STORMWITCH "Stronger Than Heaven" CD Battle Cry
Their 1986 album was their last masterpiece. Beautiful dark heavy metal played
with the black magic spirit. The lyrics were dedicated to vampire, werewolf,
witch or ghost. Killer opener "Rats In The Attic" is an ultimate hammer !
"Eternia", "Stronger Than Heaven" and "Allies Of The Dark" are travels in
rolling thunders with catchy melodies. And what to say about the wonderful
"Slave To Moonlight", "Ravenlord" or the fantastic epic "Jonathan's Diary"
? Instrumental closer "Dorian Gray" is memorable, I think Oscar Wilde should
have been proud of this tribute. Nothing to throw, eight great pieces by
the masters of black romantic. This release comes with four live tracks from
1984 (they were never recorded on their classic three lps) : "Children Of
The Night", "Buried Alive", "Long Boats On The Horizon" and "Beware The Demons",
in the typical early STORMWITCH style. It adds interest in getting this cd
(especially for the possessed tune that is "Beware The Demons"), although
the live sound is average.
Patrick Lefevre
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