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Wars of Gods & Men

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Remember the band's 'Fighting For The Earth' lp a dozen years ago? This is like the third release they've put out since then. Group founder guitarist Joe Floyd is the only original remaining member of this southern California based metal band. As I was checking this disc out for the very first time, I thought I had recognised the vocals.Low and behold,it turned out to be Krokus frontman Marc Storace. 'The Wars Of...' rekindles that '80's to '90's hard edged metal that so many of us still dig. The tracks that tend to stand out are "Do It Now" (with proper airplay,this could be a hit), "Never Live Your Life Again",the strongly melodic "3 Am Eternal", "Hypocrite" and "Naked Aggression". Killer guitar work all through effort! Should appeal to fans of Nuclear Assault, Corrosion Of Conformity, Danzig and Carcass.

First of all, I had no idea these guys were still putting out music. Secondly, I thought Marc Storace had been off the metal radar since the late 80's! But, having been a fan of Warrior since their classic "Fighting For The Earth", as soon as I saw this brand new release with an announcement on the packaging 'featuring former Krokus frontman Marc Storace on vocals', I had to check it out. I still cannot stop listening to it! This is the best metal release in the past two years based on sound, lyrics and relevance. The lyrics are still as socially aware as ever(check out 'Hypocrite' and the title track). Storace sounds better than ever. This blows away Warrior's previous two releases "Ancient Future" and "Code of Life". There is not a week track among the ten on this CD. Here's hoping a tour is in the works. If you love quality, intelligent metal, this is for you!!!

When I heard Marc Storace of Krokus was was singing on this album it didn't seem like a good choice or fit but he really does an excellent job on this record. His voice does not sound like it does on Krokus' albums. The sound here is heavier, darker, more of a Black Sabbath kind of feel to it. The production is fantastic and the band rocks. Very tight. From the opening title track to the last song, no filler. Just good songs / lyrics, excellent musicianship, excellent vocals and great production. A very solid release !!

Excellent Metal the way it should be played. Great riffs, good
solos and vocals that get you going. The songs get you going
in the morning or if you are cruising. The rhythm guitars
are excellent and catchey and the Bon Scott type vocals on certain songs make it stand out. There previous release with
Rob Rock is great as well. I hope you can come up with some
further great rhythms for your next release just don't repeat
yourself keep it fresh and new!!

2004's The Wars of Gods and Men is the fourth album from cult metal heroes Warrior, they of the now legendary Fighting for the Earth album. For this outing, Warrior enlisted Godhead guitarist Mike Miller and none other than Krokus frontman Marc Storace on vocals - about the last person I would have expected to find on a (very) heavy power metal album.

It's clear from the start that The Wars of Gods and Men is not an old school Warrior album. It has a dark, almost industrial vibe (courtesy of Miller, I assume) that gives the band's traditional/power metal sound a much heavier feel. Think Black Sabbath's Dehumanizer, only angrier, or Nevermore with an Entombed groove. It's pretty far removed from the classic Fighting for the Earth sound, and not terribly similar to the Rob Rock-fronted The Code of Life, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Marc Storace sounds totally un-Krokus-like here, which is fine by me (never could get into them), and does a solid job muscling through these songs. I have to say it's a trip hearing the guy who once belted "Screaming in the Night" growling over a metal version of KLF's "3AM Eternal".

The album has to lose some points for sounding so, well, unlike the Warrior we've come to love. Still, the band gets some credit for evolving their sound and trying new things. Besides, it's hard not to appreciate a traditional metal album this heavy and angry. It's a grim reflection of the times, which since Black Sabbath has always been one of metal's greatest strengths.

Warrior continues with another solid Metal CD. From the opening note of the title song you are hooked by the pure power of the rythm guitars. Marc Storace of Krokus fame sounds fine on every song. I really liked Rob Rock on Code Of Life but this CD doesn't dissapoint. I read a couple of negative reviews about this CD and can't understand why. The musical style and punch of this CD is right on. I hope Warrior continue to crank out their unique style of Metal and do a US tour. I'm one of many fans that would pack the show. Long Live Warrior!!!

Warrior meets Krokus is all I can say. Marc Storace of Krokus on vocals is a superb match for Warrior.

It took 13 years for Warrior to release a second album, which beats Boston and Def Leppard's length of time between albums, and since 1998 Warrior has been putting out a new CD about every two years. "Wars of Gods & Men" is the bands 4th release since 1985.

Warrior is not really a band as much as it is "The Joe Floyd Project". Joe Floyd is the founder and lead guitarist who keeps the fire burning. He is the only one holding the candle at this point. Almost every Warrior album features a new band except for Floyd, as well as a new singer.

Yes, it's heavy. Yes, it is "real metal". It is not commercial in the least. I was very interested in hearing what Marc Storace would sound like away from Krokus and he sounds very good, his voice unleashed and allowed to show his range instead of being tied down singing garbage like "Rock The Block" and all the cover tunes that Krokus put in their set.

The problem with this new Warrior release is....where are the songs? Where are the melodies? Where are the hook lines? You can still be a "real metal" band and have hooks and a measure of catchy melody in your music without being labled pop. Give one listen to Manowar and you'll know what writing powerful, bone crunching, catchy tunes is all about.

Nothing on this CD was memorable to me. When it seemed like a hook line was about to happen, it disappeared along with my interest. Joe Floyd can play guitar, but that is it. He maintains no individual style or technique that sets himself apart in any way from any other player. The only saving grace is the length of the songs, thankfully short.

I am on the lookout for new metal music all the time. But a label like Reality Entertainment would be well served to find a happening metal band and record an album of songs that have hooks instead of this kind of stuff by a band with a "name" from the past. All in all I was bored.

From a band who brought us the "Fighting for the Earth" masterpiece , this release is utter crap. It is typical modern UN-melodic American garbage that only fools latch onto. Marc Storace sounds ok but the guitar solos are weak and the songs even weaker. This is just not acceptable in 2004 when there are thousands of European bands blowing this down the drain. Please pass the Primal Fear , Sonata Arctica , Stratovarius , Metalium and Nocturnal Rites (REAL METAL BANDS). Forget this huge disappointment.