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The super group is back! “Touched By
The Crimson King” showcases the familiar vocals of Hansi Kursch
from Blind Guardian and riffmaster Jon Schaffer of Iced Earth. The
guitars shred and the vocals soar. Demons
& Wizards use a little different approach from their first
album, but this is a worthy sophomore album. Just when you think the
thrash metal riffs disappear into songs like the melodic “Wicked
Witch” they contrast it with one of the heaviest, and kick ass
riffs on the next track, “Dorian.” Though it has a rather
melodic, eerie break, the thrashing kicks right back in at the end.
There are many thrashy riffs, what else would you expect? However,
they do use more acoustic elements than before; it shows the dynamics
of these musicians. But, I still wish this had more of that catchy
metal riffing that Jon is so famous for. Don’t get me wrong,
I like the acoustic parts, but I like the heavier tracks more. One
more thing, the cover of Led Zeppelin’s “Immigrant Song”
is good, but its almost like they added it at the last second. Ten
songs and nearly fifty minutes, a pleasing second release. Just think,
they never assured fans that they would do another disc after the
first one, be pleased they did. Rating: 86 |
