STORMHUNTER “Stormhunter” /LP/

Official release of the third full-length studio album by the German Power/Speed Metal band.
Shortly before the curtain fell on 2014, Germany’s Stormhunter self-released their third album, "An Eye For An I". Going through whole album, you really receive a true message of what Heavy Metal is, defined melodies combined with perfectly good vibrato. Entire album is a dance, a beautiful Waltz of two Metal genres, in which they float on the riffs and surf the majestic wave of New Wave British Heavy Metal sound. It’s fast, it’s melodic, it’s anthemic and catchy, it’s heavy and guitar-centric, and it’s Teutonic as all hell. The 12 tracks (spanning 48 minutes) are high-energy, with stout singalong choruses, buzzsaw riffs and ever-present melodies.
Singer Frank Urschler is a bit of an acquired taste. His vocals are slightly gruff and definitely limited in range. Still, he does the most he can with what he has, and has improved markedly over previous Stormhunter releases. And to his credit, Urschler is very distinctive, so you’ll know right away what band you’re listening to. Really, it’s a shame that "An Eye For An I" hasn’t made more of a ripple in Underground Metal circles.
This album should fit nicely into your music collection alongside the likes of Lonewolf, Elvenstorm, Paragon, Wizard, Stormwarrior, Blazon Stone and so on. It’s a high-quality release of pure, unabashed German Heavy Metal excellence from the heart, and it deserves to be heard!!
G.U.C., 2014/2016 (G.U.C. 032-16). Made in Germany. First press. Yellow/Black Marbled Vinyl.


Tracklist:

Side A:
1. A Thousandth Part 
2. Among The Blind 
3. Cathodic Messiah 
4. Victimized 
5. Tortured Mind

Side B:
6. Prelude To Madness 
7. Hell (Is What You Make Of It) 
8. Of Knights And Men 
9. An Eye For An I 
10. Parasite 
11. Running Down 
12. Spring Is In The Air

First official release of the debut full-length studio album by German Power/Speed Metal band.
Originally, “Stormhunter” was self-released by the band in 2009 on CD. Stormhunter is the result of the collaboration of members from various other Heavy/Power/Speed Metal bands, like Steel Tormentor, Dark Assault and Bitterness. Having already released a demo in 2001 and having suffered a typhoon of lineup changes, seems to be currently reactivated in order to record a 36-minute piece of fast German Metal owing a lot to early Running Wild, Helloween, Grave Digger, Sacred Steel, Custard, Metal Inquisitor and Stormwarrior.
The riffs are sometimes fast and take no prisoners, while at other parts they are more Guardian-filtered. There are also enough Maiden-isque leads feeding the Metal fire, and the rhythm section is ample and pounding to the bone.
The performance of the band on this album is very good and well organized. Manifests of Metal faith are in the menu all the time, and you’ll have a nice time listening to the “Stormhunter”!
Limited Edition to 100 copies Gold Black Marbled Vinyl.
G.U.C., 2017 (G.U.C. 035-17). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Century of Wars 6:11
2. Knights of Metal Part II 4:42
3. Hunting the Storm 4:54
4. Darkness My Friend 4:46

Side B
5. Bitter Fate 4:04
6. Prey for Freedom 5:10
7. After The Rain 6:07

Total playing time: 35:54 min.


Samples: https://stormhunter.bandcamp.com

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The first re-release of the the second full-length studio album by German Power/Speed Metal band.
80s oriented German Melodic Speed/Power Metal has never really left the premises. When Running Wild said their last goodbyes in 2010, Stormhunter were as if they were brought down from the skies as the new Running Wild. "Crime And Punishment", originally released via the French label Emanes Metal Records, is a gift for 80s Power Metal sympathizers and core fans alike.  Besides being utterly close to Running Wild as far as their music goes, there is that clinging to the true German melodic Power Metal heritage of bands as Helloween and Gamma Ray among others.
Limited Edition to 300 copies, 10 Years Anniversary Picture Disc.
G.U.C., 2011/2021 (039-21). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Last Words 05:19
2. Perfect World 04:46
3. Condemned Stranger 04:04
4. Knights of Metal (Part I) 04:43
5. Reality, Fatality 04:29

Side B
6. Robot Age 03:15
7. Unholy Seed 04:26
8. Inner Demon 04:03
9. The Final Battle 04:53
10. Crime and Punishment 06:54

Total playing time: 46:52 min.


Samples: https://stormhunter.bandcamp.com/