Search - Dragonlord :: Black Wings of Destiny

Symphonic black metal!!!

critico constructivo | PR | 11/14/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

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I like this album over other bands that got the same style, is that simple. Dragonlord is a band of many veterans like Eric Peterson (Testament), and Steve Smith, so this guys know what they doing. This is Black metal in the vein of Dimmu Borgir, no more no less!!. So if you're into Dimmu, Cradle and Agathodaimon, try this!!!"

Why Dosen't anyone notice the similarity to Emperor?

M. MACHONES | 12/10/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is the first Black Metal album I've bought in a long time now. I heard it and just couldn't resist. I'm pretty skeptical of any fresh BM acts out there because they usually just can't cut it as far as speed and brutality go. These guys nail it. I don't think I've heard a BM album this good since the last Emperor record. Comparing Dragonlord with inferior musicians like "Cradle of Filth" just dosen't do this album justice. This is Black Metal the way it was meant to be played, none of that wimpy melody-without-the-edge stuff. If you dig Emperor, Satirycon, and Old Man's Child, buy this album."

Great songwriting, but rarely hear the 'a-ha' moment

creedence | Bay Area, CA United States | 11/01/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Let me explain -



The first album was good, but that was because we hadn't really heard Eric Peterson in his own element before. Granted 'Demonic' was an offshoot Testament release, it was tough to digest. Frankly, as much as I like Chuck Billy's vocals - he just isn't meant to sing death. Sorry. The first Dragonlord album was good because Eric got to break out and do something on his own. I liked the style, the production, and general approach to composition.



The second album of course deserves more scrutinity because it IS the second album - we expect more. While I liked the riffs and general song structure, I never really heard something that made me do a double-take. Sorry Eric, while I like your stuff, this was just too much of the same. And since I'm already in the gutter with hardcore fans, I might as well dig myself a grave - Eric's singing has to become a little more brutal - it's almost too artificial! But don't get me wrong, I love songs like 'Until the End' - very catchy!



Overall - buy it - support the bands/musicians you like/follow...it's worth a listen or two !"