King of Pain

Loudness | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 25, 2010)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Phantasm Imports
• ASIN: B0039M42BO
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #273,655 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great One!, December 5, 2010

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Scott Meade "The Author of Twisted Christians" (Earth and Other Realms) - See all my reviews

This review is from: King of Pain (Audio CD)

Loudness is one band that has been with me for decades. Like Overkill, each CD seems to be better and better, rather than creating something lame just to knock out more product. Loudness is one of my favorite bands and always will be. King of Pain is heavy, krunchy, and unique. I wish that I could give them more than five stars here.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "THE" Kings of Pain..., August 20, 2010

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Shawn (PA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: King of Pain (Audio CD)

A new drummer, new album, another killer Loudness product. This is a heavier cd from Loudness and thank you very much boys. Lots of double bass from Masayuki Suzuki was an unexpected treat combined w/ Masa 's bass makes this a fantastic rhythm section. Akira shines as always and Minoru Niihara still has one the best sets of pipes in metal. There is an odd growl in many of the chorus'. I guess it's supposed to be an ''evil'' growl/roar. My personal fav on the cd is EMMA.

"Emma" sounds like old Loudness on steriods mixed w/ a little acid. The song has an amazing chorus. It sounds like vintage 80s hair metal but with heavy ,crunching guitar work. It's a great meatal album period. Loudness sounds better than ever.
If you're into 80s metal or just metal in general buy the cd. If you like/love Loudness buy the cd. You won't be let down.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Phenomical RIFFS... very little solos..., June 19, 2010

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Iron Skull - See all my reviews

This review is from: King of Pain (Audio CD)

A very mixed feeling. Although there are few songs that shine with catchy and melodic song, there's not much solos like the previous album. However, you can still enjoy the song without it ...surprisingly. On the other hand, Akira shows his magnificent skills with tons of creative riffs and tone control. To me this is far more impressive as this man surprises us til this day. The new great drummer, Ampan man reminds me of old school Judas Priest double-pedal techniques and shines throughout each songs. He is awesome! Also, bass tone is well adjusted as you can hear Yamashita's improvisations and grooveness. Minoru sings very well as always. Overall it's decent album because half of the songs are dark/heavy tuned(similar to Racing album). I will have to listen to it few more time.