I heard those a while ago and thought they're fucking awesome. Looks like PF will hit us hard with a great album, once again.

Seriously, am I the only one who considers Seven Seals to be terribly sub-par for Primal Fear? About half the songs sound like they're recycled from Jaws of Death, which was their creative nadir to begin with, and Demons and Angels is totally ripped off Lightyears from Home as well. It's kind of obvious the Mat Sinner is running out of ideas when the Sinner cover Question of Heaven is far and away the best song. The only other one on there that strikes me as truly memorable is the title track, which just so happens the be the most (for PF) atypical track on the album, so maybe that means they should start "experimenting" a little more often. But then again there's "In Memory", which is total Creed/Nickelback/Staind/other dime-a-dozen post grunge crap worship.

Having listened to the whole album, I take back the last sentence. The first three songs (from which the samples are) are great, but after that it goes downwhill fast (with the exception of World On Fire, which is a pretty cool song). A bland and uninspired attempt at melodic power metal. I thought maybe it will grow on me, but after repeated listenings my conclusion is the same: it's simply boring. After the excellent Seven Seals, New Religion is nothing but a major disapointment for me.

Seven Seals was Primal Fear's best album since Nuclear Fire...it may even be better than Nuclear Fire.

"Sign Of Fear" sounds awesome. Ralph's high pitched screams are incredible. Like Rob Halford, he speaks to bats regularly. I wasn't to big on the background chanting.

"Face The Emptiness" sounds like your standard Primal Fear track. Good stuff.

"Everytime It Rains" does sound like it has HIT written all over it. Simone has one of the most beautiful voices going today. She and Ralph sound really fantastic together.

I've been hooked on PF for awhile now. They're one of the best powermetal bands, if not THE BEST, I can't wait for this to be released over here in the US.

On a more serious note, I noticed your a Ravens fans obviously

Who the hell is this dude putting a cheap shot on our Aussie Sav Rocca " The punter".....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cerDBOd_zlg

I am wondering what has happened to Tom Nauman? He did not record on the album and seems to be no longer part of the band. Henny Wolter has now returned. I dont mind Wolter's playing, but i really enjoyed Nauman axe-shredding. Thats something i will most certainly miss on the new album.