Tales of Terror [IMPORT]

Stormwitch

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 20, 2007)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• ASIN: B0008MGGGC
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #278,072 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Vintage power metal, August 1, 2008

By	Justin Gaines "Corporate Rocker" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

1986's Tales of Terror was the second album from German cult 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 in this album.

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 (definitely the album's weakest point) and fantasy/occult themed lyrics. It's cheesy, but it's also part of what I love about 80's metal.

If you're a serious heavy metal fan, particularly of the NWOBHM and early 80's American power metal scenes, you definitely should look into Stormwitch's catalog. They're an overlooked piece of metal history.