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 MAD HATTER Pieces Of Reality By Alex Yarborough, Orlando Contributor Wednesday, June 17, 2020 @ 6:48 AM
Similar to the debut, Pieces of Reality has an intro, but this time it’s a separate track from the first song. “Fever Dreams” features the Mad Hatter laughing maniacally, and he’s clearly succumbed to madness. The song segues the first full track “Master of The Night”, which acts as an introduction to the album. The escalation of momentum in this track is well done, and by the three minute mark, is rocking along. “Queen of Hearts” is a masterful speed metal anthem, and is a standout track on this album. Along with the dreamy riff and keyboards accents of “Rutledge Asylum”, these tracks are quintessential MAD HATTER, featuring references to Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland.
The 11 songs on Pieces of Reality clock in around 47 minutes. The production is once again first rate. Pieces of Reality is a solid slab of European power metal. Peter, Alfred, Magnus and Deniss all play their hearts out on this album, and the songs have enough of a sci-fi and fantasy angle to keep even the most jaded fan entertained. Again, I highly recommend this band and album to fans of EDGUY, STRATOVARIUS, GAMMA RAY and HELLOWEEN. Pieces of Reality is available now from Art Gates Records.
4.5 Out Of 5.0
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“The Children From The Stars” is up-tempo speed metal all the way, featuring faster than light drums from Alfred. That leads to the title track “Pieces of Reality”, a great combination of riffs, speed and catchy melodies. “The Valley” is an interesting track that features flamenco guitar flourishes throughout. “Ignite” is an ode to self-affirmation with plenty of commercial appeal (video on KNAC.COM 
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