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A-Z – “I AM NUMB”

MythofRock — Sun, 11 May 2025 08:11:54 +0000

Hard rock outfit A-Z is set to release its sophomore album, “A2Z²”, on June 6 via Metal Blade Records. Led by legendary drummer Mark Zonder (FATES WARNING, WARLORD) and featuring his former FATES WARNING bandmate Ray Alder on vocals, “A2Z²” expands upon the strong foundation established by their well-received self-titled debut in 2022.

The second single from “A2Z²” is a a song called “I Am Numb”.

“I Am Numb” is an aggressive, in-your-face exploration of the emotional detachment most humans experience in life. The somber moniker is highlighted with an undeniable chorus hook and is balanced with hope and the promise tomorrow holds. Sonically, the track features energy like RAINBOW’s “Kill The King” with full-throttle riffs and post-rock effected long notes, which allow the drums to be exceptionally creative. The counter rhythms bring the listener on a whirlwind journey.

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WARLORD – “FREE SPIRIT SOAR” (2024, HIGH ROLLER)

MythofRock — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:46:16 +0000

Warlord continue without the late William Tsamis and with only original member the drummer Mark Zonder. A lot of things have been said about this fact and in my opinion, we must let the music do the talking. So, what do we have here? We have a selection of traditional melodic heavy metal songs, which have an epic/pomp character. Warlord anno 2024 carry the legacy and open another chapter in the sacred book of Warlord. We are in front of some great tracks, which combine the mature guitar work with unique melodies, and can enjoy an album, which has elegance, gusto and vision. I expected nice songs and that is what we get from “Free Spirit Soar”. Thus, I am satisfied with this album and everyone will be absolutely happy with it, if he/she listen to it with the heart and not the mind. I won’t stand upon the performances or the arrangements, but I will focus on the passion, the feeling, the ethos. I also liked the lyrics, which have a religious character and give the right direction, the right dimension to the whole experience. I will conclude saying that this is a really beautiful record of heartfelt, full of dynamics and twists, and interesting music, which stands at the height of Warlord’s history and tradition. It isn’t a masterpiece, but a wonderful piece of melodic, pompous, luminous heavy metal, which stays in your mind. For me it is an unforgettable metal opus. Let your spirit soar!

♦ 8,5/10

Dimitris Zacharopoulos

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WARLORD – “WORMS OF THE EARTH”

MythofRock — Tue, 07 May 2024 18:27:12 +0000

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