The Wizard (bonus track) (only on Japanese Version)
MASSIVE MELODIC PROG-POWER METAL DEBUT! Pyramaze remind me of a more progressive and rock influenced version of STRATOVARIOUS meets KAMELOT but there is so much more in here. The diverse musical tastes of the band members... more » come to life fully in these nine songs, sounds of the mighty IRON MAIDEN, and ICED EARTH ring through too. Michael Kammeyer has written a masterpiece. Lance King's Vocals are the best ever and Morten Gade's (Wuthering Hights) Drumming is outstanding ! This album actually brings something new to the Prog-Power metal realms where things have gotten a bit stale as of late. "Melancholy Beast" is a wonderful display of how good progressive power metal can sound when performed by those who master the genre. Pyramaze is an oustanding Metal unit with a bright future. "Melancholy Beast" is an absolutely highly recommended Prog-Power Metal album, Lance's vocals cut through flesh and bone (as usual) perfectly in line with the piercing guitar riffs / solo's and the great sonic production of this album. Fantastic release, no doubt about it!« less
All Artists:Pyramaze Title:Melancholy Beast Members Wishing: 0 Total Copies: 0 Label:Nightmare Records Original Release Date: 1/1/2004 Re-Release Date: 7/13/2004 Genres:Pop, Rock Style: Number of Discs: 1 SwapaCD Credits: 1 UPC:734923951827
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Album Description
MASSIVE MELODIC PROG-POWER METAL DEBUT! Pyramaze remind me of a more progressive and rock influenced version of STRATOVARIOUS meets KAMELOT but there is so much more in here. The diverse musical tastes of the band members come to life fully in these nine songs, sounds of the mighty IRON MAIDEN, and ICED EARTH ring through too. Michael Kammeyer has written a masterpiece. Lance King's Vocals are the best ever and Morten Gade's (Wuthering Hights) Drumming is outstanding ! This album actually brings something new to the Prog-Power metal realms where things have gotten a bit stale as of late. "Melancholy Beast" is a wonderful display of how good progressive power metal can sound when performed by those who master the genre. Pyramaze is an oustanding Metal unit with a bright future. "Melancholy Beast" is an absolutely highly recommended Prog-Power Metal album, Lance's vocals cut through flesh and bone (as usual) perfectly in line with the piercing guitar riffs / solo's and the great sonic production of this album. Fantastic release, no doubt about it!
CD Reviews
Really really really good stuff, no really
Brent E. Johnson | Naches, WA | 08/14/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Man. In the future I'm going to quit my job and just follow Lance King around. He and Rob Rock formerly of Impellitteri and now solo have got be my faves as singers go right now. Pyramaze is in one word, tight. Power/prog to the nth degree with great guitars, drumming and bass keeping everyone dialed in and then the vox. Man, Lance can sing. I only gave it four stars 'cause I'm afraid to give debuts like this a five and then have them come out with an even better album. Love it."
Power-prog that has stood the test of time
a proghead | United States | 10/04/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've updated my review. In the original I said that they sound "like a fully realized version of Queensryche". However now knowing better I would say that this CD is a fully realized version of Lance King. He was a great singer on Balance of Power, but this CD is the best match for his talent, from the swooning introspective ballad "Until We Fade Away", to the powerful rockers "Mighty Abyss" or "Legend". Lance has sang with many other bands (Empire, Defyance, Warmachine, Shining Star, Avian, etc.) This CD is a little more complex/prog oriented than their power-driven 'Bone Carver' CD. This is essential prog metal for anybody's collection."
Metal Delight
blackie | Richmond, TX USA | 05/02/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I think i nutted after hearing track 3. I have longed for a metal effort that had some reminisce of 80's metal (not talking hair band B.S.). This album combines the 80's metal effort with a later proggressive sound. Lance Kings vocals and style bring to mind QueensRyche G. Tate. The riffs throught out the album are bone crunching and the solo's are amazing. I not one that cares for keyboards but they are incorprated perfectly within the music. If your a fan of Queensryche, Iron Maiden...ect you won't be disappointed."
Amazing debut!
Elisabeth Gatlin | Lincoln Park, NJ, USA | 01/20/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"When I first heard "Mighty Abyss" on Internet radio, I was immediately impressed after just one listen and knew that I had to have the album that it was on. I was not disappointed in the least! After listening to Melancholy Beast, Pyramaze became one of my favorite bands. I love the vocal melodies and harmonies, and the music is fantastic too! Other favorite songs of mine are the title track, "Sleepy Hollow," and "The Journey." Highly recommended!"
Good metal
Taylor Bean | Batesville, IN United States | 01/17/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Well, i dove into this band without knowing much about them, they are mostly unknown in general, so i knew i was taking a chance. I was surprised, i was inmedietly reminded of a heavier sounding queensryche. Its a good combo of melodic power metal. I highly recomend the album for progressive and melodic metal lovers."
Track Listings (10) - Disc #1