THE LOVING TONGUE - TEMPLE OF LOVE
KILLER METAL RECORDS
Metal To Infinity
Australian
act The Loving Tongue are no strangers for us at Metal To Infinity webzine –
reviews for these guys’ previously, self financed albums “Distant Dreams”
(2005) / “Shadows Of Innocence” (2009) stand online for some time by now. We
came in touch with singer / guitarist Jim Petkoff a few years ago and the man
let us hear so much interesting, highly appreciating music coming from two bands
he was playing with – The Loving Tongue and
Raven
Black Night
(started in 1989)! Along with his brother Tom, they were
determined to keep the flame of late seventies / early eighties Hard Rock /
Heavy Metal burning bright.
The
only thing still missing was to sign a contract which happened in the meantime
– Raven Black Night recently signed with Metal Blade Records… as for The
Loving Tongue, I am very proud and pleased to spread the word of their new album
entitled “Temple Of Love”, released through Germany based Killer Metal
Records! Hopefully, the band can reach a broader, more international audience
right now.
Since
the release of “Shadows Of Innocence”, TLT got company of drummer Joe
Toscano… a well trained musician who made the band even stronger as they were
before. The album was a unique piece of old school Hard Rock and Heavy Metal
Music with a dark enchanting and psychedelic feel, every now and than inclined
to Epic Metal. Maybe it’s my older age but I really admire this release with
all of my heart. Their new album “Temple Of Love” comes like a precious gift
from heaven to me and like to tell you all by now… it’s a beautiful effort
all the way!
Put
yourself ready for a trip back into the almighty 70s / 80s Rock and Metal music
because The Loving Tongue serves it all with great elegance in the form of 10
new tracks made with a character as it was many, many years ago! Superb vocals
in the vein of Uriah Heep’s Ken Hensley, RJ Dio (the Rainbow years) and Ian
Gillan. As if time stood still, listening to the entire new album “Temple Of
Love”, these Aussie lads deliver nothing but the very best to me! Completely
inspired from Classic Rock like Iron Butterfly / Cream / Grand Funk Railroad to
good old Hard Rock and Metal music akin to the sound of Uriah Heep / Deep Purple
/ Rainbow /… fans of very early Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Dio… The Loving
Tongue let relive you this golden years!
I
can tell you a more detailed description for each song of the new album but
rather find it a bit redundant. Mainly you should know that the band sounds just
devastatingly – skipping to one or another track will lead you the same
conclusion in the end. Great vocals, beautiful blazing guitar lines supported by
tight, hard as steel drumming parts all the time offered with tons of respect
for the old school Rock and Metal music.
“Temple
Of Love” from The Loving Tongue really let me feel like I’m eighteen years
old again. Classic Rock and Metal are simply not to be sneezed – once you feel
the real deal, you never want to lose it no matter what it takes! This feeling
came over me decades ago and it’s still present nowadays. Thumbs up for The
loving Tongue’s new album which is their best so far to me. Brand new but damn
old school influenced – I just love it!! Check ‘em out at: http://www.myspace.com/thelovingtongue
/
www.facebook.com/thelovingtongue
/ www.reverbnation.com/thelovingtongue
Order the CD at:
www.killermetalrecords.de
My
Points: 93 / 100 (Review by Stefan)