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IOMMI “From The Dark”
IOMMI “From The Dark”
By Iron Sheik
From my days experiencing the effects of a certain leaf, and awaiting whatever aural pleasure was next, (RUSH's “2112 “had been first) blasting out of the speakers came a siren, a bass riff - “War Pigs”. Forty minutes in, blown away I wanted to hear more. Tony Iommi had become my favorite guitarist by then, so to hear of a new solo outing filled me with what could be compared to an unstressed note that appears early before a chord change, (Latin) anticipare.
1970 saw, without warning the birth of heavy metal. 2026 will see in the darkness the rebirth of heavy metal. Before I go further let's meet the creators of the new IOMMI album “From The Dark”: Riffmaster Tony Iommi, Jorn Lande provides the vocals matching the riffs, Becky Baldwin of MERCYFUL FATE takes on the bass, Karl Brazil provides the thunderous drums, and Mike Exeter plays the haunting keyboards. A top notch 'A' one lineup. Who could ask for anything more perfect?
“From The Dark” opens with a one, two punch with “Over The Violent Sun”, and “Black Times”. Each heavy and unrelenting. Track four, “Beyond The Dead” switches things up with some upfront keyboards and an angelic atmosphere against a great riff. There is a longing in the solo with the whole reminiscent of "The Southern Cross". A mellower track on the album, “Death Wake” has a familiar yet similar feel with a great riff hanging in the background waiting then ripping up the listeners ears when it steps forward. The last piece of music, “Legacy”, tolls the bell behind plodding music. Easily the slowest track that builds to a short heavy airburst thus ending things.
Spirits, ghosts, fights, demons, and prophecies are to be found within. With “From The Dark”. Mr Iommi and his band have built a solid album that will go down as the greatest album by the Godfather of heavy metal in 2026. It contains some of the greatest lyrics, too. Thanks to Jorn Lande! Keyboards by Mike are very laid back, ethereal and haunting. Becky and Karl take the bottom end to a whole new level on “From The Dark”. It is a solid album from start to finish that redefines modern heavy metal. Tony iommi not only fulfilled that anticipation I had, but he did it in spades! He has created a perfect storm. Submerge yourself in the Darkness and enjoy the depths of the storm!
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