DEVIL'S TRAIN - Devil's Train (2012)



A new Hard Rock unit is hitting the scene this month, DEVIL'S TRAIN, presenting their self-titled debut.
This is a new project including well known names as Mystic Prophecy's singer Robert D. Liapakis, together with one of the most required German drummers; Jörg Michael from Stratovarius, and Finnish bass player Jari Kailunainen (also Stratovarius and ex- Evergrey). The relatively unknown Greek guitarist Laki Ragazas (Oliver Weers band) completes the international group.

At first glance, when I read the sheet with the musicians involved, thought about a metal band.
Well, not at all. Devil's Train plays traditional Hard Rock with an updated sound, with a style placed at the high end scale of the genre.
The first thing that surprised me was the tight sound and the stupendous production. Roberto Liapakis' vocalization is truly great here, delivering a varied and modulated performance, with a puissant melodious approach.
In fact, although the music is pretty heavy in places (specially the rhythm guitars), the prime direction of this band is the traditional, bluesy Hard Rock, with strong melodies and fine choruses.
The rhythm section is terrific, with Jörg Michael hitting loads of drums and Jari Kailunainen filling every hole with his fat bass playing. But the real surprise is lead six-string hero Ragazas. His razor licks dominates the recording, offering tasty fast solos and a monumental rack/amp setup sound.

01. March of the
02. God of War
03. Last Battle of a
04. Symphony of
05. Elysian Era
06. Farewell
07. The Rising
08. Frozen Salanthine
09. Sweet Wrath
10. The Beas
11. Waters of Reality
12. Memories

Roberto Dimitri Liapakis- Vocals (Mystic Prophecy)
Lakis Ragazas - Guitars
Jari Kainulainen - Bass (Symfonia, ex-Stratovarius, ex-Evergrey)
Jorg Michael - Drums (ex-Stratovarius, ex-Running Wild, Rage)



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