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Emperor Rising

    
       
       
       
     
             
Krilloan are a melodic power metal band from Sweden formed in 2020 by Klas Holmgren, the self proclaimed "disciple of metal". Inspired by bands such as Blind Guardian, Helloween, Gamma Ray, and Iron Savior, Klas and his band Krilloan, released their debut E.P. 'Stories Of Times Forgotten' in 2021. Full of pace and power, the E.P. was a breath taking barrage of epic power metal, setting the world alight! And now, just two years later (in 2022), Krilloan are back to fan the flames with their debut long player 'Emperor Rising'...    
             
...featuring nine red hot scorching songs over a turbo-charged thirty six minutes! And right from the off the band are in full flight, with opener 'Prince Of Caledor' a blistering rampage of all out power metal. The pace is incredible - putting such speedsters as DragonForce and Cellador to shame! Krilloan mean business, with 'Prince Of Caledor' setting out the bands ambitions to batter listeners with fast and furious, yet melodic metal that is both head bang-able and highly infectious. And if you thought that was fast - check out 'Sons Of The Lion'! Harder, heavier, and more meaty - what an incredible opening brace from the Swedish metallers. To say I was blown away by the bands debut E.P. of two years ago, would be the understatement of the year! 'Emperor Rising' (the album) is twice as long - and twice as ferocious. Although 'Fireborn' adopts a more mid tempo feel, there are gear changes aplenty - definitely too many to count! The band boarding the power metal roller coaster, twisting this way and that, delivering surprises at every turn!    
             
At just over one minute in length, 'Return To Melnibone' is an effects laden and tension fuelled intro, leading straight into the title song 'Emperor Rising' - the fastest song heard so far! And with so much energy and oomph, every single metalhead everywhere will struggle to keep pace with this one. The band excelling at speedy power metal. not allowing listeners a single moment to take a breath. Absolutely amazing! Adopting a majestic march with an epic edge, 'Break Of Dawn (Brothers In Arms)' crashes the party in anthemic mood, boldly striding on with its head high high. Dropping the scorching pace for a moment, Krilloan show the world they're not just speed merchants, and can deliver other styles of power metal too - 'Break Of Dawn (Brothers In Arms)' a standout song for many many reasons. And placing it right in the middle of the album too - pure genius!    
             
And as quick as the pace dissipated, it's back - and more ferocious than ever! 'Into The Storm' a blazing barrage of boisterous metal that'll test the neck muscles of the most hardened of the worlds head bangers. The band firing on all cylinders, effortlessly accelerating to Mach 10 speed...and for all you wannabee scientists out there, Mach 10 speed is over 10,000 km/h (or nearly 6,500 mph). That'd sure shorten my daily commute to work! Heavying things up, the band hustle with 'Stormlight' - a bustling barrage of heavy come power metal to please the worlds head bangers. I'm telling ya, your neck muscles are gonna be at breaking point by the albums end - 'Emperor Rising' (the album) brought to a close with the all out head banger 'Angel's Sacrifice'. Loaded with pace, power and intent, 'Angel's Sacrifice' is infectious and catchy - and a fabulous way to end your debut album.    
             
Overall, a barnstorming barrage of red hot and infectious power metal from Sweden's rising sensation Krilloan.    
             
             
Review by Iron Mathew Collins    
             
Reviewed for Metal Gods TV    
             
Review is also featured at Metal-Roos    
             
             
Other Reviews    
             

           
           
Stories Of Times Forgotten E.P.      
           
"a red hot scorcher of a power metal march, 'Stories Of Times Forgotten' is a sparkling five song tsunami of incredible epicness" Read Review      
     
     
     
           
             
             

           
           
Angel's Sacrifice (single)      
           
"a bombastic and infectious release, reaffirming Krilloan's electrifying emergence into the worldwide power metal scene" Read Review      
     
     
     
           
             
             

           
           
Return Of The Heralds      
           
"fast paced foot to the floor power metal with immense energy and drive, 'Return Of The Heralds' is infectious and head bang-able to the max" Read Review      
     
     
     
           
             
             
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