Saturday 23 March 2013

The Answer Apocalypse 666 Review by Marcus

Review of „The Mystery“ - Apocalypse 666
„The Mystery“ from Germany, have been active since 1996 and have recently released their 5th album „Apocalypse 666“. After a few lineup changes, they recorded „Apocalypse 666“ with Iris Boanta as their new vocalist.

When you listen to „Apocalypse 666“, it's like you're listening to female fronted metal from the 80s and you're forced to tap your foot to the music. The second track on the album starts with a spoken intro which transitions into heavy riffs and double bass drum fire. Iris' voice sounds similar to other well known female vocalists active in the 80s, just rough hoarse vocals.

The songs are catchy and are well arranged. Riffs and solos of the two guitars are well placed and are sourrounded by a versatile bass player. Drums are not running on double bass through all the songs but are supporting the bass player on a varied way.

The only ballad on the album „In Heaven or Hell“ seems to be a bit of a must have and isn't that powerful as it has the potential to be. On the other hand, one of the title tracks „Nailed to the Cross“ is an uptempo track on which you can hear the power of Iris' voice.

Unsure if The Mystery are fitting to your musical expecations? Just visit their site and have a look on their Youtube-Channel.

[http://www.the-mystery.de/index.php?id=3&L=1]
[http://www.youtube.com/user/themysterymetal?feature=watch]

Tracklist:

01. Doomsday Prophecy
02. Apocalypse 666
03. Outlaw
04. Blackened Ivory
05. Nailed to the Cross
06. Death's Lullaby
07. War Cry
08. Ride On
09. Ca$hgame
10. In Heaven or Hell
11. Assaulted Minds
12. The Great Escape

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