Sons of Eternity released their album “Human Beast” on March 27 via Massacre Records. The first thing that draws attention is the resemblance of singer Matthias Schenk‘s voice to that of Klaus Meine of Scorpions — especially in the choruses and on the title opening track, which also honors the band’s tradition of naming a song after itself, like Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath.
Country: Germany
Genre: Heavy Metal / Power Metal
For fans of: Queensrÿche, Scorpions, Iron Maiden
The listen
“Resistance” has a strong influence from Queensrÿche, while “Human Beast” adds power metal speed and frenzy, giving the track the identity its title demands. “When Fantasy Dies” is slower, with yet another infectious chorus that has you singing along without realizing it. Overall the songs vary in tempo, speed and inspiration — classic heavy metal with touches of power metal and a few epic moments.
Listening to “Human Beast” many times, the Queensrÿche influence becomes more apparent: it almost feels like a concept album, where each track follows and tells a story — although there are also songs like “Abyss Of Life” that break away from that pattern. “Human Beast” is a highly addictive album, one of those you want to play again and again, with the music growing as time goes on.
With nine tracks — “Sons of Eternity”, “Forever”, “Resistance”, “When Fantasy Dies”, “Human Beast”, “The Line”, “Fight”, “Tearing Down the Walls” and “Abyss of Life” — Sons of Eternity offer a steady dose of old school heavy metal with modern production, ideal for those who love the sound of classic American metal and the genre’s more melodic approaches.
See also
Dream Theater – Parasomnia · THE VICIOUS HEAD SOCIETY – Call Of The Void
