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│ + Signum Regis - Chapter IV The Reckoning + │
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│║ Release Information ║ │
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│║ Release Date.nov-29-2015 Encoder......L3.97 -V2 --vbr-new ║ │
│║ Genre........Metal Graber.......EAC ║ │
│║ Year.........2015 Khz/Bitrate..44,1/ Br ║ │
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│║ Ripper.......anthem Songs........10 ║ │
│║ Covers.......Yes Url... www.signum-regis.com ║ │
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│║ Release Notes ║ │
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│║ Artist : Signum Regis Rating : You Decide! ║ │
│║ Album : Chapter IV The Reckoning Label : Ulterium ║ │
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│║ Description : ║ │
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│║ Another thanks to Ulterium Records, since I have ║ │
│║ been listening to a promotional copy for power ║ │
│║ metalÆs Signum RegisÆ upcoming album ôChapter ║ │
│║ IV: The Reckoningö recently. Just looking at the ║ │
│║ album cover alone, I had a feeling this album ║ │
│║ would be heavier than it looks, perhaps even ║ │
│║ death metal-esque. Fortunately, thatÆs not the ║ │
│║ case. With a more melodic approach to the ║ │
│║ typical power metal sound, layers of quick, ║ │
│║ intricate solos build upon the groundwork laid ║ │
│║ by deep guitar chords, making for one impressive ║ │
│║ recording. ║ │
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│║ Having not heard of Signum Regis before this ║ │
│║ album, I took a look at their past. Translated ║ │
│║ to ôroyal signature,ö and consisting of Ronnie ║ │
│║ Konig on bass guitar, Filip Kolus on guitar, ║ │
│║ Mayo Petranin on vocals, Jan Tupy on ║ │
│║ keyboards/vocals, and Jaro Jancula on drums, ║ │
│║ this Slovakian metal band has released four ║ │
│║ prior albums, including a concept album about ║ │
│║ the exodus of the Jewish people in the Old ║ │
│║ Testament, simply titled ôExodus.ö With multiple ║ │
│║ guest performers on that album, the band decided ║ │
│║ to recruit one of them for their vocals on their ║ │
│║ upcoming album, being vocalist Petranin. I must ║ │
│║ admit I havenÆt listened to ôExodusö or any of ║ │
│║ their prior albums, so I can only critique their ║ │
│║ ôThe Reckoningö without comparison. Nonetheless, ║ │
│║ the album is an enjoyable listen for those into ║ │
│║ that European power metal style of play, ║ │
│║ containing hefty guitar rhythms, symphonic ║ │
│║ keyboards, and soaring guitar solos. ║ │
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│║ ôThe Reckoningö starts off with two ridiculously ║ │
│║ fast-paced songs in ôLost and Foundö and ôThe ║ │
│║ Secret of the Sea.ö Those opening notes of ôLost ║ │
│║ And Foundö perfectly summarize what the listener ║ │
│║ will experience on this album: swift solos, ║ │
│║ subtle synthesizers, and booming bass lines. The ║ │
│║ production quality on the overdriven guitar ║ │
│║ chords are crisp, adding another element to the ║ │
│║ overall punchy nature of the album. But not ║ │
│║ every song follows this formula, as others ║ │
│║ explore different styles of metal and rock. Take ║ │
│║ the bridge section of ôThe Secret of the Sea,ö ║ │
│║ ranging from technical guitar shredding to very ║ │
│║ melodic arrangements. The change of pace is ║ │
│║ unexpected, but perfectly prevents the track ║ │
│║ from repeating the same formula as the last. ║ │
│║ Both songs are powerful and engaging. ║ │
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│║ Not necessarily following a concept, ôThe ║ │
│║ Reckoningö does continue its biblical themes ║ │
│║ from their last LP in about half the albumÆs ║ │
│║ songs, notably ôThe Voice In The Wildernessö and ║ │
│║ ôThe Magi.ö Being two of my favorite songs on ║ │
│║ the album, I enjoyed their lyrical depth and ║ │
│║ delivery, alongside some massive sounding ║ │
│║ orchestrations. Not an inspiration IÆd expect ║ │
│║ from this genre, I thoroughly enjoyed the more ║ │
│║ uplifting nature of these songs. The ║ │
│║ introduction to ôThe Voice In The Wildernessö ║ │
│║ reminds me of Iron Maiden, utilizing deep and ║ │
│║ catchy riffs with a notable bass presence. ║ │
│║ Jancula does an excellent job switching up the ║ │
│║ use of different cymbals while Kolus performs ║ │
│║ those amazing pinch harmonics during the songÆs ║ │
│║ bridge, probably one of my favorite moments on ║ │
│║ the entire album. ôThe Magiö is much more ║ │
│║ symphonic in approach, reminding me of albums by ║ │
│║ Ancient Bards. The keyboard arrangements on the ║ │
│║ song complement the guitar chords so well, ║ │
│║ especially highlighted in the songÆs verses and ║ │
│║ choruses. Both these songs feel like they would ║ │
│║ be immense performed live, and could be expanded ║ │
│║ upon to invigorate an already energetic crowd. ║ │
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│║ As fitting as PetraninÆs vocals are on ôThe ║ │
│║ Reckoning,ö I am not necessarily a fan of that ║ │
│║ vocal style. Sounding like most other mid-ranged ║ │
│║ vocalists in the power metal genre, it is the ║ │
│║ one performer I tend to neglect while listening ║ │
│║ to this album. I feel like IÆve heard the same ║ │
│║ techniques and ranges used in this album in ║ │
│║ other power metal albums, but that shouldnÆt be ║ │
│║ a deterrent for fans of power and heavy metal ║ │
│║ vocalists. I think I am more easily drawn to the ║ │
│║ orchestrations of the band because of my love ║ │
│║ for the technical arrangements in the genre. ║ │
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│║ Overall, ôChapter IV: The Reckoningö by Signum ║ │
│║ Regis is a surprisingly notable listen, and is ║ │
│║ one of the most headbang-worthy albums IÆve ║ │
│║ listened to this year. Not having listened to ║ │
│║ prior albums (and honestly having heard negative ║ │
│║ opinions of prior albums), IÆd definitely ║ │
│║ recommend this album to fans of heavy and power ║ │
│║ metal bands like Nighwish, Kamelot, Symphony X, ║ │
│║ and Helloween. You can support these guys by ║ │
│║ purchasing their upcoming album on their ║ │
│║ website, being released November 20th. You can ║ │
│║ also follow them on Facebook for band updates. ║ │
│║ IÆm curious to see how this album compares to ║ │
│║ their prior work, and will let you all know what ║ │
│║ I think. ║ │
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│║ Ronnie K÷nig - Bass, Vocals (backing) ║ │
│║ Filip KoluÜ - Guitars ║ │
│║ Jßn Tup² - Keyboards, Vocals (backing) ║ │
│║ Jaro Jancula - Drums ║ │
│║ Mayo Petranin - Vocals (lead) ║ │
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│║ Release Tracklist ║ │
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│ 01 - Lost And Found [03:35] │
│ 02 - The Secret Of The Sea [04:09] │
│ 03 - The Voice In The Wilderness [04:56] │
│ 04 - Prophet Of Doom [05:03] │
│ 05 - The Magi [04:46] │
│ 06 - Quitters Never Win [05:19] │
│ 07 - Temple Of Evil [04:13] │
│ 08 - When Freedom Fails [05:55] │
│ 09 - The Kingdom Of Heaven [04:43] │
│ 10 - Bells Are Tolling [07:14] │
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