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Victorius - Dreamchaser

Published November 15 2014


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=Staff's pick

Twilight Skies
Day Of Reckoning
Dragonheart*
Fireangel
Dreamchaser
Battalions Of The Holy Cross
Blood Alliance
Speedracer
Where Ravens Fly
Black And White
Silent Symphony*


Genre Power/Speed Metal
David Bassin
Vocals
Tracks 11
Dirk Scharsich
Guitar
Running time 49 Min.
Sebastian Rasch
Guitar
Label Sonic Attack Records/SPV
Andreas Dockhorn
Bass
Release 14 November 2014
Patrick Ziege
Drums
Country Germany
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Keyboard
Producer Lars Rettkowitz
Similar artists ---

Naturally I have really been looking forward to see the light of day of this new effort, practically since these German metallers undoubtedly left a huge impression on me personally and struck me quite hard last year with its The Awakening album. An album which to some degree, just similar to Dreamchaser in fact, actually seems to belong in an already worn out period of metal music, but in spite of that had a number of key points to hard-earned success in this tuneful type of music and I really believe that these guys delivered the mail and didn't have to stay in the basement any further.

Even though this new release may seem a little more mature and also includes a few more heavy moments than its predecessor, the final result is still youthful and it pretty much end up in the same kind of vein eventually. Victorius often plays a speedy version of power metal, yet with vocals that on the whole stay more in a peaceful area with less tempo involved. The songs are generally really melodic and full of catchy hooks and the captivating factor is a massive element which definitely addresses to fans who are suckers for melodies based on fast music.

The band isn't quite able to repeat the awesome outcome heard on The Awakening, basically because the songs at the end of the day don't quite come out with the same captivating effect. I must however point out that I chiefly enjoy what's delivered, although my praises of the band are coming out a tad more modest at this point. Anyway, Victorius has certainly put out a good record which in my book has earned 7 chalices and I absolutely give this outfit the green lights again.

See also review of: The Awakening

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Summary



7 chalices of 10 - Tobbe


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www.victoriusmetal.net
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