{"id":47223,"date":"2014-11-29T08:09:18","date_gmt":"2014-11-29T13:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=47223"},"modified":"2014-11-29T08:09:40","modified_gmt":"2014-11-29T13:09:40","slug":"dynazty-renatus-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2014\/dynazty-renatus-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Dynazty | Renatus<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Justin Gaines<\/span>
\n– Senior Columnist\/News Editor —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"Dynazty\"Now here\u2019s an album no one saw coming. Swedish band Dynazty already had three albums under their belts, all of which followed the basic sleaze\/melodic rock approach of bands like Hardcore Superstar and Crashdiet. That\u2019s about all anyone expected of the band\u2019s fourth album (and first on the Spinefarm label), titled Renatus<\/em>. Instead the band the band shifted from b-list party rockers to a full-on heavy metal sound, and did it surprisingly well.<\/p>\n

With Renatus<\/em>, we\u2019re witnessing the rebirth of Dynazty as a melodic, almost power metal band. The band is still serving up super-catchy melodies, but in a much heavier rhythmic setting. If Amaranthe had only one singer and dialed back the techno elements, they\u2019d probably sound like this. There\u2019s still a connection to the European melodic rock sound (think Brother Firetribe and H.E.A.T.), but Dynazty holds their own against some of the year\u2019s better power metal albums here.<\/p>\n

There are only ten songs on Renatus<\/em>, but they\u2019re all very strong. There\u2019s no filler just for the sake of padding the disc. Dynazty gets their point \u2013 and their whole new identity \u2013 across in 44 completely irresistible minutes. Album opener \u201cCross the Line\u201d gets things started on a high note, but the album\u2019s strongest tracks are saved for the end, where \u201cSunrise in Hell,\u201d \u201cSalvation\u201d and the insanely-catchy \u201cA Divine Comedy\u201d get you so pumped up that there\u2019s really no other option but to hit the play button again.<\/p>\n

While some fans of Dynazty\u2019s earlier albums might be put off by the band\u2019s new approach, there\u2019s still a lot to love here, and this new sound is more likely to get the band heard by a wider audience. For newcomers who like their metal catchy and melodic, especially bands like Amaranthe, Allen-Lande, Pretty Maids and Masterplan, you\u2019re going to love Dynazty 2.0. Renatus<\/em> is one of the most infectious releases of 2014. Give it 2-3 spins and it will be all but impossible to get these songs out of your head.<\/p>\n

PS \u2013 Dynazty will make their live U.S. debut next September at the sold-out ProgPower USA festival, where they will be playing Renatus<\/em> in its entirety.<\/p>\n

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

Lineup:
\nNils Molin (v)
\nLove Magnusson (g) (v)
\nGeorg Harnsten Egg (d) (v)
\nMikael Laver (g) (v)
\nJonathan Olsson (b) (v)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tCross the Line
\n2.\tStarlight
\n3.\tDawn of Your Creation
\n4.\tThe Northern End
\n5.\tIncarnation
\n6.\tRun Amok
\n7.\tUnholy Deterrent
\n8.\tSunrise in Hell
\n9.\tSalvation
\n10.\tA Divine Comedy<\/p>\n

Label: Spinefarm Records<\/p>\n

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

Hardrock HHaven Rating: 8.5\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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