{"id":48918,"date":"2015-04-04T08:51:09","date_gmt":"2015-04-04T13:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=48918"},"modified":"2015-04-04T08:51:09","modified_gmt":"2015-04-04T13:51:09","slug":"visigoth-the-revenant-king-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2015\/visigoth-the-revenant-king-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Visigoth | The Revenant King<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

\"Visigoth\"The traditional Heavy Metal revival in the United States has been in full swing for several years now, but every once in a while a band will emerge from the underground and take the scene by storm. In 2015, one of those bands (Night Demon is the other) is Utah-based Visigoth. Newly signed to Metal Blade for the release of their debut full-length, titled The Revenant King<\/em>, Visigoth represents the best of old school heavy metal worship with a modern energy and spirit.<\/p>\n

The Revenant King\u2019s Cirith Ungol-worthy cover art already suggests the classic Metal Blade sound of the 1980s, and once the title track kicks in that comparison is cemented. Visigoth is a band that takes several cues from bands like Omen and Manilla Road, as well as more recent bands like Grand Magus and Twisted Tower Dire. Chugging riffs are balanced by strong melodies, and heaviness often wins out over speed. Jake Roberts has a powerful and melodic vocal style, which helps give these songs, nearly all of which are quite long by traditional metal standards, a real epic feel.<\/p>\n

This is an album without any filler, but The Revenant King<\/em> does have its highlights. It\u2019s cool to hear the \u201cfinished\u201d versions of songs like \u201cVengeance\u201d and \u201cCreature of Desire\u201d that appeared on their earlier demos, and Visigoth really did Manilla Road justice with their cover of \u201cNecropolis.\u201d The nearly 10-minute \u201cFrom the Arcane Mists of Prophecy\u201d is the album\u2019s best song though, showcasing all the power and glory Visigoth brings.<\/p>\n

The Revenant King<\/em> is a very strong debut from a band that should have a bright future. It\u2019s good to see new bands taking up the banner of old school heavy metal, especially when those bands go way beyond simply taking the White Wizzard approach. Visigoth is the real deal, and they\u2019re doing heavy traditional metal right. If you\u2019re a fan of Grand Magus, Twisted Tower Dire, Manilla Road, Omen and the like, you need to get your hands on The Revenant King<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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

Band:
\nJake Rogers (v)
\nLeeland Campana (g)
\nJamison Palmer (g)
\nMatt Brotherton (b)
\nMikey Tee (d)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tThe Revenant King
\n2.\tDungeon Master
\n3.\tMammoth Rider
\n4.\tBlood Sacrifice
\n5.\tIron Brotherhood
\n6.\tNecropolis
\n7.\tVengeance
\n8.\tCreature of Desire
\n9.\tFrom the Arcane Mists of Prophecy<\/p>\n

Label: Metal Blade<\/p>\n

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

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

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