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Female-fronted traditional metal band from
the U.S.’s capital, A Sound Of Thunder, play a brand of timeless metal
in the likes of Black Sabbath, Dio, Blue Oyster Cult, Rainbow and Ozzy
Osbourne. The band is also steeped in European power metal influences
(due to singer Nina Osegueda’s influences) by way of Hammerfall and
Primal Fear.
On Out of the Darkness, the band’s
sophomore full-length release, Osegueda’s vocals possess an edgy
attitude while still remaining melodious. Her voice is a combination of
Ronnie James Dio, Ann Boleyn of Hellion and Veronica Freeman of
Benedictum.
The songwriting and lyrics are pretty solid
and interesting. The subject matter is Sci-Fi based, or historical (“Calat
Alhambra”) and the song structures are well-crafted. There’s also plenty
of ripping and well-thought out guitar solos — both technical and
melodic.
Raven frontman John Gallagher makes an
appearance on the album’s title track for a duet with Nina. The pitch
and range of the song works well for both singers.
Out of the Darkness
is a pretty good new release from a band steeped in old
school traditional metal who display their own talent and flair for the
genre. It’s worth giving this lady and gents a try.
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