Lords of Black
Lords of Black · 2014
60 min · 13 tracks · power metal
Powerful riffs and soaring vocals create a dramatic tapestry of melodic metal, blending tradition with modern intensity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lords of Black — The title track encapsulates the band's essence, featuring intricate guitar work and a powerful vocal performance that sets the tone for the entire album.
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Nothing Left to Fear — This track stands out with its anthemic chorus and dynamic shifts, showcasing the band's ability to blend melody with heaviness effectively.
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The Art of Illusions Part I: Smoke and Mirrors — A multi-part epic that highlights the band's storytelling prowess, combining complex arrangements with emotive lyrics that take listeners on a journey.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Strong musicianship and production elevate this debut, though it follows familiar power metal templates.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a dramatic tone before launching into high-energy riffs and soaring vocals.
- Each song features intricate guitar solos and dynamic shifts in tempo, often alternating between aggressive sections and melodic choruses.
- Several tracks incorporate orchestral elements, adding depth to the arrangements and enhancing the epic feel of the music.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Doomsday Clock (intro) 1:48
- 2 Lords of Black 4:52
- 3 Nothing Left to Fear 5:12
- 4 Would You Take Me 4:02
- 5 The World That Came After 3:47
- 6 Too Close to the Edge 4:25
- 7 At the End of the World 4:19
- 8 Forgive or Forget 3:34
- 9 Out of the Dark 4:32
- 10 The Grand Design 3:19
- 11 The Art of Illusions Part I: Smoke and Mirrors 5:04
- 12 The Art of Illusions Part II: The Man From Beyond 5:21
- 13 When Everything Is Gone 9:58
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