SPELLCASTER — Under the Spell

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Album · 2011

Filed under Speed Metal
By SPELLCASTER

Tracklist

1. Spellbound (1:40) (instrumental)
2. Chainsaw Champion (5:32)
3. Molten Steel (4:22)
4. Locked On (5:00)
5. Power Rising (4:39)
6. Nite of the Hellbeast (3:18)
7. Sands of Fear (5:38)
8. Spellcaster (6:19)

Total Time 36:28

Line-up/Musicians

- Gabe Franco / Bass
- Shad Covert / Drums
- Cory Boyd / Guitar
- Tyler Loney / Guitar
- Thomas Adams / Vocals

About this release

Heavy Artillery Records, July 12th, 2011

Pressing info:
112 grey vinyl (hand numbered)
105 purple vinyl (hand numbered)
300 black vinyl

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"Under the Spell" is the debut full-length studio album by US heavy/speed metal ac Spellcaster. The album was released through Heavy Artillery Records in July 2011. Spellcaster formed in 2009 and released the "Spells of Speed" EP in January 2010. The three tracks from the EP ("Chainsaw Champion", "Locked On", and "Spellcaster") have been re-recorded and included on "Under the Spell".

Stylistically it´s therefore no surprise that Spellcaster continue the heavy/speed metal style found on the "Spells of Speed" EP. It´s energetic and raw yet still melodic heavy metal with the occasional harder edged speed metal element thrown in. Lead vocalist Thomas Adams typically sings in mid-range but he can deliver a piercing high pitched scream when that is called for. He is a decent singer, but his vocals are the weak link on this release. His voice is not distinct sounding and lacks a bit of grit and punch. The instrumental part of the music is well performed and there are some nice harmony and lead guitar parts during the album´s playing time which should be counted among the highlights of the band´s music.

"Under the Spell" is a well produced release, featuring a powerful, clear, and detailed sound production and upon conclusion it´s a good quality heavy/speed metal release, although you won´t find anything you haven´t heard before on 80s releases by artists like Attacker, Savage Grace, and Abattoir. This is just a bit more polished and packed in a contemporary sounding production job. A 3 star (60%) rating is warranted.

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