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Ok. I don't
know if Dream Theater did the right
move to through out Derek Sherinian
from the band. The sure is that when
he has all that great musicians in
his side as usually in his albums,
the results is incredible! Ten tracks
are included on his new CD. Four of
them are quite good, but far enough
from "metal". One is mediocre
and the rest five are super!!! The
album features an all star line up
comprised of John Petrucci, Slash,
Yngwie Malmsteen, Zakk Wylde, Simon
Philips, Tony Franklin, Billy Idol,
Brad Gillis and Brian Tichy. No comments
I think! The production is crystal
clear and strong enough to blow your
speakers and the performance from
all members is fantastic. In first
track "Czar of Steel"
the keys is in battle with Malmsteen's
guitar in mid tempo rhythm. On "Man
with No Name" Zakk Wylde breaks
all the rules with his incredible
guitar playing and his singing in
the vein of Ozzy. The "Phantom
Shufle" is a jazz/fussion track
with lot of ‘70s feeling. "Been
Here Before" starts with keys
reminding me a little of Pink Floyd
and then becomes more quick with Malmsteen
getting...really mad!!! In next track
"On the Moon" the saxophone
rules in all song except the solo
guitar in the midle. The "Monsoon"
starts like a doom song with Sabbath
feeling and then Wylde starts his
attack with Malmsteen to follow and
then Sherinian comes to enjoy the
party! "Prelude to Battle"
it's a short instrumental with
Malmsteen. "Viking Massacre"
begins with a stormy guitar rhythm
and crazy drumming and then Malmsteen
starts to give lessons once again
on guitar playing! The CD finished
with one cover on "In the Summertime"
with Billy Idol on vocals. The new
CD from D. Sherinian is on the stores
and all the fans of good music must
buy it. Get it guys and play it loud!
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