Doomsayer

Hailing from the trad-metal hotbed of Italy, HEXTAR were formed in November 2018 by the hands of Marco Scattolin (guitar), Emiliano Zin? (bass, then also backing vocals), and Andrea Feltrin (drums). Shortly after, Edoardo Loreggian joined and sang on the self-titled debut EP, released in April 2020 amidst the first Covid Lockdowns. Edoardo left during the summer of 2020 due to stylistic differences, and with Emiliano now on vocals, the band released the single 'Keep Our Flame Alive' during February of 2021. The title would prove prescient, as HEXTAR the band kept working on writing their first full-length, the then-to-be-titled Doomsayer, which would begin production during September 2022. Shortly after the drum recordings, the band had to part ways with Andrea due to personal issues. They then decided to keep working on the album behind the scenes while looking for a replacement, which came in the form of Amedeo Paolini, who joined in March 2023. The production of the album finally came to a close in October 2023, when HEXTAR were also joined by a longsought second guitarist, Niccol? Giacometti. At last here, Doomsayer is a big & boisterous blast of classic metal heroism. Ever since their inception, HEXTAR aimed at writing a style of power metal reminiscent of the genre?s early days. From early Helloween to likewise-early Blind Guardian, the inspirations can be heard aplenty across Doomsayer, but HEXTAR are nothing if not true heavy metal maniacs, and thus will one find plen

Tracks

1~1~Skies Of Strife
1~2~Nothing Is Eternal
1~3~The Otherwordly Sin
1~4~Hour Of Glory
1~5~Crestfallen Hunter's Tale
1~6~The Fight Beyond The Sleep
1~7~A Requiem For Fools
1~8~Doomsayer
1~9~The Story So Far

Details

Catalogue Number: DVP294CD
Format: CD
Artist: Hextar
Release Date: 28 June 2024
Genre: Metal
Label: DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS
Distributor: Rocket Group