SPITFIRE « Devil’s Dance »
(Rookies + Kings / SPV )

Release Europe: 19 April 2013

English version of the review below ;)

SpitFire crache littéralement le feu et comment ne pas se prendre non seulement une claque mais aussi un gros coup de cœur pour ce trio qui, à l’image des trop jouissifs bolides Hot Rods, carbure au nitrous oxide, vous balance plein pot et surtout plein gaz, un détonnant mélange de pur Rock’n Roll, de Rockabilly et de Hard furieux. Les morceaux s’enchainent et chose incroyable, si ça démarre déjà fort avec une guitare en attaque dès le « Go ! » d’ouverture, l’ambiance monte néanmoins crescendo avec des rythmiques qui s’endiablent de plus en plus, sans compter que le chant, les chorus, les refrains et la basse-batterie font un travail génial pour vous accrocher complètement. SpitFire, c’est puissant, droit au but et disons le mot : jouissif, d’autant que la voix de Dick Dropkick équivaut son jeu de guitare côté efficacité, tout autant que le jeu de ses compères : Johnny Jailbreak aux basse et chœurs et Nikk Nitro aux tambours d’acier ! Se dire que « Devil’s Dance » est seulement le premier album du groupe allemand, laisse rêveur ! Déjà que leurs ainés et compatriotes de NITROGODS avaient sorti un très bon album de Rock’n Roll, là, les petits jeunes ont fait fort eux aussi, très fort !

Ecoutez les excellents « Enemy », “Kings Of Rock’n Roll », « No Regrets », « Rusted Crown », « Devil’s Dance », “Take My Throne”, “Burn In Hell”, "King Kerosin" et vous saurez ce que pur Rock’n Roll veut dire ;)

Avec une production qui leur fait honneur et rend toute l’intensité des morceaux intacte et punchy, « Devil’s Dance » est un must à se procurer, tout autant que d’aller s’éclater en compagnie du trio en live, car c’est bel et bien une musique d’éclate que joue SpitFire et ça, ça ne se rate pas !

Tasunka

- Review In English -  

SpitFire deserves its name as the band definitely spits fire not only in your face but also in your heart as the 3-piece sounds absolutely like the mighty hot rods: loaded with nitrous oxide ! The band plays a powerful mixture of pure Rock’n Roll, Rockabilly and frantic Hard Rock. If the album already starts in a powerful way with “Go !” and its guitar on attack, it’s nevertheless amazing to notice that each new song makes the temperature get higher and higher, makes the rhythms go crescendo, and not to forget to mention are the awesome skilled guitar, singing, chorus, bass, drums parts as all of them are definitely catchy as hell !

SpitFire’s music is quite simply powerful, straight to the point, a real fireworks ! The vocals and guitar of Dick Dropkick show both a real skill in spitting fire and so does the playing of his mates: Johnny Jailbreak on bass / backing vocals and Nikk Nitro on drums from hell. When you think that “Devil’s Dance” is only the first full length album of the band that’s even more amazing. NITROGODS the band of their compatriot elders had already released a very good album of Rock’n Roll but now the younger guys do at least as good as them if not better!

 Listen to the excellent tracks: « Enemy », “Kings Of Rock’n Roll », « No Regrets », « Rusted Crown », « Devil’s Dance », “Take My Throne”, “Burn In Hell”, "King Kerosin" and you will at once know what pure Rock’n Roll means ;)

 Thanx to an achieved production all songs sound at their best, punchy and catchy, making of “Devil’s Dance” a must have album. Don’t miss to come at the band’s concerts as SpitFire’s music is perfect for a real Rock’n Roll party !

 Tasunka

Line-Up SpitFire:
 
- Dick Dropkick : Lead vocals / Guitar
- Johnny Jailbreak : Bass / Backing vocals
- Nikk Nitro : Drums / Backing vocals
 

Tracklisting “Devil’s Dance”:
 
01. Go!
02. My Way
03. City Of The Sinners
04. Kings Of Rock n Roll
05. Hellfire
06. Roll The Dice
07. Take My Throne
08. Enemy
09. No Regrets
10. Burn In Hell
11. Rusted Crown
12. Devil’s Dance
13. King Kerosin
 
SpitFire Live:
 
30.03.2013 - Alte Brauerei / Annaberg-Buchholz (Matt "Gonzo" Roehr Support)
03.05.2013 - Metal Bash Open Air / Neu Wulmstorf
01.06.2013 - "10 Jahre Bad Jokers" / Sand i.T (Bozen/Südtirol)
06.06.2013 - Pfeffelbach Open Air / Pfeffelbach
15.06.2013 - Rock im Zwönitztal Open Air / Chemnitz
04.07.2013 - Reload Festival / Sulingen
21.07. – 27.07.2013 - MetalDays / Tolmin (Slovenia)
22.08.2013 - Ehrlich&Laut Open Air / Alsfeld
 
Et plus de dates encore à venir!

 Director : Pekka Hara

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Stratovarius are hailed as one of the most influential and successful Melodic Metal bands in the world and they have managed to establish themselves as one of metal scene's heavy names.
The new album "Nemesis" unites all the best traits of the band's melodic, powerful, fresh and technically elaborated metal, all spiced up with an incredible sense of melody.
The album was produced and mixed by Matias Kupiainen and mastered by Mika Jussila (Finnvox studios) who has a long history with the band.

"Nemesis" has a dark and more modern sound compared to the band's last album "Elysium". It clearly shows how much the band has matured and grown as songwriters. At the same time, the band focused all their attention and work into creating and recording "Nemesis". Singer Timo Kotipelto has spent three weeks recording the vocals in a cottage in the Finnish countryside.

Matias Kupiainen adds: "I have more or less lived in the studio for four months, obsessing over every detail. I feel very relieved that we are done and I am very happy with the material and the sound."
Timo Kotipelto agrees: "Making the album this time was easier because we gave it as much time as it needed. We have worked our asses off to make this and we hope the fans will like it."

Without doubt, the fans will love it! The album has it all. From the typical melodic and powerful Stratovarius sound in "Abandon", to the aggressive and energetic "Stand My Ground", the album represents the new style of the band mixed with good old melodic power metal.
Stratovarius´ musical approach is today wider and richer than ever. The song "Fantasy" sounds almost ABBA-esque with its catchy pop tune, but it´s powered by the famous Stratovarius metal sound, louder than ever.
"Out Of The Fog" integrates some folk music elements, with lyrics telling the story of a young person forced to march blindly into battle.
The only ballad on the album, "If The Story Is Over", is a very emotional song with a grand arrangement that builds up to using the full band and ends with a small female choir.

The title track "Nemesis" is a typical Stratovarius song, with echoes of medieval melodies with powerful double bass drumming and the catchy pop melodies from this side of the millennium.

Says Timo Kotipelto: "The title track of the album; with its modern twist on the myth of Nemesis, it tells a story of a preacher who gives each one what they deserve, good or bad. The song has a very nice riff, cool melodies and a great good old Stratovarius style chorus."

'Nemesis' Standard Edition Tracklist:
01. Abandon
02. Unbreakable
03. Stand My Ground
04. Halcyon Days
05. Fantasy
06. Out Of The Fog
07. Castles In The Air
08. Dragons
09. One Must Fall
10. If The Story Is Over
11. Nemesis