AVALANCH: Mother Earth

Avalanch

Mother Earth

© 2005 Alberto Rionda / Xana Records (8431905008235)

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Metallica meets U2. Spain's most successful rock/metal band succeeds in releasing a fantastic English version of his acclaimed album "Los Poetas Han Muerto"

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Avalanch is on the spotlight again with their newest releases: the DVD Cien Veces and the CD Mother Earth (English version of Los poetas han muerto) which add up to the success of Las ruinas del Edén, released in September 2004. The band is touring Spain heavily and after almost 40 dates, the last leg of the tour will take them for a month to Latin America.

Cien Veces, Avalanch's much anticipated and frankly superb first DVD, shows every aspect of the band that their fans are longing to see up close. It includes the recording of San Mateo 2003 concert in Oviedo, taped with an absolutely striking quality, as well as two wonderful features: one documentary about the Latin Tour, the other, on the Spanish tours and studio work, plus some extrass (a brief unplugged concert, and Lucero's videoclip). More than 150 minutes to enjoy Avalanch at your own home.

Mother Earth features English versions of the ten songs from Los Poetas Han Muerto plus the dazzling cover of Where the Streets Have No Name (U2). Avalanch has performing this song live and now it's getting radio airplay in Spain. Mother Earth's sound has come out much more powerful than its Spanish counterpart thanks to the new mixes., which highlight details which were hidden in the original version. The sound remarkably benefits from Marco's exceptional work on the drums, who has re-recorded all drums in the album. The band has counted on the American drummer and producer Danny Montgomery's supervision of the lyrics and his assistance on vocal production. Mother Earth's graphic design lets us admire the magnificent work of world renowned artist Luis Royo in all its splendour, as well as the photography of Carlos Rodríguez.

Avalanch is a band with an admirable and coherent trajectory. The band has already put out five studio records and a live one, plus from versions in English of two of his works. Their albums have been released in many European and American countries. They have the support of thousands of fans from all over the world, which anxiously await every one of their magnificient live performances. Their music has evolved from its heavy metal roots to trascend genres and labels, and it incorporates elements of classic hard rock; the newest tendencies of hard rock and even celtic music.
In their two most recent albums, Las Ruinas del Edén (2004) and Los Poetas Han Muerto (2003), Avalanch finally forged a steady line-up which has allowed the band to acquire a much more personal sound. Marco Álvarez (drums), Roberto Junquera (keyboard), Alberto Rionda (guitar and vocals) Dany León (guitar and vocals), Fran Fidalgo (bass) and Ramón Lage (vocals) are right now one of the most powerful bands playing live in Spain.

And, the best is yet to come: a new studio album in the horizon and some other surprises will turn 2005 into Avalanch's year.

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  • Love it
    author: Adam Frakes

    Bought this on an impulse (I was filling up my cart with some $5 CDs and came by this) and now consider it to be one of my better buys in a while. Great stuff, am eagerly awaiting Avalanch's next English release.

  • The best CD I have received in awhile
    author: Brian Rademacher

    AVALANCH, a band hailing from Spain release their seventh CD called “Mother Earth” on Xana Records. The first release came in 1997 “The Eternal Llama.” I must say this is the best CD I have received in awhile. AVALANCH brings the best musicians to the table on “Mother Earth.” “One Hundred Times,” track-two, you can just feel the vibe of the band. They have the sound and feeling of early Queen (Freddy Mercury). The vocals by Ramón are just outstanding. He is not a “Mercury” sound a like but reminiscent of his vocal style. The guitar work and the musicianship you hear is a mix of power metal with grandeur of a symphonic masterpiece. These guys just totally blew me away. “Come to My Arms” blends melodic sounds with heart- pounding metal. It is just a killer tune!!! Some of the songs include narration, which adds to the story-like quality. As I listen on my headphones, I hear the guitars bouncing from ear to ear…what an amazing sound. I recommend that everyone go and get this CD it is phenomenal. The harmonies and chorus on “No More Damage” just show how AMAZING this band is. Track-five “Dawn” a ballad, which doesn’t have the catchy hooks that most ballads do, yet it manages to touch me enough to bring a tear to my eye. The last track on the CD is a rendition of U2 “Where the Street Have No Name” that sounds great. BUY THIS CD.

  • Nothing Short of Superb
    author: Wayne Malcolm

    Mother Earth is a superb CD and overall one of the best I've heard in a long time. I will go straight to the best parts - I love the drums and vocals. Marco is an amazing drummer and the tracks on this album are some of the best in the entire Avalanch catalog. Ramon is an amazing vocalist. His voice doesn't have the range of the past Avalanch vocalist but the intensity and soulfulness is heart shattering. Definately one of my favorite singers, and this album puts that forth in a very powerful way. These English tracks are a joy to hear (eventhough I tend to enjoy the Spanish ones a bit better, and I don't even speak Spanish). Lastly, this CD is worth the price of purchase if not for just one track - Where the Streets Have No Name. The U2 cover is almost better than the original and that is saying a lot since Bono's voice is immeasurable. I love it and listen to it constantly. If I didn't know about U2 I would say that this track is an easy hit for the Avalanch group. The main kudos must go to Ramon because of the vocals. He didn't try to copy Bono, which would be impossible, but put his own character into the song. The best way to do a cover. You could tell it was U2 but it sounded entirely like Avalanch. Speaking of cover - the album cover is amazing. The artist who created this piece of art has created one of the best album covers I have ever seen. I have it as my desktop wallpaper. Truly amazing. From cover to music this album is great. Thank you Avalanch for recording this in English.

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