Edguy's Reviews

King Of Fools

Great EP, not a Helloween copycat and funny also.

Some people complained about the lyrics and the f-words. Others said the lyrics were nu-metal (still trying to figure out where). Finally some people said songs were simple.

I don't agree with these comments. The songs are catchy, melodic and relaxed, and that's great. All we see around are Helloween copycats, bands and fans taking everything too seriously. Come on, metal must have messages, but should also be fun. Edguy always mixed some seriousness with f-words. Vain Glory Opera had already songs with f-word and a punk cover. The live album is great to listen and funny to follow Tobi's interaction with the crowd. Edguy is a unique melodic metal band and by far the best, because they are not like everyone else. Iron Maiden was different from the other bands, Savatage was different, Sepultura and Angra were different.

About the KOF songs, King of Fools is aggressive, catchy, great chorus and a great videoclip (check Nuclear Blast's website). Despite the f*f*Jesus part (didn't like it either), New Messiah is what we expect from Edguy. Singalong melodies, catchy chorus. Savage Union has a longer chorus where you can hum along quite easily and a strategic (well) positioned f-word. Great. Holy Water is different, but it's emotional, somewhat dramatic. Another great chorus (4 in 4 so far). And...song #5, well, the funniest song I've heard in a while. The truth, the f*ing funny truth, all I can say.

Enough said, for those who didn't like King of Fools, Hellfire is quite different. No f-words, lots of aggression, speed, the usual great chorus, the usual Edguy's pussy balad, and the best 70's song written after 1979 (The Piper Never Dies).

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