Germán Pascual is a solo artist/vocalist originally from South America. Germán Pascual was born in Uruguay but was raised in Brasil, South America. Once Germán reached his early teen years, he then moved to Stockholm, Sweden where he resides today. Living in Sweden has opened doors for Germán to be introduced to the world renown - Christian Liljegren(Narnia, Divinefire, Golden Resurrection). In 2009 Germán stepped into the studio with Christian to lay down vocals for their Narnia release 'Course of a Generation'. Later that same year, Pascual was named "The Best Metal Voice" by 'The Gates of Metal'.
In 2012 Germán Pascual released his debut full-length album titled 'A New Beginning' on Nightmare Records.
This release was recorded at both Camel Wash Studios & Room Of Doom Studios. The recording was mixed and mastered by Thomas Johansson at The Panic Room in Sweden. The album's Production was handled by both Germán Pascual & Raphael Dafras.
This 2012 release offers up some solid hard hitting Power Metal in the veins of the world renown Sweden based band - Narnia. Even though this is his debut release, Germán has managed to overcome the pitfalls that many bands fall into on their first album. Production is first class with the instruments in there proper places in the mix. I also like that the vocals are strong and well placed in the mix so we can easily hear and understand the lyrics. On this debut, there are some musical arrangements that draw comparison to Devinefire and even some vocal moments that are similar between Germán and Christian mostly due to their fellowship on this project. However, Germán is far from being a Liljegren clone due to his unique vocal style in which he has already made a strong mark for himself.
The Guitar work of Martin Hall, Carl Grimmark, Jani Stefanovic, and Thomas Johansson makes for a wall of Heavy Crunchy guitar shredding. In addition, the guitar section mixes things up by adding some Thrash Metal riffs here and there throughout the disc helping to diversify the arrangements.
Frontman-Germán Pascual's vocal work is second to none and we find him in top form on 'A New Beginning' with Pascual showing a lot of control and power from track to track. Also, Germán shows some strength and versatility as he moves from gritty to smooth soaring vocals as on can see on track-3 "If The Sky Would Fall".
This release was recorded at both Camel Wash Studios & Room Of Doom Studios. The recording was mixed and mastered by Thomas Johansson at The Panic Room in Sweden. The album's Production was handled by both Germán Pascual & Raphael Dafras.
This 2012 release offers up some solid hard hitting Power Metal in the veins of the world renown Sweden based band - Narnia. Even though this is his debut release, Germán has managed to overcome the pitfalls that many bands fall into on their first album. Production is first class with the instruments in there proper places in the mix. I also like that the vocals are strong and well placed in the mix so we can easily hear and understand the lyrics. On this debut, there are some musical arrangements that draw comparison to Devinefire and even some vocal moments that are similar between Germán and Christian mostly due to their fellowship on this project. However, Germán is far from being a Liljegren clone due to his unique vocal style in which he has already made a strong mark for himself.
The Guitar work of Martin Hall, Carl Grimmark, Jani Stefanovic, and Thomas Johansson makes for a wall of Heavy Crunchy guitar shredding. In addition, the guitar section mixes things up by adding some Thrash Metal riffs here and there throughout the disc helping to diversify the arrangements.
Frontman-Germán Pascual's vocal work is second to none and we find him in top form on 'A New Beginning' with Pascual showing a lot of control and power from track to track. Also, Germán shows some strength and versatility as he moves from gritty to smooth soaring vocals as on can see on track-3 "If The Sky Would Fall".
Lyrics are thought provoking as one can see in the following excerpts:
"If the Sky Would Fall"
You will lead me to the promised land
Like you led Moses through the desert land
It's your choice to do me well
You don't know how to fail
You will lead me home
From the ancient to eternal
From the birth to the grave
Your word still stands
Even though the sky would fall
You will shelter us all
If the sky would fall
down on me
I will live eternally
If the sky would fall
down on me
I will live eternally
You will lead me to the promised land
Like you led Moses through the desert land
It's your choice to do me well
You don't know how to fail
You will lead me home
From the ancient to eternal
From the birth to the grave
Your word still stands
Even though the sky would fall
You will shelter us all
If the sky would fall
down on me
I will live eternally
If the sky would fall
down on me
I will live eternally
"Seek the Truth"
Are you prepared to seek the truth?
Or rather follow those blind rules
Are you prepared to seek the Truth?
If not your future is lost and you will never get it back
You better not listen to the crowd
No money can buy the ticket to eternity
He will give it to you for free
It's up to you to choose right or wrong
Are you prepared to seek the truth?
Or rather follow those blind rules
Are you prepared to seek the Truth?
If not your future is lost and you will never get it back
You better not listen to the crowd
No money can buy the ticket to eternity
He will give it to you for free
It's up to you to choose right or wrong
Germán Pascual's debut album 'A New Beginning' is a solid release and will find its way into your stereo on a frequent basis due to its melodic nature. 'A New Beginning' is highly recommended to fans of Narnia and is a must for all Metal Heads.
Musicians:
Germán Pascual - Vocals
Martin Hall - Guitars
Guilherme Oliveira - Keyboards
Raphail Dafras - Bass
Additional Musicians:
Carl Johan Grimmark - Guitars
Jani Stefanovic - Guitars
Thomas Johansson - Guitars
Musicians:
Germán Pascual - Vocals
Martin Hall - Guitars
Guilherme Oliveira - Keyboards
Raphail Dafras - Bass
Additional Musicians:
Carl Johan Grimmark - Guitars
Jani Stefanovic - Guitars
Thomas Johansson - Guitars