[Review] Sin novedad, llega el nuevo disco de Wolf

Posted By: Luis De MiguelPosted date: abril 19, 2022in: DISCOS

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Wolf es una banda sueca liderada por Niklas Stalvind y que lleva en la palestra más de 20 años. Abanderando un estilo que cabalga entre Iron Maiden y esa parte de oscuridad que nos recuerda a Mercyful Fate. Es raro que la banda no tenga una posición más prominente en la escena del metal europeo. Su anterior obra “Feeding the Machine” me sorprendió por ser un disco donde se exponían multitud de matices que nos daban a conocer un disco más que notable. Ahora en 2022 Century Media nos trae su novena obra “Shadowlands”, y si hay una expresión que define este último disco es “SIN NOVEDAD”.

El disco comienza con “Dust” que destaca por los riffs tenebrosos y con un punto de happy metal molón. Le sigue “Visions for the Blind” que nos acerca más a un tema Judas P ochentero. “The Time Machine” destaca por esos riffs oscuros y tétricos donde la voz de Stalvind surfea de maravilla. “Evil Lives” es un tema más rápido y donde las guitarras están medidas al milímetro. “Seek the Silence” es un tema que recuerda a Mercyful pero que a mi gusto desentona en la dinámica del disco. “Shadowland” destaca por unos riffs marcados y contundentes, la voz de Stalvind alcanzando agudos imposibles y varios cambios de ritmo.

“The III-fated Mr Mordrake” sigue la tónica de “Dust” y con un trabajo de guitarra con toques orientales. “Rasputin” sigue la estela del anterior tema, el disco comienza a aburrirme. “Exit Sign” mete una quinta marcha y le da dinamismo al disco levantando nuevamente el ánimo. “Into the Black Hole” sigue la dinámica de su antecesora dándole un buen punto y final al disco. “Trial by Fire” es un bonus track que se puede disfrutar en la versión física del disco y que sinceramente no sé por qué tiene este lugar en el disco, tema metal progresivo con un trabajo de guitarra impecable y cambios de ritmo brutales que la posicionan a mi juicio como uno de los mejores temas del disco.

Desde mi punto de vista en este disco los temas más rápidos funcionan mejor que los más lentos y oscuros, y a mi parecer a este disco le falta un pequeño giro de tuerca por parte de Stalvind. También digo que este disco va a hacer las delicias de los seguidores de Wolf y por supuesto es un buen disco para el que no conozca la banda y le encante las bandas de la onda NWOBHM. Un saludo.

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English:

Wolf is a Swedish band led by Niklas Stalvind and has been on the scene for more than 20 years. Championing a style that rides between Iron Maiden and that part of darkness that reminds us of Mercyful Fate, it is strange that the band does not have a more prominent position in the European metal scene. His previous work “Feeding the Machine” surprised me for being an album where a multitude of nuances were exposed that made us know a more than remarkable album. Now in 2022 Century Media brings us his ninth work “Shadowlands”, and if there is an expression that defines this latest album it is “NO NEW”.

The album begins with “Dust” that stands out for its gloomy riffs and a touch of cool happy metal. It is followed by “Visions for the Blind” that brings us closer to a Judas Pochentero theme. “The Time Machine” stands out for those dark and gloomy riffs where Stalvind’s voice surfs wonderfully. “Evil Lives” is a faster song and where the guitars are measured to the millimeter. “Seek the Silence” is a song that is reminiscent of Mercyful but that, to my taste, is out of tune with the dynamics of the album. “Shadowland” stands out for its marked and forceful riffs, Stalvind’s voice reaching impossible highs and several rhythm changes.

“The III-fated Mr Mordrake” follows the trend of “Dust” and with guitar work with oriental touches. “Rasputin” follows in the footsteps of the previous song, the album begins to bore me. “Exit Sign” puts a fifth gear and gives dynamism to the disc raising the spirits again. “Into the Black Hole” follows the dynamics of its predecessor, giving the album a good point and end. “Trial by Fire” is a bonus track that can be enjoyed on the physical version of the album and I honestly don’t know why it has this place on the album, a progressive metal theme with impeccable guitar work and brutal rhythm changes that position it as my judgment as one of the best songs on the album.

From my point of view on this album the faster songs work better than the slower and darker ones, and in my opinion this album lacks a little twist from Stalvind. I also say that this album is going to delight Wolf fans and of course it’s a good album for those who don’t know the band and love NWOBHM bands. All the best.

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Listado canciones/Tracklist

Dust
Visions for the Blind
“The Time Machine
Evil Lives
Seek the Silence
Shadowland
The III-fated Mr Mordrake
Rasputin
Exit Sign
Into the Black Hole
Trial by Fire

Tags: "Shadowlands"Century Media Records Wolf

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