Tales of Terror [Import]

Stormwitch | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 20, 2007)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: BATTLE CRY
• ASIN: B0008MGGGC
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #397,071 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

This is the second opus of the sacred STORMWITCH trilogy. Some people believe that this is their best album ever. Who can deny this with classics like ''Hell's still alive'', ''Arabian nights'', ''Sword of Sagon'', ''Lost legions'' etc.This is a fantastic edition once again with tons of info for the band, lyrics, photos and 4 bonus cuts, of which 3 are unreleased and kick-ass! ''Bloodsucker'', ''Evil omen'' and ''White saints in hell''. More than essential purchase.TRACK LISTING:1. Point of No Return2. Hell's still alive3. Masque of the Red Death4. Arabian Nights5. Sword of Sagon6. Trust in the Fire7. Night Stalker8. Lost Legions9. When the Bat Bites10. Arabian Night (Live)11. Bloodsucker (Bonus)12. Evil Omen (Bonus)13. White Saints in Hell (Bonus)YEAR: 2005CATALOG NUMBER: BC 003

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4.0 out of 5 stars Vintage power metal - reissued, August 1, 2008

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This review is from: Tales of Terror (Audio CD)

1985's Tales of Terror was the second album from German cult heavy metal band Stormwitch. Not too far removed from Helloween's pre-Keepers work, Stormwitch's early sound was clearly influenced by Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and the rest of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) scene. I definitely hear a lot of Angel Witch and Cloven Hoof in particular here.

Tales of Terror is a pretty typical mid-80's power metal album. You have your Priest-inspired twin guitar attack, flashy solos, wailing vocals and fantasy/occult themed lyrics. It's cheesy as hell, but it's also part of what I love about 80's metal. Here in the US, Savage Grace, Ded Engine and Obsession had a similar sound and energy.

If you're a serious heavy metal fan, particularly of the NWOBHM and early `80s power metal scenes, you definitely should look into Stormwitch's catalog, and Tales of Terror is a great starting point.

Edition Notes: Battle Cry Records reissued Tales of Terror in 2005. Not only was this the first official CD release for the album, but they added four bonus live and previously unreleased tracks.