Diamond Falcon is a Heavy Metal band from Austria. On February 2nd, 2024, Diamond Falcon released their third studio album, Gates Of Hell (which would gratify fans of Iron Maiden and Dio), which continues the path of their previous EP release, “New Sh*t 2019.” The album was released through Gates Of Hell Records and promoted through GlobMetal Promotions.
Introduction:
Diamond Falcon, Gates Of Hell: This review will evaluate every aspect of the album, from its intricate musical composition to its production. Our analysis will provide valuable insights to help you determine if this album is worth adding to your collection.
The First Three Sins of Diamond Falcon
Let’s start by discussing the first three sins of Diamond Falcon and their Gates Of Hell album.
The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: Twin fast-paced, thrashy shredding, Maiden harmonies, stomping rhythm sections, traditional riffs, and fret-board solos provide a dynamic and energetic sound that will get audiences moving. Stompy bass riffs add an extra flavour and heaviness to the music. The Second Sin, The Vocals: Involves soaring heights of lyrical singing. The Third Sin—The Percussions: Which delves into the vast world of hard-hitting strikes, fills, and patterns.
The Fourth Sin: Overall Discussion: Lyrics, which delve into the darker corners of the human psyche
As soon as the listener presses that play button, the opening piece, The Wind In My Back, greets the listener with this early Iron Maiden introduction.
As the listener continues their journey with the second track, Gates Of Hell, and the remaining four songs. Continuing the path of their previous 2019 EP release, New Sh*t, the sound steers towards the darker areas of music in songwriting and with the lyrics as well.
Gates Of Hell reflects the problems of modern society, constantly torn between trying to create a brighter future for generations to come (The Wind In My Back, Never Give Up) while being held down by narrow-minded people of power who only think in election terms or — at maximum — their lifespan (Death Galore). Thus creating a self-centred, egoistic “me first” hellhole to live in (Into Eternal Night), ultimately leading into mankind’s inevitable demise (Gates Of Hell, A World We Despise).
Gates Of Hell is a genuine fruit of art that effortlessly transports listeners back to the early days of heavy metal. It is a rare gem that captures the raw, unbridled power and energy of the genre while still maintaining a modern edge.
Gates Of Hell’s production quality is refreshingly low-fi, and yet every aspect of the recording was to capture the essence of classic heavy metal. Diamond Falcon’s devilmanship is tight, well-executed, and exceptional. Each song is composed, displaying the fruit of art songwriting and instrumentation. But what sets this album apart are the lyrics, which delve into the darker corners of the human psyche, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape that pulls the listener in and never lets us go.
Diamond Falcon’s music interestingly combines distinct elements that work together seamlessly to create a unique sound. The band’s influences from the dark side of Iron Maiden and some epic aspects of Dio are clear on the music spectrum. The overall sound is a rich mix of various tempos, melodies, choruses, clean sections, and moods carefully crafted to create a stunning musical experience.
Steve and MTO’s twin guitar attacks are essential to the band’s sound. Wankee’s drumming is another critical component of Diamond Falcon’s sound, with a galloping and energetic feel that drives the music forward. He also offers various beats and rhythms that add depth and complexity to the music. Vin’s vocal abilities are a fruit of art, ranging from the soaring heights of lyrical singing to belting out powerful ballads or unleashing fierce screams.
Overall, Diamond Falcon’s music is a rich and complex tapestry of sounds and influences that combine to create an unforgettable experience for listeners.
Gates Of Hell is a must-list for anyone who loves powerful and eighties heavy metal and hard rock.
The album comes to an end with the last song, A World We Despise. We want to give a shoutout to GlobMetal for letting us review Diamond Falcon and their Gates Of Hell album. Now, we’re going to wrap it up by talking about the final three sins and concluding the review
You’re Listening to “The Wind In My Back”
PlayThe last Three Sins
Let’s discuss the last three sins, our thoughts on Diamond Flacon and their Gates Of Hell album.
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia: Is that for us, Diamond Falcon’s music captures the essence of/transports you back to the classic heavy metal days of the eighties. But it’s not just about the sound — the lyrics also have a powerful and timely message that touches on today’s important issues. Experience the magic of Diamond Falcon’s music for yourself and be transported to a different era while still feeling connected to the present.
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork:
The artwork sparked a debate among us. Initially, I was not too fond of it, but I was impressed upon viewing the full image on Bandcamp, which changed my mind a bit. Despite its cartoonish style, I have encountered worse artwork in the past, and this one is quite good. It shows that one should never judge a book by its cover!
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish:
Nothing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of Diamond Flacon, and their album Gates Of Hell.
This concludes the Diamond Flacon, Gates Of Hell review.
Track-Listing:
- The Wind in My Back
- Gates Of Hell
- Never Give Up
- Death Galore
- Into Eternal Night
- A World We Despise
Diamond Falcon is:
- Wankee Durango – drums
- Ferdl – bass
- Steve Savage – guitars
- M.T.O – guitars
- Vin Weazzel – vocals
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