{"id":8357,"date":"2022-09-13T22:26:09","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T02:26:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heavensmetalmagazine.com\/?p=8357"},"modified":"2022-09-14T09:51:34","modified_gmt":"2022-09-14T13:51:34","slug":"dynasty-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heavensmetalmagazine.com\/index.php\/2022\/09\/13\/dynasty-step-by-step\/","title":{"rendered":"DYNASTY: Step by Step"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Brazilian Metal Dynasty<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 2009, Heaven\u2019s Metal Fanzine<\/em> (the actual print version) featured Brazilian Christian metal and rock (August\/September #82<\/a>). While Dynasty wasn\u2019t one of the \u201cfeature\u201d or \u201creview\u201d bands in that issue \u2013 largely because they weren\u2019t on our radar yet (to our discredit), and partly they didn\u2019t have a new release at the time \u2013 they were identified (with web address) in the Brazil’s Metal Encyclopedia<\/em> compiled by Chris Gatto and Loyd Harp which was a part of that beloved issue (click the issue date above to check it out).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, it was impossible, with the limited space we had per issue, to feature all the great talent from Brazil. Thankfully, Dynasty would eventually find their way to these (digital) pages! Thanks to Girder Records<\/a> for discovering and investing in this band and for releasing all three of their full lengths (with bonus material) for the first time on U.S. soil.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Also reviewed here, 2004\u2019s Motus Perpetuus<\/a><\/em> features a young and hungry band \u2013 full of the Spirit and a power metal grit with slightly progressive leanings. 2010\u2019s Warriors of the King<\/a> <\/em>is a full-on power metal journey featuring several new members yet still with a decidedly evangelical lyrical push. Fast forward to 2017\u2019s Step by Step<\/em> (the third reissue in this series) and we are treated to yet another level of skill, aggression and lyrical and songwriting maturity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Caminar<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While Nahor Andrade<\/strong> (vocals), C\u00e9sar Martins<\/strong> (guitars) and Tiago Vitek<\/strong> still anchor the line-up, Dynasty has welcomed two new members here, Filipe Ot\u00e1vio<\/strong> (guitars) and Andr\u00e9 J\u00fanior<\/strong> (bass). The overall sound is a wall of power metal ferocity, these songs certainly the most well-mixed and well-produced to date for this band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After a brief \u201cdream-like\u201d intro, Dynasty powers into \u201cNightmare\u201d<\/strong> with conviction and pace, the double-bass relentless. Right out of the gates one thing becomes immediately apparent \u2013 Dynasty has matured in both sound and execution from the previous albums. The guitars shred, Andrade\u2019s voice is clear with a bit more of that age-derived edge and the punchy tone coming from the kick drum is massive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cInside my Heart\u201d<\/strong> is another burner (a call to reconcile with a lost love) with plenty more of the same guitar shred \u2013 solo in this one fantastic \u2013 and galloping drums and rhythms. Andrade has not only matured as vocalist (phrasings and melodies match his strengths better here than on previous material), but the lyrics this time around echo the trials of a few years living on this illustrious ball. While the positive vibes of the early years persist, they have been tempered by the \u201cmetal\u201d edge of life and time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And speaking of metal \u2026 \u201cMetal Pulse Radio\u201d<\/strong> is a stinking heavy, yet melodic number which opens with a few \u201cradio waves\u201d fading into a heavy bass lead ala Accept. When the rhythm guitars jump in the fire you know instantly this is one of those songs that will be stuck in your head for days. Think Accept with great anthemic vocals with those chanting backing vox. This one is a tribute to the therapeutic nature of metal music. [As has long been my mantra: “Keep banging your head – its medicine for your soul! – Doc]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cEvery day will be better\/When I listen to these songs\/I can feel their power running\/Through my veins<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metal pulse\/Brings the best to us\/Metal pulse\/A pure and endless force, oh yeah\/It\u2019s the metal pulse\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The title track<\/strong> features great hooks, melodies and more thunderous drumming \u2013 Vitek really upping his game compared to 2010\u2019s Warriors of the King<\/em>. Once again, the words show a maturity in spirit combined with faithful encouragement. Appropriately, this song is followed by the balladic, acoustic \u201cI\u2019ll be With You,\u201d<\/strong> which feature warm melodies and a beautiful (flamenco-like) guitar solo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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