In discussions surrounding contemporary power / neoclassical metal music, the Slovakian band Signum Regis consistently ranks among those renowned for producing and performing exceptional music that embodies the traditional European sounds characteristic of the genre.
Their most recent release, Undivided, launched in 2023 via Ulterium Records, has captivated audiences and garnered numerous outstanding reviews from various publications, solidifying their status within the music community.
The band has announced plans to reissue their acclaimed second full-length album, The Eyes of Power, originally released in 2010, on May 22nd. This album features Göran Edman (formerly of Yngwie Malmsteen) on vocal duties. The decision to revisit and re-release this remarkable record stems from the high production quality, allowing them to celebrate one of the highlights of their 18-year career.
Founding member, songwriter, and bassist Ronnie König shared his thoughts on this development:
“The Eyes Of Power” is our second album that we recorded with Göran Edman (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen). I think it is also the heaviest album that Göran has ever recorded. What’s so interesting about the album is a combination of a unique historical concept, the oriental and neoclassical approach to the songwriting, and the fire in the belly that we had while recording it. We were ambitious and fearless with this one. We did some really crazy stuff there. Like the super-fast song “Dura Europos” or the epic instrumental song “The Underground Temples Of Mithras”.
The only thing that we were regretting over the years was the production. Now, when we had the opportunity to release this album again, we saw it as a unique chance to fix everything that we wanted to. Filip Koluš (guitarist) ended up re-recording all rhythm guitars with a better, modern sound. I re-recorded bass in 2 tracks, and of course, we mixed it anew. I think Filip did a fantastic job with the mix, and now this album sounds very fresh, like something we did just the other week. Uwe Jarling’s new artwork is the cherry on top, highlighting the dynamic and heroic essence of the storyline while elevating the album and band’s aesthetics to a fresh, modern level.
In my estimation, this album is tailor-made for fans of historic concept metal albums, for fans of Signum Regis obviously, but I think it has a lot to offer to fans of bands like Symphony X or Yngwie Malmsteen. If you are an ancient history nerd, you will love the lyrics and the booklet. It’s very special. I don’t think you will find anything like it.
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