#26 - Top of 2017

Revelations - Gatekeeper (Independent)

Gatekeeper is the debut album of the up and coming Swedish band Revelations, released independently in 2017. Revelations combine classical NWOBHM riffing and musicality, Doom metal/Black Sabbath influences with a more rock attitude in vocals, courtesy of their excellent singer Lasse Gudmundsson. Gatekeeper kicks off with the powerfull "Disillusion", with clear classic heavy metal vibes. The ensuing track, "Shooting Angels" kicks off with more of a rock and roll vibe, and progresses as more of a track off the depths of NWOBHM legacy. In "Son of Morning" the band slows down considerably and emanates the epic doom essence of Candlemass! "Nowhere near the Sun"is an intense instrumental interlude and "Everything to lose" is a more rocking tune, with a rebellious attitude. "Grip of Darnkness" starts dark and slow, exploding into a heavy metal riffing festival later on. "Timebomb" again shifts into a more hard rocking tune.  "Strange Dreams" is a straight heavy metal tune that complements its predecessor very nicely. The album goes out with "Gatekeeper", whereby the speed drops one last time for the final epic doom track of the album. For fans of NWOBHM and Doom metal, check these guys out, they are definitely worth your time, certainly a very unique blend of the two genres! You can get their album here!


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Below are the music videos for "Strange Dreams" and "Grip of Darkness"