MYSTIQUE – Black Rider – 30th Year Anniversary (2016 Eat Metal Records)
Hamilton Ontario’s Mystique might have been my favourite musical discovery of 2022, a steely classic progressive metal band, with a load of expensive past releases to seek. This reissue covers the Black Rider EP with some demos and singles. It’s an absolutely essential purchase for any serious metal head, despite the production values, simply because these songs all scorch with an impressive diversity ranging from Priest to Poison.
4.5/5 stars
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Priest to Poison? That’s quite the metal spectrum.
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True but Rock N Roll Party Tonite sure reminds me of I Want Action.
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You asked me why Tyrant hasn’t been lost to history and then pull those it LOL. Listened to the title track Strong Virgin Steele vibes.
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*pull this out* – I wish WP would let you fix comments…
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To be fair I think Marco D’Auria is 100% the reason I even know this band!
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And now you’re 100% the reason I know about them! Do they have much other stuff or is this CD pretty much their entire output?
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They have other obscure singles and demos – and I believe more is being reissued in 2023. Marco has told me to expect reissues, but the date is speculation on my part! Makes sense to strike while the iron is hot.
They do have another single in their store but it was $150 for vinyl, very limited, so I am waiting a little longer.
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Marco has spread the love of this band for sure! He is the reason I know this band as well.
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You should check out the CD! I am sure it is collectable by now. The DVD is a must watch, I have to say.
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I just might do that.
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You better! (Shakes fist and calls Tee Bone Man for help)
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LOL!!
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I definitely hear I Want Action in Rock N Roll Party Tonite.
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