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Angry Metal Guy<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/dragonknight-legions-review/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dragonknight – Legions Review</a>By Eldritch ElitistA not-insignificant number of my favorite power metal acts are “noun noun” bands. Power Quest. Twilight Force. Fellow Ship. There’s something about smashing two overwrought people, places, and/or things together that perfectly fits power metal’s prerequisite for excess, and Dragonknight is one of my favorite band names to come out of the genre in recent memory. I’m a little less enthused that their identities are hidden behind their confusingly uniform, copy-paste Slipknot masks<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/dragonknight-legions-review/#fn-210308-1" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">1</a>, but between their ludicrously opulent logo and Legions’ hilariously literal cover art, Dragonknight is one of the more immediately striking power metal acts to debut on Scarlet Records. Of course, with Frozen Crown and Fellowship being alums from the same label, the bar is set in the stratosphere; as Legions shows, that bar is not easily reached.Explaining what DragonKnight sounds like would be markedly less expeditious than describing who they sound like, as Legions sees the band feasting upon a veritable buffet of inspirations. A bespoke influence seemingly accompanies each track; Gloryhammer (“Dead Kings in the Grave”), Beast in Black (“Sword of the Northern Lights”), and mercifully not Alestorm but rather Running Wild (“Pirates, Bloody Pirates!”) serve as some of Legions’ more obvious sources of inspiration. While DragonKnight’s aesthetic varies widely across this album, it’s all tied together with an overarching symphonic flair that keeps the proceedings from sounding overly disjointed. Moreover, Legions sounds technically competent and professional, traits which should be a given but are too often scarce in the genre. For many power metal fans, the level of execution alone may be satisfying.Dragonknight may presently be more concerned with emulating the successes of modern power metal than innovating the game. Still, I also get the sense that the band had a ton of fun making Legions, so it manages not to tip my cynicism meter to the red. I do, however, find myself increasingly annoyed with this album for a potentially more damning reason: It’s just kinda bland. There are certainly highlights between “The Imperator”‘s Dream Evil-goes-symphonic march and “The Revelation<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/dragonknight-legions-review/#fn-210308-2" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2</a>“‘s condensed galloping rush, but much of Legions lacks urgency and excitement. Instrumental flair is absent outside of the frequently excellent guitar solos, and while the melodies are generally pleasant, Dragonknight fails to capitalize on their solid foundation with the giant melodic swings that define the genre. Legions isn’t forgettable, per se, but it fails to make an impression where it matters most.Legions hits me with all the force of a lukewarm bucket of water at least in part due to its production choices. The album sounds quite nice from a technical perspective, carrying a meatier low-end presence than most power metal records allow which effectively balances the symphonic bombast. The instruments themselves, however, lack tonal character, their generic metallic edge failing to cut through the swaths of synths. Singer and sole named member Lord Salo Khan (Mikael Salo, Everfrost<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/dragonknight-legions-review/#fn-210308-3" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3</a>) also lacks power in many scenarios, with his voice failing to deliver a convincing presence of power in Legions’ most melodic tracks, namely “Storm Bringer.” At other times, however, he excels; the conviction with which he delivers the lyric “Sailing ships with great dexterity!” goes a long way in making “Pirates Bloody Pirates!” another early highlight of Dragonknight’s career.I reference Dragonknight in context with a hypothetical future as it’s one that I hope comes to fruition. Their debut left me with a stronger first impression than this review and its score implies, but I ultimately found Legions lacking in staying power, my mind struggling not to wander towards the dozens of better records it reminds me of as I ventured past my first couple of spins. Dragonknight has the talent and songwriting chops to excel on future outings, but they need to work on identifying and honing their strengths rather than spreading themselves thin with an overly ambitious scope. If Dragonknight can succeed in this regard, they may well find themselves on equal footing with their peers. As it stands today, they are a decent imitation of their influences, but sincere flattery can only carry them so far. Rating: 2.5/5.0 DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 256 kbps mp3 Label: <a href="https://scarletrecords.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scarlet Records</a> Websites: <a href="http://scarletrecords.bandcamp.com/album/legions" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">scarletrecords.bandcamp.com/album/legions</a> | <a href="http://dragonknightband.com" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dragonknightband.com</a> | <a href="http://facebook.com/dragonknightband" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/dragonknightband</a> Releases Worldwide: January 17th, 2025<a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/2-5/" target="_blank">#25</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/2025/" target="_blank">#2025</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/alestorm/" target="_blank">#Alestorm</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/beast-in-black/" target="_blank">#BeastInBlack</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/dragonknight/" target="_blank">#Dragonknight</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/dream-evil/" target="_blank">#DreamEvil</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/everfrost/" target="_blank">#Everfrost</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/fellowship/" target="_blank">#Fellowship</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/finnish-metal/" target="_blank">#FinnishMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/frozen-crown/" target="_blank">#FrozenCrown</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/galneryus/" target="_blank">#Galneryus</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/gloryhammer/" target="_blank">#Gloryhammer</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/jan25/" target="_blank">#Jan25</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/legions/" target="_blank">#Legions</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/power-metal/" target="_blank">#PowerMetal</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/power-quest/" target="_blank">#PowerQuest</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/review/" target="_blank">#Review</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/reviews/" target="_blank">#Reviews</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/running-wild/" target="_blank">#RunningWild</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/scarlet-records/" target="_blank">#ScarletRecords</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/slipknot/" target="_blank">#Slipknot</a> <a rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" class="hashtag u-tag u-category" href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/tag/twilight-force/" target="_blank">#TwilightForce</a>

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Angry Metal Guy<a href="https://www.angrymetalguy.com/dream-evil-metal-gods-review/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dream Evil – Metal Gods Review</a>By HoldeneyeIf you’re not a fan of straightforward heavy/power metal, there’s a good chance you’re not familiar with Dream Evil’s legendary output. But if you’re a fan of metal at all, odds are you’ve heard the work of the band’s founder, Fredrick Nordström. Best known for his work in the production booth, Nordström has left his mark on many classic albums; pick your favorite record from At the Gates, In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, or just about any famous Swedish melo-death band—and this guy probably had a hand in producing it. The aptly named Dream Evil is Nordström’s love letter to Ronnie James Dio and everything that the diminutive giant represented: guitar-driven heavy rock/metal imbued with the spirit of heroism. Starting with the amazing Dragonslayer, Dream Evil has released six full-lengths, and while I can’t speak to the quality of sixth album Six (on account of I had no idea it existed until I started writing this), the discography is remarkably strong. They say that seven is a holy number, so let’s see if Metal Gods can’t make Heavy Metal Jesus smile.Will you take a look at that glorious early-2000s artwork? It pairs perfectly with the early-2000s heavy metal that accompanies it. If you’ve heard any of Dream Evil’s classic albums, you know exactly what Metal Gods sounds like. Much like their countrymates Sabaton, Dream Evil offers mightily produced heavy metal anthems. Opening single and title track “Metal Gods” starts things off with a militantly beefy crunch as singer Nikolas Isfeldt recounts the classic metal albums that influenced his musical journey. Dream Evil are well known for delivering massive amounts of cheese amongst their goods, and “Metal Gods” shows right away that the lactose intolerant might want to steer well clear. But if this is your jam, read on, because Dream Evil is about to dump a vat of molten Velveeta down your ear holes.Metal Gods may not live up to Dream Evil’s greatest highs, but it can stand confidently as yet another solid page in the book of heavy metal. Tunes like the aforementioned title track, “Night Stalker,” “The Tyrant Dies at Dawn,” and “Lightning Strikes” would automatically qualify for a Dream Evil best-of compilation, and most of the rest of the tunes are just plain good heavy metal tracks. As per the band’s usual, the guitars sound huge, and while Isfeldt’s voice shows a slight touch of age, he’s just as compelling as he was over two decades ago.With a more consistent overall quality, Metal Gods could have scored more highly, but the back half is weaker than the front. “Born in Hell” is the only track I’d even consider calling outright filler, but the fact that it’s sandwiched between a pair of the album’s lesser-but-still-good numbers causes a noticeable lull in momentum. Closer “Y.A.N.A.” is a decent semi-ballad, but probably would have worked better towards the middle of the album for maximum impact. But minor quibbles aside, the songwriting, performances, and production come together to make an easily repeatable 41 minutes of righteous heavy metal.The name “Dream Evil” conjures sounds of fist-pumping anthems, meaty guitars, and gloriously ESL lyrics, and Metal Gods carries on that tradition admirably. It’s great to see these veterans still chasing draygons at this stage of the game. On the seventh album, heavy metal is reborn! 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