2016: The Deadliest Scourge

Albums

2016: The Deadliest Scourge

Debut Album
Released: 01/07/2016 [Digipack CD / 500 hand numbered]
Re-Issue: 23/12/2019 [100 White & 150 Black hand numbered vinyls
Label: Alone Records

– Debut album recorded at the Devasoundz Studios (SepticFlesh, Chaostar, Rotting Christ) in Athens, Greece by Fotis Benardo (SiXforNinE, ex-SepticFlesh) & Thanos Jan (The Black Capes, Inactive Messiah), mixed & mastered by Fotis Benardo

– Special appearance by Apollo Papathasio (Spiritual Beggars, ex.-Firewind), Yossi Sassi (Solo, ex.-Orphaned Land), Vladimir Reshetnikov (Arkona, Rossomahaar) & Theophilos Kritikos (Feel)

– Cover artwork & booklet design made by Michal Karcz (Metal Church, VNV Nation)

– Logo & Symbol made by Rainer Kalwitz (Shadow Gallery, Dare, Tad Morose)

Line Up
Nikos Siglidis – Guitar & Growling Vocals
Steve Venardo – Lead & Growling Vocals
Kostas Krikos – Lead Guitar
Stavros Tsilivarakos – Bass
Stamatis Katsafados – Drums

The Press About “The Deadliest Scourge”

“…The SILENT RAGE saves you with riffs and gripping melodies. They do not slip into the typical European style, but present themselves much more gloomier than the usual verbster of the genre. […] If you want to hear a less progressive but clearly darker version of Symphony X, this is the right thing to do!”

Manuel SteinLegacy (Germany)

“…The album sounds a lot more modern to my ears than what I expected, with a good balance between heavy metal and thrash metal, that reminds me of Iced Earth and Annihilator(without the really speed metal part of them)but mostly reminds me of Mystic Prophecy the band that is closest to the albums elements.”

Sakis FragkosRock Hard (Greece)

“…There is definitely a potential after hearing the songs with dark atmosphere power metal tunes. I can see their strong policy and manly attitude through the sound direction that that going for minor chord progression. […]I would definitely like to hear more songs like this that has original mode…”

Kyosuke TsuchiyaBurrn! (Japan)

“… A remarkable album which contains, in high doses, all those elements that makes it very pleasant. The composition is in high standards, keeping the emotional background of the genre while avoiding a lot of clichés and presenting pure personality…”

Iordanis KiourtsidisRockway (Greece)

“…‘The Deadliest Scourge’ plops about the heavier side without actually tipping into the extreme, with a nip of the Teutons and just the (mercifully) merest hint of the early eighties gilding a mix that relies mainly on a Euro/US power metal combination…”

Phil KanePowerplay (United Kingdom)

“… “The Deadliest Scourge” marks a comeback for The Silent Rage, which for sure will please the fans of melodic power metal genre, especially if you consider the excellent work in the production, which proves once again that an excellent job is being done at the Devasoundz Studios, which lifts the songs in higher levels. An album that is highly recommended”.

Minos NtokopoulosRock Overdose

“…This album is a typical grower. The music contains multiple layers and only after a few spins you experience full glory. Yes, there is a huge choice in power metal music, but this is a record you should really give a try. Unless you are one of those extremely puritan types, in advance despising any growling in power metal, this album will surprise you in a very positive way!”

Jori van de WorpLords Of Metal (The Netherlands)

“Forged at the Devasoundz Studios, “The Deadliest Scourge” guarantees the final result. Powerful, speed metal with a really nice flow and even great choruses! For those who love melody & speed whatever comes out from such a bound, the album is highly recommended. The voice just came in and matched as it needed to be, the musical ideas become a really well crafted song and the listening of this release become a joyful journey…”

Costas KoulisNoizy

“… “The Deadliest Scourge” unites the past, present and future of Power Metal in such a solid and compelling way those guys sound like veterans, but obviously always looking forward without being imprisoned in a past that unfortunately will never return.”

Gustavo ScuderiThe Headbanging Moose (Canada)

“…In conclusion, if we were to look at each track as a single unit, we would be talking about high standard power metal songs that deserve to be part of your collection and your speakers as well… […]We would also be speaking of an album that rises above many other power metal albums from abroad ..”

Paschalis KoutsogiannisAfternoiz (Greece)

“Overall, though, ‘The Deadliest Scourge’ is a breath of fresh air. Not only is it well written, well performed and well produced, but it also delves deep into a style that is all too often overlooked in today’s retro-oriented traditional metal scene (which I dearly love, by the way). Albums like ‘The Deadliest Scourge’ and the latest Rage opus, ‘The Devil Strikes Again,’ give me hope that this kind of heavy-duty Germanic modern power metal can flourish in today’s fragmented metal scene. The Silent Rage could be just the band to keep it alive, or even take it to the next level”.

Christopher EckmanTrue Metal Lives (USA)

“… So our overall appreciation for this album? A masterpiece!! The level in the Greek scene has grown even more through the years and The Silent Rage are about to put it a little higher with this album!! …”

Stratos JesterJester Dance (Greece)

“…Trying to draw a conclusion, “The Deadliest Scourge” is a CD that has many cards to play: first of all, the record is built with a great professionalism in every single part of it….”

Francesco "Raven" GallinaMetallized (Italy)

“…We are talking about a fresh approach of today’s traditional power metal which has been consciously engrafted with genes from Disturbed among others! […] The sound of the album is being consisted by a huge clarity. It’s like an unstoppable train that reaches its limits, close enough to derail, due to the fact that it’s only few times that you can might hear a mid tempo song in this album…”

Chris KissadjekianRock‘n’Roll Monuments (Greece)

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