{"id":44408,"date":"2014-08-26T16:50:02","date_gmt":"2014-08-26T21:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=44408"},"modified":"2014-08-26T16:52:08","modified_gmt":"2014-08-26T21:52:08","slug":"a-sound-of-thunder-the-lesser-key-of-solomon-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/a-sound-of-thunder-the-lesser-key-of-solomon-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"A Sound of Thunder | The Lesser Key of Solomon<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\"AA Sound of Thunder is getting ready to release their fourth full-length album titled The Lesser Key of Solomon<\/em>. This album was produced by Kevin \u201c131\u201d Gutierrez (While Heaven Wept, Raven, Shinedown). Time\u2019s Arrow<\/em> was a major hit for 2013, so A Sound of Thunder is confident and eager to put out another album. The Lesser Key of Solomon<\/em> is an ominous bundle of tracks that all seem to have a supernatural theme. As a band, they have so many musical ideas and projects, so they selected their darkest and foreboding material for this latest album. <\/p>\n

The female vocals of the Washington D.C. metal act belong to Nina Osegueda continue to impress listeners. Some have called her \u201cthe lovechild of Rob Halford and Bruce Dickinson\u201d because of her majestic vocals. This album even has some similarities to Dio. The sound of the band keeps evolving with each album, and it does not disappoint. <\/p>\n

This album has so many theatrical components in the sound and the lyrics. This album will eventually be considered a metal classic. The story telling makes the music seem like a page turner. \u201cElijah\u201d is quite melodramatic. It works so well with the theme of the album. \u201cMaster of Pain\u201d is where the sounds similar to Dio can be heard. The style works well for Nina Osegueda because her vocals are haunting but still catchy and fun. <\/p>\n

\u201cBlack Secrets\u201d starts out slower but builds into one of the best songs on the album. The riffs are almost soothing, and the belting vocals blend together so well. This album seems to be another win for the band. They are on a roll for putting out material and good material at that. Not many bands can keep producing the way they do. A Sound of Thunder has their own sound, but they manage to keep their music lively and from being too repetitive. This album is definitely one that is recommended. <\/p>\n

Genre: Heavy Metal<\/p>\n

Band:
\nNina Osegueda \u2013 vocals
\nJosh Schwarts \u2013 guitar
\nJesse Keen \u2013 bass
\nChris Haren \u2013 drums <\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n01.\tNexus of Realities
\n02.\tUdoroth
\n03.\tFortune Teller
\n04.\tThe Boy Who Could Fly
\n05.\tElijah
\n06.\tMaster of Pain
\n07.\tBlood from the Mummy\u2019s Tomb
\n08.\tBlack Secrets
\n09.\tOne Empty Grave
\n10.\tHouse of Bones<\/p>\n

Label: Mad Neptune Records<\/p>\n

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

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

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