@PlanetMosh reviews Ring of Fire - Battle of Leningrad out now on .@FrontiersRec In 2000, having completed a successful mini-tour with Yngwie Malmsteen in late 1999, Mark Boals began creating his second solo album. Released on 24th January 2014 via Frontier Records, 'Battle Of Leningrad' is the fourth album by power metal band Ring Of Fire.@PlanetMosh reviews Ring of Fire – Battle of Leningrad out now on .@FrontiersRec Battle Of Leningrad In 2000, having completed a successful mini-tour with Yngwie Malmsteen in late 1999, Mark Boals began creating his second solo album. Released on 24th January 2014 via Frontier Records, 'Battle Of Leningrad' is the fourth album by power metal band Ring Of Fire. Given that there has been nine years since their last release this album surely has to be something pretty special. "Mother Russia" kicks things off and provides a wonderful dramatic beginning for the album, with the cinematic melody backed up by marching drums. All in all a perfect beginning to tell the story chosen for this album; which is the siege of Leningrad during WW1. Though it is the vocals that bring the power metal sound you will recognise, one that for me harks back to the 80's, especially with the inclusion of the piano sounds and guitar riffs. You can also easily find yourself singing along to the repeat of 'Mother Russia' in the chorus, with its catchy repetition. The only downside for me is about four minutes in when there's a sudden, short silent break after which the sound [...]
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