The Wizards - Full Moon In Scorpio (EN)

I chose a formation from Spain that I have never heard of before. The group is called The Wizards and, according to the leaflet, they serve Hard Rock. The current disc is named "Full Moon In Scorpio" and it will be released in mid-May. Curious and full of expectation I listened to the titles for the first time in some kind of fast run-through. When I finished the "zapping" , I instantly got a hold of this piece, because there is more to this plate than simple hard rock. Full of enthusiasm, I listen to this ingenious music again and aigain.

Everything fits here. The wonderfully scarring and grooving guitars know how to rock and are able to convince with masterful solo-parts. A pleasant waving sound comes out of the speakers as the verses are played full of energy. Oftentimes you can recognize a slightly doom approach of the guys here. On the other side the disc seems rather full of hard rock, especially when the tempo gets faster.

The voice of the singer Ian plays also an important role in this. The voice is clean and melodic. However, he often drifts into this glorious "dingy" singing which reminds strongly of Glen Danzig or Michael Poulsen (Volbeat). It's not that striking, but an audibale comparison. The mood of the sound tapestry, to which the bass and drums contribute as well, captivates the listener immediately and the songs stick in mind.

The Wizards play their songs with a certain ease and devotion, hence they simply deliver good mood and joy and they guarantee a positive listening experience as well. In "Who are You, Mr. Gurdjieff?" the Spaniards combine all their above mentioned strengths perfectly. Furthermore, the singing consists of multiple voices, which serves pure goose bumps towards the end of the track. That's why this piece became my favorite, as well as the longplayer "When We Were Gods". The latter starts off slightly like a ballad but increases its force and energy during the further course.

Conclusion:
A musical mixture of hard and classic rock with a certain impact of heavy metal and few doom elements. This is true and solid music, which has more than earned the positive title "retro". The Wizards should be interesting for fans of The Cult, Wishbone Ash and Danzig as well as for hard rock fans of the new generation. A must-have and must-buy.

Rating: 9/10

Recommendation: Odinist, Who are You, Mr. Gurdjieff?, When We Were Gods