*European limited edition box set.
Contains "The Early Days Demo C.D." as a bonus disc
and 1 bonus track. Both are exclusive to this release.
Country: Germany
Language: English
Genre: Power Metal, Heavy Metal
Genre: Power Metal, Heavy Metal
Label Number: 0209415ERE
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Review by Rob Goulding for Metal-Temple.com
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Review by Rob Goulding for Metal-Temple.com
In 2012 the German Power Metal band UNISONIC released their debut album "Unisonic”, featuring ex-Helloween Legends Michael Kiske and Kai Hansen. Naturally with this being the first studio album since "Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2" that they had collaborated on, expectations were high. Upon
the album’s release it was apparent that this was a very different
band, which to me, was unsure of its musical identity and which was
still very much under construction. "Light of Dawn" however is the album which 2012's "Unisonic"
failed to deliver. Here stands a Power Metal band confident with whom
they are. Right from the beginning, with its majestic and atmospheric
introduction, "Veinte 2.0" cascades flawlessly into furious, yet melodically precise guitar riffs complimented by the unmistakable soaring voice of Michael Kiske; a voice which sounds remarkably untouched by time. Songs such as "Exceptional" and "For the Kingdom" lyrically enforce Kiskes’
intensions of creating Metal music with a positive and uplifting
message, providing some genuinely catchy and enjoyable choruses. "For the Kingdom", in particular, boasts a Thrashy, Speed Metal riff and one hell of a punchy chorus. The album continues to impress with enjoyable mid tempo songs such as "Not Gonna Take it No More" which performed by any other band would feel camp and cheesy but from UNISONIC, feels quite earnest. The track "Night of the Long Knives" is a shockingly, dark song for UNISONIC
dealing with a particularly horrific period of German history (Nazism
in particular). The track begins with a melancholy introduction with Kiskes’ vocals taking a more sombre tone, eventually picking up into a poignant and interesting metal track. The
rest of the album continues with the uplifting tone with very few
surprises or deviations. The album has some moments of exceptional
beauty and awe, the guitar styles of both Kai Hansen and Mandy Meyer
complimenting each other perfectly, the perfect blend of fast, chunky
metal riffing and elegant classical melody presents a perfect merging of
talents into an uplifting and memorable album performed by true giants
of the genre.
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