{"id":30157,"date":"2013-06-12T05:11:06","date_gmt":"2013-06-12T10:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=30157"},"modified":"2014-02-08T08:36:18","modified_gmt":"2014-02-08T13:36:18","slug":"vigilance-queen-of-midnight-fire-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2013\/vigilance-queen-of-midnight-fire-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Vigilance | Queen of Midnight Fire<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Jenn Carbaugh<\/span>
\n– Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Vigilance\"Vigilance, the classical style heavy and speed metal band, hails from the small town of Slovenia. For not being old enough to remember the beginning of the speed metal days, this band can really hold their own. They bring the heaviness with melody, speed, and some sweltering guitar solos. Queen of Midnight Fire<\/em> is a pretty decent album that proves that Vigilance has concentrated skill. <\/p>\n

The songwriting illustrates moderate abilities, but the actual music and instrumentals are where this band thrives. The drum work, in-particular, make a presence all throughout this album. In \u201cRitual of Death,\u201d there is a thundering sound that brings the intensity to a new level. There is a cohesive sound that brings consistency to the album. The guitar work is superb in terms of the riffs. It builds within the entire album. <\/p>\n

Some of the top songs are \u201cWhat Lies Beyond,\u201d \u201cFour Crowns of Hell,\u201d and \u201cRitual of Death.\u201d The voice of Rejec seems to have a style similar to Iron Maiden\u2019s Bruce Dickinson when there is consistency. Songs like \u201cFour Crowns of Hell\u201d really displays the vocal abilities that Vigilance carries. <\/p>\n

There are other songs that do more than bring intense sound and vocals. There are songs that encompass amazing melody and style as well. \u201cPoetry and the Gods\u201d is amazing, because it is an instrumental that leaves an impact that may be greater than certain songs with lyrics. The title does the explanation. There is a resonance and hum that is captivating. <\/p>\n

Overall, this record has a sound that trails from a few decades ago, but this young band has brought this style into the present. The vocals may be lacking in some areas, but when they are consistent, they are great. This is a recommended album. <\/p>\n

Genre: Heavy, Speed Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nJakob Rejec \u2013 guitar & vocals
\nGilian Adam \u2013 guitar
\nTine Kaluza \u2013 drums
\nAnze Stegal \u2013 bass <\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n01.\tQueen of Midnight Fire
\n02.\tBehind the Cellar Door
\n03.\tSpeedWave
\n04.\tWhat Lies Beyond\u2026
\n05.\tNight Terrors
\n06.\tFour Crowns of Hell
\n07.\tPoetry and the Gods
\n08.\tUnder Sulphurous Skies
\n09.\tRitual of Death<\/p>\n

Label: Metal Tank Records<\/p>\n

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

Hardrock Haven Rating: 7\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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