Graal "Chapter IV"

Country: Italy
Genre(s): Progressive Hard Rock
Label: Jolly Roger Records
Format: CD, digital
Release date: May 4, 2015 (Italy), May 25, 2015 (ROW)
Tracklist: 

1. Little Song - 02:56
2. Pick Up All The Faults - 05:29
3. Shadowplay - 04:45
4. Revenge - 05:39
5. The Day That Never Ended / Stronger - 08:29
6. Guardian Devil - 03:32
7. Lesser Man - 05:46
8. Last Hold -  05:48
9. Goodbye - 08:49
10. A Poetry For A Silent Man - 02:59
11. Northern Cliff - 05:56

Line-up: 
Andrea Ciccomartino - Vocals, Rhythm & Acoustic Guitar
Francesco Zagarese - Lead Guitar
Danilo Petrelli - Keyboards
Michele Raspanti - Bass
Alex Giuliani - Drums

Description/Reviews: 

Graal has warped into the past. Their sound is this retro-fitted classic hard rock that sounds somewhere between 1978 and 1983, complete with touch of keyboards sounding like a Hammond. It's what some might characterize as proto-metal, but it's being played in the 21st century. I'm also sure there's more than a few people who will read this and only see "retro' and think old. But they would be wrong.
In the wrong hands, Chapter IV would probably sound old to some. But Graal has a keen sense of the roots of classic hard rock and metal. Whether it's the fundamental groove of the rhythm section, the swirl of keyboards, an abundance of clean but stinging guitar, or smooth melodies and vocal harmonies, the band works the elements like craftsman. This music may not captivate the idiot youngster trying to keep his pants up. But those who have a sense of history will get this music.

 Read the full review by at dangerdog.com

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