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Album Review: LEANDER RISING Heart Tamer

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When asked where metal comes from, most fans will name The United States, The United Kingdom, Germany, and the Scandinavian lands as responsible for the vast abundance of noise and aggression we all enjoy. However, one should not forget the wealth of talent which lies in lesser known locations. Admittedly, if you were to ask me, “Drew, are there any good Hungarian Metal bands”, my answer would be “well, I’ve only really listened to Sear Bliss, but I’m sure there are others as well.” Leander Rising hails from Hungary’s capital city of Budapest and includes singer/songwriter/bassist/keyboard player Leander Köteles, along with drummer Bela Budai, guitarist Jozzy, and former Nevermore touring guitarist Attila Vörös. Signed to Sony Music and with guest appearances from Jeff Loomis and Chris Broderick, the band seems to have a lot going for it. So how does Heart Tamer measure up? (more…)