Firewind - "Days Of Defiance"

[Wyvern]

I recall some talk back with PM74 on another thread but not a proper one here for the new album.
As my copy arrived today I discovered that I enjoy this new puppy a lot from the first listening. 'Kill In The Name Of Love' is an instant fave and I'm sure the album will grow exponentially in the next few passes.

Anyone else got it into this one? (btw the ltd. ed. is pretty elegant, worth the extra buck)

 

[poundingmetal74]

I really love it. May very well end up as my album of the year. Chariot is a favorite. #4 (I forget the name) is like Falling to Pieces v.2.0. The ballad is great too. There's not one song I don't like or would skip. And make sure to get the deluxe digi if for no other reason than the greatest cover of Breaking the Law ever recorded.

I think if you liked Allegiance, you'll enjoy Defiance.

 

[labrekk]

Excellent album. My faves are World On Fire, Chariot, Losing Faith. Heading For The Dawn and Ark Of Lies are real nice speedy songs too. I'll be seeing them for the very first tim in Montreal on Sunday, I can't wait. Here is the setlist of this short North American tour: http://img716.imageshack.us/i/dscf0012l.jpg/

 

[sixxswine]

Got a link for the download from the label. It's not a bad album. I like it!

 

[Marco Spain]

Not a bad album, that´s for sure!

However I miss some excellent tunes like in other records. I mean, songs are good but no one is overwhelming in my opinion. In every Firewind album you got a strong overall effort and 2 or 3 outstanding tracks. For me, not in this new one.

Anyway, a good album but maybe my "less favourite" from Firewind.

 

[labrekk]

Not a bad album, that´s for sure!

However I miss some excellent tunes like in other records. I mean, songs are good but no one is overwhelming in my opinion. In every Firewind album you got a strong overall effort and 2 or 3 outstanding tracks. For me, not in this new one.

Anyway, a good album but maybe my "less favourite" from Firewind.

As I wrote earlier in the thread, Chariot, Embrace The Sun, World On Fire and Losing Faith are all excellent tracks. And even though I'm a bit burned on speedy double bass stuff, The Ark Of Lies and Heading For The Dawn are damn fine tracks too.

 

[Caveman Ninja]

I tried it because I like the singer on the new Spiritual Beggars album and Gus G can evidently play but it's too power-metal for my taste...

 

[Wyvern]

though I'm a bit burned on speedy double bass stuff,

Curious you mention it, I'm a lot burned with the stuff, but I don't feel it on the Firewind album as opposite to the new Helloween as example.

I agree with PM74, is the best since "Allegiance".

 

[poundingmetal74]

I tried it because I like the singer on the new Spiritual Beggars album and Gus G can evidently play but it's too power-metal for my taste...

I just checked out the new SB record. Though I do like Appolo's vocals, I just found it boring. All mid-low tempo. A few okay songs, but falls very short compared to On Fire.

 

[Caveman Ninja]

It took me a few listens to enjoy any of it, but I got there... it's nowhere near as good as On Fire, you're right, though for me Demons and Ad Astra are still their best