Mystic Prophecy - Regressus
Review by Ave Hurley
Mystic Prophecy's latest album, Regressus, is a powerful and intense addition to their discography. The band's signature blend of heavy metal and power metal is on full display, with blazing guitar riffs, thundering drums, and soaring vocals that will leave listeners breathless.
From the opening track, "The End of the World," Mystic Prophecy sets the tone for the album with a fast-paced, high-energy sound that doesn't let up for a moment. Songs like "Through the Fire and Flames" and "A Darkened Mind" showcase the band's technical prowess, with intricate guitar solos and complex rhythms that keep the listener engaged.
But Regressus isn't just about pure speed and aggression. The album also features some more melodic moments, such as the soaring chorus of "The Curse" and the haunting ballad "To the Moon and Back." These tracks add a welcome variety to the album and showcase the band's versatility.
Table of Contents
Download
Filename: mystic-prophecy-regressus.zip- MP3 size: 198 mb
- FLAC size: 2344.5 mb
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Fighting The World (Manowar Cover) | ||
| Regressus - Lost In Time | ||
| Lords Of Pain (Live Wacken 2004) | 3:35 | |
| The Traveller | 0:50 | |
| Lords Of Pain | ||
| Regressus = Lost in Time | 5:24 | |
| Regressus | 0:55 | |
| Regressus/Lost in Time | 05:23 | |
| Eternal Flame (Live Wacken 2004) | 4:20 | |
| Calling From Hell | 4:30 | |
| The Land of the Dead | 4:43 | |
| Sign Of The Cross | 4:00 | |
| Lost In Time | ||
| Fighting the World | 04:05 | |
| Land Of The Dead | ||
| The Sign Of The Cross | ||
| Calling From Hell | ||
| Lords Of Pain | 4:29 | |
| Eternal Flame | 4:44 | |
| The Traveller | ||
| Night Of The Storm | ||
| Eternal Flame (Wacken Live 2004) | ||
| Lost In Time | 4:28 | |
| Sanctuary [Drum Track] [Unlisted] | 3:27 | |
| Calling from Hell | 4:31 | |
| Sign Of The Cross | ||
| Land Of The Dead | 4:44 | |
| When Demons Return | 4:43 | |
| In Your Sins | ||
| Night of the Storm | 4:24 | |
| Mystic Prophecy | 4:27 | |
| In Your Sins | 4:55 | |
| The Traveller (Instrumental) | 0:50 | |
| Sign of the Cross | 4:0 | |
| When Demons Return | ||
| Sanctuary | 3:16 | |
| Lords of Pain | 4:30 | |
| Lords Of Pain (Wacken Live 2004) | ||
| Eternal Flame | ||
| Sanctuary (Iron Maiden Cover) | ||
| The Land Of The Dead | 4:43 | |
| Forgotten Soul | ||
| Fighting The World | 4:04 | |
| Night Of The Storm | 4:23 | |
| Forgotten Soul | 3:36 |
Images
Catalog Numbers
- WNB 200.461
- MAS DP 0963
- IROND CD 03-586
- FO1442CD
- NB 1119-2, 27361 11192, NB 1156-0
- KICP 930
- MASS CD 1315 DG
- MMMF 2003
- NB 1119-2
- L 0034
- NB 1119-2, 1119-2
Labels
- Massacre Records
- Wizard
- Irond
- Фоно
- Nuclear Blast
- Nexus
- Metal Mind Productions
- Rock Empire Music
- A.G.C.
Listen online
- lytte på nettet
- online luisteren
- kuunnella verkossa
- lyssna på nätet
- online anhören
- escuchar en línea
- ascolta in linea
- ouvir online
- écouter en ligne
Formats
- 17 × File
- MP3
- Album
- Promo
- Reissue
- 320kbps
- Cassette
- CD
- Digipak
- Limited Edition
- Remastered
- Unofficial Release
Companies
| Role | Company |
|---|---|
| Mixed At | Eroc's Mastering Ranch |
| Mastered At | Prophecy |
| Phonographic Copyright (p) | Nuclear Blast |
| Copyright (c) | Nuclear Blast |
| Licensed From | Nuclear Blast |
| Licensed To | Irond Ltd. |
| Made By | Irond Ltd. |
| Pressed By | ООО "Инновационные Технологии" |
| Record Company | King Record Co. Ltd |
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Artwork | Jan Meininghaus |
| Bass | M. Albrecht |
| Drums | D. Ekdahl |
| Guitar | Gus G. |
| Mixed By | Eroc |
| Producer | R. D. Liapakis |
| Mastered By | R. D. Liapakis |
| Vocals | R. D. Liapakis |
Notes
- Promotional material sent to reviewers by Massacre Records
- The information is taken from a PDF press release.
- Mastered at Prophecy & Music Factory Studios.
- Made in Bulgaria
- ℗ & © 2003 Nuclear Blast. ℗ 2003 Irond Ltd. under the license from Nuclear Blast. ℗ 2003 OOO "Айронд" по лицензии Nuclear Blast. Made in Russia by Irond Ltd.
- Packaged in a jewel case, a 16-page booklet.
- The cover tracks were recorded on very short notice for a pair of tribute albums (Dennis Ekdahl was unavailable for the recordings) and included on Regressus digipack at the last minute. The production was rushed towards the end resulting in the accidental inclusion of the unlisted Track 13, which is the Sanctuary drum track.
- Digipak, limited to 2000 copies
- Comes with OBI.
- Taiwanese release, directly re-uses the Japanese CD and booklet, and the barcode. Different OBI and back cover.
- Issued in a cardboard sleeve.
- Manufactured In The USA. Comes in a standard jewel case w/ clear tray
Barcodes
- Barcode: 402846119636
- Barcode: 4028466119636
- Matrix / Runout: IROND CD 03-586
- Barcode: 4632000144222
- Matrix / Runout: LU025678 NB 1156-0 04 0MM Technicolor
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI L123
- Mould SID Code: ifpi 7Q10
- Label Code: LC 07027
- Barcode: 7 27361 11192 2
- Rights Society: GEMA
- Barcode (Text On Obi): 4 988003 284497
- Rights Society: JASRAC
- Barcode: 5907785035270
- Barcode (OBI): 4 988003 284497
- Other (Cat. no. on CD): KICP 930
- Rights Society (On CD): JASRAC
- Matrix / Runout: KICP-930 IFPI LB75 920512253N F1
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LB75
- Mould SID Code: IFPI 2N81
- Matrix / Runout: LU024991 NB 1119-2 01 Technicolor
- Mastering SID Code: IFPI LI28
About Mystic Prophecy
German Power Metal band from Memmingen, Bavaria, formed in 2000.
Current line-up:
Roberto Dimitri Liapakis: Vocals (2000 )
Markus Pohl: Guitar (2005 )
Joey Roxx: Bass (2015 )
Hanno Kerstan: Drums (2016 )
Evan K: Guitar (2017 )
Members
- Dennis Ekdahl
- Martin Albrecht
- Markus Pohl
- Roberto Dimitri Liapakis
- Connie Andreszka
- Mathias Straub
- Martin Grimm
- Stefan Dittrich
- Tyronne Silva
- Constantine
- Lakis Ragazas
- Evan K
- Tristan Maiwurm
- Joey Roxx
- Kostantinos Karamitroudis
Summary by Ave Hurley
Comments
2023-04-13
The band's second 2003 album, Regressus, is a D-tuned square replica of the contemporary works of Grave Digger.
