I just got this recently for $12 in the Real Groovy Auckland metal sale bin.
Warrel Dane is of course the vocalist/frontman of the excellent Nevermore, and formerly Sanctuary.
His solo album Praises To The War Machine came out in 2008. I heard a couple of the tracks at the time which were nothing amazing, particularly when one considers the staggeringly good releases that Nevermore previously produced (e.g. Dreaming Neon Black, Dead Heart In A Dead World, and This Godless Endeavour). I also read a couple of reviews that generally suggested that it was a typical solo album in that it didn’t really produce anything of great note.
Now that I have it I’m pleased to say it’s a very good and very enjoyable album, and while it can’t touch Nevermore‘s best stuff, it’s worth owning even at full price I’d say. The cover version of Lucretia My Reflection (originally by Sisters Of Mercy of course) didn’t grab me on first listen I have to say, but after three listens now I’m liking that a lot too.
The album features playing and some songwriting by Peter Witchers (Soilwork), and Matt Wicklund (ex-Himsa), and a couple of guest guitar solos.
Rock on!
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