I don’t know how he does it, but with Emir Hot, Lars Eric Mattsson (president of Lion Music) has discovered yet another guitarist. This time it’s Emir Hot, born and raised in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but now residing in the UK. Having gained some necessary experience in local bands like Hatred, Neon Knights and Southern Storm, he thought the time was ripe to write and record a special solo album.
And special this “Sevdah Metal” certainly is! Not only because of the involvement of ex-Royal Hunt and Artension vocalist John West and drum legend Mike Terrana (no introduction needed, I guess), but also because of the mix of melodic, neo-classical and progressive metal with more traditional Eastern Balkan music. Hence the title of the album, in which ‘Sevdah’ refers to a Bosnian style of blues music. It really is that blending of musical styles that makes this album stand out, together with the interesting lyrics, in which Emir Hot ‘talks’ about the troubles in his homeland Bosnia as well as the state of the world today. Asking West and Terrana to join him in the studio was of course a clever move, as both musicians are lifting the material to an even higher level. On their input Emir comments: “John and Mike made it sound live and real. Although the arrangements and the songs are all my ideas, the way they performed on this record definitely put it on a much higher level than I had in mind when I was writing it.” It’s now up to you to find out how well the formula works! A hot album, Emir! (
CL)
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Modulator
Very good for debut! John West sings like always - GREAT! Only complain - production!
Dino
Finally something different in a sea of releases that are nothing than just copies of already established names! Very interesting, powerful, melodic. Certainly worth having in your collection..
YNGWIEVIKING
very good CD !
Remind me JOHN WEST's 2 first solo CD thru SHRAPNEL rec !
Not really original except some traditionnal instruments added here and there , but very well crafted !
if you like RAINBOW/RISING FORCE/earlyARTENSION you'll love this one !
very good players and AMAZING singer !
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