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Illusion Suite- The Iron Cemetery
« on: September 05, 2013, 12:45:55 PM »
A killer band Nem introduced me to, their second album, The Iron Cemetery, has been out for a bit over a month. Kick ass power metal with some heavy prog leanings. Any other fans here?


Here's a sample...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKNcnb5Sa94

And the review....

https://www.ladyobscure.com/albums/illusion-suite-the-iron-cemetery/
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Re: Illusion Suite- The Iron Cemetery
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2013, 01:19:58 PM »
Wow! I like that. Never heard of them.
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
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Re: Illusion Suite- The Iron Cemetery
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2013, 01:51:19 PM »
Their first album is killer.  Will get this one soon


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Re: Illusion Suite- The Iron Cemetery
« Reply #3 on: September 05, 2013, 02:39:37 PM »
Just purchased both mp3 albums!
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
Winger Theater Forums........or WTF.  ;D
TAC got a higher score than me in the electronic round? Honestly, can I just drop out now? :lol

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Re: Illusion Suite- The Iron Cemetery
« Reply #4 on: September 05, 2013, 02:42:49 PM »
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Re: Illusion Suite- The Iron Cemetery
« Reply #5 on: September 05, 2013, 11:00:37 PM »
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this has to be seen too.... damn those drums..... Bill's voice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: Illusion Suite- The Iron Cemetery
« Reply #6 on: September 06, 2013, 12:42:04 AM »
The drums were easily the highlight of the album for me, Roger just kicked ass all over the damn thing.

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Re: Illusion Suite- The Iron Cemetery
« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2013, 07:18:23 AM »
I've run through The Iron Cemetery twice now. This album is fantastic. Sounds like a more powerful Circus Maximus.

The highlight for me so far is the vocals on Nostradamus' First Prophecy.
would have thought the same thing but seeing the OP was TAC i immediately thought Maiden or DT related
Winger Theater Forums........or WTF.  ;D
TAC got a higher score than me in the electronic round? Honestly, can I just drop out now? :lol

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Re: Illusion Suite- The Iron Cemetery
« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2013, 08:32:42 AM »
Alright, I just bought the new one.  Will start listening tonight on the way home from work.  If it's half as good as their debut I'll be a happy camper


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Re: Illusion Suite- The Iron Cemetery
« Reply #9 on: September 07, 2013, 07:20:43 AM »
This thread needs more views. Nem had emailed me about this as well when I first started reviewing, and I can't get enough of it.
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Re: Illusion Suite- The Iron Cemetery
« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2013, 07:50:17 AM »
Gave this a listen on Spotify last night, pretty solid stuff. Plus points for making songs that aren't really that long feel longer than they are by means of clever arrangement-there's a lot going on in each song, so much so that when you finish a song, you're kind of shocked that it was only five minutes long. Need to see to find their debut now.
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Re: Illusion Suite- The Iron Cemetery
« Reply #11 on: September 07, 2013, 10:09:37 AM »
Awesome to see so much love for them.....

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Re: Illusion Suite- The Iron Cemetery
« Reply #12 on: September 09, 2013, 10:28:54 AM »
As usual, 'twas an excellent review.  They are on 'the list' now.
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