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Edguy – Tinnitus Sanctus – Review

Release Date: January 27th, 2009
Record Label: Nuclear Blast Records
Genre: Power Metal

HOLY 80s METAL BATMAN! Edguy, formed in 1992 by kids who were 14 at the time, are a power metal / 80s metal band from Germany, but not power metal in the almost overtly obnoxious Dragonforce meaning. We’re talking bringing back the days of Judas Priest, classic Motley Crue, even a little bit of Scorpions and Poison, bands that make me think of my youth. But the best part of the whole band is that Edguy isn’t fake power metal, these guys are legit, they live it, breathe it, it’s who they are, they’re not faking. This is the most awesome quality about this band.

The first two songs are your standard power metal, standard drumming, nothing too showy, excellent guitar work, and vocals that would make Steve Perry jealous. “The Pride of Creation” throws an interesting wrench in the gears with the addition of an almost poppy track, as poppy as power metal can get. In all honesty, power metal isn’t a genre that I look upon with much integrity. It’s fun, it makes me think of wearing a denim vest and driving a camaro, and it’s fun to drink to. But there’s a reason it was left in the 80s for the most part. The sound is one that’s very dated, you don’t see very many power metal bands these days. While all trends in music are cyclical, I don’t know as if this one is ever coming back.

Long story short, Edguy is a wondrous band for what they are; you will be hard pressed to find a better band in this genre. But it’s hard music to take really seriously. If you’re any fan of 80s metal, checking out Edguy is something you need to do. Otherwise, this is an album you can probably pass on. ~Staff

Score: 3/5

Track Listing:
1. Ministry of Saints
2. Sex Fire Religion
3. The Pride of Creation
4. Nine Lives
5. Wake Up Dreaming Black
6. Dragonfly
7. Thorn Without a Rose
8. 9-2-9
9. Speedhoven
10. Dead or Rock
11. Aren’t You a Little Pervert Too?!