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Released
September 14th 2007
LMC212 /
EAN6419922002124
“Tyranny Of Minority” is
12 tracks of scorching traditional metal and marks the debut
release from UK metallers VENDETTA. Formed in
early 2006 by guitarist/vocalist Edward Box
(an instrumentalist of considerable repute with 2
solo albums available on Lion Music) who wanted to broaden his
musical base and return to the roots of his obsession -
traditional metal. Guitarist Pete Thompson
and bass player Gary Foalle were swiftly
recruited and, in the absence of a permanent drummer, Ed
called in the services of long-time Box stalwart Mick Robson
to temporarily complete the line-up. Not for this band the
endless grind of low key gigs, experience had taught them that
this was not necessarily the best plan of attack. The mission
was set - to make an album of classic metal anthems, one that
would capture the essence of the music that had driven these
men since their youths in the rain swept hills of Cumbria and
the industrial wastes of the North East of England. With the
album complete the search was on for a permanent drummer with
Chris Higgins recruited to the ranks.
With “Tyranny Of Minority” VENDETTA have produced a
debut album of timeless quality, one that reflects not only
the world in which we live, but is testament to the power of
musical faith. One of the bands main goals was to place a
strong emphasis on great hooks and tight arrangements. The
last Vendetta wanted was for the album to become bloated and
outstay its welcome. “Tyranny Of Minority” is packed full of
guitars with solo’s that trade off a la Tipton and Downing,
harmonies and a wide range of different tonalities.
Lyrically the album covers many subjects from social
decay and inner-city problems (Generation Kill), the capacity
for violence within the human race (I Executioner), internal
struggles (Doorways of the Mind and Window of the Soul), the
“have now, pay later” mentality (Plastic God), traditional
metal lyrics of gangs (No Safe Hole), everlasting mortality
(Bones To Dust), mankind destroying its domain (Red Skies),
education (Golden Boy) and the domino effect (All Fall Down).
On assuming his new role as vocalist and deliverer of the
lyrics Edward Box comments, “From a personal point of view the
vocals presented a huge challenge and I prepared myself for 18
months prior to recording to extend my range and develop a
style of singing that felt comfortable but would fit the
music”.
Essentially, “Tyranny of Minority” is the type of album
you have blasting before you go out on a Friday night. It is
the perfect way to get your metal weekend started! VENDETTA
are on the warpath, hell bent on staking their claim in the
pantheon of Metal. You're either for or against them, there's
no in-between.
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