London metallers Amulet return with a new line-up and a monstrous sophomore album "The Inevitable War". Founding guitarists Marek "Heathen" Steven and Nippy Blackford put together a killer new line-up who then spent several years crafting a genuine "statement of intent" return. The 9 track continues the band's song-and-riff-orientated no-bullshit sound but is enhanced by more impressive song structures and performances. The album spans the direct speed metal hit of "Shockwave" to the majestic and lengthy epic "Roundhead", plus melodic pounder "Burning Hammer" and it features some original lyrical themes.
Tracklisting:
1. The Satanist
2. Shockwave
3. Burning Hammer
4. Call of the Siren
5. La noche de las gaviotas
6. Siege Machine
7. Gateway to Hell
8. Poison Chalice
9. Roundhead
I: Before the Battle
II: The Inevitable War
III: The Protectorate
Added to the line-up are the nimble bass and keys of Sam Mackertich (ex-Deceptor), the immense laser-precise drums of Neil Ganesha, and the incredible and varied pipes of Federico "Mace" Mazza (Asgard). The consistently catchy and varied new album’s secret weapon is a big, timeless production from Nippy’s older brother Tom Blackford. Channeling classic era Martin Birch, he has helped the band capture and craft a fully realized epic sound which retains their raw edge. The album has been mastered by audio guru James Plotkin (Khanate). Previously often labelled NWOBHM, you can put Amulet’s new album in the same ballpark as Iron Maiden, Manowar, Judas Priest and 80’s Black Sabbath in terms of scale and power.
Forming in 2010, the band have earned a great reputation in the underground metal world with their shows and the regularly re-pressed "Cut The Crap" EP, and their Century Media released debut "The First" in 2014. Amulet plan to take "The Inevitable War" to the world during 2019 and 2020. Watch out!
AMULET "The Inevitable War" will be out on Dissonance Productions on May 17, 2019.
Video teaser:
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LINEUP
Federico ‘Mace’ Mazza – Vocals
James ‘Nippy’ Blackford – Lead Guitar
Marek ‘Heathen’ Steven – Guitar
Sam Mackertich – Bass
Neil Ganesha – Drums
BIOGRAPHY
Amulet are a blinding Heavy Metal act who have helped lead the charge for honest Heavy Rock in London since 2010. The five-piece is inspired by the golden era of Heavy Metal and Hard Rock but with a focused riff-heavy sound of their own.
You can expect well structured songs with catchy vocals, soaring leads and bone shaking bass, all driven to the limit by pounding drums. You should also expect their evil mascot ‘The Hangman’ to prowl the stage and punish the crowd when you see their fun and high energy live show.
DISCOGRAPHY
The First - 2014
The Inevitable War - 2019