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Rating: Dusting off some old CDs that I've barely listened to, I pull out this album by Metalium, which I bought for only 5 euros at a used CD stall. I only listened to it the day I bought it and maybe two or three other times.
I'm correcting my mistake; the CD now goes into the case with those I listen to regularly.
Yes, because the cover of "Smoke On The Water" by Deep Purple is simply awesome. Shards of futuristic sounds, a heavy and granite-like drum, a guitar that shreds the background like a machine gun massacre, a bass similar to a barrage of lashes. Take the original "Smoke On The Water", increase its aggression to 100, add some thrash metal backgrounds, and here is what the Metalium version sounds like in Millennium Metal Chapter One. Solos, riffs, and instrumental pieces of excellent heavy metal accompany the world's most famous rock riff (that of "Smoke On The Water"), and then at the end, a great little lesson on how to merge heavy and thrash for a final break. This song is worth the entire CD.
As for the rest, what can I say? About Metalium, I only know that they have quite a few albums and that magazine reviewers speak well of them. Indeed, in this case, the impression is very good. Metalium essentially produces a classic German power metal.
But German, so beware, you won't find dragon-like symphonies but rather a fast, aggressive heavy metal with incursions of healthy thrash. This particular version by Metalium is then personalized in a semi-scientific atmosphere, a cross between a classic context and a spatial, robotic one, as noted from the artwork and the design of the bootleg depicting a half-man, half-robot warrior armed with a laser sword emerging from a portal overlooking the present-day metropolis where he has conducted looting and raids.
A CD that I recommend listening to, but beware, you won't find anything innovative or original since the genre in question is a classic German-origin power metal which remains as such, not proposing anything truly special other than excellent technical skill.
Speed, ferocity, and choruses tending towards the melodic are the recipe for all the songs.
This album isn't the best, and it's not a must-have at all costs. However, it's well-played and thus can delight many eardrums.
Tracklist Lyrics and Videos
02 Fight (03:10)
Dream Of A Nation
Blasted By War
Millenium, Close To The End
This Liquid Of Power
Makes The Worlds Spin
Metalians Forces Will Be Sent
Forget Your Fears, Nowhere To Hide
Watch Out For The Trial's Light
Follow The Telepathic Call
Deciding Cards Will Fall
Fight, You Gotta Fight
All Through The Night
So You Might Live Forever
Shout, You Gotta Shout, Try To Be Proud
That You Might Live Forever, Ohhhh
Annihilation
Mass Suicide
Seventh Sign Easy To See
Blood-Red Water
Tells Bout The Cruel Slaughter
There Are No Ways You Can Flee
Forget Your Fears, No Where To Hide
Watch Out For The Trial's Light
Follow The Telepathic Call
Deciding Cards Will Fall
Fight, You Gotta Fight
All Through The Night
So You Might Live Forever
Shout, You Gotta Shout, Try To Be Proud
That You Might Live Forever
Fight, You Gotta Fight
All Through The Night
So You Might Live Forever
Shout, You Gotta Shout, Try To Be Proud
That You Might Live Forever, Ohhhh
[Guitar Solo Chris Caffery]
Fight, You Gotta Fight
All Through The Night
So You Might Live Forever
Shout, You Gotta Shout, Try To Be Proud
That You Might Live Forever
Fight, You Gotta Fight
All Through The Night
So You Might Live Forever
Shout, You Gotta Shout, You Are Still Proud
That You Might Live Forever, Ohhhh
03 Dream of Doom (03:33)
I See The Past To A Time When I Was Younger
United Strong Without Doubt
Their Dreams Weakened
But My Mind Still Burns With Hunger
Stand Alone And Wonder For I Am Seeking
Uhhh, Painfull Sights Invade My Brain
Shallow Bloody Rain
They Are Not Better Than Me
We'll Just Wait And See
After All, I Will Find My Way
I Don't See It Their Way
Heavy Price To Pay
After All You're Selfinflicted
Dream Of Doom
You Were The Witness
To My Silent Futile Struggle
Stoic Sentinels To My Delusion
You'll Pay The Price
For Your Shallow Course Of Action
To Disproof The Revolution
Uhhh, Liquid Steel Will Be The Sign
The Holy Power Is Mine
They Are Not Better Than Me
We'll Just Wait And See
After All, I Will Find My Way
I Don't See It Their Way
Heavy Price To Pay
After All You're Selfinflicted
Dream Of Doom
[Guitar Solo Matthias Lange]
[Guitar Solo Chris Caffery]
They Are Not Better Than Me
We'll Just Wait And See
After All, I Will Find My Way
I Don't See It Their Way
Heavy Price To Pay
After All You're Selfinflicted
Dream Of ...
They Are Not Better Than Me
We'll Just Wait And See
After All, I Will Find My Way
I Don't See It Their Way
Heavy Price To Pay
After All You're Selfinflicted
Dream Of Doom.
04 Break the Spell (03:55)
Can You Believe It There's No Denial I Am The Reaper Harvest Your Fire Feed On Your Hate See My Eyes Glowing Red Watching You Burning Your Bridges Death In My Wake And I'm Onto Your Trail Spilling The Blood Of The Richness The Freedom You Shackled Glory You Stole All In The Name Of My Burning Soul When The Day Has Come We Break The Spell, Ohh When The Day Has Come We'll Fight You All, When The Day Has Come We Break The Spell, Ohh When The Day Has Come We'll See You Fall I Run Through Your Wasteland Hard On Your Heels Breaking Your Courage Your Life Blood I'll Steal The Freedom You Shackled Glory You Stole All In The Name Of My Burning Soul When The Day Has Come We Break The Spell, Ohh When The Day Has Come We'll Fight You All, When The Day Has Come We Break The Spell, Ohh When The Day Has Come We'll See You Fall [Guitar Solo Matthias Lange] [Guitar Solo Chris Caffery] When The Day Has Come We Break The Spell, Ohh When The Day Has Come We'll Fight You All When The Day Has Come We Break The Spell, Ohh When The Day Has Come We'll Fight Yu All When The Day Has Come We Break The Spell, Ohh When The Day Has Come We'll Fight You All, When The Day Has Come We Break The Spell, Ohh When The Day Has Come We'll See You Fall
06 Metalium (04:34)
Confusion Is Getting Clearer
The Senses Are Numb
My Eyes Hurting From The Bright Shine
Reflecting The Sun
The Silhouette Comes Into Focus
There Stands The Flask
This Shiny Chrome Liquid Helps
Complete The Task
(Him) When I Take It What Will Happen
(Goddess) It Will Set You Free
(Him) Will It Give Me Certain Power
(Goddess) Fearless Immortality
(Gods) You Will Be Ready For The Fight
(Him) Here Me Crying
(Gods) You Got To Fight All Through The Night
(Him) I'm Not Dying
Chosen By Higher Forces
Don't Know What To Do
Power From Unknown Sources
Make My Dream Come True
The Moment Is Getting Closer
I'm Feeling The Strength
The Other Will Be The Losers
Beware My Revenge
(Goddess) Drink The Liquid Called Metalium
(Him) It Will Set Me Free
(Goddess) It Will Give You Certain Power
(Him) Fearless Immortality
(Gods) You Will Be Ready For The Fight
(Him) Here Me Crying
(Gods) You Got To Fight All Through The Night
(Him) I'm Not Dying
(Gods) You Will Be Ready For The Fight
(Him) Here Me Crying
(Gods) You Got To Fight All Through The Night
(Him) I'm Not Dying
[Guitar Solo Roland Grapow]
[Guitar Solo Chris Caffery]
[Guitar Solo Matthias Lange]
(Gods) You Will Be Ready For The Fight
(Him) Here Me Crying
(Gods) You Got To Fight All Through The Night
(Him) I'm Not Dying
(Gods) You Will Be Ready For The Fight
(Him) Here Me Crying
(Gods) You Got To Fight All Through The Night
(Him) I'm Not Dying
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