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It is the first time that I listen to Mob Rules and I think it is an great band. The sound reminds me of mid-tempo-based epic power metal (or what-ever-metal), but awesome. The voice of Klaus Dirks does a little bit sound like a mixture of Andy B. Franck (Brainstorm / Symphorce) and D.C. Cooper (Silent Force). I love it, cause I like both of them (and now this one, too. ;)
The guitar sound of German 'Gitarre & Bass' journalist Mathias Mineur is very fat. I think it is senseless to write about every little thing, so note the following: The band rocks from the first single note!
First song Children Of The Flames starts with great, catchy riffs with groovy arrangements and I bet it will spook around in your ears when you listened one time to this song! In the beginning of Trial By Fire you will hear an epic intro which leads to a great metal song for headbanging. This is an invitation to sing along. The intro riff appears as an interlude after the chorus. Again, Warchild is mid-tempo-based with a catchy chorus and an awesome guitar solo. Astral Hand was released at the Astral Hand EP earlier this year. Indeed, it is a great song for an EP release, but I could not imagine that it would be a great disco smasher, but maybe as a great live song... The Oswald File is an 18 minute track. It is an epic one with calm piano sounds in the beginning. In the beginning it is more metal ballad-like and turns later into heavier riffs. Waiting For The Sun could be the disco smasher, I was searching for. You will hear fast drumming phrases with great breaks. The last song The Glance Of Fame again awaits with a catchy chorus.
It is very fascinating that this band enchanted me from the first song and I am looking forward to order some older albums. So, if you have the chance, check them out!
It is hard to pick out some great songs, but to name some check these out: Children Of The Flames, Trial By Fire, The Oswald File and Waiting For The Sun.
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