AXEL RUDI PELL Mystica
SPV 99952DC (2006)
German melodic metal supremo Pell releases his 11th new album. The man who's recorded with most of the European musicians worth recording with, plays a mean guitar. A classical metal edge, he doesn't deny the strong Ritchie Blackmore influence, but is far more metal, with a touch of Hendrix too.
A cool intro is followed by 'Fly To The Moon', with vocals from Johnny Gioeli who doesn't sound a million miles from JLT, and the fluid guitar work nods at Uli Jon Roth.
A strong set, not for the average metal fan, but a serious touch of class.
****
Review by Joe Geesin
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