| Primal Fear Seven Seals | Nuclear Blast |
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Primal Fear has often taken a back seat to Mat Sinner's main project Sinner. But they have always produced memorable records – this is already studio album number six! Their last album Devil's Ground was good, but this is great. For me, Seven Seals is the best record from the band to date. It is the combination of a superior sound, some great songs and as always - great performances. All the necessary elements have aligned to make this another must buy for fans of European melodic metal. What a year it has been for metal fans. Seven Seals features a monster sound – produced by the band themselves, but mixed to perfection by the legendary Mike Fraser. He actually commenced mixing this the day after completing work on Journey's Generations record. The band seems more energized than ever and backed with some very strong songs have made a record that will sit high upon the best of the year metal charts. Demons & Angels is a furiously paced introduction to the album, with a menacing vocal driven by that unmistakable double kick drum fury. But it gets better – Rollercoaster is even more gritty, with a huge crunching guitar riff Masterplan fans will love. The speed and mood changes for the super intense mid-tempo Seven Seals which features one of the best lead vocals and best choruses I have heard from the guys. Other highlights include the epic and somewhat progressive Diabolus; the anthemic hard rocker All For One and the metal brilliance of Question Of Honour. Another highlight is the closing track, with sees the band slow it down a little, but up the intensity with added orchestration for a mid-tempo metal ballad In Memory.
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24/05/06: jessekye - halpainjames@yahoo.com
26/12/05: Robert Gendron - robert.gendron@sodexhoCA.com
24/12/05: Jonas Svnsson - jonas151@hotmail.com
30/11/05: freddy de keyzer - freddk100@hotmail.com
Rating: 95
There is nothing matt sinner does that is not good,every cd is as good but differnt but the same I'm glad newman is back on guitar again it gives this cd like the last one(devils ground), more of that growl like on jaws of death but still my favorite is nuclar fire,then black sun just in your face. Ralf's volcals on this cd have to be the key to the the heavier sound, he is singing differnt he still got that halford style. In short it rocks and rocks again.
Rating: 92
I received this album as a b-day gift from my brother. I had never heard of Primal Fear before. I gotta say that I thoroughly enjoy this album. It reminds me of a cross between Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. Terrific album, great production, outstanding musicians, great songs! A definite must buy for anyone that enjoys melodic metal.
Rating: 98
Woah. this one just blow me away. This heavy riff melodic stuff is just great, and the vocals, man I just can´t get enough.
Rating: 88
Sensational melodic/power metal !
Primal Fear is going stronger with each release.
They are a bit removed from that typical Priest sound here, and there is room for some experiment, with great results !
One of the very best melodic power/metal CD's of the year !!!
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