A Heavy Metal band from Germany. On October 28th, 2016, Fatal Arrival 1 released their independent debut studio album, “A Loner’s Tale,” which would gratify Mercyful Fate/King Diamond and Judas Priest fans.
Fatal Arrival, A Loners Tale: 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 A Loners Tale
Let’s start by discussing the first three sins of Fatal Arrival and their album, A Loners Tale.
The First Sin, The Strings/Keys: Features fuel-driven heavy dark melodies with sharp/clean-galloping classic metal riffs and substantial dark bass riffs filling the music’s emptiness. The Second Sin, The Vocals: Involves King Diamond‘s sinner pitch screams and shrieks. The Third Sin—The Percussions: Delves into the vast world of galloping and thundering drum patterns and beats.
The Fourth Sin: Overall Discussion: A combination of dark atmosphere and eighties-influenced heavy metal.
Once hitting that button, the opening piece, First Page, greets the listener with this haunting and spine-chilling (organ) instrumental intro, which has this King Diamond atmosphere. Following suit with the second piece, Stand Up and Fight UP and the remaining eight songs.
Fatal Arrival embarks on a unique musical journey, weaving a dark and entertaining heavy-metal theatrical-musical-play concept. The album delves into the life of a loner and his distinct worldview, addressing those who defy mainstream society, those in mourning, and those battleing their inner demons.
Fatal Arrival devilmanship delights the listener with soaring, classic eighties heavy metal sound and vibe, mixing a range of influential legends like Judas Priest, Mercyful Fate/King Diamond, and Iron Maiden.
Marc Brösing’s guitar work is a sonic journey through the depths of heavy metal. His music is fuel-driven, with dark and heavy melodies that will take you on a wild ride. The riffs are sharp and clean, with a galloping rhythm that will make you want to headbang.
Brösing’s soaring harmonisation rhythms and solos are nothing short of epic, and his acoustic pickings add a touch of intimacy to his music. Marc Brösing is not alone in his quest to create music that rocks. Alina‘s bass playing is substantial and dark, filling the music’s emptiness with a powerful presence. Her pickings are precise and add depth to the already rich sound.
Steffen’s drumming is galloping and thundering, providing a solid foundation for the rest of the band to build on. His patterns and beats are complex and exciting, adding a unique flavour to the music. Together, they create a powerful, intense, and unforgettable sound. Lehmann’s vocals contain multifaceted vocal ranges/tones, including King Diamond’s sinner’s high-pitched scream and shrieks.
Fatal Arrival’s approach to metal is not about writing hymns. But about seeing metal as a life motivator, a character strengthener, and a platform for life- and self-criticism. They strive to create diverse, non-monotonous songs with a wide vocal range and intricate structures. Their unique metal style, while old-school-oriented, is a testament to their dedication and is sure to be enjoyed by fans of old-school heavy metal and Mercyful Fate/King Diamond.
Wrapped in this dark atmosphere and cold mist of old-school heavy/black metal, the album serves as a “Retelling Tale of Classic Heavy Metal,” a homage to the genre’s roots and a testament to its enduring appeal.
The album ends with the last song, My Time Will Come. We thank Fatal Arrival for letting us review their album, A Loners Tale. We will wrap it up by discussing the final three sins and concluding the review.
You’re Listening to “Soldiers Of Fortune”
PlayThe Last Three Sins
Let’s discuss the last three sins of Fatal Arrival and their album, A Loners Tale..
The Fifth Sin, The Memorabilia:
For us, this fruit of art full-length and band, is a testament to the band’s artistic prowess and dedication to their craft. With its impressive devilmanship and composition within the instrumental playing and a vocal style that brings back the Mercyful Fate/King Diamond and other multifaceted tones/ranges and aspects of the classic heavy metal heyday.
The Sixth Sin, The Artwork:
The artwork has a dark and creepy look, reminiscent of the eerie atmospheres often found in Mercyful Fate/King Diamond and Doom Metal. It sets the tone for the album, preparing the listener for the intense musical journey that awaits.
The Seventh Sin, Disrelish:
Nothing to disrelish within the musical spectrum of Fatal Arrival, and their album A Loners Tale.
This concludes the Fatal Arrival, A Loners Tale review.
Track-listing:
- First Page (Intro) (instrumental)
- Stand Up and Fight
- Tales of Wo
- Soldiers of Fortune
- Tragedy of Mine
- Captured in Hate
- Jewellery Woman
- Fallen Angel
- My Time Will Come.
Fatal Arrival Is:
- Alina DalSegno: bass
- Steffen Hundt: drums
- Marc Brösing: guitars
- Franz “Gravefield” Lehmann: vocals, guitars
- Taking both the names of King Diamond‘s debut full-length, “Fatal Portrait,” and the song “Arrival” from the second full-length, “Abigail.” ↩︎
