Napalm Records
2013
1. Anstruther's Dark Prophecy
2. The Unicorn Invasion Of Dundee
3. Angus McFife
4. Quest For The Hammer Of Glory
5. Magic Dragon
6. Silent Tears Of The Frozen Princess
7. Amulet Of Justice
8. Hail To Crail
9. Beneath Cowdenbeath
10. The Epic Rage Of Furious Thunder
Gloryhammer's debut is one I've been looking forward to since I heard it was coming around. Christopher Bowes of Alestorm starting an over the top symphonic power metal band seemed like a natural fit. Going from pirates and folk to symphonics, dragons, and wizards seemed just about right somehow. The guy knows how to make things epic and fun. Hearing the single Angus McFife only got me more excited for the album.
After listening to this I can say Tales From The Kingdom Of Fife is pretty much just what I expected. That is to say cheesy and fantastic. Gloryhammer basically just indulges in fully nerding out on D&D metal and it completely works. Calling this a spoof would be a mistake though as it's more like a tribute that takes stereotypes and revels in them. Gloryhammer does not shy away from what they are. The band just has total fun with all the things that are in fact really fun about this kind of power metal. This sounds epic and glorious as hell and the songs stick with you. It's hard not to like something with this much energy and catchiness. Soundwise this is an album powered by keyboards and symphonics in a way that only tends to come around when a keyboardist starts a band. As far as the vocals go, Thomas Winkler has a voice that soars with just enough muscle to have that perfect "warrior" sound. Think of this band as somewhere between Rhapsody and Manowar with a bit of Tad Morose/Urban Breed vocally and the fun of Alestorm.
Fun is the key word here so think of the whimsical yet powerful take that Alestorm brings to the table and apply the same sort of results to Gloryhammer. I just love what the band is doing here really. I would completely recommend this to those who love epic power metal like I do. This is one nicely done debut with a vision for the band.
Highlights: Angus McFife, Magic Dragon, Quest For The Hammer Of Glory, Hail To Crail
Rating - 4.0/5
2. The Unicorn Invasion Of Dundee
3. Angus McFife
4. Quest For The Hammer Of Glory
5. Magic Dragon
6. Silent Tears Of The Frozen Princess
7. Amulet Of Justice
8. Hail To Crail
9. Beneath Cowdenbeath
10. The Epic Rage Of Furious Thunder
Gloryhammer's debut is one I've been looking forward to since I heard it was coming around. Christopher Bowes of Alestorm starting an over the top symphonic power metal band seemed like a natural fit. Going from pirates and folk to symphonics, dragons, and wizards seemed just about right somehow. The guy knows how to make things epic and fun. Hearing the single Angus McFife only got me more excited for the album.
After listening to this I can say Tales From The Kingdom Of Fife is pretty much just what I expected. That is to say cheesy and fantastic. Gloryhammer basically just indulges in fully nerding out on D&D metal and it completely works. Calling this a spoof would be a mistake though as it's more like a tribute that takes stereotypes and revels in them. Gloryhammer does not shy away from what they are. The band just has total fun with all the things that are in fact really fun about this kind of power metal. This sounds epic and glorious as hell and the songs stick with you. It's hard not to like something with this much energy and catchiness. Soundwise this is an album powered by keyboards and symphonics in a way that only tends to come around when a keyboardist starts a band. As far as the vocals go, Thomas Winkler has a voice that soars with just enough muscle to have that perfect "warrior" sound. Think of this band as somewhere between Rhapsody and Manowar with a bit of Tad Morose/Urban Breed vocally and the fun of Alestorm.
Fun is the key word here so think of the whimsical yet powerful take that Alestorm brings to the table and apply the same sort of results to Gloryhammer. I just love what the band is doing here really. I would completely recommend this to those who love epic power metal like I do. This is one nicely done debut with a vision for the band.
Highlights: Angus McFife, Magic Dragon, Quest For The Hammer Of Glory, Hail To Crail
Rating - 4.0/5
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