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STRUTTER MAGAZIN
 The
Swiss band CRYSTAL BALL was formed in 1995 and have built up a
big reputation in the Hardrock/Metalscene. It seems like 2003
is the year of the new albums of some of Switzerland’s best
known acts, because after the new albums by KROKUS, SHAKRA, GOTTHARD,
it is now time for the 4th CD of CRYSTAL BALL. Musically the band
is still playing high class strong and tough Melodic Hard/Heavy
Rock with influences from bands like VICTORY and PRETTY MAIDS.
The sound is big and the songs are catchy and really rocking.
If you enjoyed the new SHAKRA album, you’re gonna love this
new CRYSTAL BALL album as well. 12 tracks are included on ‘Hellvetia’,
and the absolute highlights are “Forever and eternally”
(sounds like a mix between WHITE LION and HELLOWEEN), “My
life” (super strong
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midtempo melodic rocker), “Last dance”
(very catchy uptempo melodic rocker, big harmonyvocals during
chorus), “Want it all” (very strong uptempo Melodic
Power Metal), “Pictures of love” (HUGE midtempo Melodic
Rock), “One day at a time” (sing-a-long together big
midtempo Melodic Hardrock, like BONFIRE meets VICTORY) and “Bird
on a wire” (fantastic uptempo melodic hardrock). Concluded,
CRYSTAL BALL did it again, releasing an excellent Melodic Hard/Heavy
Rockalbum that should attract both Melodic Hardrock and Power
Metalfans! ‘Helvetia’ is their finest release so far
and is even better than the new SHAKRA, so this is the best Swiss
record of 2003, officially released on the 3rd of November...
(Gabor / 9.0 out of 10 Points)
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