segunda-feira, 25 de maio de 2020

Rampant – Angel of Dreams (Beyond The Stars)





Rampant – Angel of Dreams (Beyond The Stars)

Original N.W.O.B.H.M. band Rampant, reformed in 2019, is back in action, after a long absence, with a new single called Angel of Dreams (Beyond The Stars).
The line-up that recorded the single consists of: Sam Henstock and Jamie Carter on guitars, Micky Dietz on drums, Jimi King on bass, and enthusiastic original member, "Tee Rets" on lead vocals and keyboards.

I have been given a promo of Rampant's charity single Angel of Dreams (Beyond The Stars). It’s a tribute to little Molly (daughter of Brian Mear), and became the anthem of Mearfest Festival, and it’s a brilliant power ballad. The sound takes you to the spirit of the 70's with some great guitar melodies and awesome vocals. Most of the words on this song are from 2 of Brian Mear's poems
Note that this song includes a children's choir, since children have great significance for this song.

I've also heard pre-release versions of another two tracks from their forthcoming as yet untitled album that is held up in its recording due to Covid-19: “All the World's a Cage” and “Phantom Riders”.
All the World's a Cage, has very catchy guitar melodies, with a very interesting folk sound that will get you hooked.

Phantom Riders is a new song by the new line-up of the band, it mixes more recent influences with heavy doom riffs and a slight progmetal leaning, powerful drumming, and a great solo. Tee Rets voice sound more aggressive on this one, but also on a higher level, he plays a keyboard solo in this song.

Overall the band sounds very cohesive, with an irreproachable rhythmic section formed by Micky Dietz on drums and Jimi King on bass. Great guitar lines by Sam Henstock and Jamie Carter and “Tee Rets” giving his heart and soul to his great vocals.
Also in the spotlight is Gina Northernbat Lewis guesting on harmony vocals on Angel Of Dreams (Beyond The Stars) and as the witches on Phantom Riders.

The revamped Rampant is here to stay spreading the true heavy metal word, fronted by lead singer Tee Rets, a true metal legend.
The band is currently speaking to various labels with a view towards the release of its forthcoming album.
For fans of good traditional Heavy Metal.






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