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ROYAL HUNT – “DYSTOPIA. PART 2” - Reviewed By metalcrypt ! Check it out here at this link: http://www.metalcrypt.com/pages/review.php?revid=14185

It's been a while since I heard anything from D.C. Cooper, so I was happy to see Royal Hunt's Dystopia - Part II show up in my review queue. I missed the first Dystopia album so I can't speak to how similar this one is to its predecessor but, overall, it sounds a lot like Royal Hunt, so the answer is probably "very similar." What surprised me is the number of guest singers, most taking lead vocals, this album features. The effect is one of a darker (as the title would portend) Avantasia. There are some great power metal melodies throughout the album with songs like "Live Another Day" being particularly majestic and cinematic and giving Cooper the opportunity to show that he can still craft a vocal line with the best of them. I like the keyboard effects on the instrumental closer "Resurrection F451" in particular. They sound almost like a French horn and if you've listened to Quadrophenia from The Who, you'll appreciate how that instrument can lend an air of pomp to a song. There are no weak tracks but nothing I'd call a signature piece either, so it is a well-played example of modern power metal that stays safely within the confines of the genre. It should be a solid addition to the power metal fan's collection. - metalcrypt

ROYAL HUNT START PRE-SALES OF THEIR NEW STUDIO ALBUM – “DYSTOPIA. PART 2” – OUT ON OCTOBER 26TH VIA KING RECORDS (JAPAN/SE ASIA) AND ON OCTOBER 28TH VIA NORTHPOINT PRODUCTIONS (EU/N & S AMERICA).

Order the CD in music stores or at royalhunt.com

ROYAL HUNT will release their new studio album – “Dystopia. Part 2” – on October 26th via King Records  (Japan/SE Asia) and on October 28th via NorthPoint Productions (EU/N & S America). The second and final  part of the concept will again feature guest performers: Mats Leven (TSO, Skyblood, Vandenberg), Mark Boals (Y.J. Malmsteen, Ring of Fire, Royal Hunt), Henrik Brockman (Royal Hunt, Evil Masquerade, N ́Tribe), Kenny  Lubcke (Narita, Zoser Mez) and Alexandra Andersen (Royal Hunt, JSP). “Dystopia – Part 2” will be released in  following formats: regular CD, various Deluxe editions/bundles and a gatefold, heavy vinyl double LP  (availability date pending). ROYAL HUNT keep expanding their trademark sound and, as the story which  inspired the project - Ray Bradbury ́s classic novel “Fahrenheit 451” – gets more intense towards the end, the  music turns into more dynamic, heavier direction. Once again the guest singers add even more dramatic contrasts to an already cinematic yet solidly rocking soundscape. Simply a “must have” for any symfo/prog /power fan out there!

Tracklist :

1. MIDWAY (RESUMPTION)
2. THORN IN MY HEART
3. THE KEY OF INSANITY
4. LIVE ANOTHER DAY
5. THE PURGE
6. ONE MORE SHOT
7. SCREAM OF ANGER
a) Hit and Run b) The Thrill of the Chase
8. LEFT IN THE WIND
9. RESURRECTION F451

The entire opus is just one minute shy of an hour: 58:57:17

MESSAGE FROM THE BAND: “Thinking back to the release date of the “Part 1” back in 2020 makes you realize what a crazy time we all went through just during the last two years: who could have imagined that our “Dystopia” – project would reflect the harsh reality in such detail? And the madness is still ongoing. In any case, “Dystopia – Part 2” is even more relevant today than ever: we followed the general concept yet filled it up with images of current events in order to make it resonate with every person, everybody living through 2020 to 2022 and watching insanity to unfold in real time”.

CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN
Early access and bonus videos are available in Royal Hunt Camp – a crowdfunding campaign. Join the Camp by pre-ordering a Deluxe Edition or any bundle to support the release and listen to studio sessions already now. https://royalhunt.com/store/

Bio: Royal Hunt is a power / progressive metal band from Denmark. The name Royal Hunt appeared for the first time in 1989; a brainchild of André Andersen (main songwriter in the band) this outfit was created in order to combine basic values of Classic Rock with progressive, current musical elements. Today, after selling around 1.8 million albums and touring the world numerous times, the band is still going strong.

Band:
André Andersen – keyboards
DC Cooper – vocals
Andreas Passmark – bass
Jonas Larsen – guitars
Andreas HABO Johansson – drums

Connect with ROYAL HUNT:
Webste https://royalhunt.com/
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/2CzAMm46coQpauDZj4a4ic
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/royalhuntband
iTunes https://music.apple.com/us/album/dystopia/1543161212
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/royalhunt_official
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/royalhunt
Twitter https://twitter.com/royalhuntband

Previous album:
Dystopia - Part 1. (2020)
15th Studio Album by Royal Hunt

“DYSTOPIA - PART 1” was released on December 16th, 2020 via King Records (Japan/SE Asia) and on January 15th 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 - Part 1” 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.

Spotify: http://bit.ly/dystopia-spotify
iTunes: http://bit.ly/dystopia-itunes
YouTube: http://bit.ly/dystopia-youtube
Amazon: http://bit.ly/dystopia-amazon