{"id":23402,"date":"2014-09-22T00:00:55","date_gmt":"2014-09-22T00:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.metalforcesmagazine.com\/site\/?p=23402"},"modified":"2015-01-27T14:38:34","modified_gmt":"2015-01-27T14:38:34","slug":"album-review-lord-volture-will-to-power","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.metalforcesmagazine.com\/site\/album-review-lord-volture-will-to-power\/","title":{"rendered":"LORD VOLTURE – Will To Power (2014) | Album \/ EP Reviews @ Metal Forces Magazine"},"content":{"rendered":"

LORD VOLTURE
Will To Power<\/strong><\/span>
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\nMausoleum (2014)<\/span>
Rating: 7\/10<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Having been impressed by the recent steely shenanigans of German metallers Stallion (Rise And Ride<\/em><\/a>), I was more than prepared for another deadly dose of traditional metal. Thankfully, Dutch metallers Lord Volture have stepped up to the plate, albeit in patches. Will To Power<\/em> is the third opus from this quintet. <\/p>\n

The band began life in 2010 and so three full-length releases since then showcases the prolific nature of this beast which consists of Marcelis brothers David (vocals) and Paul (guitar), Leon Hermans (guitar), Simon Geurts (bass) and Frank Wintermans (drums).<\/p>\n

Although much less fiery than some of the revival metal bands doing the rounds, Lord Volture supplies heaps of melody within those galloping melodies and that tight rhythm, which is based around those strong riffs and steely leads. <\/p>\n

In a sense, it\u2019s no frills metal, with David Marcelis\u2019 vocals being a simple yet effective clean-cut croon over a collection of more than sufficient metal hymns which are driven home hard and with sincerity. This is not a band hell-bent on gimmicks or parody; instead, it delivers a set of songs which remain in the memory long after closer \u2018Line \u2018Em Up!\u2019 has expired. With that durable bass and Wintermans\u2019 solid drum backdrop, the likes of \u2018The Pugilist\u2019, \u2018Will To Power\u2019 and \u2018Omert\u00e0\u2019 have an effortless grace; the latter showcasing the band\u2019s subtle abilities. Each track pretty much follows a theme of existing as classic metal hinting at epic fantasy and majesty, but with each subject matter dealt with within that precise framework of musicianship.<\/p>\n

This time round the band has incorporated more hooks and fury than was apparent on 2011\u2019s Never Cry Wolf<\/em>, which for me didn\u2019t live up to the reputation of 2010 debut platter Beast Of Thunder<\/em>. In a sense, Will To Power<\/em> is a mix of both albums, touching upon that Judas Priest influence every now and then. For a majority of bands of this ilk it\u2019s nigh on impossible to escape the Iron Maiden tinge too, but these guys do a competent job when it comes to sprucing up 80s metal. Nevertheless, whether it\u2019s enough to allow them to stand out from the crowd remains to be seen. <\/p>\n

My opinion is that because of its very traditional feel, Will To Power<\/em> does at times lack that one killer punch, especially when compared to albums by the aforementioned Stallion, and to a lesser extent UK rockers Amulet. Lord Volture do need to shift through the gears, but I\u2019m not quite sure it\u2019s actually in them. <\/p>\n

While this album is a rather comfortable ride into the halcyon days of 80s metal, it may not deliver enough oomph for those seeking something extra hot.<\/p>\n

Neil Arnold<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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