Valient Thorr - Legend of the World

Reviewed by dcsfinest

Finally, colossal rock has returned to planet Earth. It allegedly comes by way of Venus, the second rock from the sun, and the place Valient Thorr calls home. According to rock legend, the members of the band crashed their spaceship in North Carolina some 50 years ago. Wise men say Walt Disney soon stole their time machine, stranding them on the blue planet and blocking their return to the river city of Burlatia. Rock fans the world over owe Mickey Mouse an enormous debt of gratitude. Armed only by ammunition of the six-string variety, Valient Thorr has embarked on a quest to bring true rock back to the masses. Under the leadership of Valient Himself, Vailent Thorr rocked hundreds of American cities and sold thousands of albums. Their latest album, The Legend of the World, sends a clear message to all the armies that have stood in their way: Valient Thorr cannot be stopped. The Legend of the World summons the awesome powers of rock's most powerful gods -- Iron Maiden, Motorhead, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, AC/DC and The Who, to name a few. It's a relentless assault of guitar fury and drum mastery. And earthly creatures might not be able to experience the full effect of such craftsman ship if they don't to listen to the record as loud as humanly possible. Face-melting solos, gut-busting drum beats and earth-shaking vocals are all that matter to these Venusians. Anchoring The Legend of the World is the seven-minute epic, "Fall of Pangea," which was inspired by the cruel fate of the great dinosaur race. Videogame fans might recognize the track from Guitar Hero II. "Heatseeker" and "Goveruptcy" also relay the all-important message, loud and clear, that rock will not be denied on this planet, not by the American government or any other. Let us all bow down to the monsters of rock! Resistance is futile. Long live Thorr! [www.vailentthorr.com]

Jan 29 2007