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Current label: Steamhammer. Years active: 1981-present. Contact: virginsteele@optonline.net. Since the early-to-mid '90s, David DeFeis has referred to Virgin Steele's music and lyrics as "barbaric-romantic metal". The band was formed in 1981 by guitarist Jack Starr, who soon found drummer Joey Ayvazian and bassist Kelly Nickels.
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It is neither a USPM classic nor a grand glorious affair like many a Virgin Steele album. In fact, it has aged rather horribly and sounds all the more bashfully archaic for it. Thankfully, it knows its place. It may have no standing in the wider spectrum of things, but boy, does it rock with all its might.
GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME, released just half a year after their s/t debut, shows the band playing galloping classic American power metal, much like on the s/t, but with a more epic flair, more mature songwriting, and better production. The lineup on this album remains the same as the debut: David DeFeis (vocals, keys), Jack Starr (guitars), Joey ...
1982. 4.17. 4. The House of Atreus: Act II [sampler] 2000. ADVERTISEMENT. Virgin Steele discography and songs: Music profile for Virgin Steele, formed October 1981. Genres: Heavy Metal, US Power Metal, Power Metal. Albums include The Marriage of Heaven and Hell: Part One, The Marriage of Heaven and Hell Part Two, and Invictus.
A Token of My Hatred. In the Light. Invictus. The Wine of Violence. In Triumph or Tragedy / Return of the King. Dust From the Burning. By the Hammer of Zeus (And the Wrecking Ball of Thor) Bartok-Delirium. Snakeskin Voodoo Man.
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Virgin Steele just announced on their Facebook page: "In other NEWS: A new album has been recorded... final work is nearing completion (artwork, mastering, etc.), and we are currently in discussions with the label regarding release."
