{"id":16768,"date":"2012-01-23T14:07:23","date_gmt":"2012-01-23T19:07:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=16768"},"modified":"2013-01-19T08:02:46","modified_gmt":"2013-01-19T13:02:46","slug":"seasons-of-the-wolf-lost-in-hell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2012\/seasons-of-the-wolf-lost-in-hell\/","title":{"rendered":"Seasons of the Wolf | Lost in Hell<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Justin Gaines<\/span>
\nStaff Writer —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"We\u2019ve all seen the recent trend of traditional metal revival bands emerge in the past few years. There\u2019s even a catchy moniker \u2013 NWOTM \u2013 to describe bands like White Wizzard, Holy Grail, Enforcer and the like. But before those bands came forward to put old school metal back on the map, there were bands who toiled in the underground and never once lost sight of the classic heavy metal sound. One of those bands is Florida-based Seasons of the Wolf, who has been delivering their own unique brand of traditional metal since 1989.<\/p>\n

Originally released in 1999, Lost in Hell<\/em> was Season of the Wolf\u2019s second album, and is arguably their best release to date. More than just a study in Iron Maiden and Judas Priest worship, Lost in Hell<\/em> was an extremely creative album. It still falls in traditional metal territory, but there are some progressive and even Gothic metal touches that make the album that much more memorable. Killer guitar work, prominent atmospheric keyboards and wailing vocals help make Lost in Hell an album that brings to mind the best of Helstar, Lizzy Borden and Crimson Glory. <\/p>\n

More than a decade since it was originally released, Germany\u2019s Pure Steel label has reissued Lost in Hell<\/em> with some sweet bonus material. The catch? It\u2019s a vinyl-only reissue. But if you\u2019re a vinyl collector and a traditional metal fan, this is a reissue to go crazy over. It\u2019s a double-LP reissue in a gatefold cover and limited to 333 numbered copies. The reissue also features three bonus tracks \u2013 a live version of \u201cLand of the Dead\u201d and the studio songs \u201cNostradamus 1999\u201d and \u201cBloodlust.\u201d It\u2019s a great looking and great sounding reissue of an already terrific heavy metal album.<\/p>\n

The rest of us will have to settle for the CD or MP3 version of the album, both of which are available directly from the band. Either way, if you\u2019re a fan of high quality traditional heavy metal and haven\u2019t yet discovered Seasons of the Wolf, Lost in Hell makes a great introduction.<\/p>\n

Genre: Heavy Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nWes Waddell (v)
\nBarry Waddell (g)
\nChris Whitford (b)
\nWayne Hoefle (d)
\nDennis Ristow (k)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tLost in Hell
\n2.\tSOS
\n3.\tInterstellar
\n4.\tVoodoo Master
\n5.\tInitiation
\n6.\tOne Land One King
\n7.\tAbandoned City
\n8.\tCommunion
\n9.\tWitchfinder
\n10.\tA Face in the Mist
\n11.\tVengeance
\n12.\tLand of the Dead (live)
\n13.\tNostradamus 1999
\n14.\tBloodlust<\/p>\n

Label: Pure Steel<\/p>\n

Website: www.seasonsofthewolf.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 8.75\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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