Customer Reviews

Astrology

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This is what the return of heavy metal is all about! Not rap-metal, or hippity hop or any of that nonsense, but true, melodic, gritty and in-your-face-rock. As the rest of the world rejoices with countless new bands of true heavy metal, and has never forgotten the true classics of the genre, the U.S., aside from a small legion of loyal fans, fell somewhat behind, maybe because of the lack of support of major record companies, radio stations, and televison (MTV, here's prime material for the return of HEADBANGER'S BALL!!!)... but with CAGE, it really begins... if you are a fan of power and heavy metal, CAGE is a must-have in your collection! Spread the word, true metal is back, and CAGE are the chosen ones to lead the way!!!

Not to be confused with Tony Martin's, The Cage. This Cage is one of the most impressive Metal bands to burst onto the scene in years. Imagine Classic Judas Priest and Iron Maiden thrown into the blender. Cage is the result. This is an impressive follow-up to their previous masterpiece, Unveiled; and they come at you full force on this critter! Power chords a-plenty and tightly defined tunes. A must for fans of bands like Armored Saint, Priest, Maiden, Warrior, Sword, etc... Truly a hidden treasure! (Check out their 2003 release, Darker Than Black, as well - it rules!!!)

I first discovered Cage when I bought "Hell Bent for Metal 2, A Tribute to Judas Priest". They did a killer cover of Freewheel Burning. I knew I had to find out more about this band. This is their second CD. They have four out right now and a fifth one in the works. There are not enough adjectives to describe how good this band is. Everything about this band is phenomenal from the powerhouse vox of Sean Peck, the songwriting and every other aspect of this cd is great. If these guys were around during the late 70s and early 80s they would have owned that era. Do yourself a favor. Stop reading this review and buy their CD. Your still here! Go! What are you waiting for?

2000's Astrology is the second album from American power/traditional metal band Cage. The Texas-based band plays a hard-hitting style of power metal that's heavily influenced by Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and other classic metal artists.

I had actually ignored this band for the longest time, thinking they were just another second tier power metal band, but seeing them live at ProgPower USA a couple years back totally changed my mind. Cage is an electrifying band, and between their rapid fire riffing, punishing rhythms and Sean Peck's Halford-esque vocals they definitely make an impression. Astrology isn't the band's strongest album, but you do get a pretty good feel for the band's sound. Songs like "Echelon," "Victim of Society" and "Final Solution" stand out here, and bear a strong resemblance to early Vicious Rumors and Helstar. Sean Peck may model himself after Rob Halford, but on this album he's doing a very credible James Rivera impression.

Compared to the later Cage albums, Astrology probably deserves 3-3.5 stars, but I have to give them 4-stars based on the fact that they're an American band playing a style of metal that's not at all popular here. If you're a fan of classic heavy metal, you'll definitely want to check Cage out, though I'd recommend starting with Science of Annihilation or Hell Destroyer and working back to Astrology.

Edition Notes: Astrology was reissued in 2001 with the bonus track "In Vitro."

I've had this cd for a while and never played it for one reason or another..but wow what an amazing band. The track 'Final Solution' is amazing. If you want classic priest, these guys can deliver.

AFTER I GOT THE '' UNVEILED '' CD , I WAS SO BLOWN AWAY AT HOW GOOD AND HEAVR THESE GUYS WERE ..AND HOPED THAT THEY WOULD NOT DISAPPEAR LIKE ALL THE OTHER METAL BANDS THAT COULDN'T CUT IT !WHEN I HEARD THEY HAD A NEW CD OUT , I GOT IT AS FAST AS I COULD SPEND MY CASH!I CAN'T STRESS ENOUGH HOW INCREDIBLY GOOD THESE GUYS ACTUALLY ARE !THEY TAKE ME BACK TO WHEN METAL WAS ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC ..NOT THE MONEY!A LOT OF THE SONGS ARE LIKE STUFF BY '' SANCTUARY '' '' NEVERMORE '' '' CRIMSON GLORY ''A BIT OF OLD BLACK SABBATH AND MAINLY '' CANDLEMASS '' ..ESPECIALLY HIS SINGING -WHICH ACCENTS THE MUSIC SO WELL !AND THE MUSIC COULDN'T BE ANY HEAVIER !ALL THE SONGS ARE REALLY GOOD AND HEAVY AS HELL!THERE ISN'T A WEAK ONE ON THE CD ..SO IF YOU WANT SOMETHING REFRESHING AND WHAT GREAT METAL USED TO SOUND LIKE -THEN GET THIS CD TODAY!!AND GET THEIR OTHER 2 AS WELL ..IT'LL BE THE BEST NIGHT YOU'VE HAD AS FAR AS NEW METAL IS CONCERNED IN A LONG WHILE.. KEEP METAL ALIVE!!

This album sounded like an audible version of human waste. I was so angry, when I heard the cd I lost control of my bowels. Too bad there wasn't a 'no star' option.