I just love those
times when you're just aimlessly looking around for new music, and
all of a sudden you come across something fantastic, seemingly from
out of the vast nothingness. That was the case with Herzel for me, I
ordered the tape when I was about 30 seconds into the first sample,
and it has basically been on repeat since then.
What we've got
here is an intro and two epic heavy metal tunes inspired by bands
like (early) Manowar, Warlord and Manilla Road. I also think it
reminds a bit of the more epic songs on their countrymen Lust's
classic We'll Never Die. What makes Herzel stand out though is that
the lyrics are sung in their native language, French, which combined
with the music turns out completely phenomenal. The songs captures
your attention immediately, even though you can't understand a word
(I actually studied French for a while, so I understand some
words, but not enough to really understand the full meaning of the lyrics).
Herzel has more
or less from out of nowhere made their way up to the absolute top of
the most interesting bands right now when it comes to epic metal. I want to hear more music from these guys as soon as possible!
8/10
