Dragonlore-Lucifer’s Descent

Dragonlore claim they carry the torch of ‘true heavy metal’ fire, and on their new album Lucifer’s Descent, it’s fair to say they’re proven right.

“Lucifer’s Descent,” kicks things off. A sharp staccato riff is followed by a driving riff that introduces the soaring and swooping vocals of Joe Lawson. As the song progresses some seriously catchy melodies are thrown together to produce a darkened abyss that truly captures the spirit of the song.

“At The Mercy Of Kings,” is another roaring song. The riff right from the outset is piercing and driven. Taking the time to drive things together, allowing for a merging of the complex riffs and a soaring melody for maximum impact.

“Destroyer Of The Undead,” is simply epic. A song that delivers epic gang vocals, and a driving rhythm that captures the soaring grounds of the world around it.

“Blood of The Barbarian,” is another riff sandwich. Taking a turn to shift through the lines of the world. It shimmers on the scope and then hits them hard with a one two punch in the gut.

“Hand Of The Gypsy,” slows things down. Allowing for some clean guitar melodies to come chiming in. As the song settles into a nice groove some interesting elements are brought about. Epic vocal hooks are merged together with a soaring guitar line that truly drives things through.

“Saved By Love,” is an absolute rager. The vocals go that extra level and the guitar work is simply phenomenal. This is a song that will clearly get people singing along when it is performed live and rightly so.

“Witchhunt,” adopts a darker tone. Shifting through the simmering lense of a world that has gone through chaos. Taking on the chaotic, in the form of tremolo inductions and the like, the band truly have captured something special here.

“Lord of Illusion,” is simple straight ahead heaviness. The riffs are classic metal grooves, and the tenor of the song is a simple destructive menace.

“Tomb of Alalu,” is a chaotic tremor on the ground of the world. The band have mixed together some fascinating elements, such as the piercing King Diamond like vocals, with a brutal guitar make up that would make a death metal band wet themselves.

“Driving Out The Demons,” immediately captures the attention with its duel guitar harmonies. As the song then progresses, a much grander picture emerges and one gets the feeling that the band are going for the stratosphere. They’ve hit upon it on this song and it is a mighty fine song to end on.

The album is out on January 17th.