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BEAST IN BLACK From Hell With Love By Daniel Höhr, European Correspondent Tuesday, March 12, 2019 @ 10:51 AM
But BEAST IN BLACK also have other stops to pull. While “Repentless“ is more reminiscent of Century Child-era NIGHTWISH and has more than just a passing resemblance to “End Of All Hope“, the epic (and thoroughly cheesy) orchestral ballad “Oceandeep“, complete with acoustic guitars, flute and a medieval folk feel, will definitely appeal to fans of RHAPSODY OF FIRE and other bands in that genre. Amid all the 80‘s synth sounds, there is also a great deal of neo-classicism, folk and power metal elements to discover.
And yes, you definitely need to put any “true metal“ attitude aside and prepare yourself for quite a lot that is definitely regarded as “unmetal“ in certain circles of the metal community if you want to enjoy this album. It is, however, absolutely worth it. “Unlimited Sin“ will be regarded as such by the true metal faction but is great fun to listen to and so is “True Believer“, a track that is drenched in 1980‘s AOR clichés, which can certainly be regarded as a virtue rather than a vice, as the successs of bands like THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA proves. “This Is War“ brings back the medieval-style folk feel and anthemic vocal lines. “Heart Of Steel“ is not a cover of the MANOWAR ballad but brings back the NIGHTWIAH reminiscences mixed with a good dose of FOREIGNER. As if to appease the headbangers, BEAST IN BLACK wrap up their second album with “No Surrender“, an up-tempo rocker that, at least in the intro and the verse, is vaguely reminiscent of JUDAS PRIEST.
4.0 Out Of 5.0
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