Majesty - Rebels

Published March 08 2017

*=Staff's pick	Path To Freedom Die Like Kings* Rebels Of Our Time YOLO HM The Final War Across The Lightning Fireheart* Iron Hill* Heroes In The Night* Running For Salvation Fighting Till The End

Genre	Heavy Metal	Tarek "MS" Maghary	Vocals
Tracks	11	Emanuel Knorr	Guitar
Running time	53 Min.	Robin Hadamovsky	Guitar
Label	Noiseart Records	Alex Voß	Bass
Release	March 3, 2017	Jan Raddatz	Drums
Country	Germany	-	Keyboard
Producer	Majesty
Similar bands	Manowar, HammerFall. U.D.O., Sabaton

I have always had a soft spot for Majesty. A long running true and classic heavy metal act puttting out nothing less than good albums all along their career without ever making the great headlines, but never giving up their call. As usual this goes in a strong Manowar vein, but with a very personal touch that makes them stand out, much due to Tarek Maghary's charming and unpolished voice, and is in my ears way better than their source of inspiration.

This is definitely their best album so far containing songs ranging from quite good to great almost all through (apart from the non-saying Across The Lightning) with more majestic, epic, catchy and hymn-like choruses than ever and simple but effective riffing clad in their best production to date. The album is mixed and mastered by Fredrik Nordström in the renowned Studio Fredman, giving it a fat, clear and spacious sound picture with a good punch to it.

Standout tracks are hard to single out since there is a very even and consistant level on the album. After a strong first half they even bring it up a notch during the remainder of the second half. One small minus, however, for repetitive choruses and cheesy lyrics occasionally. That aside, this is a joyous and energetic ride from start to finish. Be sure to catch them on tour with Battle Beast this spring. That should be a great package and a smashing night out.

See also review of: Generation Steel , Thunder Rider , Hellforces , Reign In Glory , Sword And Sorcery

Performance	Originality	Production	Vocals	Songwriting
6	4	8	7	8

Summary
8 chalices of 10 - Tommy