08/27/2014 22:15

Steel Prophet

Steel Prothet's 'Into The Void (Hallucinogenic Conception)/Continuum' reissue pack out in September

The release date of the US heavy/power metallers' Steel Prothet album 'Into the Void (Hallucinogenic Conception)/Continuum' on double CD is September 19th 2014. The preorder phase will start on September 5th 2014 in Pure Steel Records' webshop.

After the glorious debut rerelease of Steel Prothet 'The Goddess Principle' (1995) in the beginning of this year - first time on vinyl format - follows the next re-release 'Into the Void (Hallucinogenic Conception)'. It's the second album from this band, made in 1997. In addition there will be the 'Continuum' EP (1996) on the double CD.

Like the predecessor the vocals remind on Agent Steel and Helstar with perfect guitar leads done by Steve Kaschinsky. Epic structures are also the basis for biting uptempo parts combined with a special songwriting which is a trademark for this band. Also you will find the great cover of Iron Maiden's 'The Ides of March/Purgatory' which has its one interpretation close to the original. The clear production shows again that Steel Prothet is one of the most underrated bands in the genre.

The 5-track-EP 'Continuum' (three out of five songs are from the 80s and demo days) shows the band from another more "mangy" side. Remember 'A Distant Thunder' from Helstar and 'Refuge Denied' from Sanctuary. The stronger production makes it even easier for the listener to find a lot of improvements in comparison to the already excellent debut album.

Track listing:
CD 1 'Into the Void (Hallucinogenic Conception)'
1. The Revenant
2. Death of Innocence
3. Trapped in the Trip
4. Your Failure Inscribed in Stone
5. Passage of Time (Amber Leaves)
6. Of the Dream
7. Ides of March/Purgatory
8. What's behind the Veils
9. Idols
10. Hate²

CD 2 'Continuum'
1. Death
2. Unconscious Man (Walks Erect)
3. Life
4. Environmental Revolt
5. Sungazer

Total playing time: 85:42 minutes.

(source: Pure Steel Records)