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Royal Hunt - "Dystopia" - Reviewed By World Of Metal ! Check it out here at this link: https://worldofmetalmag.com/wom-reviews-shredding-extravaganza-dream-theater-jupiter-voivod-dawnwalker-mustard-gas-and-roses-royal-hunt-ectratis/

Royal Hunt is not an easily accessible band. There are two albums in his discography that are classic ("Moving Target" and "Paradox") but they are not a band that joins the first for those who like melodic heavy metal, for those who like power metal and for those who like progressive. It always had its own characteristics that made it easy to distinguish its sound. Which also made it complicated to not feel like you’re not always doing the same thing. "Dystopia" is a good Royal Hunt album where the band is not afraid of its characteristic sound but this time it endows it with solid songs. I must say that there are certain details here that could be left out - the long intro, for example, could be much shorter. The fact that we also have a series of guests that result in terms of themes that are not even sung by vocalist DC Cooper, also makes us wonder why this decision was made. Are these themes that the band expects not to play live? Could it be that DC Cooper's voice (accusing the weight of age) is no longer the height for these same themes. Secondary issues, I admit, that only arise in an attempt to better understand what is behind. "Dystopia" is not, at all, a bad album. On the contrary, it is quite solid as a whole but there is a feeling that something is missing, something is not right. Fortunately, themes like “The Art Of Dying” manage to invert, even if temporarily, this sensation. C. Cooper (accusing the weight of age) is not the time for these same themes. Secondary issues, I admit, that only arise in an attempt to better understand what is behind. "Dystopia" is not, at all, a bad album. On the contrary, it is quite solid as a whole but there is a feeling that something is missing, something is not right. Fortunately, themes like “The Art Of Dying” manage to invert, even if temporarily, this sensation. C. Cooper (accusing the weight of age) is not the time for these same themes. Secondary issues, I admit, that only arise in an attempt to better understand what is behind. "Dystopia" is not, at all, a bad album. On the contrary, it is quite solid as a whole but there is a feeling that something is missing, something is not right. Fortunately, themes like “The Art Of Dying” manage to invert, even if temporarily, this sensation. - 7/10 - World Of Metal

“ Dystopia ” released on December 16th via King Records (Japan/SE Asia) and on December 18th (UPD: physical format on the 15th of January 2021) via NorthPoint Productions (Europe / N / S America). A concept album offering a considerable expansion of the band´s trademark sound and featuring performances by guest vocalists: Mats Leven ( Candlemass, TSO, Skyblood ), Mark Boals ( Y.J. Malmsteen, Ring of Fire ), Henrik Brockmann ( Royal Hunt, Evil Masquerade, N´Tribe ), Kenny Lubcke ( Narita, Zoser Mez ) and Alexandra Andersen ( Royal Hunt, JSP ).

“Dystopia” is available on ALL digital platforms (as MP3, FLAC), and as a regular CD (jewel case), various deluxe editions / bundles and a double heavy vinyl LP at  royalhunt.com

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ROYAL HUNT - " The Art Of Dying " ft. Mats Leven (single version) 

ROYAL HUNT  keep intriguing fans with their adventurous endeavors and the band´s 15th studio album is no exception: a monumental concept opus featuring symphonic, progressive yet hard hitting compositions full of impeccable performances, wrapped tightly into immediately accessible format and a lush, contemporary production.

The addition of some extraordinary guest singers and their outstanding performances combined with vastly extended orchestrations creates a truly conceptual, cinematic feel throughout each and every track.

Tracklist:

INCEPTION ℉451
BURN      
THE ART OF DYING
I USED TO WALK ALONE       
THE EYE OF OBLIVION 
HOUND OF THE DAMNED
THE MISSING PAGE (Intermission I)
BLACK BUTTERFLIES
SNAKE EYES
MIDWAY (Intermission II)

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