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SEVENTH SERVANT - The Tree Of Life (Featuring Tim “The Ripper” Owens Judas Priest & John Greely Iced Earth) - Reviewed By Hellfire ! Check it out here at this link: https://www.hellfire-magazin.de/seventh-servant-the-tree-of-life/

SEVENTH SERVANT is the brainchild of former Iced Earth singer John Greely, who lent his voice to the 1992 classic “Night Of The Stormrider”. In 2006 he began work on The Tree Of Life, a concept album dealing with the Book of Revelation, but it is only now, sixteen years later, that the work has finally been completed.

Stylistically, the project is more in the classic (US) metal genre, there are occasional tendencies toward power metal, but without nearly reaching the vehemence of the singer's former field of activity. Instead, a lot of value is placed on melodies and their opulent implementation, especially through the use of keyboards. This sometimes leads to the fact that the guitars - with the exception of the solos - feel like they have to step back a little in some places. Also in terms of production there is certainly still room for improvement, as I simply lack a few depths here.

While the opener “Revelation” still gives the impression that the song itself is still searching for its purpose, the following “The Almighty One” is noticeably more direct to the point, but the big spark doesn't really jump over. Ditto for "Forevermore," although the song is inherently interesting thanks to its occasional progressive twists. The two longest tracks on the album are the most convincing. On “Jezebel” John Greely delivers a duet with Tim “Ripper” Owens, one of his later successors on Iced Earth. The mid-tempo number benefits both from the harmonious cooperation of the two singers and from the ability of the string group.

The heart of the album is the sixteen-minute "Open Door", which is partly quite leisurely, partly energetic and despite its length, there is not a single second of boredom. I could have featured the track on a Manilla Road disc. After that, the instrumental outro “Dialogismos” with piano and acoustic guitars wouldn't have been needed anymore.

I'm sure that John Greely put a lot of heart and soul into this project, the work on which it is based is simply too demanding for that, and sixteen years of development is really no small matter. Still, there are too few moments on “The Tree Of Life” that stick with you, apart from the exceptions mentioned. Unfortunately, the album doesn't go beyond pleasant approaches, fans of epic concept albums could maybe risk an ear.

I give it 6 out of 10 Hellfire points - Hellfire

Release Date: September 23, 2022

FFO: Judas Priest, Iced Earth, Savatage

Location: Nashville, TN

The time has finally come and this one has been in the making for almost 15 entire years! When John Greely started to envision his magnus opus release “The Tree of Life” he had no idea this one would become such a long endeavor. It was in 2006 when John started working on developing this very special project, he would bring to the fold many seasoned players to get this one just right. And now it has fully come to fruition, we bring you the first full length masterpiece by Seventh Servant.

Seventh Servant is the brainchild of former Iced Earth (Night Of The Stormrider) vocalist, John Greely. In 1992 Iced Earth released their classic Night of the Stormrider album. Greely would go on to play in a plethora of bands, always striving for a level of metal integrity in his music that most bands in the power metal genre lacked. All of this experience would lead Greely to this project, Seventh Servant! This debut release from Seventh Servant is more than your average metal release, this release is poised to bring the book of Revelation to life in a way that you have never heard it before.

Roxx Records is very excited to be teaming up with Seventh Servant to bring you one of the most anticipated releases of 2022 with their magnum opus release entitled “The Tree of Life”. Slated for release this September, “The Tree of Life” will be released in a beautiful 2 LP gatefold edition, with beautifully designed artwork, containing full lyrics on a very limited colored vinyl, as well as a black vinyl version. The release will also come as a 2-disc Limited Edition CD version, disc 1 will feature the whole brand-new album, while disc 2 will feature the complete album in a completely voiceless, instrumental edition. Lastly, it will also be available at all of your favorite digital and streaming platforms.

As we get ready to unleash this monster of an album for the world to hear, at such a critical time in our world, we invite you to hear the debut single from “The Tee of Life”. “Jezebel” is the debut single now being serviced to radio, be sure to call in and request it wherever you listen to your music. This single needs to be heard and we invite you now to hear the debut lyric video which also features guest vocals from the one and only Tim “The Ripper” Owens (Judas Priest)

Check out the video!

Be prepared as on September 23rd, 2022 “The Tree of Life” will arrive for all to hear as Seventh Servant are taking metal to the next level as they strive to truly awaken your soul and empower your minds!  

Visit www.RoxxRecords.com for full details and special and some very limited pre order options live now.

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https://roxxrecords.com/
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/seventh-servant/1446679313