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[The Invisible Guest]

The real deal comes out June 26 .. just placed my preorder. There's a promo w/ voiceovers that is tiding me over until then.

I don't know why, but I was nervous about this release. I thought the Never Ending Hill track was solid, but I was hoping it wasn't the best the disc had to offer ... it's not. There are several tracks that I think are superior.

I really think what King has lost in the way of the sky high vocals he's made up for with song writing, catchiness, and atmosphere. I like those haunting little backing vocals that pop up quite a bit, and as always Andy LaRocque's playing is excellent ... there's lots of tasty stuff on this disc.

Anyone else have any thoughts ... I'm really very pleased. I loved The Puppet Master, but I wouldn't be suprised to see this one pass it up.

If anyone was interested in that pre-order check out . http://www.metalblade.com/king/preorder.html

A little over $12 with shipping.

Britt

Damn, I hate when I screw up a title ... should be "Rocks" !!

 

[edgeofthorns]

No, I've not heard anything from it yet, but as you know I'm a newcomer to KD. I picked up the "The Graveyard" the other day, but I haven't had the chance to listen to it yet. I'm looking forward to seeing what he's throwing at us this time. Hopefully, I can catch him and the boys on their upcoming tour.

~Brian~

 

[General Zod]

Haven't had a chance to spin it yet, but your praise has me curious. Think I'll queue it up now.

Zod

 

[raising_iron]

He's touring next year w/ Kreator, Leaves' Eyes, and Cellador here in the states. Helluva lineup!

 

[The Invisible Guest]

Haven't had a chance to spin it yet, but your praise has me curious. Think I'll queue it up now.

Zod

Please do so, can't get any feedback yet from anyone. I think it's an A ... it's definately in line with The Pupper Master, and maybe a bit better overall. Let me know what you think. I liked it straight away, but after a few listens I started to think it might be really special.

Britt

 

[Narcosynthesys68]

Please do so, can't get any feedback yet from anyone. I think it's an A ... it's definately in line with The Pupper Master, and maybe a bit better overall. Let me know what you think. I liked it straight away, but after a few listens I started to think it might be really special.

Britt

Listening to it right now. I think you are right on with your opinion. It is right up there with PM. I just love that disc!

I need to run thru it a few times though to fully get the whole thing.

Check out this interview with King when you have a chance.

http://www.pivotalalliance.com/webz...chive=&start_from=&ucat=1&var0news=value0news

Kent

 

[The Invisible Guest]

Thanks Kent .. will check that out for sure.

Britt

 

[caex]

I've listened to it a few times, and it's now my number one album of the year, the King can do no wrong, and has never put out a bad album.

And for anyone who might complain about downloading, I pre-ordered the album.

 

[Walter_Langkowski]

The King has released some of the most classic Metal albums ever IMO, but his newer material lacks massively. I didn't think the Puppet Master was that great, but he really hasn't released anything at all that can hold up to his classic material in the last 12 years+ anyways.

 

[shaq]

I really want to listen to this but I'll probably wait for a non-promo version