Medieval knights were the first heavy metal heroes. They are definitely portrayed as such by many bands. Grave Digger is definitely one of them. They are back with another excellent album. This time it is a concept based around the crusaders.
Symbol of Eternity is a very solid album. Well written and very well delivered. Everything about is just screams classic power metal. The riffs are great, the song are catchy, and Chris Boltendahl’s vocals are one of a kind. Instantly recognizable sound, and the quality that comes with it.
As good as this album is, it doesn’t really bring anything new into the already established Grave Digger sound. That of course is not anything to complain about. You know what you’re getting; nothing that is short of great. If you were a long-time fan, the band certainly delivers as they always did. If it’s a starting point, you will be blown away, and may want to explore the albums that came before. If you don’t care about Grave Digger, you still won’t.
Symbol of Eternity is a great heavy metal album. Every aspect of it screams quality and class. Grave Digger wouldn’t last 40 years if that wasn’t the case. Plenty of great track to choose from, but it sounds best when served as a whole. Hell is My Purgatory rocks hard musically and lyrically. Holy Warfare just crushes. There is even a song called, Hellas Hellas, which is delivered in Greek. The Greek heavy metal fans are known for their fanaticism around the world, no wonder the band is paying this tribute to them. The song sounds great, and is very convincing.
Grave Digger is a heavy metal institution. At this point, they have everything in place, and are firing on all cylinders. Also, their ability to maintain a certain level of quality is a success in itself. Symbol of Eternity is a solid punch in a gut, let’s hope you’re wearing your armor.
Mark Kadzielawa
No comments:
Post a Comment