"Beginning of the Resurrection" is a 3 song EP from the Japanese Power Metal band Galneryus. It serves as a teaser for their upcoming album simply titled "Resurrection". This is also the first material from Galneryus featuring their new bassist Taka and the new vocalist Masatoshi "Sho" Ono.
Sho?...
Just a little background for the new frontman, Masatoshi Ono. He is a Pop/Rock musician who became popular during the 90's. He also contributed songs for some Anime and Japanese drama shows such as Mama wa Poyopoyo-Saurus ga Osuki (1995) and Anything for You (1992). Fans describe him to sound like Toshi (Toshimitsu Deyama of X Japan).
Beginning of the Resurrection
Fans may find this EP very different from Galneryus' earlier works. Here's a track by track description.
1. DESTINY (MV MIX)
Only one word to describe this song: Awesome!. A very nice opening song with an anime-opening-theme' feel. Fast-paced beats accompanied by guitar, keyboards and bass solos joined in by a powerful voice. The tune is very catchy, it's like Dragonforce meets X Japan.
2. YOU'RE THE ONLY...2010
This is a cover version of a ballad by Masatoshi Ono. Galneryus pulled it off nicely, a lot of guitar solos have been used but the dramatic feel of the song remains.
3. A FAR-OFF DISTANCE
Another song with a slow beat. The intro sounded like the intro for "Shining Moments" (from the 2008 album Reincarnation). It's also used as the ending song to the anime titled "Rainbow" which also started earlier this year. Honestly, this song was good but not as good as the first two.
There we go, that's what I can say about their new material. Galneryus done a great job here, Masatoshi Ono's voice fits the band well.
Current Lineup:
Masatoshi "Sho" Ono - Vocals
Syu - Guitar
Taka - Bass
Yuhki - Keyboards
Junichi - Drums
Watch out for their new album "Resurrection" coming out on June 23rd, 2010. I can't wait to hear it's entirety myself.
