Age Of Darkness
Artist: Haven
Label: R.E.X. Records
Released: 1991
Type: Full-Length
Rating: 5/5 Skulls (1)
1991's Age Of Darkness is the second (and final) album from Christian metallers Haven. Before you conjure up images of Stryper, you'd do well to give this one a chance. Where a band like Barren Cross drew its influences from Dio and Iron Maiden, Haven's sound owes more to a certain Seattle sound (no, not that one). I'm talking about bands like Queensrÿche, Fifth Angel, and Metal Church.
Age Of Darkness is a very impressive traditional/power metal album, full of great melodies, shredding guitars, and a Geoff Tate-inspired vocal style. There are a couple instances of Dokken-style balladeering, but for the most part this is a fast paced power metal album that should please fans of Apocrypha, Powersurge, Crimson Glory, and any of the bands mentioned earlier. Haven is a Christian band, but they're not overly "churchy" with their lyrics, so Age Of Darkness shouldn't alienate the average metal fan.
Lineup
Kevin Ayers - Vocals/Guitars
Andrew Bruner - Guitars
John Farnell - Guitars
Ed Bruner - Bass
Tim Benton - Drums
Songs
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