THY MAJESTIE

The debut full-length studio album by American Progressive Doom Metal band.
"Dawn Of Ages" is the result of a collaboration between two very powerful figures in their own right of the Metal scene - founding Fates Warning guitarist Victor Arduini and Argus vocalist Paul "Butch" Balich.
The story goes back in time to the end of 2013, when Arduini put a final word to his experience with Freedoms Reign. Victor needed more freedom to express his creativity, feeling his ideas weren’t much fitting into the style of Freedoms Reign anymore. If you've heard Freedoms Reign, you'll immediately understand why it was the right decision for Victor to move on.
The music on "Dawn Of Ages" has a pronounced Doom vibe, with a clear Black Sabbath influence that can be heard on the bludgeoning opening riff of "Into Exile" and the ethereal guitar work of "The Wraith." Arduini's guitar work is superb and the tone he achieves is downright menacing, though he doesn't limit the atmosphere to pure Doom, as the change to a major key at the end of "Beyond the Barricade" can attest. As for Balich, he gets to cover familiar ground, as "Dawn Of Ages" is not unlike Argus in style. He delivers an outstanding performance, as though working with different musicians has energized him. He's able to wring more emotion from his vocals, bringing the appropriate weight to the somber lyrics.
"Dawn Of Ages" is long, clocking in at just over an hour. Long albums generally annoy a listener, but "Dawn Of Ages" has such complex and at the same time engaging songwriting you'll never get bored, but maybe still the whole package is a load. An awesome load!
Fans of Black Sabbath, While Heaven Wept, Atlantean Kodex and all True/Doom Metal must check this one out!!
Cruz Del Sur Music, 2017 (CRUZ85). Made in Italy. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1. The Fallen 10:06
2. Forever Fade 06:09
3. Into Exile 11:37
4. The Wraith 13:43
5. Beyond the Barricade 17:26
6. The Gates of Acheron 03:38
Total playing time: 62:39 min.


Samples: https://arduinibalich.bandcamp.com

The sixth full-length studio album by Italian Progressive Symphonic Power Metal band.
The fifth official album of the band marks their return to local label Scarlet Records. Following the band’s return, Thy Majestie switched their vocalist once again in favor of the talented Crimson Wind vocalist Alessio Taorminawhile, also recruiting a new keyboardist, Giuseppe Carrubba. These changes, even if considered rather small, present an amazing release and the actual face of Power Metal nowadays.
Thy Majestie has always been an energetic band, that followed the same paths of several of the great European Power Metal names, especially from their own local scene, as Rhapsody Of Fire, Labyrinth and Vision Divine, yet, this particular release sounded more credible as a concept. The lyrics are inspired by old Chinese history, while the music is exciting and containing elements from Gothic and Progressive Metal. Aside from their Metal knowledge that showcased dramatic vocals, wonderful lead guitar works of both soloing and melodies, smashing riffages of both bass and rhythm guitars, that transpired the legend, they present and definitive drumming, the great usage of the operatic factors next to the right usage of keyboards as a wonderful aura of change.
Thy Majestie made their own special comeback, with rooting out his name from the pages of history and into an epic Metal album. As always, this Italian band was able to impress with their sense of storytelling, alongside an amazing talent to create the best suitable music. “ShiHuangDi” is the band’s best possible offering yet!
Scarlet Records, 2012 (SC 223-0). Made in Italy. Pressed in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Zhonggus 2:15
2. Seven Reigns 4:35
3. Harbinger Of The New Dawn 4:08
4. Siblings Of Titan 5:01
5. Walls Of The Emperor 5:28
6. Under The Same Sky 5:55
7. Farewell 6:25
8. Huanghun 1:52
9. Ephemeral 6:24
10. End Of The Days 4:43
11. Requiem 3:08
Total playing time: 49:54 min.

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