Axel Rudi Pell – Circle of The Oath

Releasedate: 23-03-2012; Label: SPV/Steamhammer
By: Sabine van Gameren

Axel Rudi Pell started his career back in 1980. He never stopped making records so every once in a while a new album on his name sees light. This year the album “Circle of The Oath” came out.

A typical release of Axel Rudi Pell is easily recognized by a strong track list, filled with a dose of catchiness and awesome solo’s. On “Circle of The Oath” you don’t have to expect much different than right that. A little weaker spot in this release are the vocals. Not in all the tracks they come out as sparkling, clear as usually. Halfway the track list you step away from that thought, listening to a track like “Fortunes of War” making you think: THAT is how I know mr Johnny Gioeli. After that you are straight back on the track. What else to comment on an album that is the 20th release… (or did we miss some?) a steady line up for fourteen years and an immense tour list? Ah yes… Listening to an album of Axel Rudi Pell is still not boring, a confidential sound perhaps but entertaining with the various solo’s and good quality music.

Line up:
Johnny Gioeli – Vocals
Axel Rudi Pell – Guitars
Volker Krawczak – Bass
Mike Terrana – Drums
Ferdy Doernberg – Keyboards

Tracklist: 01. The Guillotine’s Suite (Intro) 02. Ghost In The Black 03. Run With The Wind 04. Before I Die 05. Circle Of The Oath 06. Fortunes Of War 07. Bridges To Nowhere 08. Lived Our Lives Before 09. Hold On To Your Dreams 10. World Of Confusion (The Masquerade Ball pt. II)

Links:
Axel Rudi Pell Official