Dragonheart – The Battle Sanctuary

[schema type=”review” name=”Dragonheart – The Battle Sanctuary” description=”Label: Pitch Black Records” author=”Sabine van Gameren” pubdate=”2015-10-02″ ]

Dragonheart is a Powermetal formation from Brazil. They started back in 1997 and this year they are ready to release their fourth full length album. It is called “The Battle Sanctuary” and it is out now.

Dragonheart brings us Powermetal as it should be. It’s full of clichés and things you have heard at least a thousand times before, but with that being said it would be hard enough to find an act that stands above that. What we hear when listening the album is the raw edged vocals in there to give the whole some body. These are quite a matter of Like it or hate it. If you don’t like these so much you will dismiss the album before it reaches halfway. It is an element that gives the band some personality though.
The tracklist is surprisingly varied. From the fast typical power metal tracks to slower moments where they build up tension and give some attention to a solo to come out pleasantly without it being over the top. A moderation that opens up the fanrange for the band and give them the opportunity to show diversity.

“The Battle Sanctuary” is an album that may come with the needed clichés but sets itself apart by a diversity that not all bands bring into an album. Worth to give it a try.

Line up:
Marco Caporasso – Vocals and guitars
André Mendes – Vocals and guitars
Mauricio Taborda – Bass and Vocals
Thiago Mussi – Drums

Tracklist: 01. Far from Heaven… Close to Hell 02. Black Shadow 03. The Arcane’s Palace 04. Inside the Enemy’s Mind 05. Forged into Metal 06. Battle Lines 07. Marching Under the Stars 08. Circle of One 09. Kill the Enemy 10. The Battle Sanctuary 11. Time Will Tell

Links:
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