satan will help me if I please
But I won't ask forgiveness 'cause I've done nothing wrong
They say I'm a sinner, please help me be strong












Artist: Witchcraft
Album: The Alchemist
Genre: Traditional Doom Metal
Official Site: http://www.witchcrafthome.com/

Witchcraft is a Traditional Doom Band is the vein of Black Sabbath. This is Witchcraft's third album, The Alchemist. Released this year, 2007, the title track is a whopping 14 minutes long, which is a good progression for the band. The Alchemist is just as good as their older material, and is a must for any Witchcraft fan.

Tracklist:
1. Walk Between the Lines (3:24)
2. If Crimson Was Your Colour (3:47)
3. Leva (4:34)
4. Hey Doctor (5:13)
5. Samaritan Burden (6:27)
6. Remembered (5:15)
7. The Alchemist (Part 1, 2, & 3) (14:37)

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Noekk

You heard of honest Socrates
The man who never lied:
They weren't so grateful as you'd think
Instead the rulers fixed to have him tried.












Artist: Noekk
Album: The Water Sprite
Genre: Progressive Metal
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/112535276

Noekk is a very good Progressive Metal band with a depressive sound to their music. The band is comprised of Marcus Stock and Thomas Helm, both members of Empyrium. The two work together to create this beautiful album, The Water Sprite, released in 2005. Notable tracks include T.B.'s Notion, How Fortunate The Man With None, and The Riddle Seeker.

If anyone can find their 2006 release, The Grimalkin, please notify me.

Tracklist:
1. The Watersprite (6:33)
2. T.B.'s Notion (5:05)
3. Strange Mountain (7:01)
4. How Fortunate The Man With None (7:50)
5. The Fiery Flower (5:00)
6. Moonface is Dead (4:28)
7. The Riddle Seeker (10:23)

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