Dynasty is a Brazilian Heavy Metal band that was founded in 1996 by vocalist-Nahor Andrade. Dynasty combines NWOBHM with Heavy Metal and Power Metal to create the band's unique sound. After forming in '96, the band entered the studio and produced 3 different demos over a 5-year span including their 1997 demo 'Into Righteousness'. Then in 1999, Dynasty went on to release a 6-track EP titled 'The Angels Return'. Dynasty has been on the Metal scene for over 27 years, and now has a number of full-length albums to their credit. In 2004 Dynasty released their debut full-length album 'Motus Perpetuus' on Avantage Records. Then in 2010 Dynasty followed up with the release of their sophomore full-length studio album titled 'Warriors of The King' on Electric Music Records. In 2017, seven years after their sophomore offering, Dynasty released their third full-length album titled 'Step by Step' on Marquee Records.
Dynasty is more than just a studio band having toured & played in many venues throughout most of Brazil and Argentina. Internationally the band managed to play 18 concerts in 32 days while passing through Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Chile. The band has also seen some road time touring south of Brazil in the coastal country of Uruguay.
After the release of their 2017 album 'Step by Step', due to legal reasons, the band had to choose another name to avoid copyright Infringement. It was at this time that the band changed their name to 'Dynasty Of Metal'. However, many fans still refer to the band as 'Dynasty'. In 2020, with a new name & renewed energy, Dynasty Of Metal entered the studios to begin work on a "cover" tribute album. This project would cover various bands which have influenced members of D.O.M. throughout the years.
In 2023 Dynasty Of Metal released their 4th full-length studio album titled 'Back to the Past'. This tribute album was released with two different album cover versions. The first is an international version as seen above on the left. The second is a newer USA version which was released in the United States by Roxx Records as seen above on the right. "Back to the Past" features 16 cover songs where the band honors a number of easily recognized famous Metal bands like Bloodgood, Joshua, Stryper, Sacred Warrior, and Recon just to mention a few. In addition, the album includes a bonus track - "Everlasting Life" which is a new song by Dynasty Of Metal.
"There is no way to explain the feeling that we are living with the release of the album. 'BACK TO THE PAST' is a feeling of duty fulfilled, to honor the bands that we love and that have influenced us as musicians and as Christians. It was not easy to choose the bands and the songs, to understand and put that Brazilian spice, it was a gigantic challenge for all of us, after all we came across genius musicians and extremely out of the curve, they are heroes of a very special time. Recording, performing these songs, filled us with joy and headaches as well...
A challenge of great weight and responsibility, we did our best and we believe that we delivered a very good product for the honorees and also for the fans. We give Glory to God for this experience!" - Dynasty Of Metal -
A challenge of great weight and responsibility, we did our best and we believe that we delivered a very good product for the honorees and also for the fans. We give Glory to God for this experience!" - Dynasty Of Metal -
Some tracks that stand out on this 2023 tribute album include track-1 "Beat The System", track-2 "The Rock That Makes Me Roll", track-4 "He Died", track-5 "Too Late For Living", track-6 "Lost Soldier", track-7 "Ark Of Suffering", track-8 "Weapons of Our Warfare", track-9 "Out of Love", track-11 "Without Your Love", track-12 "No Time to Run", track-13 "Eye of the Hurricane", track-14 "Long Live the King", track-15 "Web of Fire!", track-17 "Everlasting Life".
Frontman-Nahor Andrade has a well-seasoned vocal delivery that helps allow a project like this to come alive and be a success. I have to say that when I heard Andrade's vocals on "Lost Soldier" by Recon and "Out of Love" by Bloodgood, I was taken back by the similarities to the original vocalists.
The guitar section is managed by shredders César Martins & Filipe Otávio who both play Lead & Rhythm Guitars for the band. Both César's & Filipe's prowess behind their guitars is made evident from track to track where they unleash a healthy dose of Metal for the guitar enthusiasts. Hats off to these two for their performances on this album!
Drummer-Tiago Vitek helps toe the line throughout this project even though being faced with the challenge of overcoming many differing styles of drum play. With little room for error, Tiago had to hammer through the percussion work of many world renown and respected drummers. This includes that of Robert Sweet(Stryper) and the polyrhythmic style of Ted Kirkpatrick(Tourniquet) along with everything in between by the other artists. Bassist-Tiago Seig plays a crucial part here as well and does a good job of helping to keep things heavy with his terminator bass lines.
The track-list for 'Back To The Past' includes 1.Beat The System (Petra), 2.The Rock That Makes Me Roll (Stryper), 3.Only Yesterday (Joshua), 4.He Died (Sacred Warrior), 5.Too Late For Living (Saint), 6.Lost Soldier (Recon), 7.Ark Of Suffering (Tourniquet), 8.Weapons Of Our Warfare (Deliverance), 9.Out Of Love (Bloodgood)
10.Psychedelic Super Jesus (Bride), 11.Without Your Love (Whitecross), 12.No Time To Run (Barren Cross)
13.Eye Of Hurricane (Impellitteri), 14.Long Live The King (Narnia), 15.Web Of Fire (Mortification), 16.Boanerges (Boanerges), 17.Everlasting Life (new track).
10.Psychedelic Super Jesus (Bride), 11.Without Your Love (Whitecross), 12.No Time To Run (Barren Cross)
13.Eye Of Hurricane (Impellitteri), 14.Long Live The King (Narnia), 15.Web Of Fire (Mortification), 16.Boanerges (Boanerges), 17.Everlasting Life (new track).
'Back to the Past' is a tastefully done solid offering by this Brazilian Power Metal band Dynasty Of Metal. 'Back to the Past' will make a fine addition to any Metal fan's collection and if given a spin, it might just help dust off those Ol' speakers!
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The original international version of the album can be obtained by email at the following address:
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Musicians:
Nahor Andrade - Lead Vocals
César Martins - Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Filipe Otávio - Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Tiago Seig - Bass
Tiago Vitek - Drums
Guest Musician:
Gustavo Ivon - keyboards
Nahor Andrade - Lead Vocals
César Martins - Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Filipe Otávio - Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Tiago Seig - Bass
Tiago Vitek - Drums
Guest Musician:
Gustavo Ivon - keyboards