01/31/2008 18:33

Virgin Steele

Virgin Steele: re-issues of 'Noble Savage' and 'Age of Consent'

As one of the absolute pioneers of heavy metal, New York based Virgin Steele were spreading the gospel of US metal since their foundation in 1981. Besides the brilliant guitar works the music is dominated by the impressive and variable voice of singer and main songwriter David DeFeis. His use of epical and classical influences is one of the distinctive trademarks of the sound and style of Virgin Steele. During their outstanding career the band released some highlights and classics, every metalhead simply has to know to call himself "metal". With 'Nobel Savage' and 'Age of Consent' two of them are now remastered and reworked - with newly designed booklets, previously unreleased bonus tracks and personal liner notes by David DeFeis himself!
'Noble Savage' was officially released in 1986. Rock Hard Germany was marvelled by the unique mixture of melodies, classical arrangements like in a Wagner opera and the unique vocals of DeFeis. It scored 9,5 of 10 points and was praised as "Heavy Metal in it's highest perfection."
'Age of Consent' hit the market like a bomb and was the logical successor to 'Noble Savage' where David DeFeis and his sidekicks were following the path they themselves laid. The biggest hits on this album were 'On the Wings of the Night' and 'The Burning of Rome' which can be labelled as "typical" Virgin Steele songs, and the ballad 'Cry Forever'. Originally released in 1988 the album was praised worldwide and scored Virgin Steele tours together with Manowar and Black Sabbath.
Both are scheduled for release on February 4th, 2008 through Dockyard 1.

(source: Dockyard 1)