Damnation Angels - The Valiant Fire

[Fire breath]

I see some talk and anticipation but no actual thread for the new album so here it is and a new song put up by the label. It seems like they really pushed the boat out and got a real orchestra for the classical arrangements but the melody of the song isn't really very immediate as yet. PelleK sounds a bit restrained too. Maybe they told him to tone down some of the caterwauling he does on his solo stuff.

 

[Azrael LenGraden]

Not bad... would like to hear more...

 

[Mardoch]

Doesn't go off with a bang like Pride did.

 

[Harvester]

The new disc is the most bombastic thing I have heard in forever. The orchestration is on par with Tuomas & Nightwish. I will agree that track doesn't hit you in the face like the "single" from the first disc. I blame Massacre for choosing that song as its not even close to being the best on the disc. Specifically, there are two 9+ minute tracks that are amazing.

 

[AngraRULES]

The new disc is the most bombastic thing I have heard in forever. The orchestration is on par with Tuomas & Nightwish. I will agree that track doesn't hit you in the face like the "single" from the first disc. I blame Massacre for choosing that song as its not even close to being the best on the disc. Specifically, there are two 9+ minute tracks that are amazing.

Dare I say that this may be the album to place Damnation Angels with the other more relevant, bigger-league bands in the genre.

Blown away by it.

 

[Mardoch]

The new disc is the most bombastic thing I have heard in forever. The orchestration is on par with Tuomas & Nightwish. I will agree that track doesn't hit you in the face like the "single" from the first disc. I blame Massacre for choosing that song as its not even close to being the best on the disc. Specifically, there are two 9+ minute tracks that are amazing.

Ah! Well then that's fantastic news.

 

[Justin G]

Very much looking forward to this. I still play Bringer of Light on a regular basis.

 

[DADRocks]

They are taking preorders for the new disc on Pledgemusic.............over 100% of their goal in one day. You get an exclusive bonus track by ordering there: http://www.pledgemusic.com/projects/thevaliantfire

 

[Mardoch]

17 GBP!? Uh...I can wait.

 

[Palabra de Dios]

I thought they seemed a little young/nervous when they hit the stage. I hope with continued experience they get stronger in that department, because the recorded material is fucking awesome. Bringer of Light was fantastic and I still go back to it as well.

 

[MeTuLHeD]

The vocals were too histrionic and pitchy on the first disc...ruined it for me unfortunately. Picky, I know. But this...a WORLD of difference. Day and night really. Looking forward to it.

 

[KingsGene]

DAMNATION ANGELS RELEASE LYRIC VIDEO “THIS IS WHO WE ARE”

 

[Palabra de Dios]

The vocals were too histrionic and pitchy on the first disc...ruined it for me unfortunately. Picky, I know. But this...a WORLD of difference. Day and night really. Looking forward to it.

Histrionic? Have you ever listened to power metal before?

 

[MeTuLHeD]

Histrionic? Have you ever listened to power metal before?

Nope. Never have.

 

[Mardoch]

Nope. Never have.

I get what you're on about, but over the top is kind of PelleK's thing. That being said, he does seem to be more tempered, controlled...dare I say, mature, on these new tunes. It's for the better I will agree with you, but I like the overthetopness of the first disc as well.

 

[engmtlhd]

Finally received my copy this week (ordered from Germany). This is what symphonic metal should sound like. Going to be tough to top this CD in 2015. Absolutely fantastic.

 

[General Zod]

I liked it more than I expected I would. I need to give the whole record a spin or two.

 

[Justin G]

Great album. Top 10 for me (this year) for sure.

 

[DADRocks]

Great album. Top 10 for me (this year) for sure.

Me too. Great album. Along with the new Angra and Eclipse. Great year so far for new releases.

 

[Random Axe]

Nope. Never have.

Hed, I completely agree with your assessment. Pellek was trying to do too much with the vocals on the last one and failed a basic songwriting and melodies. He has the talent, just apparently not restraint. However, this new tune sounds like a different band. its obvious they approached the song structures from a better angle this time. This was closer to the new Dynazty, which is a great thing. I'll be gabbing this one upon release.