I seem to be having something with multiple gods oriented albums because I just reviewed a release following the same mystical theme. This time I came across a band that has been living it up focusing on the Egyptian high heaven rulers than the rest of the chaps up stairs of other peoples. However, the thing is that this is not a new band, nor did I find any actual connection to Egyptian culture within their material, expect for the great looking artwork on display. The US Metal act AMON-RA, sadly a short lived bystander in what was the crumbling US Metal scene of the early 90s, right before the great decline. Probably the band’s most significant figure was Byron Nemeth, the band’s sole guitarist, continuing his work after the closure of his early band SACRED HEART. AMON-RA, unlike their description as a Heavy / Power Metal entity, sounded rather different judging by their singular creation, “In The Company Of The Gods”, originally released back in 1992 as an independent released now reissued by Pure Underground Records. Before I gutting this one out, think about a keyboard induced mid-80s Heavy Metal with bits of AOR and goblets of Hard Rock. After nearly twenty one years, this one still sounds old, yet not that exciting nor impressive.
01. Intro Into Infinity
02. Graveyard of the Dragon
03. Forever
04. Middleground
05. Season’s of May
06. When the Glitter Fades Away
07. Cloak & Dagger
08. As the Mirror Cracks
09. Garden of Eden (Bonus Track)
10. On the Shore (Bonus Track)
11. She’s My Lady (Bonus Track)
12. Long Overdue (Bonus Track)