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Holymagica
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Cheers for those links HM!
They are definitely a great band both live and in the studio based on what I have heard. The band as a whole sound tight with an awsomely powerful talented vocalist in Veronica Freeman, who for some reason makes me think of Tony Martin in places. She is definitely my favourite female vocalist and the fact that the rest of the band sound as good as she does is the cherry on top!
I'm a big fan of cover versions if they are done out of and with respect to the original and the covers here are excellent, with Mob Rules slightly edging it for me.
Anyway I'll reserve further judgement until I get their album on monday hopefully but they sound like many bands including Dio which I discover completely by accident and end up loving! |
You also have Jimmy Bain and Craig Goldy check out Valkyrie Rising for Craig's guitar playing  |
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Ok, the album to my surprise arrived on Saturday and after giving a number spins I haver to say this album is 
This is definitely gonna spend alot of time in my steroe and on my MP3 player. Songs I especially like are Wicca, Misogyny and Valkyrie Rising is excellent too - some Craigs best guitar work, hopefully some of it will bleed into the next Dio album!!
The two cover songs are excellent, with Mob Rules just edginging ahead by a hair.
Veronica is a superb vocalist and pretty unique although I still here traces of Tony Martin in her vocals - just a little here and there especially on Mob Rules.
One of the best albums I'v bought in while and I can't wait to see what they follow this album up with, Uncreation's definitely a 9/10! |
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| Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2007 8:10 am Post subject: |
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Glad you like the cd... 
Now we need to get Veronica and the band to the UK asap! |
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| Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2007 4:41 am Post subject: |
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Catch wait for this release!
BENEDICTUM have pushed back the European release date of their sophomore album, "Seasons of Tragedy", to January 25 from the previously announced January 11 
Due on March 4 in the U.S., the follow-up to 2006's "Uncreation" will contain 10 original songs plus a cover version of the ACCEPT classic "Balls to the Wall". The digipack edition will also include a cover of RAINBOW's "Catch the Rainbow". Guest musicians on the CD include George Lynch (ex-DOKKEN), Manni Schmidt (ex-RAGE, GRAVE DIGGER), Jeff Pilson (ex-DOKKEN, FOREIGNER) and Craig Goldy (DIO]
As special gift to all fans of BENEDICTUM and the group's lead singer Veronica Freeman, Locomotive Records will offer a virtual X-Mas calendar via www.locomotiverecords.com.
Starting on December 1, the band will offer insight into the pre-production process of the new record and the private lives of the musicians that make up BENEDICTUM. Every single day until Christmas, the site will present exclusive pictures, videoclips and voice messages related to Veronica and her bandmates (plus some additional exclusive footage and messages from Craig Coldy and Jeff Pilson, as well as pictures of George Lynch).
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BENEDICTUM will release their sophomore album, "Seasons of Tragedy", in Europe on January 25 via Locomotive Records. Due on March 4 in the U.S., the follow-up to 2006's "Uncreation" will contain 10 original songs plus a cover version of the ACCEPT classic "Balls to the Wall". The digipack edition will also include a cover of RAINBOW's "Catch the Rainbow". Guest musicians on the CD include George Lynch (ex-DOKKEN), Manni Schmidt (ex-RAGE, GRAVE DIGGER), Jeff Pilson (ex-DOKKEN, FOREIGNER) and Craig Goldy (DIO).
"Seasons of Tragedy" track listing:
01. Dawn of Seasons (01:26)
02. Shell Shock (04:25)
03. Burn it Out (03:32)
04. Bare Bones (05:12)
05. Within the Solace (04:22)
06. Beast in the Field (06:37)
07. Legacy (05:35)
08. Nobodies Victim (04:45)
09. Balls to the Wall (05:45)
10. Steel Rain (05:46)
11. Seasons of Tragedy (11:3
Trailer for the new CD Seasons of Tragedy
http://vidsearch.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=23960901 |
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| Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 6:07 pm Post subject: |
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This is excellent news. I like the choice of cover songs also, I'll be keeping an eye out for this in the new year.
Thanks for the update. |
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| Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2008 8:59 am Post subject: |
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Guys have you checked out the 2 new songs on BENEDICTUM's Myspace account ''Beast in the Field'' and ''Steel Rain''
This is gonna be a must buy!
http://www.myspace.com/benedictum |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:36 am Post subject: |
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A huge fan of Benedictum is what I am!
Both albums are excellent and are rarely off my CD player they are so good!
I have mounted a Benedictum for Download 2008 campaign on the festival messageboard and I plug them any chance I can.
Votes always welcome and hopefully we'll get Veronica and the band over to play.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 7:20 am Post subject: |
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A huge fan of Benedictum is what I am!
Both albums are excellent and are rarely off my CD player they are so good!
I have mounted a Benedictum for Download 2008 campaign on the festival mesageboard and I plug them any chance I can.
Votes always welcome and hopefully we'll get Veronica and the band over to play. |
Welcome to the forum...always good to have a new fan of DIO and Female Fronted bands...what do you think of Benedictum's cover of Balls to the Wall? |
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| Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:05 am Post subject: |
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I really like the Balls To The Wall Accept cover. Veronica really does it justice.
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| Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:47 am Post subject: |
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| I really like the Balls To The Wall Accept cover. Veronica really does it justice. |
She does....I was blown away when I heard it! |
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| Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:27 am Post subject: |
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How many would agree with Benedictum getting a slot at the Download Festival at Donington Park?
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| Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2008 10:03 am Post subject: |
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| How many would agree with Benedictum getting a slot at the Download Festival at Donington Park? |
You have my vote  |
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Much appreciated...support is always greatly received.
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As much as I was blown away by a thunderous version of Balls to the Wall (which was superb, to put it mildly), it was the cover of Catch the Rainbow which impressed me the most and demonstrates the versatility of the band and Veronica perfectly.
Seasons of Tragedy is a solid album though for me it doesn't quite top their debut - though I prefer the more diverse choice of covers - though I have only heard the album a couple of times through so my opinion will probbably change.
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